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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 4
Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects
Coming into the season, the Braves had two prospects that were featured on nearly every top 100 prospect list, AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep. Per Baseball America, both were ranked in the top 50 less than two months ago.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 3
Hurston Waldrep beginning to catch fire in Mississippi
Hurston Waldrep was one of the headlines of Braves Spring Training. After being drafted in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, he quickly rocketed through the system, finishing the year in AAA after just eight professional starts.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 3
AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep tumble in updated Baseball America Top 100 
It’s been a rough start for Atlanta’s top two prospects, and BA reflected that in their May rankings update One month of minor league baseball is in the books, and the good folks over at Baseball America rolled out an updated look at their top 100 prospects.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1
Braves top position player prospect continues to rake on the farm
By most outlets, the Braves have a bottom tier farm system. They do have several pitchers worth getting excited about, headlined by AJ Smith-Shawver and
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / April 29
Braves Pitching Prospects Pushing for Promotions
The Atlanta Braves have a farm system that’s heavily focused on pitching. It’s deliberate on the organization’s part - the Braves have invested a higher percentage of MLB Draft bonus money into pitching prospects , at over 60%, than any other organization in all of baseball.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 22
Hurston Waldrep experiencing growing pains in AA
It didn’t take long for Hurston Waldrep to make himself a household name across Braves Country after he was drafted in the first round last year. A former
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 13
Why Braves should be able to take starting pitcher's major injury update in stride
Losing an ace such as Spencer Strider this early in the season would be a devastating blow for most teams. But most teams aren't the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 5
Mississippi Braves release Opening Day roster featuring Hurston Waldrep
The Braves #2 prospect and 2023 1st round pick is set to open in Double-A. The Mississippi Braves have just released their Opening Day roster. The headliner for the Atlanta Braves Double-A team is Hurston Waldrep, the team’s first round pick in 2023 and the #2 prospect in the organization according to MLB Pipeline.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 29
Braves top prospect Hurston Waldrep to begin season in AA
After being optioned to minor-league camp a couple of weeks ago, it was already evident Braves top prospect Hurston Waldrep would not begin the year in the majors.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 8
Hurston Waldrep among next round of Braves Spring Training cuts
This morning, the Braves sent Ken Giles, Ray Kerr, and J.P. Matinez to minor-league camp. All three were seemingly vying for Opening Day roster spots, but they’ll have to wait their turn before they get an opportunity in Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 8
Hurston Waldrep impresses, and the B-Squad stay hot as Braves tie Pirates
Luis Liberato played hero with his bat, Fried struggled in the fourth, and Waldrep showed his tenacity The Atlanta Braves and former Cy Young Award runner up Max Fried took the field against the Pittsburg Pirates today.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / March 4
MLB Pipeline Puts Two Braves Pitchers In Their Top 100 Prospects
The Atlanta Braves have quite a bit of arm talent working its way up through the minors. And the top two look to be special talents. MLB Pipeline released their Atlanta Braves Top 30 Prospects today, and as you'd expect, there's a lot of pitching on it.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 4
Hurston Waldrep shines in Braves Spring Training debut
The hype around Braves top prospect and 2023 first-round pick Hurston Waldrep continues to build, and deservedly so after he shoved in his Spring Training debut, striking out two in a couple of scoreless frames.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / March 3
Top Braves Pitching Prospect Impresses in Grapefruit League Debut
The Atlanta Braves have made a habit of finding and developing good pitching, no matter how you look at it. Whether it's an amazing 2020 draft class, led by Spencer Strider, or being called one of the best organizations at drafting and developing pitching by Baseball America, the Braves know what they're good at.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 3
Ronald Acuna MRI, Hurston Waldrep debut, more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves’ all-world outfielder is dealing with some knee discomfort, but it doesn’t seem like it will impact the regular season.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 2
Reynaldo Lopez and Hurston Waldrep effective, as bats do enough in 6-2 Braves’ win
Atlanta’s pitchers were strong as the Braves found hits at the right time. Jordan Luplow helped make his case for a roster spot with a homer, while Reynaldo Lopez and Hurston Waldrep pitched well in a Saturday Braves victory.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / March 2
López, Waldrep to Make Case for Fifth Starter's Job on Saturday
The Atlanta Braves are looking for good news right now. Just hours after hearing that star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr needs a consult with noted surgeon Dr.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 20
Travis d’Arnaud comments on Hurston Waldrep’s splitter
2023 Braves first-round draft pick Hurston Waldrep made a statement in his first eight starts of professional ball last year, recordig a 1.53 ERA and 12.6 K/9 across four levels (A-AAA).
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 15
Rising stars for the Atlanta Braves
Here are three rising stars who will look to make an impact for the Braves in 2024.
Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / February 3
Player Profile: Hurston Waldrep
Hurston Waldrep was born in Cairo, Georgia, on March 1, 2002. He played high school baseball at Thomasville High School in Thomasville, GA. He was the 14th-ranked RHP and the 44th-ranked overall player in Georgia.
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / December 29
Hurston Waldrep is likely to debut in 2024, but who else might join him in Atlanta?
As one of the top two prospects for the Atlanta Braves, right-handed pitcher Hurston Waldrep gets a lot of attention from national and prospect-focused
Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / December 24
Hurston Waldrep named prospect to watch for 2024 season
Two prominent members of the Atlanta Braves 2024 starting rotation, Max Fried and Charlie Morton, are both scheduled to hit free agency after the season.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13
Braves sign seven 2023 draft picks
The Braves signed the first six players they selected in the 2023 draft, along with one other draftee.
Atlanta Braves News / 5 GOATs / July 9
Florida pitcher Hurston Waldrep selected by Atlanta Braves in 2023 MLB Draft
Florida pitcher Hurston Waldrep was selected by the Atlanta Braves with the No. 24 pick in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Waldrep transferred to play for the Gators prior to the 2023 season after spending two years at Southern Mississippi.
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