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Atlanta Braves draft day three: looking for hidden gems

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MLB Draft prospect Cody Morissette of Exeter High School holds youth baseball camp with his father, Dave, and brother, Josh in Newburyport June 29, 2021. A66t3774

The Atlanta Braves’ third session of the 2021 MLB Draft is largely an exercise in looking for players with upside who haven’t had a chance to play a lot, and for older players who might blossom under professional coaching.

Day three selections went a lot faster than day 2, with the Atlanta Braves grabbed a pair of pitchers before moving to their first position player.