Braylon Bishop went in the 14th round with the 403rd overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who wanted to try use some of their draft budget to try to lure the talented Future Stars Series alum out of his college commitment.
Bishop first shined at FSS events as a member of Sticks Baseball, earning significant attention at both the 2019 Grad Class Tournament and 2020 Grad Class Tournament.
But, it was as a member of the National Team at International Week in 2019 where he really popped; he reached seven times over the course of the event despite being one of the younger players there, including a run-scoring double and single along the way.
“Firmly, Braylon is a guy who has to be as good as he wants to be,” said Jeremy Booth, CEO and president of the Future Stars Series. “He’s a very famous player, and we were one of the first to help make him famous, but he’s going to go to Arkansas and get to work…with him, it’s the hit tool. I think the comparison is Jacque Jones, and I’ve said that from day one, and I’m sticking with that now.”
Since 2003, he has covered multiple World Series and has worked high-profile events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. In addition to his role working for the Future Stars Series that he's held since 2017, Ashmore currently serves as the beat writer of the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, as well as national hockey writer and New York Jets game day beat reporter for The Trentonian.
A regular contributor to Baseball America, Ashmore has worked seven Super Bowls, 11 Stanley Cup Finals, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Frozen Four, Daytona 500, major UFC events and much more as he approaches 3,200 games covered in his career.
An avid card collector and sim racer, he lives with his wife, Sarah, their son William, and their beloved dog, Bailey, and cat, Smokey.
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