Charlie

Condon

The most intriguing fantasy prospect from last month’s MLB Draft will kick off his professional career at High-A Spokane after a stellar collegiate run at Georgia, which led Colorado to take him with the third overall pick. The 21-year-old slugger landed in an ideal spot for fantasy purposes as he’ll eventually ascend to Coors Field’s high-octane offensive environment.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the two sides agreed to a staggering $9.25 million signing bonus, which ties Reds first-round pick Chase Burns for the largest bonus in MLB Draft history. Considered the best power hitter in the draft, Condon hit 37 home runs with a 1.565 OPS at Georgia. Coors Field seems like it’ll be the perfect landing spot for his skillset. The 21-year-old slugger has zero obstacles standing in his way and could ascend to Colorado by the outset of next year.

Condon put up spectacular numbers in his two seasons with the Bulldogs, and finished 2024 with 37 homers and a 1.565 OPS that was buoyed by a 1.009 slugging percentage. Obviously the power is the calling card for the 21-year-old -- he turns 22 in April -- but he does have the swing to suggest he can hit for average as well without a huge amount of swing-and-miss in his profile. He won’t provide many stolen bases, but whether he ends up at third, a corner-outfield spot or even first base, he’s an absolute must-have in fantasy formats, especially with the added benefit of his new home park.