ATLANTA -- As the Braves look toward what could be a very bright future, their optimism is strengthened by a deep, talent-rich farm system, highlighted by Ronald Acuna and seven other players who were included on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list that was unveiled Saturday night.
• MLB Pipeline's 2018 Top 100 Prospects list
Acuna will enter the season ranked as the second-best prospect, behind only Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani's combined value as an outfielder and a pitcher landed him the top spot. Earlier this week, Acuna was named MLB Pipeline's top outfield prospect.