Another Atlanta Braves prospect is predicted to put himself further on the map this season.
MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo, Jim Ellis and Sam Dykstra collaborated to make predictions for a top prospect in each MLB system. The choice for the Braves is No. 8 prospect JR Ritchie.
Along with being predicted to continue building back up following Tommy John surgery, the writers predict him to emerge as a top prospect, not just for the Braves but in MLB.
“The gloves will come off this year after he threw close to 50 [innings pitched] last year, and he’ll top 100 innings pitched for the first time and pitch his way onto the Top 100.