5 catchers who could go big in the 2024 MLB draft ft. Walker Janek, Malcolm Moore and more

The 2024 MLB draft is less than two weeks away as the first round is set to start on July 14. The draft will consist of 20 rounds, taking place over a three-day period. Players drafted will have the opportunity to return to college if they do not sign a contract.

Take a look at five catchers who could hear their names called in the early stages of the draft.

5 catchers who could go big in the 2024 MLB Draft

#1, Walker Janek, Sam Houston State Bearkats

Walker Janek is projected to be selected in the mid-to-late first round of the 2024 MLB draft. The Sam Houston State Bearkats catcher hit .364 with 17 home runs, 58 RBIs, 55 runs, 80 hits, 13 stolen bases and a 1.185 OPS.

#2, Malcolm Moore, Stanford Cardinal

Malcolm Moore is another catcher who is projected to be selected in the mid-to-late first round of the 2024 MLB draft. The Stanford Cardinal hit .255 with 16 home runs, 36 RBIs, 42 runs, 48 hits and a .967 OPS.

#3, Caleb Lomavita, California Golden Bears

Caleb Lomavita is projected to be selected in the late first round to early second round of the 2024 MLB draft. The California Golden Bears catcher hit .322 with 15 home runs, 52 RBIs, 51 runs, 73 hits, 12 stolen bases and a .981 OPS.

#4, Jacob Cozart, NC State Wolfpack

Jacob Cozart is projected to be selected in the early-to-mid second round of the 2024 MLB draft. The NC State Wolfpack catcher hit .305 with 19 home runs, 54 RBIs, 60 runs, 68 hits and a 1.038 OPS.

#5, Kevin Bazzell, Texas Tech Red Raiders

Kevin Bazzell is projected to be selected in the late second round to early third round of the 2024 MLB draft. The Texas Tech Red Raiders catcher hit .307 with six home runs, 32 RBIs, 37 runs, 57 hits and a .874 OPS.

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