Atlanta Braves News: AJ Gracia drafted at 9, prep upside later, more
The Atlanta Braves have made a high-profile start to the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighted by the selection of AJ Gracia at number 9.
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The brief
The Atlanta Braves utilized the first day of the 2026 MLB Draft to prioritize value and upside. Coverage from Yahoo Sports describes the Braves' start to the draft as a "bang" and characterizes Gracia as a "home run pick." Additionally, virginiasports.com reports that Gracia and Becker were both selected on Day One.
Attention now shifts to Day 2 of the draft. According to Battery Power, a draft tracker and open thread are monitoring the Braves' subsequent selections.
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Quick answers
Who was selected 9th overall by the Braves?
AJ Gracia was selected at number 9.
What was the Braves' strategy on Day 1 of the draft?
According to Yahoo Sports, the Braves prioritized upside and value.
Who else was selected on Day One according to virginiasports.com?
In addition to Gracia, Becker was selected on Day One.
Coverage (7)
- Mooresville pitcher among those with Indiana ties selected in 2026 MLB Draft IndyStar · 1d ago
- Mooresville pitcher among those with Indiana ties selected in 2026 MLB Draft Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- The Atlanta Braves Began the MLB Draft with a Bang Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Why AJ Gracia is a Home Run Pick for the Braves Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Gracia, Becker Selected on Day One of MLB Draft virginiasports.com · 1d ago
- MLB Draft Day 2: Atlanta Braves Tracker and Open Thread Battery Power · 1d ago
- Braves prioritize upside, value on impressive Day 1 of MLB Draft Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
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