Praying for the DH: Breaking Down Braves’ Bryce Ball

Word has spread that the National League could adopt the DH as early as 2021, and I’m finally ready. No more Mike Foltynewicz, and say hello to Bryce Ball. It seems universal throughout conversations from Atlanta Braves prospect gurus that the Braves committed highway robbery when they drafted Ball in the 24th round. Granted, Ball is a remarkably limited baseball player and that’s why national media hasn’t been in on him quite yet. At 6’6, 235 (and most people that have seen him in person think that it’s more like 6’7 250), there’s likely only 1 spot of which he’ll be able to play on the diamond. Unfortunately for him, that’s the spot which houses what most would consider the Braves franchise player, Freddie Freeman.

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