Alex Lodise is officially headed to Double-A, joining the Columbus Clingstones as the Atlanta Braves continue to fast-track their No. 5 overall prospect. This kid’s on a mission, making his second promotion of the season count, and honestly, it is hard to argue with the numbers he is putting up.
From Augusta to Columbus: Lodise’s Rocket Ride
Lodise started 2026 with the Augusta GreenJackets before moving up to High-A and the Rome Emperors. He was good in Augusta, hitting .256 with 59 RBI, 21 home runs, and a .483 slugging percentage across 94 games and 375 at-bats. But Rome? He absolutely exploded there. In just 17 games, with 70 at-bats, he slashed .343 with 13 RBI, four dingers, and a ridiculous .571 slugging percentage. Think about that jump! The Braves took him with the No. 60 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, and he’s already their No. 2 shortstop prospect. Over two minor league seasons and 136 games, his overall line is .266 with a .347 on-base percentage and a .478 slugging percentage, smashing 26 home runs, 30 doubles, and driving in 81 runs. He has walked 54 times, struck out 161 times, and even swiped 17 bases, with 15 of those coming this year.
Batting .343, But That Glove?
While Lodise’s bat is absolutely red-hot this year, there’s one thing that’s a bit of a head-scratcher: his defense. He’s recorded 27 errors this season, pushing his fielding percentage down to .939. This is the same guy who was the 2025 ACC Defensive Player of the Year, making only five errors across 216 chances that year! It’s a stark contrast, right? His offensive game has clearly gone to another level in 2026, but the glove needs to catch up at this new tier.
So, Alex Lodise is taking his talents to Double-A. The question now is whether his incredible offensive surge can continue against even tougher pitching, and if that glove can find its 2025 form. Keep an eye on the Clingstones, because Lodise’s performance there could really show us what kind of major league future he’s carving out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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