Braves Select Carter Beck with 26th Pick
The Atlanta Braves strengthened their roster during Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft, notably selecting Canadian outfielder Carter Beck with the 26th overall pick.
📍 The outcome
The Atlanta Braves selected Canadian outfielder Carter Beck with the 26th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. This selection occurred during the draft's first day as the team's draft class began to take shape.
Epilogue added 64d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Atlanta Braves utilized five Day 1 picks in the 2026 MLB Draft. Among their selections were outfielder AJ Gracia at number 9 and Canadian outfielder Carter Beck at number 26.
Coverage from MLB.com, Battery Power, and Sportsnet.ca emphasizes the team's efforts to maintain recent draft prowess. Yahoo Sports highlighted that the selection of AJ Gracia represents the highest pick from Shore in 43 years.
Following the conclusion of Day 1, coverage points toward Day 2 of the draft to see how the Braves' next class continues to take shape.
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AJ Gracia to Braves at No. 9 in MLB Draft, highest Shore pick in 43 years Yahoo Sports · 66d ago broke it first
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MLB World Reacts To Atlanta Braves Drafting Intriguing Outfielder AJ Garcia Yahoo Sports · 66d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Who did the Braves select with the 26th pick?
The Braves selected Canadian outfielder Carter Beck.
Who was the Braves' 9th overall pick?
The Braves selected AJ Gracia at number 9.
How many Day 1 picks did the Braves have?
According to MLB.com, the Braves had five Day 1 picks.
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