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Braves' Top Prospect Drake Baldwin Speaks Out on Being Ready for MLB Opening Day
Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin addressed how he feels about potentially beginning the season as the team's starter behind the plate.
Braves' Drake Baldwin: Recovered from allergic reaction
The 23-year-old had an accidental exposure to walnuts but has since recovered from the allergic reaction. Baldwin is Atlanta's top prospect and has yet to make his MLB debut, but that could change soon with No. 1 backstop Sean Murphy (rib) set to begin the season on the injured list.
Drake Baldwin should be Braves' catcher to start season
Shift explains why Atlanta Braves’ top prospect Drake Baldwin needs to be the teams’ starting catcher while Sean Murphy is out due to a cracked rib instead of Chadwick Tromp.
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin making a strong case to start on opening day
The 23-year-old Baldwin has made an obvious impression thus far with his bat (he is 7-for-19 for .368 through Wednesday's spring games) and how he has handled pitchers.
Braves’ Sean Murphy out 4-6 weeks, opening door for top prospect Drake Baldwin to start at catcher
The Braves said the timetable is four to six weeks for Murphy’s return. A year ago, Murphy strained his oblique on Opening Day and missed two months. D’Arnaud stepped back into the primary role with Tromp as his backup while Murphy was out. Baldwin was in Double A at the time.
Drake Baldwin has a walnut allergy, per report
Drake Baldwin ended up being a late scratch from a spring training game due to dealing with a “reaction.” The Atlanta Braves didn’t specify what the allergy was, so we were all left to commiserate with Baldwin during his allergy woes and wonder what it could’ve been that knocked him down on that particular day.
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Baldwin likened to this Braves legend as top prospect preps for big year
Eddie Perez was nearing the end of his playing days when he recommended the Braves bring a Double-A catcher named Brian ...
Braves teammate Sean Murphy provides a hint Drake Baldwin can and should replace him
The Atlanta Braves are traditionally very strong at catcher. Sean Murphy remains a defensive whiz, but his potential ...
Braves' Brian Snitker Fires 5 Words on Drake Baldwin Replacing Sean Murphy
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker gave a simple reply when asked if top prospect Drake Baldwin is ready to replace injured ...
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Braves fans nearly panicked after Drake Baldwin was scratched from spring game
Atlanta Braves fans got a scare this afternoon when top prospect Drake Baldwin was scratched from the lineup. Thankfully, the issue doesn't seem to be serious.
Former rival could be the Braves answer to replacing Sean Murphy at catcher
Sean Murphy's quest of a bounce back campaign took a hit on February 28. The catcher cracked his rib in a Spring Training ...
REPORT: Braves Top Prospect Gets Through Allergy Scare
The Braves catching prospect had to be scratched from the starting lineup shortly before first pitch on Wednesday ...