How Braves’ future could fare following Draft.
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PHOENIX — What was the Braves’ best Draft class over the past 10 years?
Was it the 2015 class that netted Michael Soroka, Austin Riley and A.J. Minter within the first 75 overall selections?
Was it the 2019 class that included third-round selection Michael Harris II? How about if you account for the fact that Shea Langeliers helped land Matt Olson and Vaughn Grissom was used to steal Chris Sale from the Red Sox?
How about the 2020 class? With just four picks, the Braves landed both Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder.
Regardless of which class is deemed the most profitable, it’s obvious that this annual selection process has a significant influence on how an organization could fare over the many years that follow.
The Braves will get another chance to stock their farm system when the 2024 MLB Draft begins Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. A pregame show will begin at 6 p.m. ET on MLB Network and ESPN (as well as MLB.TV, MLB.com and in the MLB App) and carry into the first round, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Monday’s Day 2 (Rounds 3-10) and Tuesday’s Day 3 (Rounds (11-20) will both begin at 2 p.m. ET. These rounds will be shown on MLB.TV, MLB.com and in the MLB App.
The Braves have two picks during the first day, the 24th and 62nd overall selections.
2024 Draft: Jurrangelo Cijntje, RHP/LHP
Apr 15, 2024 · 1:07
2024 Draft: Jurrangelo Cijntje, RHP/LHP
