2024 MLB Draft Highlights: Top Picks and Emerging Talents
Cardinals' selection of JJ Wetherholt and Orioles' strategic choices spotlight a draft filled with promising prospects.
- JJ Wetherholt, picked seventh by the Cardinals, is praised for his exceptional hitting skills despite injury setbacks.
- The Orioles added standout college players Vance Honeycutt and Griff O'Ferrall to their roster, focusing on both talent and character.
- Day 1 of the draft saw 74 players selected, with many promising prospects still available for the remaining rounds.
- Analysts commend the Cardinals for potentially securing a 'steal' with Wetherholt, a player once projected to go first overall.
- The draft's emphasis on college hitters reflects a trend towards proven talent and immediate impact in the MLB.
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