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ATLANTA — The Braves centered on pitching with their early alternatives from final summer season’s MLB Draft. Right here is how their first 5 alternatives have fared to date.
LHP Cam Caminiti (Braves No. 1 prospect): The 18-year-old southpaw received a late begin after battling arm discomfort throughout Spring Coaching. He has allowed 11 hits, surrendered eight earned runs, notched 11 strikeouts and issued two walks by way of his first three begins, every in opposition to the Rays within the Florida Complicated League. He has steadily elevated his workload, finishing a season-high 4 2/3 innings in his most up-to-date outing.
LHP Carter Holton (Braves No. 16 prospect): Braves scouting director Ronit Shah raised eyebrows when he informed media members that Holton completed the 2024 season sturdy for Vanderbilt. The lefty recorded one out in his final regular-season begin and wasn’t used throughout the SEC Match. He was used out of the bullpen within the NCAA Regional. He underwent Tommy John surgical procedure final summer season and is at the moment finishing the lengthy rehab course of.
RHP Luke Sinnard (Braves No. 19 prospect): Sinnard is doing what a 22-year-old prospect ought to be doing on the Single-A degree. The 6-foot-8 hurler has posted a 0.92 ERA whereas recording 41 strikeouts and issuing 12 walks over 29 1/3 innings for Augusta. It seems just like the Braves have been sensible to take an opportunity on this righty after he missed the 2024 season with Indiana College whereas recovering from Tommy John surgical procedure.
LHP Herick Hernandez (Braves No. 21): Hernandez confirmed his potential on Wednesday when he recorded 10 strikeouts and allowed only one run over six innings in opposition to Single-A Hub Metropolis. The 21-year-old lefty entered that outing with a 6.67 ERA by way of his first seven begins for Excessive-A Rome.
C Nick Montgomery (Braves No. 22): The Braves supplied an over-slot $997,500 signing bonus ($403,400 was the slot worth) to Montgomery, who had dedicated to play at Arizona State. The introduction to the skilled ranks has been difficult for the 19-year-old catcher, who has hit .174 with three homers and a .552 OPS over 140 plate appearances for Augusta.
