PODCAST: Looking at the Atlanta Braves Farm System
The Atlanta Braves farm system has been a large topic of conversation this week.
With most of baseball media ranking the Atlanta farm system among the bottom half of MLB, it's easy to make the case that the Braves are fine with their top pitching prospects.
In the latest episode of Locked On MLB Prospects, host Lindsay Crosby dives deep into the prospects and farm system of the Atlanta Braves. Despite appearing less impressive on paper, the Braves farm system is a perfect fit for their major league roster. Lindsay discusses various prospects, including Hurston Waldrep & AJ Smith-Shawver, catcher Drake Baldwin, infielder Ignacio Alvarez, and multiple pitchers like JR Ritchie, Spencer Schwellenbach, and Owen Murphy. Plus, a special mention of future utility man Cody Milligan as a future major-league contributor.
Crosby makes the case of Smith-Shawver vs Waldrep as the top prospect in the system. He also highlights what the Braves need to see from their remaining top pitchers in the system.
The position player depth among Atlanta's minor league system is questionable but Crosby discusses some of the standout prospects that could see some action this season for the Braves.
The podcast can be watched on YouTube or below.
This episode of Locked On MLB Prospects is part of a series going through every MLB team's farm system this offseason, available on a convenient playlist for you!
Follow along with LockedOn MLB Prospects host Lindsay Crosby as we follow 120+ affiliated teams throughout the 2024 season! From prospect call-ups to impactful trades to the ever-evolving battle for minor league living and working conditions, Lindsay is covering it all on five days a week. Available exclusively on the Locked On Podcast Network. Follow the show on twitter @LockedOnFarm and email your Mailbag Monday questions to LockedOnMLBProspects@gmail.com
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