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The Atlanta Braves selected high-school lefty Cam Caminiti and Vanderbilt lefty Carter Holton in the 2024 MLB Draft. Braves Director of Amateur Scouting Ronit Shah praised Caminiti's growth, work ethic, and impressive fastball, while highlighting Holton's competitiveness and versatile pitching skills. Both players are expected to bring significant talent to the Braves' organization.
The Atlanta Braves focused on pitchers during Day 2 of the MLB Draft, selecting five more pitchers among their eight picks. Braves assistant director of amateur scouting, Ronit Shah, emphasized that they were looking for the best players available and praised the scouting team for targeting talented prospects. The team also selected infielder Sabin Ceballos, who was praised for his defensive skills and offensive potential. High school right-hander Garrett Baumann, outfielder Isaiah Drake, and pitchers Cory Wall and Riley Gowens were also notable selections. The Braves rounded out the day by choosing Southern Illinois outfielder Pier-Olivier Boucher, who brings a combination of power, speed, and versatility to the team.
The Atlanta Braves selected college pitcher Hurston Waldrep as their first-round pick in the MLB Draft. Braves assistant director of amateur scouting, Ronit Shah, praised Waldrep's athleticism and power stuff, highlighting his impressive offspeed pitches, particularly his splitter. The team had been following Waldrep since high school and considered him the best player available when their pick came up. The Braves trust their scouting process and believe Waldrep has the potential to be a successful pitcher at the big league level.