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Braves Draft Gracia at 9 | Atlanta Braves News
The Braves pull off a bold move in the 2026 MLB Draft, selecting power-hitting outfielder AJ Gracia ninth overall — a rare college pick in their recent trend. Gracia’s offensive arsenal is elite: .354 batting average, 14 homers, and a .489 OBP, plus he led his high school team to a state title. Standing 6’3”, he’s built for power and has experience in both corner and center field. With Hartman and Tornes already in the system, Gracia becomes the Braves’ top outfield prospect — and possibly a fast-track major leaguer. His late mock draft positioning makes this pick even more surprising, but…
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