2016 Atlanta Braves Top 15 prospects

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 ... 22 ... 2015 (1) Vanderbilt University ... #19, 2016 HQ100

Comments: Acquired in the Shelby Miller trade this off-season, this physical specimen has glove and arm to stay at SS long-term. Patient approach at the plate maximizes hit tool to potentially plus-plus levels. Will never be significant power threat. Should take advantage of gaps to accumulate bundles of extra base hits....

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