FORT WORTH, Texas —
With their first pick in the 2024 draft, the Dodgers selected the same kind of player they did with their first pick in the 2023 draft: a high school player with exceptional speed, strong defensive ability at a key position, and the promise of power to come.
This year’s edition: shortstop Kellon Lindsey from Hardee High School in Florida.
“The excitement level our player development staff has is through the roof,” said Billy Gasparino, the Dodgers’ vice president of baseball operations. “We really think we found someone who is going to be a great Dodger.