Drake Baldwin: Braves 2024 Minor League Player Of The Year
Young catcher Drake Baldwin’s promise morphed into production this season as he reached Triple-A ahead of schedule.
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Young catcher Drake Baldwin’s promise morphed into production this season as he reached Triple-A ahead of schedule.
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The Braves were excited to draft two-way player Spencer Schwellenbach in 2021. Three years and one Tommy John surgery later, he was making an impact in MLB.
AJ Smith-Shawver impressed the Braves with his potential and preparedness this spring.
Drafted last summer, Hurston Waldrep rocketed to Triple-A in his pro debut and stands poised for a possible MLB callup this season.
Spencer Schwellenbach did not pitch in his first two pro seasons but looked promising in his 2023 return.
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AJ Smith-Shawver took giant strides in 2023 as he climbed from High-A to Atlanta.
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The Braves liked Baldwin’s lefthanded power and disciplined approach when they drafted him in the third round last year.
The former Michigan star lost last season to Tommy John surgery. He looks to showcase his power-speed potential at Double-A this season.
The Braves prioritized prep pitching in the 2022 draft, with second pick JR Ritchie being someone with a high ceiling who they considered with their first pick.
The lefthander zoomed from High-A to Triple-A and could make his big league debut in 2023.
Shut out of the Top 100 Prospects for the first time, the Braves look to a young righthander to put himself on the map in 2023.
An accomplished two-way player in high school, first-rounder Owen Murphy has a chance to move quickly with a focus on pitching.
The 2019 first-rounder has speed, defense and is embraced by teammates.
Nebraska two-way standout Spencer Schwellenbach had Tommy John after shortly after being drafted in 2021. He will get to test his power stuff against pro hitters for the first time in 2023.
The Braves will find a place for 2021 draft pick Justyn-Henry Malloy if he keeps hitting. An assignment to the Arizona Fall League suggests he is on a short timeline to Atlanta.
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