Hurston Waldrep

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Four Braves Prospects to Watch in 2025

In 2016, the Atlanta Braves fired manager Fredi Gonzalez, brought in triple-A manager Brian Snitker and finished with a mealy 68–93 record, the worst in the NL East. The team, led by first baseman Freddie Freeman, who finished sixth in MVP voting, did not have much on their roster. Pitcher Julio Teheran was an All-Star, […]

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Braves Prospect Spotlight: Finding a Solution

The Atlanta Braves‘ prospect spotlight is on a system that has ranked in the lowest tier across all organizations for several years. In 2017, the Braves’ farm system ranked No. 1. In 2024, they ranked as the 26th-best farm in the majors. With AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach as their three top 100 […]

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Hurston Waldrep Debut
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Hurston Waldrep Called Up to Debut in Majors

2023 first-round pick Hurston Waldrep will make his MLB debut Sunday. Waldrep quickly rose the ranks after his college stint at Florida. The Georgia native from Thomasville High School pitched for Mississippi and Gwinnett in 2024. Waldrep will be the youngest player on the roster, born in 2002. Michael Harris II‘s birthday lands in 2001, […]

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