"Baumann may have one of the highest potentials when it comes to arms in Atlanta's system, solely based on size and athleticism. Coming off a solid 2024 season in which he posted an ERA of 3.18 across 20 appearances (19 starts) between Augusta and Rome, the 2025 season would hopefully provide a bit of a launch pad for the 6'8, 245-pound righty. In 2025, Baumann began his season with Rome and showed that he is capable of continuing to progress across seasons. In 23 starts for the Emperors, the 21-year-old tossed 113.2 innings and struck out 108 batters while issuing 31 walks on the year. The main downside when it came to Baumann's 2025 campaign, is that he was tagged for 10 long balls in his 23 starts."
"In all likelihood, Baumann will begin the 2026 season with Columbus where he'll look to continue to cut down on the walks while working on his secondary pitches - which has been the biggest knock against him since he was drafted. However, it is possible he gets a start or two at Rome to ramp up before joining the Clingstones. It's no secret the Atlanta front office doesn't really care about the typical way of doing things when it comes to promoting players who perform. That isn't to say that Baumann would be a lock to join the big league club this season, but the potential is there."
A stretch of the prospect list features players with legitimate MLB potential due to youth and projectable tools. There was unanimous agreement on the top 12 prospects aside from one evaluative difference regarding Luke Sinnard. Garrett Baumann, a 2023 fourth-round pick (126th overall), stands out because of his 6'8", 245-pound frame and athleticism. Baumann posted a 3.18 ERA in 2024 across Augusta and Rome and in 2025 recorded 23 starts, 113.2 innings, 108 strikeouts and 31 walks while allowing 10 home runs. The primary concerns are long balls and underdeveloped secondary pitches, with an expected 2026 start in Columbus and possible early tune-up at Rome, and realistic upside to reach Gwinnett.
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