Ryne Barker is a 19-year-old infielder who can best be described as a raw talent. He has shown signs of being a guy who can develop into a player who does everything well, but it's only his speed that jumps off the page, where he's listed as a 60-grade – and in some cases 70 – runner.

Some scouts believed that Barker would've been better off following his commitment to Texas Tech and re-entering the draft in two years, but instead, he signed with the Atlanta Braves after they selected him in the 11th round in 2026.

Barker may never develop into a reliable power guy, but he's super athletic and has a solid hit tool that could grow into an average MLB hitter.

His overall defense needs work, but he's a versatile fielder. He spent most of his time at third base, but has also played shortstop.…