With the 35th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected RHP JR Ritchie out of Bainbridge High School in Washington. The Braves dip into the prep arm ranks for the second straight pick in the draft.
Quick Bio
DOB: 06/26/2003
Height: 6’2
Weight: 185 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Rankings
Baseball America: 52nd
MLB Pipeline: 47th
ESPN: 49th
Introducing JR Ritchie
Ritchie saw his fastball velocity jump up his senior year with it touching the upper 90’s. His slider had potential, but wasn’t a consistent plus pitch in high school so it will require development.