The College World Series has come to an end, with the Tennessee Volunteers crowned national champions, and now the amateur baseball world shifts its attention to the upcoming 2024 MLB draft.

The draft kicks off on July 14 during MLB All-Star festivities, and the Cleveland Guardians will be on the clock at No. 1 overall after winning the second annual draft lottery.

Georgia outfielder Charlie Condon and Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana have emerged as the consensus top two prospects in the 2024 class, but that doesn't mean they will go No. 1 and No. 2 with the ever-present possibility of the Guardians cutting a below-slot deal to better utilize their bonus pool.

Our first mock draft of the year was published on Dec. 22, and that served more as a baseline of this year's biggest names than anything else. That was followed by in-season updates on April 25 and May 30.

Ahead, you'll find a full analysis of each of the 30 first-round picks in version 4.0 of our 2024 MLB mock draft.

Nos. 1-2

1. Cleveland Guardians: 2B/SS JJ Wetherholt, West Virginia

It's the time of year when rumors start to swirl about the team that holds the No. 1 overall pick potentially cutting a below-slot deal to maximize its draft pool.

Travis Bazzana and Charlie Condon have long been viewed as the top two players in this draft class, but that's no guarantee either of them will be the first pick.

Kiley McDaniel of ESPN recently provided an in-depth explanation into the logic behind targeting Wetherholt, and it makes a ton of sense.

The quick summary is that with his expected bonus range, the Guardians could end up with as much as $6 million to spend on the No. 36 overall pick without pulling any money from their other slot values, and he is not that far behind the consensus top two.

He missed some time with a hamstring strain this spring and didn't face the same grueling conference schedule playing in the Big 12, but his 70-grade hit tool makes him, arguably, the best pure hitter in the 2024 class. He batted .370/.468/.625 in 145 games at West Virginia and could fly through the minor leagues.

2. Cincinnati Reds: OF Charlie Condon, Georgia

The Reds have long been expected to take whoever is left between Charlie Condon and Travis Bazzana.

In this scenario, they have their pick of the two elite college bats, and it's easy to envision Condon launching balls out of Great American Ball Park at a prolific rate just a few years from now.

The 2024 Golden Spikes winner hit .433/.556/1.009 with 20 doubles, 37 home runs and 78 RBI in 304 plate appearances this spring, logging more walks (57) than strikeouts (41) while showcasing more than enough hit tool to consistently get to his plus power.

Condon will likely be limited to an outfield corner defensively, but he has superstar upside at the plate.

Nos. 3-4

3. Colorado Rockies: RHP Chase Burns, Wake Forest

The Rockies are never going to be able to convince an ace-caliber starting pitcher on the free-agent market to willingly play half his home games at Coors Field, so the homegrown route is their best approach to finding a top-tier starter.

Last year's top pick, Chase Dollander, was a departure from their longstanding trend of targeting sinkerballers, and the strong early returns could convince them to go against type once again.

Armed with a high-octane fastball that touches 102 mph, a wipeout slider and a plus curveball, Burns went 10-1 with a 2.70 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and a staggering 191 strikeouts in 100 innings this spring at Wake Forest after transferring from Tennessee. He is widely viewed as the best pitcher in the 2024 class.

4. Oakland Athletics: 2B Travis Bazzana, Oregon State

A year after taking Grand Canyon shortstop Jacob Wilson with the No. 6 overall pick, the Athletics find the other piece of their future double play combination in this hypothetical and add another elite pure hitter to the system.

Bazzana has a 60-hit, 60-power, 60-speed profile that has made him a popular name in the No. 1 overall spot. And while his defensive profile is limited, it's tough to ignore the damage he did at the plate this spring.

The Pac-12 Player of the Year hit .407/.568/.911 with 16 doubles, 28 home runs, 66 RBI, 16 steals and 76 walks against just 37 strikeouts in 60 games.

Nos. 5-6

5. Chicago White Sox: 1B/LHP Jac Caglianone, Florida

One of the faces of college baseball this spring, Caglianone hit .419/.544/.875 with 35 home runs and 72 RBI in 66 games while also pulling two-way duty and posting a 4.76 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 73.2 innings on the mound.

His future is likely as a power-hitting first baseman, though with a fastball that touches triple digits and a good cutter and slider to back it up, he could get a shot at playing both ways to begin his pro career.

The White Sox will not be drafting higher than No. 10 overall next year as a result of newly implemented rules from the last collective bargaining agreement, so that gives them all the more reason to swing for the fences on Caglianone's superstar upside.

6. Kansas City Royals: LHP Hagen Smith, Arkansas

With the exception of Bobby Witt Jr., the Royals have done a much better job developing pitching talent in recent years. And if Chase Burns is the No. 1 pitcher in this draft class, then Hagen Smith is "1A" and not far behind.

The 6'3", 225-pound lefty set the NCAA single-season record with 17.3 strikeouts per nine innings this spring, finishing 9-2 with a 2.04 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 161 strikeouts in 84 innings. He has electric stuff, especially for a southpaw, and a deceptive delivery helps it play up even further.

He had double-digit strikeouts in 11 of his 16 starts, including a masterful performance against Oregon State in February when he struck out 17 of the 22 batters he faced over six shutout innings.

No. 7-8

7. St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Nick Kurtz, Wake Forest

The Cardinals have often been drawn to loud raw power early in the draft, selecting guys such as Nolan Gorman, Jordan Walker and Joshua Baez in recent years.

If Chase Burns or Hagen Smith slip this far, they would likely be the pick. But both are off the board in this scenario, and St. Louis has a golden opportunity to add another slugger.

First baseman Nick Kurtz crushed 61 home runs in 164 games as a three-year starter at Wake Forest, and he also logged a .531 on-base percentage and a ridiculous 30 percent walk rate this spring. That could allow him to move quickly as the heir apparent to Paul Goldschmidt at first base.

"If he's as good as scouts believe he is, he could turn into Jim Thome with defensive value," wrote MLB.com.

8. Los Angeles Angels: SS Bryce Rainer, Harvard-Westlake High School (CA)

The Angels have targeted polished college players and rushed them to the big leagues as an organizational philosophy of sorts in recent years. And while they could go to that well once again, it doesn't mean they won't take a more traditional approach with the right prospect.

Rainer has drawn comparisons to Corey Seager this spring while showing up for his senior year bigger, stronger and faster, leaving no question he has the defensive chops to stick at shortstop.

At the same time, if he outgrows the position once his 6'3", 195-pound frame fills out, his 60-grade power would play just fine at the hot corner.

Nos. 9-10

9. Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B/OF James Tibbs III, Florida State

Tibbs was one of the most productive college hitters in the country this spring, batting .363/.488/.777 with 18 doubles, 28 home runs and 95 RBI to cap off a terrific three-year career at Florida State.

The Pirates are trying to make the transition from rebuilding to contending, so a polished bat who could move quickly through the system fits their current timetable.

There is also a chance they would be able to cut a minor deal with him at this spot, which is significant since they have two more Day 1 picks at No. 37 and No. 47 overall.

10. Washington Nationals: SS/OF Konnor Griffin, Jackson Prep (MS)

The 2024 Gatorade National High School Player of the year, Griffin already looks the part of a big leaguer with a 6'4", 215-pound frame and a well-rounded skill set that includes 50-hit, 60-power and 65-speed tools.

There has been some buzz surrounding East Carolina right-hander Trey Yesavage in this spot, but that is generally with the assumption Griffin is already off the board.

The Nationals generally prioritize upside over polish at the top of their draft classes, and they are in a good spot at No. 10 to scoop up whoever slides from the top tier of players.

Nos. 11-12

11. Detroit Tigers: OF Braden Montgomery, Texas A&M

If Bryce Rainer or Konnor Griffin are still on the board, this will likely be their floor. But in this scenario, it's Montgomery who slips outside the Top 10 and falls into their laps.

An ankle injury brought his junior season to a premature end and left him watching from the sidelines in the College World Series, but prior to that he hit .322/.454/.733 with 14 doubles, 27 home runs and 85 RBI in 61 games. There is some swing-and-miss to his game, but his power is the real deal.

12. Boston Red Sox: RHP Trey Yesavage, East Carolina

Yesavage established himself as the clear No. 3 guy among college pitchers this spring by going 11-1 with a 2.03 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 145 strikeouts in 93.1 innings, building off a strong sophomore season to move comfortably into the first-round picture.

The Red Sox have not always had the best luck developing pitching prospects, so that makes a polished, high-floor arm like Yesavage an attractive target.

The 20-year-old is essentially a plug-and-play future rotation piece, even if his ceiling is more middle-of-the-rotation than future ace.

Nos. 13-14

13. San Francisco Giants: LHP Cam Caminiti, Saguaro High School (AZ)

"I don't know that I have heard a stronger connection than Cam Caminiti and the Giants," Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com wrote in his latest mock draft.

With a projectable 6'2", 195-pound frame, good enough athleticism that he plays center field when he's not pitching and a polished four-pitch repertoire on the mound, it's easy to see why he has regularly been mentioned as the top prep pitcher in the 2024 class.

The Giants are also in a good position to be opportunistic if someone from the consensus Top 10 slides.

14. Chicago Cubs: 2B Christian Moore, Tennessee

Moore made headlines when he became the first player since 1954 to hit for the cycle at the College World Series, and his terrific junior season culminated with a leadoff home run in the Game 3 title clincher against Texas A&M on Monday.

Few players did more to boost their stock this spring than the Tennessee second baseman, who hit .375/.451/.797 with 34 home runs and 74 RBI in 72 games.

The Cubs are probably the floor for Florida State slugger James Tibbs III, and a college bat seems like their preferred approach.

Nos. 15-16

15. Seattle Mariners: SS Theo Gillen, Westlake High School (TX)

The Mariners have not taken a college player in the first round since Emerson Hancock in 2020 after years of being a virtual lock to go the college route, and there is no reason to think they will reverse course at this point if there is a prep player atop their draft board in the middle of the first round.

Gillen was slowed by a torn labrum during his sophomore year and a knee injury in his junior year, but he has sent his stock soaring this spring with a healthy senior campaign.

He could ultimately wind up at second base or in center field, but it's his 60-hit, 55-power offensive profile and all-around athleticism that are pushing him up draft boards.

16. Miami Marlins: OF Ryan Waldschmidt, Kentucky

Waldschmidt struggled a bit making the competition jump from College of Charleston to Kentucky after he transferred for his sophomore season. He then tore his ACL in the Cape Cod League last summer, so he entered the spring as a question mark.

Those questions were answered when he hit .333/.469/.610 with 17 doubles, 14 home runs, 46 RBI and 25 steals in 59 games, and he has been trending up mock draft boards in the past month.

The Marlins are desperate for impact offensive talent, and Waldschmidt has the tools to be just that with elite exit velocity numbers and a polished, all-fields approach at the plate.

Nos. 17-18

17. Milwaukee Brewers: 3B Cam Smith, Florida State

The Brewers took a power-hitting college third baseman with the No. 18 overall pick last year when they selected Wake Forest slugger Brock Wilken. And unless they want to reach for one of the prep arms, they are lined up to go with a college bat once again.

Smith slugged 12 home runs as a true freshman, but he hit just .258 with a 28.7 percent strikeout rate. The draft-eligible sophomore took a massive step forward this spring, hitting .387/.488/.654 with 22 doubles, 16 home runs and 57 RBI while slashing his strikeout rate to 14.9 percent.

With a strong arm and good instincts, he should have no problem sticking at third base defensively.

18. Tampa Bay Rays: OF Carson Benge, Oklahoma State

Benge will likely be drafted as an outfielder, but he is one of the best two-way players in the country. He hit .335/.444/.665 with 24 doubles, 18 home runs, 64 RBI and 10 steals this spring while also posting a 3.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 44 strikeouts in 37 innings with three saves on the mound.

He is a legitimate five-tool talent as a position player with a 55-hit, 55-power offensive profile and a strong arm that plays well in right field, though he is also quick enough to potentially get some run in center field.

The Rays tend to target standout tools and figure out how they fit when the time comes, and Benge could prove to be a great value at this spot.

Nos. 19-20

19. New York Mets: OF Vance Honeycutt, North Carolina

Honeycutt would be a Top-10 pick if not for some swing-and-miss concerns, as he struck out 83 times in 62 games this spring.

Despite those whiffs, he still hit .318/.410/.714 while showcasing one of the best power-speed combos in the nation with 28 home runs and 28 steals in 32 attempts.

He also took home ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors this spring and profiles as a potential Gold Glove center fielder. So, even if he never hits for a high average, he provides enough secondary value to make a huge impact at the next level.

20. Toronto Blue Jays: 3B Tommy White, LSU

White has been on the 2024 draft radar since making it to campus at NC State and slugging a D-I record 27 home runs as a true freshman, and he hit .355/.419/.704 with 75 home runs and 249 RBI in 187 college games.

He has limited athleticism and his defensive future is likely across the diamond at first base, but he can flat-out hit and could serve as a long-term replacement for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. if the Blue Jays decide to pull the trigger on a trade-deadline fire sale.

Nos. 21-22

21. Minnesota Twins: SS Seaver King, Wake Forest

After two terrific seasons at D-II Wingate University, King made a successful leap to the ACC this spring and hit .308/.377/.577 with 14 doubles, 16 home runs, 64 RBI and 11 steals in 60 games.

It remains to be seen where he fits defensively as he has seen time at second base, shortstop, third base and center field, and his offensive profile is contact-over power, but he's a ballplayer with enough tools to be a safe bet to make a MLB impact.

22. Baltimore Orioles: 3B Billy Amick, Tennessee

Amick hit .413/.464/.773 with 13 home runs and 63 RBI during his sophomore season at Clemson, and he solidified his status as a first-round prospect this spring with a 1.034 OPS and 23 home runs in 64 games in his SEC debut.

His value is in his 55-hit, 55-power offensive profile, and even if he sticks at the hot corner, his bat will determine how quickly he moves through the minors.

The dearth of second-tier college pitching makes a college bat the most likely target for the Orioles, even with a farm system that is already loaded with high-ceiling bats.

Nos. 23-24

23. Los Angeles Dodgers: LHP Kash Mayfield, Elk City High School (OK)

"Mayfield has been tied here for a while as one of the stronger team-player connections in the back half of the first round," wrote Kiley McDaniel of ESPN in his latest mock draft.

The 6'4", 200-pound lefty has soared up draft boards this spring with an uptick in his stuff, as his fastball has gone from the upper 80s last spring to bumping 97 mph during his senior season.

Mayfield also has one of the best changeups in the 2024 class and commands his pitches well for a prep prospect.

24. Atlanta Braves: SHP Jurrangelo Cijntje, Mississippi State

Cijntje was the talk of the 2022 draft combine, but he made it to campus at Mississippi State after slipping to the 18th round.

Two years later, the switch-pitcher is a legitimate first-round prospect and far more than just a novelty as he went 8-2 with a 3.67 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 113 strikeouts in 90.2 innings this spring.

The consensus seems to be that he profiles as an undersized starter in the Marcus Stroman mold from the right side and a reliever from the left, and he could be asked to pitch exclusively as a righty in pro ball.

He has leverage as a draft-eligible sophomore, but he should be signable in the first round.

Nos. 25-26

25. San Diego Padres: RHP William Schmidt, Catholic High School (LA)

The Padres are one of the few teams that have not shied away from high school pitching in the first round, and that could be to their benefit this year as there's a good chance one of the consensus top three—Cam Caminiti, Kash Mayfield and William Schmidt—will still be on the board at No. 25 overall.

Schmidt can spin one of the best curveballs in the 2024 class with a hard-biting 3,000-plus rpm hammer, and he backs it with a fastball that bumps 99 mph and a playable changeup.

His 6'4", 180-pound frame provides plenty of room for further physical development, and he has drawn comparisons to a young Adam Wainwright.

26. New York Yankees: OF Dakota Jordan, Mississippi State

The Yankees have a long history of targeting college hitters with big raw power and some question marks about their hit tool, and Jordan fits the mold at the back end of this year's first-round picture.

The 6'0", 220-pound slugger hit .354/.459/.671 with 20 home runs and 72 RBI in 63 games as a draft-eligible sophomore at Mississippi State.

He was a 3-star wide receiver recruit who was originally committed to play both baseball and football, and his game has taken off since he turned his full attention to baseball with room for further upward trajectory.

Nos. 27-28

27. Philadelphia Phillies: SS Kellon Lindsey, Hardee High School (FL)

After missing the showcase circuit with an injury last summer, Lindsey has as much helium as any prep prospect in the nation this spring thanks to a huge senior season at Hardee High School in Florida.

He may never be a significant power source, but he has a quick right-handed swing and top-of-the-scale speed, to go along with the defensive chops to stick at shortstop and provide plenty of defensive value.

A thin crop of prep shortstops should help push him into the first-round picture.

28. Houston Astros: RHP Brody Brecht, Iowa

The Astros know how to develop max velocity pitching prospects, and Brecht is certainly that with a 70-grade fastball that has touched 101 mph and a 70-grade slider.

The 6'4", 235-pound right-hander posted a 3.33 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 78.1 innings this spring, allowing just 46 hits and holding opposing hitters to a .165 average.

The question here is his command, and while he has made strides in that department this year, he still issued 49 walks and hit 12 batters.

Nos. 29-30

29. Arizona Diamondbacks: OF Slade Caldwell, Valley View High School (AR)

An undersized outfielder with an advanced hit tool and plus speed, Caldwell has drawn comparisons to New York Mets prospect Jett Williams. He also fits a similar mold to 2019 first-round pick and 2023 NL Rookie of the Year Corbin Carroll.

The D-backs will be one of the more compelling teams to watch on Day 1 of the draft since they also pick at No. 31 and No. 35 overall, and they have the 10th-largest bonus pool despite picking at the back end of the first round. That could open the door for an above-slot deal with one of the top prep pitchers.

30. Texas Rangers: C Walker Janek, Sam Houston

There are a trio of college catchers—Malcolm Moore (Stanford), Caleb Lomavita (California) and Walker Janek (Sam Houston)—who are all in the conversation to go at the back end of the first round, and the Rangers are a logical landing spot.

Janek hit .364/.476/.709 with 15 doubles, 17 home runs and 58 RBI in 58 games this spring, and aside from his 50-hit, 50-power offensive profile, he also won 2024 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year honors thanks to a strong throwing arm and good receiving skills.