He began his professional career with the GCL Braves , where he went 4 -- 1 with a 1.37 ERA and 17 strikeouts at age 18 .
Ascanio was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2001 by Atlanta .
Ascanio began Ascanio 's professional career with the GCL Braves , where he went 4 -- 1 with a 1.37 ERA and 17 strikeouts at age 18 .
Ascanio was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2001 by Atlanta .