ROME, GA — Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Justin Dean is off to a hot start for the Rome affiliate. Nothing changed Friday at State Mutual, as Dean had a big hit in the five-run fourth that propelled Rome to its second-straight victory.
Let’s take a look at the Braves center field prospect.
Rooted in DII baseball
Dean played his college ball at Lenoir-Rhyne in Hickory, North Carolina. He was a First-Team All-Conference player his final junior season, also taking home ABCA All-Southeast Region accolades. And it was deservedly so, as he had a monster season, hitting .