Editing Jason Schmidt (section)

===Early days in the Braves organization===
Schmidt made his professional debut with the [[Gulf Coast Braves]] in 1991, starting eleven games and finishing with a 3–4 record and 2.38 ERA. He worked his way through the Braves farm system from 1992 to 1995, playing with the [[Pulaski Braves]] (1992-rookie league), [[Macon Braves]] (1992-Class A), [[Durham Bulls]] (1993-Class A), [[Greenville Braves]] (1994-Class AA) and [[Richmond Braves]] (1995-Class AAA).

He made his major league debut in relief on April 28, 1995, against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]. Schmidt recorded his first ML victory in his first start, pitching eight scoreless innings against the [[Chicago Cubs]] on September 3, 1995.

In 1996 he started the season in the Braves rotation but also spent time in Richmond and on the disabled list before he was traded to the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] (with [[Ron Wright (baseball)|Ron Wright]]) for [[Denny Neagle]] on August 30, 1996.