The Major League Baseball draft kicked off Sunday night. The three-day, 20-round event was kicked off by the Cleveland Guardians, who took the first overall pick for the first time in franchise history. (The Guardians had taken the second overall pick five times before.)
The Guardians selected Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana, the player they had been linked to since the spring. Bazzana was followed by a slew of college players — Wake Forest pitcher Chase Burns was taken No. 2, Georgia third baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon No. 3, and so on.
CBS Sports has provided live analysis and instant grades on all 30 first-round picks. Keep in mind that we primarily evaluate the selection of these players relative to our final draft rankings; we also factor in the opportunity cost associated with the picks. 2024 MLB Draft First Round Results, Grades
1. Goalies: Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State — Grade: A (analysis)
2. Reds: Chase Burns, P, Wake Forest — Grade: A (analysis)
3. Rockies: Charlie Condon, 3B, Georgia — Grade: A (analysis)
4. Athletics: Nick Kurtz, 1B, Wake Forest — Grade: B (analysis)
5. White Sox: Hagen Smith, P, Arkansas — Grade: B (analysis)
6. Royals: Jac Caglianone, 1B/P, Florida — Grade: B (analysis)
7. Cardinals: JJ Wetherholt, INF, West Virginia — Grade: A (analysis)
8. Angels: Christian Moore, 2B, Tennessee — Grade: C (analysis)
9. Pirates: Konnor Griffin, CF/SS, Jackson Prep HS (MS) — Grade: B (analysis)
10. Nationals: Seaver King, CF/MIF, Wake Forest — Grade: B (analysis)
11. Tigers: Bryce Rainer, SS, Harvard-Westlake HS (Ca) — Grade: B (analysis)
12. Red Sox: Braden Montgomery, OF, Texas A&M — Grade: B (analysis)
13. Giants: James Tibbs III, OF, Florida State — Grade: B (analysis)
14. Cubs: Cam Smith, 3B, Florida State — Grade: C (analysis)
15. Mariners: Jurrangelo Cijntje, right-handed pitcher, Mississippi State — Grade: B (analysis)
16. Marlins: PJ Morlando, OF, Summerville HS (SC) — Grade: D (analysis)
17. Brewers: Braylon Payne, OF, Elkins HS (TX) — Grade: D (analysis)
18. Rays: Theo Gillen, OF, Westlake HS (TX) — Grade: B (analysis)
19. Mets: Carson Benge, OF, Oklahoma State — Grade: B (analysis)
20. Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage, right-handed pitcher, East Carolina — Grade: B (analysis)
21. Twins: Kaelen Culpepper, SS, Kansas State — Grade: B (analysis)
22. Orioles: Vance Honeycutt, OF, North Carolina — Grade: B (analysis)
23. Dodgers: Kellon Lindsey, SS, Hardee HS (FL) — Grade: B (analysis)
24. Braves: Cam Caminiti, LHP, Saguaro HS (AZ) — Grade: A (analysis)
25. Padres: Kash Mayfield, LHP, Elk City HS (OK) — Grade: B (analysis)
26. Yankees: Ben Hess, right-handed pitcher, Alabama — Grade: C (analysis)
27. Phillies: Dante Nori, OF, Northville HS (MI) — Grade: C (analysis)
28. Astros: Walker Janek, C, Sam Houston State — Grade: B (analysis)
29. Diamondbacks: Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS (AR) — Grade: B (analysis)
30. Rangers: Malcolm Moore, C, Stanford — Grade: B (analysis)