Rockies No. 3 overall pick Charlie Condon made history at the University of Georgia this past season, and now he's about to do it again as a draftee. Condon agreed to a deal with Colorado that includes a $9.25 million signing bonus, which matches the biggest in MLB Draft history -- given by the Reds to No. 2 pick Chase Burns -- a source told MLB Pipeline reporter Jim Callis. The team has not confirmed.

MLB.com's No. 2 Draft prospect, who began his college career as a preferred walk-on at Georgia, led all players this season in average (.433), home runs (37), OPS (1.565) and total bases (233). Those 37 home runs were the most by a D1 player since 2011. At one point this season, Condon homered in eight straight games, one shy of tying the NCAA record.

The sophomore’s stellar 2024 campaign earned him the 2024 Dick Howser Trophy, given to college baseball’s top player, as well as SEC Player of the Year honors. It also made him an easy choice to be recognized as a consensus All-American as well as the Golden Spikes Award winner.

Along with power to all fields with his bat, the 6-foot-6 Condon, who primarily plays third base and the outfield, boasts a strong throwing arm and has shown enough athleticism to be an effective defender in multiple spots. Observers believe he most likely profiles as a corner outfielder.

“It's been crazy, and I’m thankful for that,” Condon told MLB Network after his selection. “It’s been a lot of work for myself, and also a lot of hard work and the people that I've been surrounded with. That's a thing I've learned along the way. One, being able to trust in your own process and be comfortable in your own skin; two, is the importance of finding good people and finding your people to surround yourself with.”