Top 3 SEC college baseball players who could get selected in Round 2 of MLB Draft 2024

The 2024 MLB draft is less than a week away, and each team is working on the best ways to maximize their success by picking the best talents from college baseball possible. The draft commences on July 14 and comprises 20 rounds taking place over three days.

While all eyes are on who will be picked in the first round of the draft, the second round will not be far behind, with some incredibly talented prospects set to make the step up to the major leagues.

The SEC has arguably been the strongest conference in college baseball this season, with a record-breaking 11 teams making the postseason. Here, let's look at three standout talents from the conference who are most likely to be picked in the second round of the 2024 MLB draft.

3 SEC prospects likely to be picked in the second round of the MLB draft 2024

1. Luke Holman, RHP

Holman transferred to the defending College World Series winners, the LSU Tigers, after two solid seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide. In his junior season, Holman went 9-4 while recording 127 strikeouts with an exceptional ERA of 2.75 in 91.2 innings pitched.

Luke Holman turned in a solid junior season for the LSU Tigers.

He helped the Tigers enjoy a strong run in the SEC Tournament, where they made the final. Holman made the All-SEC Tournament team while earning All-American honors. He ranks 45th among the top prospects for the draft and is most likely to go in the second round.

2. Ryan Prager, LHP

Prager was a key figure in the Texas A&M Aggies' phenomenal 2024 season. After taking a redshirt last season due to Tommy John surgery, he returned as a lethal pitcher in his redshirt sophomore season, finishing 9-1 while recording 124 strikeouts with an ERA of 2.95 in 97.2 innings pitched.

He helped the Aggies reach the College World Series finals for the first time in program history. While they failed to win the coveted title, they finished the season with an impressive 53-15 record. Prager ranks 61st among the top prospects for the draft.

3. Blake Burke, 1B

While Christian Moore and Billy Amick made headlines with their hitting, Burke made a significant impact in the Tennessee Volunteers' incredible season. While scoring 20 home runs and 61 RBI, he recorded an average of .379, the highest of all Volunteers hitters.

He earned First-Team All-American honors and made the All-SEC Second-Team this season. Burke played a key role in the Volunteers' games in Omaha, which helped them win the first College World Series in program history. He ranks 65th among the top prospects for the draft.