Braves Prospects: Augusta GreenJackets will Feature Plenty of Talent

Plenty more Braves Prospects to See in Augusta

Stephen Paolini was a fifth-round pick for the Braves in 2019 and is an upside arm to watch. I think there’s a good shot the 20-year-old will be in Augusta.

Another 2019 draft pick, shortstop Vaughn Grissom, is likely to be with the GreenJackets in 2021.

Keeping with that 2019 draft class, right-handed pitcher Tyler Owens will likely be in Augusta this season.

Trey Riley was a fifth-round pick in 2018 and someone that many thought would move up the prospect charts. But he struggled mightily in 2019 and as a result, we could see him in Augusta in 2021 as he tries to put things together.

Infielder Beau Philip was the Braves second-round pick in 2019. He struggled in his first action at pro ball. There’s a good chance we see him with the GreenJackets in 2021.

A name you should keep an eye on is Mahki Backstrom. A powerful left-handed first baseman who is just 19 years old. If he ends up in Augusta, and it’s a pretty safe bet he will at some point, make sure you get a good look at him.

Jared Johnson is another 2019 draft pick with some upside as a right-handed starting pitcher that will likely be in Augusta at just 19 years old.

For the most part, I think you’re going to see guys drafted in the past two drafts fill out this team. Normally, if the Braves had a lot of young, international prospects you’d see them here as well. But with their international signing restrictions, that won’t be the case for a while.

There is a lot of good, young talent that will be making up this Augusta team in 2021. If you live nearby or are just a fan of prospects, you should definitely plan a weekend trip or two to see the Augusta GreenJackets.