Braves rumors: 3 local products Atlanta could take in the MLB Draft

The upcoming MLB Draft could give the Braves plenty of opportunities to repeat success with the pool of local prospects from within Georgia.

The MLB Draft is coming up on July 9 with three days of selections that will help shape future seasons of baseball action.

The Braves are one of the best teams in MLB this year and across recent seasons. The goal is to maintain success and the draft can play a huge role in that.

Any player from around the country could become the next Braves legend but there’s something especially magical about the prospect of a local kid being that special draft pick.

So which Georgia products could Atlanta look at this year?

No. 3 local product the Braves could take in MLB Draft: LHP Jaden Woods

The best prospect out of the University of Georgia this year is pitcher Jaden Woods.

MLB.com ranks Woods as the 236th player in the draft, noting that “scouts are skeptical that Woods can maintain quality stuff or throw enough strikes to thrive as a starter.” Still, he projects as a reliever who could help the Braves bullpen in the long run.

Woods is from Warner Robins, GA. He stayed home with the Bulldogs and earned a sport management degree in three years. He isn’t a sure thing but he could be worth the risk for the Braves just because of his upside.