Cleveland Guardians' MLB Draft Profile Series: Charlie Condon

Standing at 6-foot-6, 216 lbs, Condon displayed his elite skillset at the plate this season by hitting for a combination of power and average. The right-handed slugger sets up with a slight bend in his stance and a quiet bat pre-swing. He does a minor toe-tap to load up his back side, followed by a smooth, effortless swing that is able to generate quick bat speed.

Power Ability

Condon's main calling card is easily the power he offers at the plate. In his two seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs, Condon had 62 home runs and 11 multi-home run games. He has clearly found a way to utilize his strength and is a home-run threat every time he steps up to the plate.

His power, however, is not limited to just home runs. Condon also has gap-to-gap power, as the Georgia native tallied 20 doubles on the year.

Hitting for Average

What makes Condon such a rare prospect is not his power, but his ability to hit for average with elite power.

In his redshirt freshman season with the Bulldogs, Condon finished the year with a .386 batting average. With his insane season this year, he ended his college career with a .410 batting average.

There aren't many hitters in the world that stand at 6-foot-6 and can hit for average and power. Condon's rare makeup has some shades of New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge, who seemingly can do it all at the plate.

Versatility

On the field, Condon has been featured in multiple different positions during his college career. Listed as a third baseman and outfielder, Condon's versatility helps his draft stock.

The Guardians, if they decide to take Condon, would most likely turn him into a full-time outfielder considering Jose Ramirez is the franchise cornerstone at third base. With his size and speed, many scouts believe that Condon is fully capable of playing both center and right field in the pros.

How Condon Would Fit

Finding a the right combination in the outfield has been an issue for the Guardians in recent memory. The only true position locked up is left field with Steven Kwan clearly emerging as the every-day starter, but the rest is up for grabs.

Fans have seen Will Brennan, Tyler Freeman, Angel Martinez, and Jhonkensy Noel be featured amongst the outfield rotation, but none of them have solidified a true starting role with the squad.

While it may seem that the Guardians need a power-hitting outfield bat, the team's farm system is loaded with potential players for the future. Eight of the top 30 prospects within Cleveland's minor league system are outfielders, including the Guardians' No. 1 and No. 3 prospects, Chase DeLauter and Jaison Chourio (according to MLB.com).

If Cleveland uses the first overall pick to select Condon, it would most likely lead to the team potentially moving some of these assets at the trade deadline later this month. Chourio, currently in Single-A, could be a possible trade candidate. The 19-year-old has quickly became a top prospect for the Guardians and would be an prime target for a rebuilding team.