There was a lot of buzz around outfielder Drew Waters as a prospect, but the had the lost pandemic season to contend with, and then struggled at the upper levels of the minors, stalling his progress. He was given a fresh start in early July when the Braves traded him to the Royals for a Competitive Balance Pick.
How Acquired
The Braves drafted Waters with their first pick of the second round in the 2017 Draft out of Etowah High School in Woodstock.
What were the expectations?
The expectations had been in place for Waters ever since he tore up the Southern League at Mississippi in 2019.