Braden Shewmake

Braden Shewmake, an MLB infielder, was born on November 19, 1997, in Wylie, Texas. He attended Wylie East High School and later played college baseball at Texas A&M. Shewmake was drafted in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves with the 21st overall pick. He made his professional debut on May 5, 2023. Throughout his career, Shewmake has shown versatility on the field, playing both second base and shortstop. In the 2025 preseason, he had a batting average of .077 over 13 at-bats, managing 1 hit and 1 RBI. His on-base percentage was .133, and he had a fielding percentage of 1.000 with no errors. In the 2024 regular season, Shewmake played 29 games with the Chicago White Sox, achieving a batting average of .125. He recorded 8 hits, including 1 home run, and 4 RBIs in 64 at-bats. His on-base percentage stood at .134, and he successfully stole 5 bases. In previous seasons with the Braves, Shewmake displayed potential, particularly in the 2023 preseason where he hit .323 with 10 hits, 1 triple, and 5 RBIs in 31 at-bats. Defensively, he has been reliable, with multiple assists and double plays infield. Braden Shewmake continues to develop his skills, contributing both offensively and defensively on the field.