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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Austin Pope is a right-handed reliever who spent six seasons in the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league system before being signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league contract in 2025. He was released by the Braves' Triple-A affiliate (Gwinnett Stripers) in February 2026 after posting a 7.50 ERA in 12 innings across nine appearances. Pope had a 4.60 ERA with the Reno Aces in 2024, which was respectable given the offensive-friendly Pacific Coast League environment. He made his MLB debut with Arizona on September 25, 2025, pitching two shutout innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pope was drafted by the Diamondbacks in the fifth round in 2019 and owns a career minor league ERA of 5.44. He is currently a free agent seeking a new opportunity after his release from Atlanta's organization.
Strengths
- + Made MLB debut with impressive performance (2 shutout innings vs. Dodgers)
- + Respectable 4.60 ERA with Reno Aces in 2024 considering PCL offensive environment
- + Six seasons of professional development in established organization
- + Right-handed pitcher with potential upside
Weaknesses
- - Career minor league ERA of 5.44 indicates consistency issues
- - Poor performance with Braves Triple-A (7.50 ERA in 12 innings)
- - Released by Braves organization after brief stint
- - Never highly regarded as prospect despite extended minor league tenure
- - Struggles with command and control evident in ERA trends
About
Austin Pope is a rp for the Atlanta Braves.
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