When the Braves drafted Kolby Allard with the 14th overall pick in the 2015 draft, the team felt as though they had received a gift. Allard was considered to be in contention for the first overall pick in the draft before a stress fracture in his back hit his draft stock. The Braves still believed that Allard was one of the best pitchers in the draft and possessed the best breaking ball in the class, so they stayed in touch despite his strong attraction to honoring his college commitment to UCLA. Their faith was rewarded as he did fall to, and sign with, the team.
An Interview with top Braves pitching prospect Kolby Allard
