Young Braves speedster Drake shows off in Spring Breakout
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Spencer Strider, Michael Harris II and AJ Smith-Shawver each recently experienced a meteoric rise to Atlanta. So as many of the Braves prospects participated in Spring Breakout on Saturday at JetBlue Park, there was reason to wonder which of these future stars might be the next
Tweaked changeup boosts No. 1 prospect’s equity
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Spring Breakout to introduce Braves fans to Schwellenbach
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Spencer Schwellenbach’s collegiate experience as a pitcher consisted of spending one season as the University of Nebraska’s closer. But it took him just one professional season to make the Braves feel even better about selecting him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Many
'You never have enough pitching': Smith-Shawver, Waldrep blossoming
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- The Braves' formidable lineup should be set for the next several years. They have deals with Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuña Jr., Michael Harris II, Sean Murphy, Matt Olson and Austin Riley that extend at least through 2027, including club options. All of them except Harris were
This Braves prospect went from overlooked to must-see
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Smith-Shawver's goal for '24: 'Keep getting better'
TAMPA -- For a prospect, it might be hard to imagine a better year than AJ Smith-Shawver had in 2023, which he began with High-A Rome and finished in the National League Division Series as a 20-year-old. But this spring, Smith-Shawver said his main goal is to “keep getting better”
Here's the Braves' Spring Breakout roster
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Drake Baldwin have made strong impressions as they have both experienced their first big league camp this year. Their talents will be spotlighted when they team up with other Braves prospects to play against a team of Red Sox prospects during MLB's
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'Holy cow, he's growing up': Smith-Shawver dazzles again
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- AJ Smith-Shawver entered last season looking to earn a promotion to the Double-A level. The heralded prospect catapulted himself to the Majors by the end of May. Smith-Shawver might not begin the upcoming season as part of Atlanta’s rotation. But as he completed a scoreless effort
Here are the Braves’ 2024 Top 30 prospects
They say you can never have enough pitching. The Braves are trying to make sure they do. The top five in their new Top 30 are all right-handed pitchers. Ten of the top 15, with just one lefty, make their living on the mound. And unlike last year, when they
Smith-Shawver brings 99 mph spring heat vs. Phillies
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- AJ Smith-Shawver is looking to build on his fast track from High-A to the Majors last season. And despite allowing home runs to J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm during his first start in Atlanta's 7-7 tie with Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark, that’s still the
Youthful gamble paying off for Smith-Shawver
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Top 100 prospect Waldrep hyped for Spring Breakout
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Hurston Waldrep's first Spring Training experience will include the opportunity to represent the Braves in their Spring Breakout game. “It’s pretty cool,” Waldrep said. “You get to face guys you played in college or saw in college. To hear your name in the same sentence as
$5 million Braves prospect draws Miggy comp
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Braves to land No. 3 international prospect
The Braves are adding one of the purest hitters in this year’s international market to their organization. Atlanta agreed to terms with shortstop Jose Perdomo, MLB.com’s No. 3 international prospect, for $5 million as the 2024 signing period opened on Monday. The Braves, who have a $5.284 million signing pool,
Here are the Braves 2023 Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Atlanta Braves. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Gwinnett: 70-78 Double-A
Former No. 1 and No. 2 prospects capture MVP rare air
Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. made history on Thursday when they were announced as the unanimous American League and National League MVPs, respectively. It marked the first time two players who were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list
Black and white and Rome all over: Braves affiliate unveils new name, logos
Rome, Georgia, got its name because, like its Italian counterpart, the city was built within seven hills and the rivers that run between them. At a ballpark event on Thursday evening, Rome’s Minor League Baseball team further solidified the connection between the two seemingly disparate locales. The Rome Emperors have
Tuesday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here's a look at Tuesday's top performers from the Arizona Fall League.
McCabe showing off strut in Fall League
David McCabe draws walks. A lot of them. In his first full year of pro ball, he produced a 15.3 percent walk rate thanks to 80 free passes over 524 plate appearances. That led to a .385 on-base percentage for those scoring at home. He’s walked (14) more times than
Thursday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here's a look at Thursday's top performers from the Arizona Fall League.
Vines climbs Braves ranks, settles into Fall League
SURPRISE, Ariz. – A season that formally began in Rookie-level action at the Braves’ complex in North Port, Fla., and found Darius Vines ascending all the way to the Major League level – twice – has taken its latest pivot out west for the Arizona Fall League. Vines, the club’s
Saturday's top prospect Fall League performers
Here's a look at Saturday's top performers from the Arizona Fall League, including four Top 100 prospects.