Hurricanes Catcher Tanner Smith Signs with Braves

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami catcher Tanner Smith has signed a professional contract with the Atlanta Braves following the conclusion of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Smith appeared in 55 games with 53 starts for the Hurricanes in 2025. He batted .253 with 42 hits, 10 doubles, one triple, and five home runs. The veteran backstop drove in 25 runs and drew 32 walks while posting a .385 on-base percentage.

Smith becomes the latest Hurricane to join the professional ranks, alongside a trio of Miami pitchers from the 2025 roster.

Right-hander Griffin Hugus was selected in the third round with the 91st overall pick by the Seattle Mariners. The Philadelphia Phillies took fellow right-hander Brian Walters in the eighth round at No. 251 overall, and right-hander Reese Lumpkin also signed a free-agent contract with the Mariners.

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