At the University of Georgia, Charlie Condon donned a superhero’s cape.
When the Rockies selected him with the third overall pick of last year’s draft, Danny Montgomery, the assistant GM of scouting, said: “He’s the kind of guy who has the chance to change the face of the organization.”
Not quite a year later, after a tough first pro season, Condon remains a hot prospect, ranked No. 1 in the Rockies organization and No. 22 overall by MLB Pipeline. Some day, the 22-year-old might leap tall buildings in a single bound, but for now, Condon is content to learn his trade.