Rome Emperors' JR Ritchie

Rome Rides Ritchie's Debut to Tight Win

ROME, Ga. - The Atlanta Braves drafted right-hander JR Ritchie thirty-fifth overall in the 2022 MLB Draft, and has been one of the most coveted prospects on the farm since then. On Saturday night, Ritchie took the mound for the High-A Rome Emperors for the first time. Ritchie, who underwent UCL repair in May of 2023, had not gotten particularly close to advancing above the ranks of Low-A and the Complex League, but a speedy... Full Story