Charlie Condon had to set the record straight before the Futures Game: he is not the brother of Cardinals first-round pick Trevor Condon.
That misconception has been floating around online, helped along by AI summaries that got it wrong. Charlie addressed it directly in a conversation with FanSided’s Adam Weinrib on the field, and he made it clear he has heard the question plenty of times.
“A lot, a lot,” Condon said when asked about how often people bring it up. “I mean, especially being from such a similar area in Georgia, it’s kind of very surprising that we’re not at all [related]. But excited for him and excited to see his young career take off.”
The confusion is understandable on the surface. Both players are from Georgia - Trevor from Woodstock and Charlie from Atlanta - and both were first-round picks.
Charlie Condon went third overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, the same class as Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt, while Trevor Condon was taken 13th overall by St. Louis on Day 1 of the MLB Draft.
Even without a family connection, there’s plenty of overlap in the way scouts talk about their futures. Charlie is ranked 75th in baseball by Baseball America and is known for his power at first base and in the corner outfield. He played at the University of Georgia before the Rockies drafted him, and he appears close to reaching the majors.
Trevor, meanwhile, was ranked 16th in the draft class by Baseball America and has already drawn Pete Crow-Armstrong comparisons because of the way he plays and carries himself on and off the field. Cardinals fans may not love the name attached to a rival player, but the upside is obvious.
That kind of talent is part of why the Cardinals’ draft has drawn so much praise. The front office has been chasing upside across the board with prep hitters, college hitters, and college arms, and the farm system is suddenly looking much stronger.
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