One position sorely lacking in talent throughout the Braves’ minor league system is catcher: there’s Drake Baldwin, and then question marks. However, that’s not to say there aren’t any intriguing catchers who could someday produce at the big league level, and Tyler Tolve is one of those guys.
How Acquired
The Braves plucked Tolve out of their backyard with their 17th-round pick of the 2021 draft, taking the backstop out of Kennesaw State University following a stellar career with the Owls and a final college campaign in which he posted an .891 OPS.
Preseason Report Card
Tolve failed to make our preseason prospect list, but given the amount of roster turnover at each level combined with other factors, he’s very likely to garner a spot there for 2024.