Charlie Condon vs. Travis Bazzana: Who's the better fit for the Cincinnati Reds in the 2024 MLB draft?

The Cincinnati Reds hold the second pick in the 2024 MLB draft, which is set to begin on Jul. 14. The year's draft will mark the Reds' second time holding the second overall pick in franchise history.

While they had the 13th-best odds of selecting second overall (1.0%), Cincinnati had the largest climb in the 2024 draft lottery. Georgia Bulldogs outfielder and third baseman Charlie Condon and Oregon State Beavers second baseman Travis Bazzana are among the candidates to be selected second overall.

Take a look at which player is a better fit for the Reds below.

Is Charlie Condon or Travis Bazzana a better fit for the Cincinnati Reds in the 2024 MLB draft?

Charlie Condon, Georgia Bulldogs

Charlie Condon enters the draft coming off an elite season that saw him take home the Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy as the best amateur baseball player and national college player of the year, respectively.

Condon finished the 2024 season with a .433 with 37 home runs, 78 RBIs, 84 runs, 100 hits and a 1.565 OPS.

Travis Bazzana, Oregon State Beavers

Travis Bazzana is another one of the top bats in the upcoming draft. He brings extra value as he plays a position that is not typically known for offensive production. Bazzana finished this season with a .407 batting average, 28 home runs, 66 RBIs, 84 runs scored, 87 hits and a 1.479 OPS.

Who's the better fit for the Cincinnati Reds in the 2024 MLB draft?

The Cincinnati Reds have gotten minimal production from their outfield this season as they have just one outfielder with an OPS above .700. While Travis Bazzana has tremendous hitting ability, Charlie Condon is equally as talented with the bat while providing more positional value.

If Condon is on the board when the Reds are on the clock, the Georgia Bulldogs third baseman and outfielder would be a great fit.

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