Phil Niekro Award
Braves Outstanding Minor League Pitcher

Christian Parra
Joe Simpson, Christian Parra, and Dick Balderson, Braves Director of Player Development

Christian Parra - Richmond Braves


This 22 year old right-hander's seventeen victories in 2000 tied him for the minor league lead. He won 10 consecutive games in one stretch, and 13 of his final 14 decisions. Christian's .181 opponent batting average was second best in the minors.

This former cleanup hitter at Arizona Western Junior College joined the Braves as an undrafted free agent. Christian currently resides in Yuma, Arizona.