As the 2025 MLB Draft approaches, examining the Atlanta Braves' 2021-2024 drafts provides insights for future strategies. The Braves faced mixed outcomes from these drafts, highlighted by notable successes like Spencer Schwellenbach and AJ Smith-Shawver, juxtaposed with possible disappointments, such as Ryan Cusick, whose career trajectory has faced several setbacks. The team has aimed to strengthen its pitching prospects, yet the selection decisions, particularly in the 2021 draft, raise questions about the efficacy of their strategy in balancing analytics with traditional scouting.
The Braves' draft strategy from 2021 to 2024 showcases both promising talent, like Spencer Schwellenbach, and cautionary tales, such as Ryan Cusick's trajectory.
The Braves doubled down on Wake Forest pitchers in 2021, taking Ryan Cusick at 24; a choice viewed as risky, especially with Gavin Williams still available.
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