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- Updated: October 3, 2016
ATLANTA — Throughout much of this past season, it looked like the Braves would own the first pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, or at least the second selection. But they ended up with the fifth overall selection courtesy of their late-season success.
With a 1-0 win over the Tigers in the last game played at Turner Field on Sunday afternoon, the Braves won 20 of their final 30 games, including 12 of their last 14. This led general manager John Coppolella to provide a sly reply when asked if he was upset about what the late success did to his draft position.
“It’s something we talked about a lot,” Coppolella said. “You’re really between a rock and hard place. We want to win. Finishing the …
