Player Snapshot: Vaughn Grissom

What's the deal with Grissom heading into the 2023 season?

Vaughn Grissom was expected to be the Braves opening-day shortstop in 2023 after bursting onto the scene last season. 

Things started to seem fishy when he didn't play the field in four straight spring training games. He was then sent to Triple-A Gwinnett. 

This has led many to believe that Orlando Arcia could be the Braves starting shortstop in 2023. 

Let's look at Grissom's numbers from his short time with the big league club a season ago. 

2022: .291 BA/ 41 H/ 18 RBI/ 5 HR/ 6 2B/ 11 BB/ 5 SB/ 41 G

The numbers were terrific in a short sample size, which had every Braves fan excited for what 2023 would hold for the 22-year-old shortstop.

Some reports have come out stating the reason Grissom is no longer participating in spring training with the big league club could have to do with a hernia.

The hope is that if this injury news is correct, he could heal up and be back with the Braves sooner rather than later.

Something seemed off with that treport, however, as the shines flashed by Grissom a season ago had future All-Star written all over them. 

Click here for our thoughts on the current shortstop drama happening with the Braves. 

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Vaughn Grissom Bio and Notes

Age: 22
Number: 18
How he joined the Braves: Drafted by the Braves in 2019. 
MLB Debut: 8/10/22.

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Contract Information

Still under minimum MLB contract, Grissom made $215,376 playing for the Braves in 2022 and will receive a prorated major league salary of $720,000 for time spent on the major league roster in 2023.

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MLB Draft Information

Grissom was selected by the Braves in the 11th round of the 2019 draft out of high school. He then made his way to The Show in a swift three years.\, debuting in August as an injury replacement for Ozzie Albies at 2nd base.  

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