​The Braves kicked off the 2026 MLB draft with a whirlwind day on the first round, selecting five players who are all slated to slot into the top 20 of the system as soon as they sign. Even after targeting likely over-slot pitchers in rounds two through four, Atlanta appears to have enough flexibility to add a bit more talent on day two. This piece breaks down rounds 5 through 20, and Battery Power will keep you updated on who was drafted today and which newcomers could make the biggest impact.
5th Round (144th): LHP Wil Libbert, Ole Miss — Libbert had a challenging junior season, yet he still brings above-average velocity and a four-pitch mix. He represents more of a project than the typical college arm, but his ceiling could surpass that of most fifth-round college selections.
6th Round (173rd): RHP Tyson Grulkowski, Muskego High School (WI) — A big-bodied high school pitcher with an excellent feel for spin, Grulkowski is a projectable arm who signals that the Braves are continuing to invest on day two.
7th Round (202nd): C Jack Brenner, Fond du Lac High School (WI) — Staying in Wisconsin prep ranks, Atlanta grabbed an athletic catcher. The Braves have built a track record of developing dependable catchers in recent years.
8th Round (232nd): C Jacob Jarrell, Clemson — As a senior sign, Jarrell is positioned to fill much of the rest of the early rounds. He carries swing-and-miss concerns but finished his senior season with 18 home runs and shows genuine raw power. He is expected to handle catching duties at the professional level.
9th Round (262nd): OF Parker Brosius, Georgia Tech — Brosius had a breakout final college season with 13 home runs and a 1.363 OPS, highlighting his potential as a late-round college hitter.
10th Round (292nd): 1B Ben Zeigler-Namoa, Hawaii — Zeigler-Namoa made waves in the Cape Cod League in 2024 and earned MLB Draft League All-Star accolades in 2025, underscoring a potential power-hitting profile at first base.
11th Round (322nd): 3B Ryne Barker, Casteel High School (AZ) — The Braves kick off the latter portion of the draft with a standout athlete who offers a quality hit tool, though his price tag could be high given his Texas Tech commitment.
12th Round (352nd): C Dominic Kibler, Wisconsin–Milwaukee
13th Round (382nd): RHP Cole Dorland, Walnut Grove Secondary School (British Columbia)
14th Round (412th): RHP Brady Hamilton, Wichita State
15th Round (442nd): OF Caleb Klein, Southeast Missouri State
16th Round (472nd): C Dalton Harper, Niagara County Community College — Harper earned the NJCAA Division III Player of the Year honors in 2026.
17th Round (502nd)
18th Round (532nd)
19th Round (562nd)
20th Round (592nd)
This slate of selections for rounds 11 through 20 signals the Braves’ continued strategy to stock up on athletic potential and positional versatility, even as the top of the board moves quickly and price points remain a consideration. Stay with Battery Power for ongoing coverage of the 2026 draft as more signings are finalized and the Braves’ newly drafted players begin their professional development paths.