Bill Ballew

The Braves broke from their past when they dismissed a number player development officials and minor league managers after the season.

The young power hitter puts in the work, both offensively and defensively, to become a star.

The 2016 first-rounder has been on a roll since May, using two plus pitches and a third developing weapon to dominate Florida State League opponents.

The electric-armed Touissaint earned a promotion to Triple-A after a dominant run at Double-A included sharper control.

A mechanical tweak had the 2017 second-rounder flourishing with the bat in the South Atlantic League.

The 2015 first-rounder added a new wrinkle this season at Triple-A to pair with his fastball command and plus breaking ball.

The future Gold Glover will show off his elite range in the large outfields of the Florida State League.

Dropping 10 pounds from his weight last season has Austin Riley feeling great and moving better at third base.

The biggest obstacle to Ronald Acuna claiming a big league job is contractual control.

Kyle Wright knows he must improve his changeup and adapt.

Braves Rule 5 pick Anyelo Gomez has shown big league stuff in the Yankees system and in the Dominican League.

The top 10 prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays’ farm system.

Lefthander Tyler Pike offers big league upside if he can improve his control.

The Braves believe that in Drew Lugbauer they found the rare catcher who can hit.

Bill Ballew chooses postseason award winners for Braves prospects.

Brett Cumberland works to improve his defensive game in his full-season debut.

Kevin Maitan’s quick wrists are reminiscent of Hank Aaron’s supple swing.

Lefthander Joey Wentz stands out for his stuff and athletic delivery.

Not even the Braves expected Ronald Acuna to adapt so quickly to Double-A.

The Braves had Kyle Wright ranked high on their draft board.