# Braves Lock Down Draft Hype | Atlanta Braves News

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Published: 2026-07-16T03:09:56+00:00
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The Braves are on a hot streak in the draft, locking down elite talent including ninth-overall pick AJ Gracia and 26th-rounder Carter Beck, while also signing high-potential pitchers Kaiden McCarthy and, most notably, 18-year-old Jensen Hirschkorn — who smashed a record-breaking $3.9975M bonus as the highest-paid player drafted after the second round. Gracia, a Virginia standout with a stellar college season, also landed a nearly identical bonus, while Beck signed for $2.6841M. With these moves, Atlanta is aggressively rebuilding its farm system, especially in pitching, as former prospects make their MLB debuts. Fans are already buzzing — Gracia and Hirschkorn are poised to be major breakout stars. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c27920377df75f53

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