Atlanta took Hurston Waldrep and Drue Hackenberg with their first two picks in the 2023 MLB Draft, but then took Kuehler out of Campbell University with the 70th overall selection, signing him with a $1.04 million bonus. Kuehler's selection came via the pick the Braves received from losing Dansby Swanson to the Cubs via free agency.
Kuehler possesses a good fastball that sits in the mid-90s, but he can ramp it up to 98 or so when needed. He can also spin a good slider and a solid curveball, changeup and splitter. Having that arsenal available helps his chances to become one of Atlanta's better pitching prospects.
After spinning 73 innings for Campbell, the Braves sent Kuehler straight to Augusta, where he started two games for the GreenJackets. In those two appearances, the right-hander tossed seven innings, allowing just one hit, four walks, and striking out eight.
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