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Braves expect several early arrivals to camp

Cristian Rafael Pache was born Nov. 19, 1998 in the Dominican Republic. The Braves signed Pache on July 4, 2015. Entering the 2018 season, Pache ranked third among Braves position prospects. In 2016, Pache played at two levels of rookie ball and hit .309, with seven triples and four doubles in 221 at-bats. At low Single-A Rome in 2017, Pache hit .281 with 13 doubles, 8 triples and 42 RBIs in 469 at-bats. Pache hit his first professional home run March 27, 2018 at SunTrust Park in the Braves Futures game.
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Feb 15, 2019

The new baseball season is upon us with the Braves’ pitchers and catchers arriving at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Friday.

Position players aren’t required to report until Wednesday, a day before the team’s first full-squad workout and three days before the Grapefruit League opener against the Mets.

Some will be showing early, including first baseman Freddie Freeman, who was set to arrive sometime Friday, according to teammate Brian McCann.

Outfield prospects Drew Waters and Cristian Pache also are among the early arrivals. The Braves expect a number of position players flowing in during the weekend.

The pitchers and catchers will have their first workout Saturday.

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