The 2024 MLB Draft continued into its second day, with rounds 3-10 showcasing a diverse range of college and high school talent. The Kansas City Royals made a notable selection in the third round, picking pitcher Drew Beam from the College World Series-winning Tennessee team. Beam, who posted a 9-2 record with a 4.22 ERA and 99 strikeouts over 102 1/3 innings, was part of a strong draft class from Tennessee, with teammate A.J. Causey also being selected by the Royals in the fifth round.Several other universities saw multiple players drafted, highlighting the depth of talent in college baseball. The University of San Diego had four players selected, including outfielder Jakob Christian by the San Francisco Giants and catcher Ariel Armas by the Chicago Cubs. Presbyterian College made history with two players, Daniel Eagen and Joel Dragoo, being chosen in the same draft for the first time since 1995.The draft also featured some interesting selections, such as the Los Angeles Angels picking 6-foot-11 pitcher Peyton Olejnik from Miami (Ohio) in the seventh round, and the Seattle Mariners selecting two-way player Grant Knipp from Campbell in the sixth round. In a notable pick, former high school standout Kale Fountain was drafted by the San Diego Padres with the 151st pick, despite being committed to play for Louisiana State University next spring.As the draft progressed, it continued to shape the future of Major League Baseball, with teams balancing immediate needs and long-term potential in their selections.
Key points
- The 2024 MLB Draft continued with rounds 3-10, featuring a strong showing from college players.
- Several universities, including Tennessee and San Diego, had multiple players selected in the draft.
- Interesting picks included a 6-foot-11 pitcher and a two-way player, showcasing the diverse talent pool.
- Former high school standout Kale Fountain was drafted by the San Diego Padres, despite being committed to play college baseball.
