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Braves Minor League Recap: Isaiah Drake Stands Out

Saturday was a memorable Halloween for one Atlanta Braves prospect, as Isaiah Drake had a monster game at the plate. In addition to hitting his first AFL home run, Drake went a perfect three for three and drew a walk…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:00 PM
Braves Minor League Recap: Isaiah Drake Stands Out
Key Things to Know
  • Braves prospect Isaiah Drake starred in the Glendale Desert Dogs' 9-8 win over the Peoria Javelinas.
  • Drake reached base in all four plate appearances, hitting his first Arizona Fall League home run.
  • Logan Samuels threw one scoreless inning of relief to record his second AFL victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Atlanta Braves prospect Isaiah Drake put together a standout performance on Saturday in the Arizona Fall League, helping lead the Glendale Desert Dogs to a 9-8 win over the Peoria Javelinas. Drake went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate, drew a walk, drove in two runs, and hit his first AFL home run—a 403-foot blast with a 102.4 MPH exit velocity.

Several other Braves prospects also contributed to Glendale's victory. Tate Southisene went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored, while Owen Carey finished 0-for-4. On the mound, Tyler LaPorte threw 1.2 scoreless innings without allowing a baserunner, and Logan Samuels pitched a scoreless frame to earn his second AFL win.

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