"Due to a lengthy injury history, there were absolutely no expectations for Kade upon signing for the Braves. After pitching in 17 games his freshman year at Alabama, the next two years for Kade were tough as he struggled with arm injuries which resulted in him pitching just 2.2 innings over two years, including just one inning in 2025 before being drafted."
"While there were no expectations, Kade far exceeded them as he not only made his full season debut but pitched in six games, throwing 13.2 innings. He looked intimidating on the mound with a high 90s fastball with a super tight spinning curveball - flashing the potential his arm has.Kade was healthy! Nothing went wrong, because Kade was healthy!2026 Outlook Along with Jaylen Paden, Kade will come in with no expectations but with a pitch mix and potential that make him a pitcher to watch heading into 2026."
Kade was the 307th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and signed for $2,500. A lengthy arm-injury history left no expectations upon his signing with the Braves. Kade pitched 17 games as a freshman at Alabama but managed only 2.2 innings over the next two years, including one inning in 2025 before the draft. In 2025 he made his full-season debut, appearing in six games and throwing 13.2 innings. He displayed a high-90s fastball and a tight spinning curveball while remaining healthy. If he stays healthy, he projects as a notable depth piece for 2026.
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