Top 5 Atlanta Braves prospects
While the Atlanta Braves finished with back to back disappointing seasons in 2015 and 2016, the front office has taken massive steps forward for the future of this organization to give fans something to look forward to through all of the difficulties the organization has had. Over the past 2 years they have managed to create a top 5 farm system through signing international players, making trades, and choosing players in the draft for the building blocks of the future team. With a farm system as deep as there's it is difficult to choose their top 5 prospects, but these are my top 5 prospects to look forward to in the Braves future.
Some Prospects who just missed the cut were, Joey Wentz LHP, Kyle Muller LHP, Touki Toussiant RHP, Ian Anderson RHP, Travis Demeritte 2B.5. Sean Newcomb LHP
Arriving from Los Angeles in 2015 Sean Newcomb has showed signs of being a potential No.3 or No 2. starter. This year he finished 8-7 in 27 games with a 3.92 era over 140 innings with the Atlanta Braves Double A affiliate. He also struck out 152 batters while walking 71. At 6'5 Newcomb is a big, physical, and athletic pitcher. He has 3 pitches, a plus fastball that sits around 94-97 mph, but can sometimes get it into the triple digits. He also has a plus curveball that will be his swing and miss pitch. He also has an average changeup in his arsenal that can offer a different look to batters. While he still needs to work on control, don't be surprised to see him make in impact in the majors in 2017.
4. Kolby Allard LHP
3. Kevin Maitian SS
At the beginning of the 2016 season, many ranked Kevin Maitain as the top international prospect available. So on July 2 the Atlanta Braves signed him for 4.25 million dollars. The 16 year old Venezuelan is one of the most talented players to be singed internationally. He is a switch hitting shortstop who has the potential to be a plus hitter, and have plus power from both sides of the plate. While he is a below average runner, it does not affect his defense what so ever. He is a smooth defender with a plus strong arm. While he can play shortstop, most scout project him to move to third base when he reaches the pros. While I could have ranked him higher for his upside high celling potential he has yet to play, and is only 16 years old. But Maitian has a high celling that the Braves hope he reaches. If he does reach it, he has the chance to be a yearly all star for many years.
2. Ozzie Albies 2B/SS
1. Dansby Swanson SS
