South Georgia native and Atlanta Braves first-round draft pick Hurston Waldrep made his professional debut on Aug. 5.
The right-handed pitcher, who was designated for assignment with the single-A Braves affiliate Augusta GreenJackets, threw three innings and had eight strikeouts against the Columbia Fireflies.
To catch Waldrep in action, follow the GreenJackets social media to see when he is slated to start.
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Waldrep was born in Cairo, Georgia and played high school baseball for Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Ga.