Braves fan and high school catcher Luke Terry will announce the Atlanta’s first pick in the 2018 MLB Draft on Monday.

Terry had his right arm amputated at 19 months old. The 16-year-old from Tennessee led his high school team to a 17-12 record this past season.

The draft begins Monday at 7 p.m. on the MLB Network. The Braves hold the eighth pick in the first round and the sixth pick in the second round.

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