Atlanta Braves Scouting Report on LHP Chase Johnson-Mullins

The Atlanta Braves have loved their tall relievers as of late, and there’s not many in the system who are taller (or bigger) than Chase Johnson-Mullins. What kind of pitcher is he?

Who Is He?

The Atlanta Braves selected Chase in the 13th round out of Shelton State Community College in Alabama. He had previously pitched for the University of Kentucky but left school for personal reasons.

He was sent to Danville in his draft year, and his intimidating size was evident, though his inability to keep the ball in the strike zone was also prominent as well. He made 16 appearances, throwing 25 2/3 innings with a 2.81 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and a 17/21 BB/K ratio.

The Braves started him in high-A Carolina in a split-closer situation with Evan Phillips to start 2016, and he had some mixed results, saving 8 games over 25 appearances, with a 3.78 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with Carolina.

However, he was suspended due to violation of team rules, and when he was brought back, he was sent down to Rome instead of returned to Carolina. He was not put back into the closer role in Rome, but he was a key piece of the bullpen that ended up winning the South Atlantic League title.

Overall in 2016, CJM made 40 appearances, saving 10 games, with a 2.77 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 26/51 BB/K ratio over 55 1/3 innings.

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