Kiley McDaniel

Kiley McDaniel is an MLB Insider at ESPN who covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. He has worked for four MLB teams. McDaniel provides exclusive content on young stars like Jackson Holliday, Paul Skenes, Junior Caminero and Wyatt Langford in his 2024 MLB top prospect rankings. He takes note of industry trends such as the notable drop-off in the area of the list around Nos. 40 to 50 and the large number of recently drafted players making the list. McDaniel's ranking is a comprehensive guide to baseball's Top 100 prospects entering the 2024 MLB season, with a focus on talent cyclical patterns and aggressive evaluations of 2023 draftees.

Biography:  https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/39420988/top-100-mlb-prospects-list-2024-kiley-mcdaniel-jackson-holliday-jackson-chourio

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Charlie Condon hit .433/.556/1.009 with 20 doubles, a triple, and 37 home runs in 60 games played for Georgia.
  • Chase Burns went 10-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 100.0 innings at Wake Forest.
  • Cleveland Guardians have the first pick in the draft and haven't picked this high since 2013.
  • The 2024 MLB draft will take place July 14-16 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

2024 MLB Draft: Cleveland Guardians Hold Top Pick, Expected to Select Oregon State's Travis Bazzana

2024 MLB Draft: Cleveland Guardians Hold Top Pick, Expected to Select Oregon State's Travis Bazzana

Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 The 2024 MLB Draft, featuring top prospect Travis Bazzana of Oregon State, begins on July 14 with the Cleveland Guardians selecting first. The Reds and Rockies follow in second and third place. MLB Network, ESPN, and MLB.com will air the event.
2024 MLB Draft: Cleveland Guardians Face Tough Decision with No. 1 Pick Amid Strong College Talent

2024 MLB Draft: Cleveland Guardians Face Tough Decision with No. 1 Pick Amid Strong College Talent

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 The 2024 MLB draft presents a challenge for the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 1 pick, as top college players vie for the spot. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel predicts how they and other teams will make their selections in his mock draft 3.0. Despite a weaker top-heavy class, some high school arms may sneak into the first round.
Second Pick, Big Impact: The Cincinnati Reds Prepare for the 2024 MLB Draft and Consider Promising Prospects Charlie Condon and Chase Burns

Second Pick, Big Impact: The Cincinnati Reds Prepare for the 2024 MLB Draft and Consider Promising Prospects Charlie Condon and Chase Burns

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Cincinnati Reds, with the second pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, aim to add a promising prospect to their roster. Two top prospects are Charlie Condon from Georgia, who hit .433/.556/1.009 with 38 HRs in 60 games, and Chase Burns from Wake Forest, who went 10-1 with a 2.70 ERA and was named ACC Pitcher of the Year. The Reds will consider each player's impact and signing bonus demands before making their selection.