"Owen Carey has impressed enough this spring that he has been able to earn himself nine at bats in big league spring training games. He may be just one for nine, but he has had some flashes at the plate against much more advanced competition - making it important to remember he is still just 19-years-old and hasn't played above Low-A yet."
"Fuentes was brought up to Atlanta a bit too soon last season, and got hit pretty hard - not unexpected for a kid who had barely turned 20 and had limited Triple-A experience at the time. He responded well to that in the minors after being sent back down, and has come back this spring looking like he has completely put that behind him."
"Gil ended last season with a short look at Double-A after a bit of a power spike to close out this season. He followed that up by coming to camp with a little added weight, and has shown that the power increase may be for real. Although he will never likely be a plus power guy, adding average power to a guy with his speed and hit tool makes him very dangerous."
Owen Carey, a 19-year-old prospect, has earned nine at-bats in major league spring training games despite limited experience above Low-A, showing flashes against advanced competition. Fuentes, a pitcher who struggled after being promoted too early last season, has returned looking significantly improved with a 0.00 ERA and WHIP across five innings with nine strikeouts and no walks. Gil ended last season with a Double-A appearance following a power spike and arrived at camp with added weight, demonstrating sustained power improvements. Combined with his speed and hit tool, his added average power makes him a more dangerous prospect. These three players represent notable stock risers within the Braves system this spring.
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