Jhancarlos Lara Boasts Elite Fastball & Slider, Projects as Braves Reliever

Atlanta Braves prospect Jhancarlos Lara possesses two elite pitches: a fastball averaging 98.3 mph and a dominant slider, considered the best in the system. His slider, thrown in the upper 80s with sharp two-plane tilt, generated a 51.4% whiff rate in Triple-A last season. Now a full-time bullpen arm, Lara's command needs improvement, but his two 70-grade offerings give him elite reliever potential for the Braves.