Atlanta Braves: 1st Round Draft Pick History From 2007-Present

By W. M. Lawson | Jun 19, 2017

May 21, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) hits a double off the right field fence driving in two runs against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Major League Baseball just held and finished its amateur draft for 2017. The Atlanta Braves, like most teams, have a history of hit and miss. Here is a review.

2015: (3B) Austin Riley- CBA 41st Overall

Austin Riley

Mar 16, 2017; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves Austin Riley (99) against the Detroit Tigers at Champion Stadium. The Tigers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Austin Riley, native of Mississippi, was a compensatory pick in the 2015 MLB 1st round Draft. Currently with the Florida Fire Frogs, Riley floats a .254 BA in 232 AB. He has 59 H, 18 BB, and 64 SO.