• Full name Cory Robert Acton
  • Born 03/22/1999 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Georgia
  • Drafted in the 9th round (275th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2022 (signed for $2,500).
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    Acton began his college career at Florida before transferring to Georgia after the 2021 season. He’s been an SEC regular at second base for four years and has been solid throughout his career. He doesn’t have big tools but has a good feel for the game and can do a little bit of everything. The lefthanded hitter has a disciplined approach at the plate and is a steady defender, who’s best at second base but could also serve in a utility role.

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  • 2B Cory Acton assigned to Augusta GreenJackets from Rome Braves.
  • 2B Cory Acton assigned to Augusta GreenJackets from Rome Braves.
  • 2B Cory Acton assigned to Rome Braves from FCL Braves.

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