The 2024 MLB Draft is coming up soon, giving bettors the chance to place their bets on which rising star will be chosen as the number one pick. The draft will span three days, starting on July 14, with Cleveland holding the first pick, followed by Cincinnati and then Colorado.
Travis Bazzana is currently the favorite to be the first player selected, with odds of +120. The Australian native and Oregon State second baseman recently earned the title of first-team All-American. However, JJ Wetherholt, a 5-foot-10 infielder from West Virginia, is also in the running to be the top pick.
Here are the current odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 4 for the 2024 MLB Draft’s first pick:
– Travis Bazzana: +120
– JJ Wetherholt: +155
– Jac Caglianone: +600
– Charlie Condon: +700
– Hagen Smith: +2000
– Chase Burns: +2000
– Konnor Griffin: +2500
– Braden Montgomery: +3500
– Bryce Ranier: +4000
– Nick Kurtz: +5000
Bazzana has had an impressive college career, playing three seasons for the Beavers. In his last season, he hit 28 home runs, recorded 66 RBIs, and drew 76 walks in 60 games. His batting average of .407 ranked him eighth in Division I. Additionally, his .568 on-base percentage and .911 slugging percentage were both second-best in Division I last season.
As the 2024 MLB Draft approaches, the competition is heating up to see who will be selected as the number one pick. Will Bazzana maintain his lead in the odds, or will another player like Wetherholt rise to the top? Baseball fans will have to wait until July 14 to find out who will be the first player chosen in this year’s draft. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event!