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

By W. M. Lawson

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
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.

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Apr 22, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward reacts in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports /

2007: (RF) Jason Heyward-14th Overall

Mr. Heyward needs no introduction to Braves fans. In fact, his absence, while ameliorated by the great play of Nick Markakis, is still felt.

Hometown kid. Cannon for an arm. Speed on the bags. Can hit for average and power. Heyward was the 5-tool player of our future. But injuries persisted, and Atlanta’s Front Office was unwilling to pay him the big money he requested, and he left in 2015.

Still a fan favorite, we wish ATLien Jason Heyward well. Just not against our Braves.

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