The Augusta GreenJackets open up their schedule on April 8th, and this season features an intriguing roster of high-ceiling and high-risk players. They return a few important names from the 2021 squad, but mostly feature the full season debuts of some of the lesser known potential stars in the system.
Pitchers
AJ Smith-Shawver is arguably the top prospect on this team, and the Braves like what they’ve seen so far from the seventh round pick they gave a one million dollar signing bonus too in 2021. Smith-Shawver features an upper 90s fastball, a potential above average slider, a changeup, and high level athleticism.