​Trevor Condon is the kind of player who instantly signals his value to any baseball team. Whether delivering in clutch moments, making a standout defensive play, or handling the smaller tasks that rarely show up in the box score, he built a reputation as the sort of contributor every coach wants in the lineup. His combination of athleticism, instinct, and leadership helped elevate him into one of the top prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft, a trajectory that began in the Atlanta metro area and led him to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Etowah High School in Gadsden? Actually, Etowah in Georgia—where Condon starred—has produced another notable draft pick in 2026. Giants manager Tony Vitello, who recruited Condon to Tennessee, has been vocal about the work ethic that fuels his rise. “He works his tail off,” Vitello told MLB.com. “Just his mentality about the 24 hours in a day is incredibly impressive. Trevor is the same guy all the time—confident, energetic, and ready to compete.” Those traits helped Condon gain attention as he developed into a premier draft prospect.
Condon entered the 2026 MLB Draft with a buzz that reflected both his performance and his demeanor. Standing out at Etowah High School, he was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 13th overall pick, an honor that placed him in the spotlight among the nation’s top amateur talents. His selection marked the first time an Etowah graduate had been taken in the MLB Draft since Sawyer Gipson-Long went in the sixth round in 2019, when Gipson-Long was chosen by the Minnesota Twins. The achievement underscored Condon’s trajectory from a standout Georgia high school player to a national prospect with major league potential.
An in-depth look at Condon reveals a multifaceted game that blends energy, defense, speed, and a potent bat. His style draws comparisons to Pete Crow-Armstrong in certain respects, particularly in how he carries himself on the field and how his skill set translates to the top level. In his senior season, Condon earned the Gatorade Georgia High School Player of the Year honors by delivering a remarkable performance that left little doubt about his potential. He hit .504 with nine home runs and 42 RBIs, helping Etowah to a 33-7 record and a GHSA Class 6A championship. While his swing carries a touch of unconventionality similar to Crow-Armstrong’s, Condon’s decision-making stands out as exceptionally smart, and his ability to spray line drives from foul line to foul line demonstrates advanced contact skills.
With a speed grade around 70 on the scouting scale, Condon projects as a well-rounded leadoff hitter and an everyday center fielder for the foreseeable future. His combination of speed, defense, and hitting ability suggests the potential to grow into something special at the highest levels of professional baseball. The early accolades and the draft selection reflect a player who has consistently raised his game and who can shape a lineup with his energy and versatility—traits that could translate into a long, productive major league career.
It’s important to note that, despite sharing a last name with fellow Georgia native Charlie Condon, who played for The Walker School and the University of Georgia before joining the Colorado Rockies, Trevor Condon and Charlie Condon are not related. The two share a surname and Georgia roots, but their paths in the sport have been independent.
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