Mammoth pitcher among Day 2 picks for Atlanta Braves

THE Atlanta Braves resumed and did not stop on the launcher train after the first two rounds of the MLB draft on Sunday.

Here are some highlights from the first ten rounds of the Braves’ draft.

3rd round – Pick 99 – Luke Sinnard, pitcher, Indiana University

The highest selection in the Braves’ draft class was the Team’s third round selection The 6-foot-8 right-hander missed the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. When healthy, he was Indiana’s best pitcher, allowing a 4.27 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 86.1 innings pitched.

This is the MLB.com website screening report.

“Prior to his injury, Sinnard drew plenty of chases and empty swings with a fastball that spun 91-93 mph and hit 96 with high spin and carry rates. Both of his breaking balls were effective, with his 78-82 mph descending curveball missing more at-bats and his mid-80 mph slider/cutter getting more chases. He sporadically showed a low-80 mph changeup with depth that lacked much deception.”

Round 5 – Choice 161 – Nick MontgomeryReceiver, Cypress High School

The Braves’ only position player selected in the first 10 rounds of the draft is an 18-year-old committed to Arizona State University. At 6’4″ like Sinnard, he also presents an imposing presence in the batter’s box with his size. Here’s the screening report on the young receiver.

“At 6’4″, Montgomery is a presence on the right side of the plate. He has a lot of raw power to exploit, and he did so against good opponents, especially at the Area Code Games. He uses a little foot to help with timing, and while he has some length in his swing and can sometimes get open too early, he did a good job overall of making contact against good pitchers last summer and during his senior season.”

Round 6 – Pick 191 – Ethan Bagwell, pitcher, Collinsville High School

Another 18-year-old has committed to the University of Missouri. At 6-foot-4, he has a good fastball but needs more secondary pitches, according to his screening report.

“Bagwell spent most of the spring operating at 89-94 mph on his fastball, which allows him to carry the ball well when working in the zone. He lacks consistency with his secondary pitches, though he can throw a solid slider at 78-82 mph at times. His changeup above 80 mph has a promising fade, but it’s too firm and he doesn’t trust it.”

Here are today’s other Atlanta picks:

Overall, the Braves once again have a very talented and high-level pitching class.