5 Atlanta Braves prospects enjoying impressive starts to 2024 season
By Matt Melton
Sabin Ceballos
Ceballos, the Braves No. 18 prospect, is enjoying a strong start to his first action at the High-A level, slashing .273/.429/.364 (3-for-11) across three games. The former third-round pick also has one SB, while also having drawn one walk.
Atlanta hopes he can improve his power numbers a bit and his plate discipline has improved a bit which has led to early results. The third base prospect isn't knowing for having the best range so he may see a position change during his time in the organization but for now, he will man the hot corner.
Owen Murphy
Atlanta's No. 5 prospect has made one start so far this season with High-A Rome. Across that start, the right-hander owns a 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA and an 8:1 K/BB ratio across 6.2 IP, while also holding opponents to a combined .087 AVG against.
When in Rome, strike 'em out 💥
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 6, 2024
No. 5 @Braves prospect Owen Murphy recorded eight punchouts over 6 2/3 innings for the @GoEmperors on High-A Opening Day: pic.twitter.com/vW8TEX0Nix
Murphy doesn't have a lot of velocity or spin on his pitches so he relies on a great pitch mix and changing speeds to get batters out. Things look promising early on and hopefully, he can reach the potential the Braves believe he has.