The Braves have been stockpiling young talent for a while now, and one of the names forcing its way into the conversation is Patrick Clohisy. Drafted in the 11th round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of St. Louis University, the outfielder has climbed quickly and turned himself into one of the most intriguing players in Atlanta’s system.
What makes Clohisy stand out is the kind of profile that plays in almost any role. He’s strong defensively in the outfield, he runs like a burner, and that combination gives him real value as a fourth outfielder and pinch runner.
That matters on a roster that could use more versatility. It also gives Atlanta a left-handed bat to work with off the bench.
The bat has been loud enough to demand attention, too. Since getting to Triple-A Gwinnett, Clohisy has put together a .387/.461/.559 line with eight doubles, three homers, 16 RBI, 16 walks, 28 strikeouts and a 1.020 OPS. He is not going to post those numbers in the majors, but the season has clearly raised his ceiling.
His speed has been a major part of the package. Clohisy has 19 stolen bases at Triple-A and 56 overall this season, which would be a real lift for a Braves team that has not gotten much production in that area.
Gwinnett made the case for how strong his stretch has been in July. Since his debut on 7/11, he led the Stripers in nearly every major category that month, including 23 hits, 11 extra-base hits, 13 runs, 10 stolen bases, a .451 batting average and a 1.313 OPS.
That kind of production stands out for a Braves team that has only 62 stolen bases this season, good for 25th in the league, even after adding Antoan Richardson to the coaching staff in the offseason. The expectation was that Atlanta would be more aggressive on the bases. It just hasn’t happened.
Clohisy could help change that fast. Whether he ends up as a bench piece or pushes for a larger role, he brings a different element to the roster. And with the Braves looking for a jolt, he looks like the kind of player who could supply it.
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