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Atlanta Braves Top 50 Prospects: An Extra Treat

By Benjamin Chase

May 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; A general view during sunset in the firth inning of the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; A general view during sunset in the firth inning of the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 27, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Caleb Dirks poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Caleb Dirks poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Players at AA and AAA to keep in mind

Brad Roney, RHP, AAA – Very deceptive stuff that racks up a ton of strikeouts, but he also struggles tremendously with his control. He’s worked his way to Gwinnett after a big 2015 and is knocking on the door of the MLB bullpen.

Mel Rojas, OF, AAA – Former top prospect with the Pirates, Rojas has MLB bloodlines (father of the same name), and he still has great power/speed combo. He’s only 26, so there’s a chance there’s a bounce back sort of thing after the Braves picked him up this year for peanuts, hitting .304/.355/.551 since his promotion to Gwinnett.

Jed Bradley, LHP, AA – Former top Brewers prospect picked up in a small deal, he’s been a nice find as a swing man in the back of the ‘pen for Mississippi, moving into the rotation recently.

Caleb Dirks, RHP, AA – Recently acquired from the Dodgers in the Bud Norris deal, Dirks is a very solid reliever now that he’s in the bullpen full-time.

Akeel Morris, RHP, AA – Acquired from the Mets for Kelly Johnson, Morris has a great arm that was recently moved ot the pen, and I think his stuff plays extremely well there.

Evan Phillips, RHP, AA – A member of the 2015 draft class, Phillips really has thrown well from the bullpen. Not going to strike out a ton of guys, but his ball is extremely heavy and induces a ton of ground balls, so perfect for that guy to bring in to get a double play ball.

Willians Astudillo, C, AA – Okay, I’ll be honest. I’m not sure that he’s really got any sort of a major league future. That said, I LOVE watching the guy play, and how could you not love a guy who stands 5’9, 225, and nearly never strikes out. He’s the Braves system’s Dos Equis man.

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