TRACK RECORD:

Strider was a high-profile recruit in high school and led Clemson in strikeouts as a freshman, whiffing 70 batters in just 51 innings. He missed his sophomore season after having Tommy John surgery, but he returned to the mound as a junior and struck out 19 batters in 12 innings before the season shut down. The Braves drafted him in the fourth round and signed him for a $449,300 signing bonus.

SCOUTING REPORT: Strider is undersized at just 6-feet tall, but he has a big, four-seam fastball that gets into the mid-90s. He also has the feel to spin a breaking ball, but the Braves aren't yet sure if he should focus on developing a hard slider or a curveball. Strider also throws a changeup, but it is well behind his fastball and breaking ball. Strider was at the team's alternate training site, where he tried to adjust to the professional strike zone. It's unlikely Strider ever has average command, but he is athletic enough to repeat his delivery and throw strikes. The Braves love his makeup.

THE FUTURE: Strider carries plenty of risk given the Tommy John surgery already on his resume. He projects best as a reliever.