It was Falmouth’s golden year, with 24 Commodores being selected in the 2024 MLB draft.
These players, who showcased quite some talent in Falmouth, are now set to embark on their professional baseball journeys. The draft, which concluded with a total of 615 picks in 20 rounds, saw 21 Commodores from 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons. Adding to this achievement, three current players from the 2024 Commodores roster were also drafted, marking an early exit from the Cape League as they transition to their professional careers.
This significant number of draftees highlights the strength and depth of talent continuously developed in the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL), further cementing its reputation as the premier collegiate summer league and a breeding ground for developing future MLB stars.
A full list of this year’s drafted Commodores can be found below:
Travis Bazzana ('23) was selected first overall by the Cleveland Guardians, making him the second Commodore to be drafted first overall in five years. The former Beaver hit .375 during his time here in Falmouth, with an additional six home runs and 31 RBI. The CCBL All-Star’s standout performance earned him the 2023 Pat Sorenti MVP award and the Thurman Munson Award as the league’s batting champion. He is the first Australian to be drafted first overall in MLB history.
Charlie Condon ('23) joined his fellow teammate in the top five, and was drafted third overall by the Colorado Rockies. The former Georgia Bulldog had a short tenure with the Commodores, but still made quite the impact. Condon was the '24 Golden Spikes Award winner and is bound to succeed in the Centennial State.
Ben Hess ('22) went 26th overall to the New York Yankees. The Crimson Tide pitcher impressed with a 1.63 ERA during his 11 innings pitched for the Commodores.
Walker Janek ('23) was the first catcher selected in the draft, and is headed to the Lone Star State. The Houston Astros took Janek at 28th overall. A star behind and at the plate, Janek had a stellar season with the Commodores, hitting .279 with five home runs and 18 RBI.
Kyle DeBarge ('23) was the final first-rounder for the Commodores, taken 33 overall in the compensatory round by the Minnesota Twins. The Ragin’ Cajun had a solid summer in Falmouth, appearing in 25 games for the Commodores.
Jacob Cozart ('22) was drafted by the Cleveland Guardians at pick 38 in the second round and will join fellow Commodore Bazzana.
Kevin Bazzell ('23) was selected in the third round and got swept up by the Washington Nationals. Bazzell had a short stint with the Commodores, but finished his time in Falmouth hitting .275.
Josh Hartle ('22), who was a standout for the Demon Deacons, was taken in the third round by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hartle had an exciting few outings with Falmouth, compiling a 2.75 ERA by the time he was finished.
John Spikerman ('23) was the lucky 100th pick in the third round, being picked up by the Philadelphia Phillies. The Sooner was a fan-favorite in Falmouth, and rightfully so with an impressive stat line through 27 games with the Commodores.
Peyton Stovall ('22) went from being a Razorback to a Red. The Cincinnati Reds drafted Stovall in the fourth round, and the second baseman was quite a steal on Day 2 of the draft.
AJ Causey ('22-23) was selected in the fifth round by the Kansas City Royals. The righty from Tennessee had a few impressive outings for Falmouth in 2022, with zero earned runs in five innings pitched.
Braden Davis ('23) will hop into the next state over, as he was drafted in the fifth round by the St. Louis Cardinals. The Oklahoma Sooner had a busy summer in Falmouth last season, pitching 28 innings through seven games.
Corey Collins ('22) was the first and only Commodore to go in the sixth round, selected by the New York Mets. Collins heads to the Empire State with a solid season on the Cape under his belt.
Carson Dorsey ('23) was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh round. The Florida State Seminole spent a short time in Falmouth, but exited the Cape with a 1.50 ERA.
Duce Gourson ('23) went to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth round. He joins fellow Commodore alumni Hartle in the Steel City.
Everett Catlett ('21) was drafted in the 12th round by the Colorado Rockies. Catlett, the only 2021 Commodore alum on this list, will join fellow Commodore Condon in the organization.
Tanner Smith ('24) was the first current-season Commodore to be selected in this year's draft, taken in the 15th round by the San Diego Padres.
Hayden Frank ('24) wasn’t far behind, and was also taken in the 15th round by the Chicago Cubs. Frank made an early departure from the Commodores this year and now starts his professional career in Chi-Town.
Jackson Nicklaus ('22) was picked up in the 17th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicklaus was the third Oklahoma Sooner who played for Falmouth to be selected in this draft.
Christian Martin ('23-24) from Virginia Tech was selected in the 18th round by the St. Louis Cardinals. Although making an early exit from Falmouth in 2024, Martin had an impressive stint in 2023, with 12 RBI in 22 games.
Ryan Slater ('22) is headed west, selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 18th round. Slater had a solid season with the Commodores, finishing his time in Falmouth with a 2.34 ERA.
Dominic Niman ('23) was the last Commodore selected in the 18th round, drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Colby Shelton ('23), in the 20th and final round, was drafted by the Washington Nationals. The Alabama shortstop played in four games for the Commodores in late June of last year.
Kaleb Corbett ('22) was the final Commodore drafted, being picked up by the Tampa Bay Rays. Corbett had a killer season for the Commodores, making 13 appearances during his time in Falmouth.
These former Commodores were part of the 32% of Cape League alumni selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Commodores organization extends its best wishes to these athletes and looks forward to following their progress in the coming years. The selection of Commodores in this year's draft class demonstrates once more how the Cape Cod Baseball League is truly where the stars of tomorrow, shine tonight.
