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AJ Smith-Shawver moves up in new MLB Pipeline Top 100

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AJ Smith-Shawver had snuck into the back end of MLB Pipeline’s top 100 prospects earlier this season due to the graduation of other prospects, but with their most recent update he is squarely in that group and has jumped up to 68th. By now you’re undoubtedly familiar with Smith-Shawver’s story, as he went from a starter in Single-A Augusta this time last season, began this year in High-A Rome, then vaulted all the way up to make his major league debut in June. Smith-Shawver is back in Triple-A for the time being, but the future is bright and further development could allow him to make an impact for the Atlanta rotation.