Here's what Atlanta Braves first-round pick Hurston Waldrep did in his professional debut
South Georgia native and Atlanta Braves first-round draft pick Hurston Waldrep made his professional debut on Aug. 5.
The right-handed pitcher, who was designated for assignment with the single-A Braves affiliate Augusta GreenJackets, threw three innings and had eight strikeouts against the Columbia Fireflies.
To catch Waldrep in action, follow the GreenJackets social media to see when he is slated to start.
The moment we've all been waiting for.
🆚 Columbia Fireflies
⏲️ 5:35 PM (Game 1)
📺 Bally Live App (Free), https://t.co/DVO3rhEzqe ($)
📻 https://t.co/LuNrX5XB4o
🎙️ @NathanPStrauss pic.twitter.com/qtScrJ2nBB— Augusta GreenJackets (@GreenJackets) August 5, 2023
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Waldrep was born in Cairo, Georgia and played high school baseball for Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Ga. He played college baseball for the Florida Gators after a two-year stint at Southern Miss.
The Braves selected Waldrep with the 24th overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft. He was given a $2,997,500 contract.
“We love the pure stuff he has,” Braves assistant scouting director Ronit Shah said, according to MLB.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Hurston Waldrep, Atlanta Braves first-round draft pick, now in Augusta
