Braves' Blake Burkhalter: Drafted by Atlanta

Atlanta has selected Burkhalter with the 76th overall pick in the 2022 first-year player draft.

An older righty from Auburn, Burkhalter tuns 22 in September. He throws three pitches but is strictly a reliever due to shaky command and a 6-foot, 204-pound frame. His cutter is trending up as a potential plus pitch.