Vermont’s Ace Pitcher Drafted by Braves | Montpelier News

Seventeen-year-old Vermont Academy ace Kaiden McCarthy just got drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round—48th overall, worth over two million dollars—and the whole state is going wild. Already a standout pitcher with the Lake Monsters this summer, McCarthy’s historic pick makes him one of only two Vermonters ever selected in the first five rounds. Surrounded by family and friends in Chester, he’s soaking in the hometown love while staying focused on bigger goals: rewriting Vermont’s baseball legacy on the national stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7a44281b41aa4af