27. Philadelphia Phillies: OF Dakota Jordan, Mississippi State
Originally committed to play both baseball and football at Mississippi State, Jordan ended up focusing on baseball and he hit .307/.397/.575 with 10 home runs and 40 RBI as a true freshman in the SEC. With electric bat speed and a 60-power, 60-speed profile, he has as much upside as any college hitter in this range, and he has taken another step forward this spring, batting .379/.497/.771 with 16 home runs and 55 RBI, albeit also with a 27.7 percent strikeout rate.
Gillen has been one of the biggest pop-up prospects among this year's high school class in the early going this spring, showcasing some of the best pure hitting skills of any player in the 2024 draft. He has a strong 6'3", 200-pound frame, and while he has played primarily shortstop, he also has the athleticism and speed to handle center field.
