In the latest release of the Braves' top 20 prospects by Keith Law, some interesting rankings have caught the attention of baseball enthusiasts. The list is headlined by right-handed pitcher Hurston Waldrep, who stands as the sole Braves prospect to make Law's prestigious top 100.

Surprising many, Spencer Schwellenbach secured the number two spot on Law's evaluation, marking his highest ranking from any publication. Law compliments Schwellenbach's clean delivery and impressive five-pitch repertoire, indicating strong potential for him to remain a starter.

Following closely behind is AJ Smith-Shawver, who claims the third spot in the rankings. However, Law expresses concern over Smith-Shawver's struggles with command and the consistency of his secondary offerings, leading to more skepticism regarding his future development.

Shifting focus to the position players, Nacho Alvarez emerges as the highest-rated among them, ranking fourth overall in the Braves' prospect pool. Law specifically praises Alvarez's high on-base percentage, recognizing his ability to get on base as a valuable asset.

Drake Baldwin secures the sixth spot, earning positive reviews from Law for his defensive capabilities, aside from some concerns about arm accuracy. Law envisions Baldwin as a potential starter, but also acknowledges the possibility of him serving as a backup.

Pitcher JR Ritchie lands at number five, with Law acknowledging the setback caused by his Tommy John surgery last season. Despite the injury, Law still applauds Ritchie's prowess on the mound and suggests that he has the potential to make an impact once fully recovered.

A notable surprise in the rankings is Didier Fuentes, who finds himself at the tenth spot. Law expresses admiration for Fuentes' fastball and slider, considering them potential plus pitches. However, Law remains skeptical about Fuentes' changeup, leading him to project Fuentes as a likely reliever unless his changeup improves.

Further down the list, Jhancarlos Lara captures the attention of Law, landing at number 12. Law hails Lara's slider as one of the best within the Braves' system and highlights attributes such as velocity and delivery that indicate starting potential, while recognizing the need for a third pitch in his arsenal.

Lastly, Sabin Ceballos earns the 13th spot and Law highlights his contact ability, noting the Braves' intention to experiment with him as a third baseman.

Overall, Law's assessment of the Braves' top 20 prospects provides valuable insights into the potential future stars who could make an impact on the field in the coming seasons.