Miami Marlins 2024 MLB Mock Draft 4.0

We're almost there. The 2024 MLB Draft gets underway on Sunday night. After finishing the 2023 season with an 84-78 record (third in the NL East), the Miami Marlins hold the 16th overall pick and will have mid-round picks in each subsequent round minus the compensation and competitive balance rounds.

Miami's amateur scouting department is being led by Frankie Piliere for the first time. “We are looking at layers of impact talent wherever that comes in,” Piliere said earlier this week, per the Miami Herald. "We are considering everything.”

Catch up on the previous three versions of our mock draft here, here and here. This time, we’ll simulate six rounds: the 16th, 56th, 70th, 92nd, 122nd, 155th and 184th overall selections.

Here is the Miami Marlins 2024 MLB Mock Draft 4.0.

First Round (16th overall)—Cam Smith, 3B, Florida State

Slot value: $4,704,700

With the sixteenth pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select third baseman Cam Smith. The Marlins draft one of the top draft-eligible sophomores in this draft class who is coming off a monster 2024 season.

At the plate, Smith has plus hitting tools and has just started to tap into his raw power. Smith’s plate approach has vastly improved since his freshman season and he also raked in the Cape Cod League. Defensively, he has a good glove with a plus arm. Smith projects as a good defensive third baseman at the next level.

On the season, Smith slashed .387/.488/.654 with 104 hits, 22 doubles, 16 home runs, 57 RBIs, four stolen bases, 44 walks, and a 1.142 OPS. Smith was named Third Team All-American on D1 Baseball. Smith was also named Second Team All-ACC last season. If Smith isn’t available, Miami could also target other college hitters like Seaver King (Wake Forest), Ryan Waldschmidt (Kentucky) and Carson Benge (Oklahoma State).

Second Round (56th overall)—Chris Levonas, RHP, Christian Brothers HS (NJ)

Slot value: $1,603,400

With the 56th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select left-handed pitcher Dasan Hill. The Marlins grab one of the best right-handed high school pitching prospects in this draft class.

On Perfect Game, Levonas is the 41st-ranked prospect and the ninth-ranked right-handed pitcher in the country. He’s the second-ranked prospect and #1 right-handed pitcher in New Jersey. On MLB Pipeline, Levonas is the 59th-ranked prospect and the fifteenth-ranked right-handed pitcher in this draft class.

On the mound, Levonas possesses a four-pitch mix, including his fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. His fastball and slider are both plus pitches. Levonas’ fastball sits in the mid-90s and tops out at 97 mph. His slider has excellent movement with a high spin rate. His curveball is very effective but he is still developing his changeup. He has drawn comparisons to former first-round pick Chase Petty.

Levonas is signed to play college baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Competitive Balance Round B (70th overall)—Dylan Dreiling, OF, Tennessee

Slot value: $1,139,100

With the 70th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select outfielder Dylan Dreiling. The Marlins grab another draft-eligible sophomore who’s coming off a monster year and helped lead Tennessee to their first national championship.

During the 2024 season, Dreiling was one of the best hitters in a loaded Tennessee lineup. Dreiling slashed .342/.459/.715 with 84 hits, 19 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs, 75 RBIs, 53 walks, and a 1.174 OPS. He was named a Third Team All-American and was also named First Team All-SEC.

At the plate, Dreiling has good hit and power tools. He showed at Tennessee that he can consistently barrel balls to all fields and draw a bunch of walks. He improved a ton from his freshman season against left-handed pitchers. He was named the Most Outstanding Player in the College World Series.

Third Round (92nd overall)—Mason Russell, LHP, Casteel HS (AZ)

Slot value: $800,800

With the 92nd pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select left-handed pitcher Mason Russell. The Marlins grab another prep pitching prospect.

On Perfect Game, Russell is the 39th-ranked prospect and the sixth-ranked left-handed pitcher in the country. He’s also the third-ranked prospect and the second-ranked left-handed pitcher in Arizona.

On the mound, Russell possesses a four-pitch mix including his fastball, curveball, slider, and changeup. His fastball and curveball are his best two pitches. The fastball sits in the low 90s and tops out at 95 mph. His curveball moves like a 12-6 curveball with a plus spin rate. His slider might also be considered a cutter and he is still developing his changeup.

Russell is signed to play college baseball for the University of Arizona.

Fourth Round (122nd overall)— Austin Overn, OF, USC

Slot value: $589,000

With the 122nd pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select outfielder Austin Overn. The Marlins grab one of the best and fastest athletes in this draft class who also plays elite defense.

During the 2024 college season, Overn had a quiet year playing for the USC Trojans. He slashed .270/.349/.461 with 65 hits, twelve doubles, five triples, eight home runs, 32 RBIs, 17 stolen bases and a .810 OPS. Overn was named to the All-Pac-12 Defensive Team.

However, his production in the Cape Cod League this summer stands out. Through 21 games, Overn is slashing .333/.429/.564 with 26 hits, five doubles, two triples, three home runs, 12 RBIs, seven stolen bases and a .993 OPS.

Overn is a contact hitter with very little power who relies on his speed (75 grade, per MLB Pipeline). He projects as a center fielder at the next level.

Fifth Round (155th overall)— Chris Cortez, RHP, Texas A&M

Slot value: $427,000

With the 155th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select right-handed pitcher Chris Cortez, one of the best relief pitchers in college baseball.

Cortez is coming off his best season pitching for the Texas A&M Aggies. In 2024, Cortez made 25 appearances and three starts. He posted a 10-3 record with a 2.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 14.2 K/9, and struck out 102 batters in 64 ⅔ innings pitched. Cortez was named Third Team All-American on D1 Baseball.

On the mound, Cortez only throws his fastball and slider. His fastball regularly sits in the upper 90s and has touched 101 mph with arm-side movement and sink. His slider tunnels very well with his fastball and moves like a sweeper.

Sixth Round (184th overall)— Ryne Guida, 1B/DH, FIU

Slot value: $331,300

With the 155th pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select first baseman/DH Ryne Guida. The Marlins select a local college senior to save some slot value money for some of their earlier picks.

Originally from Broward county, Guida played two seasons for the FIU Panthers. Guida was one of the best hitters for the Panthers during his time at FIU. During the 2024 season, he slashed .335/.420/.536 with 75 hits, 18 doubles, nine home runs, 56 RBIs and a .956 OPS. Guida was named First Team All-Conference USA as a DH.

Guida is an excellent hitter who consistently makes loud contact, works counts and drives the ball to all fields. While he doesn’t provide much speed or defense, Guida is a polished hitter who will sign well under slot value since he’s a college senior.