Atlanta Braves add 21 prospects in 2026 MLB Draft

The Atlanta Braves completed their 2026 MLB Draft selections, adding 21 prospects to the organization. The first-round picks include outfielders AJ Gracia from Virginia and Carter Beck from Indiana State, both taken as underslot selections. Gracia is noted for a strong track record of hitting for average and power, while Beck is praised for his contact skills and athleticism.

The Braves also drafted several pitchers, such as right-hander Kaiden McCarthy from Vermont Academy, who was selected as an overslot pick despite his smaller stature, and right-hander Jensen Hirschkorn, a 6-foot-7 high-school arm from California taken significantly overslot. Both are projected to develop multiple pitches with the club’s player-development staff.

Other notable selections include left-hander Wil Libbert from Mississippi, right-hander Tyson Grulkowski from Wisconsin, and catcher Jack Brenner, also from Wisconsin, who brings advanced hitting tools and defensive versatility. Senior signings include catcher Jacob Jarrell from Clemson, outfielder Parker Brosius from Georgia Tech, and first baseman Ben Zeigler-Namoa from Hawaii, each offering power or contact potential at lower bonus levels.

Infield prospects feature Ryne Barker, a speedy prep third-baseman from Arizona, and Dominic Kibler, a catcher with recent power growth from Milwaukee. The draft also added international talent, such as right-hander Cole Dorland from Canada.

The Braves’ selections span a range of slot values, with several overslot and underslot picks reflecting the organization’s strategy to balance immediate talent with developmental projects. The club’s player-development staff will work to refine the prospects’ skills, particularly pitching command and secondary offerings, as they integrate into the Braves’ farm system.