1979 Atlanta Braves season
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Offseason
- January 9, 1979: Brook JacobyBrook JacobyBrook Wallace Jacoby is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and the current hitting coach of the Cincinnati Reds. Jacoby played in the major leagues from 1981 through 1992, and in Japan in 1993. He batted and threw right-handed. His father Brook Wallace Jacoby Sr...
was drafted by the Braves in the 7th round of the 1979 Major League Baseball Draft1979 Major League Baseball DraftThe 1979 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held on June 5-7, 1979, via conference call.-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1979 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :...
. - February 22, 1979: Mike DaveyMike DaveyMichael Gerard Davey is a former middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Atlanta Braves. Listed at 6' 2", 190 lb., Davey batted right-handed and threw left-handed...
was purchased from the Braves by the Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
. - March 31, 1979: Dave CampbellDave Campbell (pitcher)David Alan Campbell is a former professional baseball pitcher. Campbell pitched two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves in 1977 and 1978. He appeared in 118 games, all but 14 in relief....
was traded by the Braves to the Montreal ExposWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
for Pepe FríasPepe FriasJesús María "Pepe" Frías Andújar is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from 1973-1981.-External links:...
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Notable transactions
- April 3, 1979: Buzz CapraBuzz CapraLee William "Buzz" Capra was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1971 to 1977 for the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves...
was released by the Braves. - June 5, 1979: 1979 Major League Baseball Draft1979 Major League Baseball DraftThe 1979 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was held on June 5-7, 1979, via conference call.-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1979 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :...
- Paul RungePaul Runge (infielder)Paul William Runge is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves from until...
was drafted by the Braves in the 9th round. - Brett Butler was drafted by the Braves in the 23rd round. Player signed June 11, 1979.
- Paul Runge
Roster
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 104 | 384 | 106 | .276 | 21 | 57 | |
| 2B | 97 | 325 | 75 | .231 | 3 | 29 | |
| 3B | 121 | 487 | 153 | .314 | 33 | 98 | |
| SS | 140 | 475 | 123 | .259 | 1 | 44 | |
| RF | 156 | 631 | 192 | .304 | 27 | 90 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 113 | 35 | .310 | 0 | 5 | |
| 8 | 10 | 1 | .100 | 0 | 0 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 342 | 21 | 20 | 3.39 | 208 | |
| 31 | 186 | 7 | 14 | 4.21 | 96 | |
| 20 | 107.1 | 6 | 9 | 5.28 | 64 | |
| 3 | 12.2 | 0 | 2 | 6.39 | 1 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 24.1 | 1 | 1 | 2.96 | 15 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 4.33 | 56 | |
| 40 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3.24 | 22 | |
| 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.95 | 11 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 3 |