{"id":72290,"date":"2025-07-30T08:25:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T08:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=72290"},"modified":"2025-07-30T08:25:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T08:25:54","slug":"report-braves-wrap-up-udfa-signings-with-intriguing-up-the-middle-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=72290","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Braves wrap up UDFA signings with intriguing up-the-middle talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"relative z-10\">\n<div class=\"article-intro mb-4 text-darkGrey font-group-large md:font-group-normal lg:font-group-large\">The Atlanta Braves added two more undrafted free agent catchers and a local prep pitcher sidelined for two years by injury.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mb-0 md:mb-9 relative md:mx-10 md:mb-9\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 1x,  \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 2x,\n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F17%2F01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full\" title=\"The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Jonathan Matos (facing camera) of Rockledge as an undrafted free agent.\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_695,y_39,w_2834,h_1594\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/17\/01k1982ctmx1yba7pd7y.jpg\" alt=\"The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Jonathan Matos (facing camera) of Rockledge as an undrafted free agent.\" width=\"2834\" height=\"1594\" \/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\">The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Jonathan Matos (facing camera) of Rockledge as an undrafted free agent. | Craig Bailey\/FLORIDA TODAY \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center lg:justify-normal\">\n<div class=\"flex lg:mr-4 lg:w-[calc(70%-3em)] max-w-full\"><main class=\"min-w-0 flex-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewablity-block\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Pitching and defense seem to headline\u00a0the Atlanta Braves&#8217; 2025 undrafted free agent signings.\u00a0The Braves wrapped up their UDFA signings\u00a0by adding a prep catcher with strong defensive skills and occasional pop, the Miami Hurricanes starting catcher and leader on the field in 2025, and a former Decatur High School star pitcher.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Braves add strength up the middle because pitching and defense wins<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Jonathan Matos &#8211; 6\u20190, 215 lb, RHH C\/3B\/OF &#8211; Rockledge Senior High School, Cocoa, FL<\/h3>\n<p>Jonathan led Rockledge in every offensive category in 2024, batting .488\/.544\/.872\/1.416,\u00a0earn FLORIDA TODAY\u2019s Baseball Player of the Year honors, and be named catcher for the All-Space Coast team.<\/p>\n<p>Matos backed that up by batting .551\/.603\/.957\/1.156, including nine doubles, three triples, and five homers to lead Rockledge to the Florida Class 4A regional quarterfinals, and earn him Central Florida Hitter of the Year honors.<\/p>\n<p>Matos split time between catcher and shortstop in 2024, but added third base, first base, and an occasional outfield start to his skill set when not catching in 2025. It\u2019s not a surprise that the Braves announced him as a catcher, as\u00a0Perfect Game shows a 1.73 pop-time.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">These are prep numbers, and the transition to professional ball will cause them to drop, but Matos turned 18 in June and has time to follow the Drake Baldwin path to the majors.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Tanner Smith &#8211; 6\u20190, 200 lb, RHH C \u2013 University of Miami<\/h3>\n<p>When Tanner Smith transferred to Miami after three years at Oregon State, 64Analytics ranked him 34th among catchers in the transfer portal.\u00a0Writing for 24\/7 Sports, Christoper Stock described him\u00a0as \u201ca defensive-minded catcher who led the Pac-12 in throwing out 54.2 percent (13 of 24) of potential base stealers. (who) is also known for his pitch-framing ability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smith became the Hurricanes\u2019 primary catcher in 2025, starting 55 of their 67 games, and according to\u00a024\/7 Sports Extreme, became the team\u2019s leader on the field.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\"><em>\u201c\u2026a cornerstone of the Hurricanes\u2019 program, known for his leadership behind the plate and clutch performances in high-pressure games\u2026 he posted a solid batting average and was ranked among the top collegiate catchers in throw-out percentage and pitch framing.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">That post went on to quote scouts as noting Smith\u2019s \u201cmaturity, game-calling IQ, and relentless work ethic (as) the qualities that make him a perfect fit\u201d for the Braves. Smith\u2019s experience on playoff teams and experience behind the plate should speed his path to the majors.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Jaylen Paden &#8211; 5\u201910,\u00a0195 lb, RHP \u2013 Georgia Tech<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">When Jayden Paden wasn\u2019t pitching to an 8-4 record and 5.62 ERA for Decatur High School, he played shortstop beside his friend Jordan Walker at third. In his senior season, Paden and Walker helped lead the school to a regional Championship.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Scouts speculated that both Walker and Paden would earn selection in the coming draft. But the COVID-19 epidemic resulted in a limited, five-round draft. Baseball America ranked him 380th in their list of top 500 prospects in 2020, based on \u201ca solid three-pitch mix headlined by a sinking fastball that tops out in the low 90s.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1890581692391305384&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fhousethathankbuilt.com%2Fbraves-wrap-up-udfa-signings-intriguing-up-the-middle-talent&amp;sessionId=467d3b18708b996a0d095b63e64783fb7fd8e8c4&amp;siteScreenName=HouseHankBuilt&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1890581692391305384\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-twitter-extracted-i1753863557050953976=\"true\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">College baseball missed you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JaylenPaden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JaylenPaden<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StingEm?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StingEm<\/a>\ud83d\udc1d x\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WreckHavoc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WreckHavoc<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sartsY9oRk\">pic.twitter.com\/sartsY9oRk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GTBaseball\/status\/1890581692391305384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Paden appeared in 32 (21 starts) games over the three years he attended GS, and was named Sunbelt Pitcher of the Week in April 2022, but his third season ended after only six games when he injured his elbow and required UCL replacement surgery.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Two years and a transfer to Georgia Tech later, Paden returned to the mound, appearing in 15 games that included five starts, and posted a 2.91 ERA over 43.1 IP, walking 25 while striking out 51. Paden was the first pitcher to post a sub-3.00 ERA for Tech in five seasons.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Braves will probably give Paden a shot at starting, with a fallback option of being a late-inning reliever.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">That\u2019s a Wrap<\/h3>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">UDFAs are often overlooked because they aren\u2019t ranked or because injuries held them back, but this year\u2019s group features a few players with high potential upside. The Braves are due for some good luck, perhaps they\u2019ve found some in this year\u2019s signings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Atlanta Braves added two more undrafted free agent catchers and a local prep pitcher sidelined for two years by injury. 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