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John Gil, the 20-year-old Dominican shortstop blazing through Atlanta’s system, is turning heads with elite speed, a .395 OBP in his second-half surge, and defensive chops that could make him a long-term staple at shortstop—comparable to Elvis Andrus. With 169 steals since turning pro and a breakout call-up to Double-A Columbus, he’s already delivering homers, stolen bases, and clutch hits—including a grand slam and five-hit game—in just 28 games. His emergence creates intrigue alongside fellow prospect Alex Lodise, setting up a potential positional dilemma for the Braves as both are projected to reach MLB by 2028.

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