Atlanta Braves Pair Named Arizona Fall League All-Stars
Infielder Tate Southisene and left-hander Briggs McKenzie earned selections and will represent Atlanta at the Fall Stars Game.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Baseball
The Arizona Fall League named Atlanta Braves prospects Tate Southisene and Briggs McKenzie as All-Stars. The pair will represent the Braves at the Fall Stars Game.
Why it matters
The honors highlight two Atlanta prospects who performed well in the Arizona Fall League, a showcase for emerging talent. Southisene's recovery from a season-ending injury and McKenzie's strong regular-season run could position both for consideration as the next crop of minor league standouts.
Southisene hit .341 with a .914 OPS, three extra-base hits and five stolen bases in the Arizona Fall League, while McKenzie logged a 6.53 ERA with 25 strikeouts over six starts. McKenzie's earlier regular-season line was a 2.08 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 31 strikeouts across 26 innings.
The players
Atlanta Braves
The Major League Baseball franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia, which owns the rights to both prospects and will be represented at the Fall Stars Game.
Tate Southisene
An infielder in the Atlanta Braves organization who earned Arizona Fall League All-Star honors after a strong fall showing following a season cut short by injury.
Briggs McKenzie
A left-handed pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization who earned Arizona Fall League All-Star honors after a standout regular season.
The details
Southisene was hit by a pitch during his first Double-A game, fracturing his wrist, and later suffered a season-ending injury in the 2026 season. McKenzie, a left-hander, pitched well in the regular season before his Arizona Fall League starts.
Timeline
2026 regular season: McKenzie posted a 2.08 ERA across seven starts.
2026 regular season: Southisene's breakout campaign ended with a season-ending injury.
2026 Arizona Fall League season: Southisene and McKenzie were named AFL All-Stars.
Spring training (upcoming): Prospects are expected to report to minor league camp.
Season Trajectory
The Arizona Fall League serves as the final evaluation stage for minor league prospects before offseason roster decisions. Southisene's and McKenzie's recognition gives the Braves two prospects whose fall performance may influence their placement in the upcoming spring training competition.
For fantasy and prospect followers, the All-Star selections and McKenzie's strikeout totals offer a signal on which Braves arms and bats to track entering the next season. Southisene's five stolen bases in the AFL point to speed that could matter in roster planning.
The takeaway
Strong fall showings can reshape a prospect's outlook after a difficult season, as Southisene's return from injury demonstrates. Tracking how both players transition into spring training will show whether their fall results carry over.
What happens next
Both prospects are expected to report to minor league camp for spring training, and one may be added to big league camp if there is an MLB season.
Further reading
For more on the league where these prospects shone, see Baseball coverage across the site.
