Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
JR Ritchie, the Atlanta Braves' No. 2 prospect and 35th overall pick in 2022, was demoted to Triple-A Gwinnett on May 19, 2026, following a poor performance against the Miami Marlins where he surrendered 6 earned runs in 4 innings. The 22-year-old right-hander made his MLB debut on April 23 with a strong outing against Washington and was named the International League's Pitcher of the Month for April after posting a 0.38 ERA in Triple-A. However, his MLB performance has been inconsistent, posting a 1-1 record with a 4.91 ERA (5.72 FIP) and 1.48 WHIP across 5 starts. He has shown flashes of brilliance mixed with struggles, particularly against left-handed hitters.
Strengths
- + Strong Triple-A performance with 0.38 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in April
- + Named International League Pitcher of the Month for April
- + Impressive strikeout rate with 28 K's in 27.1 Triple-A innings
- + Successful MLB debut against Washington Nationals on April 23
- + High pedigree as 35th overall pick in 2022 and Top 100 prospect
- + Young at 22 years old with significant upside and development potential
- + Demonstrated ability to dominate minor league competition
About
JR Ritchie is a sp for the Atlanta Braves.
Player Overview
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Atlanta Braves
Recent News
Braves optioned RHP JR Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett
May 19, 2026
Braves Release Aaron Bummer, Place Drake Baldwin On Injured List
May 19, 2026
Braves optioned RHP JR Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett.
May 19, 2026
JR Ritchie: Sent back to minors
May 19, 2026
Braves Release Aaron Bummer, Place Drake Baldwin On Injured List
May 19, 2026