5 players drafted by Atlanta but didn’t make majors as Braves

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The Atlanta Braves selected five players in three amateur drafts in the 1980s who went on to have successful careers, just not as Braves.

Montreal Expos Randy Johnson (51) in action during a game from 1989 season with the Montreal Expos. Randy Johnson played for 22 years with 6 different teams.(AP Photo/David Durochik)

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer hits during the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball game, Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

25 Jul 1998: Outfielder Jay Buhner #19 of the Seattle Mariners in action during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at the Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Mariners defeated the Orioles 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport

CHICAGO - 1990: Steve Finley #10 of the Baltimore Orioles swings at a pitch during a 1990 season MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at Comisky Park in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

8 May 1993: Right fielder Tim Salmon of the California Angels runs to field a ball during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

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Montreal Expos Randy Johnson (51) in action during a game from 1989 season with the Montreal Expos. Randy Johnson played for 22 years with 6 different teams.(AP Photo/David Durochik)

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