Gabriel Burns

The Rome Emperors, the Atlanta Braves' High-A affiliate, fields half the franchise’s Top 10 prospects as rated by Baseball America.

ROME — Some key figures in the Braves' hopes of sustaining success into the next decade can be found about 65 miles northwest of Truist Park.

ROME — Eric Hartman was the Braves' final pick — No. 611 in the 20th round — in 2024. That might be a fact shared among Braves fans for a long time.

Braves prospect John Gil, a speedster on the base paths who has shown blossoming power at the plate at High-A Rome, could be the franchise's eventual answer at shortstop.

Maybe the Mets are the cure to what ails the Braves. At least, they've provided a good start to this holiday weekend.

Five-time All-Star outfielder will work out in Florida before joining Gwinnett team.

The Braves will be represented by at least four of their own July 14 at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

The Braves introduced their latest touted-prospect-turned-major-leaguer Monday in Owen Murphy , a 2022 draftee whose arm talent has created results worthy of the opportunity, however fleeting it might be.

Minter, 32, made 384 appearances for the Braves, the third most in franchise history. His eight years in Atlanta featured the highest highs and lowest lows, and the results of Minter's perseverance made him among the more illustrious relievers the team has had.

Atlanta Braves minor leaguer Tate Southisene, who plays at High-A Rome, is known for his speed on the base paths. He has stolen 43 bases this season.