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Atlanta Braves Top 100 Prospects: #95 Bradley Roney

By Benjamin Chase

Mar 19, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) sits in the dugout in the rain before the game between the New York Yankees and the Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) sits in the dugout in the rain before the game between the New York Yankees and the Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) sits in the dugout in the rain before the game between the New York Yankees and the Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) sits in the dugout in the rain before the game between the New York Yankees and the Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Braves Right Hander Bradley Roney

Who Is He?

Roney was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 18th round of the 2011 draft out of high school in Alabama. He instead chose to attend college at the University of Southern Mississippi, and the Braves were able to select him in the 8th round in the 2014 draft.

He pitched for advanced rookie Danville in the Appalachian League to start his professional career, and in 18 relief appearances spanning 22 1/3 innings, he tallied a 4.03 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and a 20/34 BB/K ratio.

Next: Roney's scouting report

In 2015, the Braves started Roney with Rome, and he struggled initially, and he was sent back to extended spring training with a 5.29 ERA and 19 walks in 17 innings.

He then returned to Danville, and his prowess on the mound moved him quickly from Danville to Rome to high-A Carolina to finish the season.

All told, he pitched in 33 games in 2015, totaling 48 1/3 innings. He had a total 2.98 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in that time with a 35/70 BB/K ratio. He also tallied 11 saves on the season.

That incredible strikeout rate gained him plenty of notice among Braves fans as a possible “sleeper” reliever in the system.

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