The 2024 MLB Draft is around the corner, and teams are doing their final homework regarding the year's draft prospects. There are a host of Big Ten players that could go big in the upcoming draft.
Let's take a look at these players and assess their chances of making a splash in the major league.
Three Big Ten players who could go big in 2024 MLB Draft
Here's a look at three Big Ten players that could go big in this year's draft:
3. Connor Foley, Pitcher, Indiana
Connor Foley had a top-notch sophomore season as Indiana's starting pitcher. Foley played in 14 games, pitching to a 4.71 earned run average across 63.0 innings of work and finishing with a 4-2 win-loss record.
Foley ranked seventh in the Big Ten in strikeouts with 82, topped the conference among starters in batting average against with 165, and finished 34th in the NCAA in strikeouts per nine innings.
MLB.com projects Connor Foley to be selected with the 106th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.
2. Josh Kuroda-Grauer, Shortstop, Rutgers
Josh Kuroda-Grauer had an outstanding season playing shortstop for Rutgers. Kuroda-Grauer started in 53 games, racking up 29 multi-hit games, 10 three-hit games, two four-hit games, and one five-hit game.
Kuroda-Grauer cleaned up the awards podium, earning the Big Ten Player of the Year, First-team All-America (Perfect Game), Third-team All-America (NCBWA), and the NCBWA District 2 Player of the Year Award.
MLB.com projects Josh Kuroda-Grauer to be drafted with the 90th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
1. Brody Brecht, Pitcher, Iowa
Brody Brecht showcased his ability as a right-handed pitcher for the duration of his collegiate career. Brecht allowed a mere five home runs in the Big Ten.
Brecht amassed a win-loss record of 4-3 in his final season, racked up a 3.33 ERA, and allowed just 46 hits. He could go big in the MLB Draft, as teams always want to add RHPs with potential.
MLB.com projects Brady Brecht to be drafted with the 21st pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
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