Ryan Cusick on getting picked by the Braves, making adjustments and more

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe Atlanta Braves used their first round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft on 6’6 right-hander Ryan Cusick out of Wake Forest. Cusick brings a big arm with a slider and a still developing changeup. He has touched 101 mph on the radar gun according to Braves vice president of scouting Dana Brown, and the team was very excited to get him.

Cusick talked about getting picked by Atlanta, the draft process and what this weekend has been like Tuesday morning.

“I knew that the Braves were interested,” Cusick said. “I have had a good relationship with Billy Best, the area scout, for a few years now. He’s a great guy, would always reach out to me and we’ve…