"The MLB Draft Lottery announcement has now come and gone and with the dust settled we now know the Braves will have the No. 9 selection overall. While this was a bit of a disappointment (with the Braves having a good chance at landing one of the prized shortstops with a top 4 pick) there are still tons of high quality players that will be available at ninth overall. Let's take a look at five who stand out today."
"Drew brings the tools with an excellent hit tool, good power, good speed, and an excellent arm to go with a great approach and excellent pitch recognition. While he sits 5'9", there's no denying his excellent bat speed and pure talent. As a true freshman, Drew hit .381/.512/.821, and followed that up with a sophomore campaign that saw him hit .333/.469/.693."
"Tyler was drafted in 2024 by the Rays in the second round where he decided to bet on himself and go to college and managed to increase his draft stock. In his single season with the Wildcats, Tyler hit .296/.385/.522 in a strong SEC. Tyler has the tools to stick and play a strong shortstop, while providing potential plus power at the position. He has excellent bat speed to go with a solid approach, but the 22% strikeout rate is a bit of a risk."
The Braves will have the No. 9 overall pick after the MLB Draft Lottery, a result that carried some disappointment but still leaves valuable options. Drew Burress offers an advanced hit tool, power, speed, an excellent arm, strong approach, and elite pitch recognition, backed by .381/.512/.821 and .333/.469/.693 college seasons. Tyler Bell improved his stock after declining a 2024 second-round selection, hitting .296/.385/.522 in the SEC with possible plus power but a 22% strikeout rate. Eric Becker provides potent offense and plate discipline (.366/.459/.637 over 95 games) while questions remain about his defensive fit. A.J. Gracia projects significant offensive upside through hit tool, approach, and power potential.
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