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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Atlanta Braves fans and fans across the country. Sign up hereto participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

We are less than a month away from the 2024 MLB Draft where the Atlanta Braves hold the 24th pick in the first round. This week’s SB Nation Reacts question asked what type of player should the Braves pick? A position player or a pitcher?

Unsurprisingly 57% of Reacts voters voted for a position player. The Braves have went heavy in recent years and currently don’t have a lot of high end prospects on the position player side. That hasn’t mattered that much since the team has most of its position player core locked up long term, but the case can definitely be made that they need to target a position player.

We were all saddened recently by the loss of Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays on June 18. This week’s national question asked who is the greatest MLB player ever? Mays narrowly edged out Babe Ruth by capturing 37% of the vote.

I think Hank Aaron should have received more support. Everyone focuses on the homers but his 2,297 RBIs are a record that may never be matched. Aaron was much more than just a home run hitter. Take away his 755 career homers and he still would have amassed 3,000 career hits.

Our second national question asked what is the most iconic moment in MLB history. Mays’ over the shoulder catch garnered 36% of the vote and it is hard to argue with that result. Aaron passing Babe Ruth finished second at 28%. Fourteen year old me wonders why Kirk Gibson’s World Series homer against the A’s isn’t on the list.

Thanks to everyone that voted. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. We will be back again next week.