This season hasn’t really gone to plan for the Atlanta Braves.
Instead of sitting at the top of the National League, the Braves are set to miss the postseason. Fortunately for them, the offseason will bring them a clean slate to start over next season.
But Atlanta needs to build its foundation from the ground up over the next few years. This idea starts with having successful MLB Draft classes, especially since the Braves will likely pick at the top of the draft next year.
Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter recently put together an early mock draft for the 2026 MLB Draft and predicted the Braves would land star infielder Justin Lebron at pick No. 4.
“After a loud true freshman season in which he hit .338/.429/.546 with 12 home runs, Lebron posted a 1.058 OPS with 18 doubles, 18 home runs and 72 RBI as a sophomore, though his strikeout rate jumped from 20.9 to 24.2 percent,” Reuter wrote. “He can crush a mistake and has the tools to be a well-rounded offensive and defensive player. If he shows a more refined approach next spring, he will be a candidate to go No. 1 overall.”
Lebron is a very interesting prospect to look into. He’s shown a willingness to swing and miss in order to generate his impressive power numbers, but it’s not concerning enough to turn scouts off him.
He’s a good defender with solid speed and athleticism. If he continues to show improvements in his junior season, there’s a chance he looks like a true five-tool prospect. At that point, he becomes a can’t-miss prospect for the Braves at the top of the first round.
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