Just hours after the Cincinnati Reds made headlines with the largest signing bonus in MLB draft history for Chase Burns at $9.25 million, the Colorado Rockies swiftly reached an agreement with Charlie Condon for the same amount.
The 21-year-old Georgia native slugged 37 home runs with a remarkable 1.565 OPS over 60 games during his 2024 season with the Bulldogs.
With Condon’s signing, all top three draft picks have now secured deals with their respective teams.
Summary of the top draft picks’ agreements:
Travis Bazzana:
The second baseman from Oregon State University was selected as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Guardians for a $8.95 million bonus.
Chase Burns:
A pitcher from Wake Forest University, Burns was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds for $9.25 million, setting a new record for the largest draft bonus in MLB history, surpassing Paul Skenes’ $9.2 million with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Charlie Condon:
The Colorado Rockies didn’t hesitate to match the Reds’ historic contract offers for their young prospects, agreeing to $9.25 million for the outfielder from Georgia Bulldogs.
