Tate Southisene, an athletic infielder for the Atlanta Braves with power potential and defensive versatility, struggled in his pro debut but shows promising bat speed and skills.
Category: Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves: Eric Hartman, OF
Eric Hartman, an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, has shown significant development, improving his power and speed, leading to a brighter prospect future in baseball.
MLB Draft Review: NL East
Three Quarter Slot reviews every NL East draft class, highlighting a favorite pick, a least favorite selection, and a sleeper to watch. From Jacob Lombard's franchise-changing upside in Miami to Chris Hacopian giving Washington another cornerstone infielder, here's what stood out across an intriguing group of 2026 draft classes.
Atlanta Braves: Lucas Braun, RHP
Lucas Braun, the Braves' #8 prospect, is a skilled RHP with good command, a varied pitch mix, and potential as a durable starting arm in the MLB.
Day One Reactions: A Team-by-Team Look at Day One
The first day of the 2026 draft featured dramatic picks, including expected selections, surprising slides, and teams focusing on college talent, showcasing a mix of strategy and value.
Atlanta Braves: Isaiah Drake, OF
Isaiah Drake, an outfield prospect for the Atlanta Braves, showcases elite speed and defensive skills, with improving offensive capabilities and potential for significant development.
Atlanta Braves: Luke Sinnard, RHP
Luke Sinnard, a RHP for the Atlanta Braves, showcases a strong four-pitch arsenal with potential as a back-end starter, emphasizing command refinement and pitch usage.
Atlanta Braves: Didier Fuentes, RHP
Didier Fuentes, a Right-Handed Pitcher with the Atlanta Braves, showcases a powerful fastball and promising secondary pitches, indicating potential for diverse roles and future development.
Atlanta Braves: Blake Burkhalter, RHP
Blake Burkhalter, a RHP for the Atlanta Braves, features a fastball and cutter as his main pitches, showcasing strong potential as a relief pitcher.
Atlanta Braves: Owen Murphy, RHP
Owen Murphy, a 6'1" RHP for the Atlanta Braves, has potential as a mid-rotation starter, relying on pitch shape and command post-injury recovery from Tommy John surgery.