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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.

2009: (LHP) Mike Minor- 7th Overall

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Aug 12, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor (36) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Minor was initially drafted by Tampa Bay in the 13th round of the 2006 draft, but chose to attend Vanderbilt University instead. After a dominant collegiate career, the bet paid off with Atlanta taking him 7th overall in the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft.

Lots of hope for Minor rested with Braves fans, and at times, the big lefty flashed promise. In his five years in Atlanta, however, Minor never could get his ERA below 3.21 in a season.

He currently plays for the Kansas City Royals and is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.12 in 34 IP (25 games).

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