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The 2024 MLB Draft concluded on Tuesday, with 615 players selected over a 20-round process. The draft, presented by Nike, provided teams with opportunities to add potential superstars and uncover hidden gems.

Among the notable picks:

**Blue Jays:** Trey Yesavage, RHP (first round). Ranked 11th overall by MLB Pipeline, Yesavage fell to the Blue Jays at the 20th pick. The East Carolina product has a high release and three plus pitches in his fastball, slider, and splitter.

**Orioles:** Vance Honeycutt, OF (first round). Despite a high strikeout rate of 27.5%, Honeycutt's tools are impressive. He set North Carolina records for homers in a season (28) and career (65).

**Rays:** Tyler Bell, SS (Round CB-B). Coming from Illinois, Bell is considered one of the best high-school shortstops in this class due to his defensive capabilities.

**Red Sox:** Braden Montgomery, OF (first round). The Red Sox secured Montgomery at No. 12. He fits the right-field profile with significant raw power and arm strength.

**Yankees:** Bryce Cunningham, RHP (second round). Analysts commend Cunningham's fastball shape and changeup action. He posted a 4.36 ERA with Vanderbilt this spring.

**Guardians:** Joey Oakie, RHP (third round). Gatorade's Iowa high school player of the year features an effective slider and two-seamer that touches 97 mph.

**Royals:** Jac Caglianone, 1B/LHP (first round). Selected sixth overall by Kansas City as a two-way player; he may eventually focus on hitting full-time.

**Tigers:** Bryce Rainer, SS (first round). Detroit added Rainer to their prospects pool. His consistent loud contact and good approach could make him a plus hitter with above-average power.

**Twins:** Billy Amick, 3B (second round). After transferring to Tennessee from Clemson, Amick helped win the College World Series and posted an OPS of 1.026.

**White Sox:** Hagen Smith, LHP (first round). Armed with a deceptive fastball reaching up to 100 mph and an effective slider from Arkansas.

Other notable selections include Walker Janek by the Astros as their first-round catcher pick; Tommy White selected by the A’s in the second round; Ryan Sloan picked by Mariners in the second round; Dylan Dreiling chosen by Rangers also in second round; Cam Caminiti drafted by Braves as their first-round left-handed pitcher; Carter Johnson picked up by Marlins as their second-round shortstop selection among others like Jonathan Santucci for Mets or Kevin Bazzell for Nationals respectively within third rounds alongside Griffin Burkholder taken during second rounds representing Phillies along many more similar choices across diverse teams altogether within league itself accordingly therein herewithal thusforth etcetera thereby...

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