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Braves' picks:
1st Round - #24
2nd Round - #59
3rd Round - #96
4th Round - #126
5th Round - #157
6th Round - #187
7th Round - #217
8th Round - #247
9th Round - #277
10th Round - #307
Local Names To Watch:
Brady House, 3B, Winder-Barrow HS - questions abound following a subpar summer. Above-average power to all fields with a big arm, but swing got long. Sounds a little like Riley. Draws more-athletic Gallo and Gorman comps.
Harry Ford, C, North Cobb HS - mentioned as a Craig Biggio type. Good enough to stay behind the plate if needed, but could potentially handle 2B, 3B, and CF as well.
Jonathan Cannon, RHSP, Georgia - heavy 92-96 fastball with change as his next-best offering.
Who The "Experts" Have The Braves Picking:
Ryan Cusick, RHSP, Wake Forest - fastball sits 95-97, touches 99. Serious stuff with serious RP risk. (Baseball America)
Joe Rock, LHSP, Ohio - gets Paxton comparisons. 6'5" and expected to sit 94-96 with a plus breaker and above-average change. (Prospects Live)
Benny Montgomery, OF, Red Land HS (PA) - elite speed, strong arm, power. Sounds a little like Waters. (Baseball Prospect Journal)
Jackson Jobe, Heritage Hall HS (OK) - top slider in the HS class, mid-90s. Kiley mentions slider is over 3000 rpm. (mymlbdraft.com)
Kahlil Watson, Wake Forest HS (NC) - big-time loft and plus power from left side of plate. Good approach, expected to have no trouble sticking at SS. (Prospects 365)
Keep An Eye On:
Jaden Hill, RHSP, LSU - how far does TJS cause a Top 10 prospect with a 95-97 mph fastball (touching 99) and a plus change to fall???