Braves Draft Breakdown

Finally, we have some damn baseball content to discuss and be excited about. DOB & EOF fully flesh out the details of Atlanta's 2020 draft picks, but before then, the duo deliberate the catalyst for the increased volume of college players selected in this year's draft (5:00). The Bravos Boys introduce Atlanta's newest first-round pitching prospect, Jared Shuster, and discuss his arsenal, projected fit in Atlanta's rotation, his struggles early in his career at Wake Forest and what adjustments he made to improve his mechanics (8:00). Why is Atlanta enamored by their fifth-round choice, Bryce Elder, and where does the organization envision him as a sinker/slider hurler (20:45)? Is Jesse Franklin left fielder or the future (28:30), and should Braves fan consider ex-Clemson pitcher, Spencer Strider, a steal (34:20)? Plus, how will collegiate baseball be impacted by MLB clubs only being able to offer a $20K bonus (45:00)?

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