Braves 2025 Draft Pick Makes Electric Impression in Pro Debut

Lodise's debut couldn't have gone much betterAlex Lodise was added to High-A Rome just hours before his debut. He was penciled into the No. 2 spot immediately, meaning they’re expecting a strong contribution from him at the plate.

The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 second-round and Dick Howser Trophy winner out of Florida State was up for the task of making a good first impression, and that’s intentionally understating it.

He finished his professional baseball debut going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and three RBIs. Both base hits came off the bat at over 97 miles per hour, according to Rome Emperors’ broadcast and media relations coordinator Gavin Booker.

The shortstop kept it going even after a…