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Since 1990, Braves have fielded more top prospects than any other team

2018: Ronald Acuna, Braves 2017: Andrew Benintendi, Red Sox 2016: Corey Seager, Dodgers 2015: Kris Bryant, Cubs 2014: Byron Buxton, Twins 2013: Jurickson Profar, Rangers 2012 / 2011: Bryce Harper, Nationals 2010: Jason Heyward, Braves 2009: Matt Wieters, Orioles 2008: Jay Bruce, Reds 2007: Daisuke Matsuzaka, Red Sox 2006: Delmon Young, Devil Rays 2004 / 2005: Joe Mauer, Twins 2003: Mark Teixeira, Rangers 2002: Josh Becket, Marlins 2001: Josh Hamilton, Devil Rays 2000: Rick Ankiel, Cardinals 1999: J.D. Dre
By AJC Sports
Jan 23, 2018

Dynamic Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna was named by Baseball America as the No. 1 prospect in the sport ahead of the 2018 season.

He is not the first Braves hot-shot to land atop the list of future stars. Dating back to 1990, Atlanta has fielded five No. 1 prospects, in six seasons -- more than any other team in baseball.

The top Braves prospects were:

• 2018: Ronald Acuna
• 2010: Jason Heyward
• 1997: Andruw Jones
• 1996: Andruw Jones
• 1993: Chipper Jones
• 1990: Steve Avery

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