3 reasons why Jac Caglianone could go No 1 overall in MLB Draft 2024
Junior two-way player Jac Caglianone has been one of the brightest stars throughout the 2024 College World Series. The Florida Gators pitcher and first baseman has dominant and is one of the top prospects ahead of the 2024 MLB draft.
With the Cleveland Guardians holding the top pick in the draft, let's take a look at three reasons why they should be calling his name.
Why Jac Caglianone could be the first pick in the 2024 MLB draft
Two-way star
Jac Caglianone has been one of the top players in college baseball, as he has been an unbelievable hitter as well as pitches at a good level as well. That gives the Guardians a player who could fill two different roles with one roster spot.
For his collegiate career, he has made 33 starts and is 12-6 with a 4.52 ERA and a .207 batting average against in 147.1 innings on the mound. Offensively, he has played 162 gams and has a .352/.442/.754 slash line with 73 home runs, 185 RBIs, 172 runs scored and seven steals.
With a solid ability to be a Shohei Ohtani-like player, he could be a great pick for the top spot.
Chicks dig the long ball
The ability of Jac Caglianone to hit home runs is second to none. Despite missing his freshman season with Tommy John surgery, his home run in the College World Series earlier today tied the Florida Gators program record.
He has an unbelievable ability to hit for power and it's not just because of an aluminum bat. Caglianone has unbelievable power and should be able to continue hitting at that level and providing incredible stability in the middle of the lineup.
Jac Caglianone makes contact
One thing that plagues power hitters is the fact that they ae going to strike out more often. However, that doesn't happen for him, as he has struck out 104 times in 162 games.
That includes when he's focusing on pitching as well. In 2024, he has 53 walks to 25 strikeouts, which is unheard of in this era of baseball. Caglianone is an unworldly hitter and a good pitcher all in one.