Former Texas ace Bryce Elder will make his major league debut against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.
Elder was a fifth-round pick of the Atlanta Braves in the COIVD shortened 2020 season. He has quickly made his way through the Braves’ farm system, performing well every step of the way.
The crafty righty tallied an impressive 2.75 ERA in over 135 innings in the minors in 2021. Elder specializes in forcing weak contact with his excellent sinker and slider combo. His fastball velocity has reportedly ticked up into the mid-90s of late.
The #Braves today selected the contract of RHP Bryce Elder and he will start tonight’s game vs. Washington. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta designated C Chadwick Tromp for assignment.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 12, 2022
Elder spent three seasons in Austin where he helped Texas make a trip to Omaha in 2018, earned All-Big 12 honors in 2019 and second-team All-American recognition in the short 2020 campaign. He is the first player of the David Pierce era to make it to the major league level.
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