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Braves Draft Two Outfielders in Round One | Albany Georgia News
The Braves kick off the 2026 MLB Draft with a bang, selecting top-rated outfielder AJ Gracia ninth overall — the first college outfielder they’ve drafted this high since 1991. Gracia, a three-year college standout from Virginia with elite power and plate discipline, boasts a smooth lefty swing compared to Cody Bellinger’s and could anchor center field. They followed up with another outfielder, Carter Beck, the conference Player of the Year, in the 26th slot. Both prospects have already stepped foot in Truist Park, signaling the Braves’ serious push to build a future around young, high-upside…
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