EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 35 MIN
MLB DRAFT: College Baseball Expert BREAKS DOWN Best Picks at #9 & #26 & Sleepers | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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Lindsay Crosby is joined by ETSU director of data and analytics Jackson Scudder to break down Atlanta’s unusual MLB draft setup with picks 9 and 26. They discuss top targets like Jackson Flora and Derek Curiel, compare Drew Burris vs. Curiel, and debate ceiling vs. floor strategy. The conversation also covers shortstops Tyler Bell vs. Justin LeBron, two-way prospect Jared Grinlinger, catcher options like Ryder Helfrich and Daniel Jackson, class strengths (college bats), and underrated names including Ben Blair and Miles Bailey, plus why the draft timing hurts college recruiting. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We bring on a current college baseball staff member to break down some of Atlanta's possible draft picks at #9 and #26, as well as the sleepers you need to be watching for and a discussion of possible draft strategy.
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