Ever since the Atlanta Braves drafted him in the fourth round of the 2024 Draft, Herick Hernandez has advanced quickly through the minors. In just two full professional seasons, Hernandez finds himself with Triple-A Gwinnett.
How he got to the Braves: 2024 4th round pick (#129 overall) The Braves took Herick Hernandez in the fourth round two years ago and the lefty out of Miami is already in Triple-A.
For years, the Braves have relied heavily on that homegrown core that helped deliver the team multiple NL East titles and a World Series title in 2021.
The trajectory of prospect pitchers can be quite volatile. Fortunately, for the Braves, it’s something the organization usually understands pretty well.