"The Braves deserve credit for graduating Drake Baldwin, and AJ Smith-Shawver looked good too until elbow surgery ended his season. Hurston Waldrep's second foray in the big leagues has gone much better. But the reservoir wasn't deep enough to withstand Atlanta's ineffectiveness and injuries elsewhere on the big league roster. Down deeper, Cam Caminiti, JR Ritchie and Didier Fuentes have all boosted their stock, but the system still lacks in overall firepower and hitting talent."
"The key graduations of Drake Baldwin, Hurston Waldrep, AJ Smith-Shawver, and Nacho Alvarez were known, as was the fact that they ranked the system #29 in their midseason rankings."
"The other factors in the grading were key newcomers like Diego Tornes, and the top draft choices from July."
"This ranking ties Arizona (#12 midseason system ranking) for 12th in the National League, ahead of just the Nationals (C-) and the lowest graded team in all of baseball, the Padres (D)."
Atlanta's farm system received a C grade. The system graduated Drake Baldwin, Hurston Waldrep, AJ Smith-Shawver (who later underwent elbow surgery), and Nacho Alvarez. Hurston Waldrep's second big-league stint improved relative results, while AJ Smith-Shawver's season ended early. The system ranked #29 at midseason and lacked sufficient depth to offset big-league ineffectiveness and injuries. Deeper prospects Cam Caminiti, JR Ritchie, and Didier Fuentes increased their prospect stock, with Ritchie and Fuentes listed as breakouts. Disappointments and injuries included Drue Hackenberg and Nick Montgomery. Key newcomers included Diego Tornes and July draft picks.
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