Major League Baseball’s amateur draft kicked off on Sunday night. The three-day, 20-round event was initiated by the Cleveland Guardians, who made the No. 1 pick for the first time in franchise history. (The Guardians had previously made the No. 2 pick on five separate occasions.)
The Guardians chose Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana, the player they were linked to dating back to the spring. Bazzana was followed by a slew of collegiates — Wake Forest pitcher Chase Burns went No. 2, Georgia third baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon No. 3, and so on.
CBS Sports provided live analysis and instant grades on all 30 first-round picks. Keep in mind that we’re mostly judging where those players were taken in relation to our final draft ranking; we’re also taking into account the opportunity cost associated with the picks.2024 MLB Draft first-round results, grades
1. Guardians: Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State — Grade: A (analysis)
2. Reds: Chase Burns, P, Wake Forest — Grade: A (analysis)
3. Rockies: Charlie Condon, 3B, Georgia — Grade: A (analysis)
4. Athletics: Nick Kurtz, 1B, Wake Forest — Grade: B (analysis)
5. White Sox: Hagen Smith, P, Arkansas — Grade: B (analysis)
6. Royals: Jac Caglianone, 1B/P, Florida — Grade: B (analysis)
7. Cardinals: JJ Wetherholt, INF, West Virginia — Grade: A (analysis)
8. Angels: Christian Moore, 2B, Tennessee — Grade: C (analysis)
9. Pirates: Konnor Griffin, CF/SS, Jackson Prep HS (MS) — Grade: B (analysis)
10. Nationals: Seaver King, CF/MIF, Wake Forest — Grade: B (analysis)
11. Tigers: Bryce Rainer, SS, Harvard-Westlake HS (Ca) — Grade: B (analysis)
12. Red Sox: Braden Montgomery, OF, Texas A&M — Grade: B (analysis)
13. Giants: James Tibbs III, OF, Florida State — Grade: B (analysis)
14. Cubs: Cam Smith, 3B, Florida State — Grade: C (analysis)
15. Mariners: Jurrangelo Cijntje, switch-pitcher, Mississippi State — Grade: B (analysis)
16. Marlins: PJ Morlando, OF, Summerville HS (SC) — Grade: D (analysis)
17. Brewers: Braylon Payne, OF, Elkins HS (TX) — Grade: D (analysis)
18. Rays: Theo Gillen, OF, Westlake HS (TX) — Grade: B (analysis)
19. Mets: Carson Benge, OF, Oklahoma State — Grade: B (analysis)
20. Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage, RHP, East Carolina — Grade: B (analysis)
21. Twins: Kaelen Culpepper, SS, Kansas State — Grade: B (analysis)
22. Orioles: Vance Honeycutt, OF, North Carolina — Grade: B (analysis)
23. Dodgers: Kellon Lindsey, SS, Hardee HS (FL) — Grade: B (analysis)
24. Braves: Cam Caminiti, LHP, Saguaro HS (AZ) — Grade: A (analysis)
25. Padres: Kash Mayfield, LHP, Elk City HS (OK) — Grade: B (analysis)
26. Yankees: Ben Hess, RHP, Alabama — Grade: C (analysis)
27. Phillies: Dante Nori, OF, Northville HS (MI) — Grade: C (analysis)
28. Astros: Walker Janek, C, Sam Houston State — Grade: B (analysis)
29. Diamondbacks: Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS (AR) — Grade: B (analysis)
30. Rangers: Malcolm Moore, C, Stanford — Grade: B (analysis)
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