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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Austin Pope is a right-handed reliever who was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019 (5th round). After six seasons in Arizona's minor league system, he signed with the Atlanta Braves as a minor league free agent in 2026. Pope was released by the Braves after posting a 7.50 ERA in 12 innings (9 appearances) for Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers. In 2025 with the Reno Aces (PCL), he posted a 4.60 ERA, which earned him a late-season MLB call-up. Pope made his MLB debut on September 25 with Arizona, pitching 2 shutout innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. His career minor league ERA stands at 5.44.
Strengths
- + Pitched 2 shutout innings in MLB debut against elite Dodgers lineup
- + Posted respectable 4.60 ERA in 2025 with Reno Aces in high-offense PCL environment
- + Earned late-season call-up to majors based on minor league performance
- + Right-handed reliever with potential upside
Weaknesses
- - Career minor league ERA of 5.44 indicates consistency issues
- - Posted poor 7.50 ERA in 12 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett in 2026
- - Released by Braves organization after brief stint
- - Never highly regarded as prospect in Arizona system
- - Limited MLB experience with only 2 innings pitched
About
Bryan Pope is a rp for the Houston Astros.
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