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JR Ritchie Delivers Electric Day for Braves in Latest Outing
- Ritchie threw two innings in spring training, allowing a solo homer and one baserunner with five strikeouts.
- Velocity and mix stood out, with fastball in the 94–96 mph range and whiffs on multiple pitches.
- Ritchie remains in contention for a major league rotation spot, though not yet the favorite.
- Ritchie’s recent rise includes a jump from High-A to Triple-A and recognition as a top prospect.
- Weiss highlighted the mental hurdle of returning from Tommy John as Ritchie grows healthier.
- The Braves plan to continue monitoring Ritchie’s progression with more extended outings.
- The article notes Ritchie’s spring performance as part of a broader Braves prospect evaluation.
- The piece emphasizes Ritchie’s potential exposure to top Braves hitters in the spring context.
- The article includes background on Weiss’s comments about players in the room being in play.
- Ritchie’s latest outing is framed within his prior rewards, including Futures Game and IL recognition.
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