Atlanta Braves

Draft History
2024
A.J. Smith-Shawver - protection
23 - Ronny Mauricio
42 - Shawn Armstrong
44 - Miguel Amaya
93 - Dairon Blanco
113 - Robert Garcia
149 - Jesus Aguilar

2023
Michael Harris - protection
54 - DL Hall
84 - Jonathan Aranda
100 - Bryce Elder
110 - Braxton Garrett
144 - Matt Wallner

2022
Kyle Muller - protection
3 - Shane McClanahan
9 - Trevor Larnach
28 - Nick Gordon
32 - Taylor Walls
38 - Andrew Kittridge
52 - Alcides Escobar
62 - Yonny Hernandez
90 - Louis Head
111 - Rene Rivera

2021
Ian Anderson - protection
47 - Brent Rooker
77 - Jonathan Stiever
85 - Jared Oliva
143 - Yermin Mercedes
167 - Jordan Weems
172 - Drew Butera
173 - Cole Irvin

2020
no protection
8 - Dustin May
24 - Giovanny Gallegos
39 - Robert Stephenson
85 - Dylan Moore

115 - Ty France
143 - Ryan Cordell

2019
Ronald Acuna - protection
29 - Scott Oberg
42 - Caleb Ferguson
75 - Erik Kratz
96 - Blaine Hardy
104 - Justin Miller
119 - Kevin McCarthy
121 - Jung Ho Kang

2018
Ozzie Albies - protection
41 - Matt Belisle
58 - Daniel Robertson
86 - Patrick Kivlehan
142 - Greg Infante

2017
Dansby Swanson - protection
21 - Albert Almora
31 - Mallex Smith
74 - Aaron Blair
110 - A.J. Schugel
141 - J.T. Chargois
149 - Alen Hanson

2016
Matt Wisler - protection
2 - Addison Russell
15 - Vincent Velazquez
21 - Gary Sanchez
36 - Kevin Plawecki
43 - Felipe Rivero
52 - A.J. Cole
54 - Wilmer Difo
127 - J.R. Graham
130 - Sean Gilmartin
148 - John Hicks

2015
Tommy La Stella - protection

19 - Ken Giles
53 - Nick Greenwood
67 - Brandon Hicks
97 - Jace Peterson

142 - Miguel Rojas
146 - Sam Dyson

2014
Evan Gattis - protection
10 - Nick Franklin
20 - Kyle Gibson
26 - Robbie Grossman
40 - Aaron Hicks

93 - Yusmeiro Petit
96 - Cameron Rupp
130 - Michael Tonkin

2013
Andrelton Simmons - protection
8 - Trwvor Rosenthal
10 - Drew Smyly
39 - Robbie Ross
70 - Josh Vitters
73 - Tyler Pastornicky
112 - Jhonatan Solano

2012

Julio Teheren - protection
26 - Chris Parmalee
32 - Kyle Seager
33 - Liam Hendricks
86 - Alexander Torres
88 - Alexi Amarista
120 - Tsuyoshi Nishioka
124 - Henry Sosa

2011
Jason Heyward - protection
4 - Travis Wood
50 - Jim Edmonds
104 - Fernando Abad
107 - Trevor Plouffe
116 - Bill Bray

2010
Tommy Hanson - protection
37 - Edward Mujica
38 - Kris Medlen
66 - Sam Fuld
75 - Jason Jaramillo

2009
Charlie Morton - protection
4 - Dexter Fowler
6 - Michael Bowden
32 - Angel Salome
68 - Dusty Ryan

108 - Wil Neives
124 - Gregoria Petit
125 - Alberto Gonzalez

2008
Yunel Escobar- protection
12 - Joey Votto
14 - Travis Buck
25 - Jesus Flores
31 - Luke Hochevar
56 - Jo-Jo Reyes
96 - Alejandro de Aza

111 - Joe Dillon

2007
Scott Thorman - protection
12 - Andre Ethier
32 - Pat Neshek

42 - Taylor Buchholz
71 - Chris Sampson
72 - Charlie Haeger
116 - Brian Sweeney
140 - Brian Wilson

2006
Jeff Fancouer - protection
15 - Matt Murton
18 - Chien-Ming Wang

93 - John Rodriguez

111 - Matt Diaz
116 - Geoff Geary
135 - Kevin Cash

2005
Adam LaRoche - protection
6 - Dan Meyer
13 - Jason Kubel
17 - Jesse Crain
24 - Scott Hairston
53 - Nook Logan

2004
Horacio Ramirez - protection

21 - Jason Young
55 - Kyle Snyder

83 - Mike Ryan
111 - Jaret Wright
129 - Wil Cunnane

2003
Chris Hammond - protection
31 - Eddie Rogers
51 - Drew Henson
112 - Bill Hall
141 - Luis Garcia

2002
Wilson Betemit - protection
41 - Calvin Maduro
47 - Joaqin Benoit
119 - Robert Machado
131 - Tim Raines Sr.
137 - Julio Franco

2001
43 - Elmer Dessens
85 - Augie Ojeda
119 - Joe Slusarski
137 - Jason Conti

2025 Atlanta Braves

2024: 113-49, 1st place in AL Central

Overview: The Atlanta Braves sold out for 2024. Things looked great for them throughout the season. They were a dominant force during the regular season, amassing the top record in the entire NBC. The Braves faced off with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Divisional Round. They survived a tough series with a game seven win. They moved on to the AL Championship series to face the Seattle Mariners. Their title dreams came crashing down in game seven of that series. There was lots of disappointment in Atlanta, but the Braves should be proud of their season. They were aggressive in the trade market, and it almost worked. Luckily for Braves fans this ownership will not give up or sit around. They will continue to make roster adjustments as they chase that elusive ring.

Starting Rotation: Injuries will be the story with the Braves rotation in 2025. Look for six or seven guys getting starts. Blake Snell is the Ace of the staff. He is only 32 but seems much older. Look for him to be his normal self when healthy (hard to hit but losing the strike zone). Zach Eflin is solid and can take the ball every 5th day. Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach has earned a shot and won’t disappoint. After these three, the rotation will be a revolving gate. Braxton Garrett comes into 2025 battling injuries, while Bryce Elder and DL Hall need to figure things out. The Braves will most likely address this area come draft day.

Bullpen: Raisel Iglesias is the man that leads this bullpen. He will be a force in the 9th for sure, though if you believe the rumors, he will be converting saves in another city come draft day. If Iglesias is traded, the bullpen becomes very thin. Hunter Harvey, Robert Garcia, Andrew Kittridge, and Shawn Armstrong make up a very below average pen. Obviously, the Braves will add more arms, but the caliber is the question.

Designated Hitter: The Atlanta DH will be handled by a few guys. Whoever gets bumped from a fielding position will share this spot.

Outfield: The stars of the Braves offense dwell here. Perennial MVP candidate Ronald Acuna Jr is injured and will probably only get half a season in. Who will pick up the slack? Matt Wallner is starting to come into his own as a nice corner outfielder with pop. Newly acquired MJ Melendez will occupy the other corner most days as veteran Byron Buxton could see most of his time at DH. Centerfield belongs to Michael Harris II. He plays very good defense and can also win you a game at the plate. Bench players, Alex Kirilloff and Nick Gordon could figure into the mix at times.

Infield: Atlanta has made some trades this offseason that has left them needing infielders. The loss of Willi Castro to division rival Chicago has left a void at shortstop. Tim Anderson is the only option there and will struggle. The hot corner has Jose Miranda coming back from a subpar season. He looks to improve his production. Ozzie Albies is a mainstay at 2nd base. You can always count on him to hit lefties. He spent time improving his defense, so he’s not getting removed late like last season. LaMonte Wade Jr. is the Braves 1st baseman. He is an on-base machine. They wish he had a little more power though. He will give way to Alex Kirilloff for some games.

Catcher: Miguel Amaya is the primary catcher in Atlanta. He will need some help behind the plate this year. Look for Rene Pinto and possibly another body to step in and spell Amaya a couple times a week.

Outlook: The Atlanta Braves of 2025 are not in it to win it. They have made a few trades to get better or younger already and look to do more. That being said, they are not push overs. The Braves will win games with their top of the rotation, and they have enough hitters to win games. Injuries should prevent this team from a return to the playoffs, but don’t expect that to last long. They seem to go as Acuna goes.