2017 Atlanta Braves Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2017
Organization Grades
Hitting: B+ ... Pitching: A ... Top-end Talent: A- ... Depth: A ... Overall: A-
Minor League Affiliates
Triple-A: Gwinnett (AAA East)
Double-A: Mississippi (AA South)
High-A: Rome (A+ East)
Low-A: Augusta (A East)
Rookie: FCL Braves (Florida Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Braves (Dominican Summer League)
1. Dansby Swanson (SS) ... 6-0, 170 ... R/R ... 23 ... 2015 (1) Vanderbilt University
Comments: Former #1 overall pick made MLB debut in August of '16 and was as advertised. Advanced approach at the plate and quick hands, plus uses all fields. Hit 12 HR between the minors and majors. Expect 15-20 HR power in prime. Was better than advertised defensively. Very heady player, plays up his SB totals.
Development Path: ATL GM John...
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