Ian Anderson bolsters case as fast-rising Braves prospect
Ian Anderson continues garnering attention at Double-A. The Braves’ next top pitching prospect waiting in the wings struck out 14 on Friday night, pitching seven no-hit innings in Mississippi’s 2-0 win.
Anderson is the Braves’ No. 2 prospect, and their top pitching prospect, according to Baseball America. His 14 strikeouts set a new career-high, while his 113 total strikeouts lead the Southern League.
Anderson, who will play in next month’s Futures Game in connection with the All-Star game in Cleveland, lowered his ERA to 2.94. The 21-year-old is knocking on the door of a promotion, and once he’s at Triple-A Gwinnett, a call-up feels conceivable at any time, especially with how aggressive the Braves have been in relying on their youth.
Kyle Muller, who owns a 3.09 ERA in Mississippi, joins Anderson as two of the team’s more promising pitchers at the Double-A level.
On their current tracks, both should finish the season at Triple-A – if not the majors.
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Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric happenings.
