2007 Atlanta Braves season
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The Atlanta Braves
' 2007 season
began with the Braves attempting to recapture the NL East
title, which they relinquished for the first time since the 1990 season
to the New York Mets
in the 2006 season
. They opened their season with a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies
.
during mid-June saw the Braves struggle, finishing with an NL-worst 4–11 record. The team lost 7 out of 8 games, including a stretch in which they scored just a single run in a five-game span. On June 24, the Braves fell to .500 for the first time during the season. The month ended on a positive note, however, as the Braves took five straight games from the Washington Nationals
and the Florida Marlins
. During those five games, the Braves scored 41 runs. The Braves finished the month four games behind the Mets in the divisional standings.
.
On July 18, Julio Franco
was signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves. On July 21, Willie Harris went 6-for-6 with 6 RBIs to become the seventh player in franchise history to go 6-for-6 in a 14–6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals
.
On July 31, the Braves acquired 1B Mark Teixeira
and LHP Ron Mahay
from the Texas Rangers
for C Jarrod Saltalamacchia
, SS Elvis Andrus
, LHP Matt Harrison, RHP Neftali Feliz, and LHP Beau Jones. Saltalamacchia, Andrus, and Harrison were rated as the top three prospects in the organization at the start of the season by Baseball America
. Later in the day, they acquired RHP Octavio Dotel
from the Kansas City Royals
for RHP Kyle Davies. In the final deal before the deadline, Atlanta traded LHPs Wilfredo Ledezma
and Will Startup to the San Diego Padres
for LHP Royce Ring
.
12–11 in 14 innings in which Edgar Rentería
left with an ankle sprain which kept him out for a month. Yunel Escobar
took his spot and fared similarly to Renteria and on August 5, he hit a walk-off single against the Colorado Rockies
in 10 innings. On August 16, Jeff Francoeur, wore a jersey with his name misspelled on it. The "e" and "u" in his name switched, went 0-for-4 with the Braves in a game against the Giants. At the end of the month, they were 5½ games back of the Mets for first place.
, the Braves won 14 of their next 20 games to pull within only three games of the wild card
. The Braves could not keep up this blistering pace however, dropping four of their last five games, eliminating themselves from playoff contention. The Braves did use the late season roster expansion to bring up young OF prospect Brandon Jones
, a possible replacement for outfielder Andruw Jones
, whose contract expired in 2007, and won't be renewed because his batting statistics tumbled in 2007. The Braves final game of the season took place on September 30, and the Braves lost to the Houston Astros
, 3–0. This was also the final Braves game broadcast nationally by TBS, ending more than 30 years of nationally televised Atlanta Braves baseball.
gave up the GM job after 17 years to become team president, signing a four-year contract. The new GM Frank Wren
, signed a four-year contract after eight years as Assistant GM.
* With Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
' 2007 season
2007 Major League Baseball season
The 2007 Major League Baseball season, began on April 1 with a rematch of the 2006 National League Championship Series; the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets played the first game of the season at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, which was won by the Mets, 6–1...
began with the Braves attempting to recapture the NL East
National League East
The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied for the most National League East Division titles . All of Atlanta's NL East titles came during a record stretch of 14 consecutive division titles...
title, which they relinquished for the first time since the 1990 season
1990 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Oakland Athletics ; José Rijo, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP Dave Stewart*National League Championship Series co-MVPs: Rob Dibble and Randy Myers...
to the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in the 2006 season
2006 Major League Baseball season
In , the Major League Baseball season ended with the National League's St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series with the lowest regular season victory total in history. The American League continued its domination at the All-Star Game by winning its fourth straight game; the A.L. has won nine...
. They opened their season with a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
.
December
- December 3: Signed RHP Tanyon SturtzeTanyon SturtzeTanyon James Sturtze is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.He attended Saint Peter-Marian High School then Quinsigamond Community College and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft. In , he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the minor league portion of...
to a one-year deal. Sturtze, who had rotator cuff surgeryRotator cuff tearRotator cuff tears are tears of one or more of the four tendons of the rotator cuff muscles. A rotator cuff injury can include any type of irritation or damage to the rotator cuff muscles or tendons....
on May 23, 2006, was expected to join the bullpen about a month after the season started. - December 7: Traded LHP Horacio RamírezHoracio RamírezHoracio Ramírez is a Major League Baseball pitcher. His parents emigrated from Jalostotitlan, Jalisco, Mexico.-Career:...
to 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...
in exchange for RHP Rafael SorianoRafael SorianoRafael Soriano is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats and throws right-handed...
. Ramirez, viewed by many within the organization as having great potential, had not lived up to expectations in Atlanta. With this trade, John SchuerholzJohn SchuerholzJohn Schuerholz is the President of the Atlanta Braves of the National League. Before joining Atlanta, he spent twenty-two years with the Kansas City Royals organization, including nine as the club's General Manager. Among the teams he has built are the 1985 Royals and 1995 Braves, both world...
showed he was going to be aggressive in upgrading the bullpen, a big part of the Braves' struggles in 2006. Soriano owned a 65/21 SO/BB ratio in 60 innings for the Mariners in 2006. - December 9: Signed OF Willie HarrisWillie HarrisWilliam Charles Harris is a Major League Baseball outfielder and infielder. Harris is known for his quick feet and base-stealing abilities, with currently 94 career stolen bases. Harris was formerly a member of the Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Boston Red Sox , Atlanta Braves , and...
to a minor league contract and invited him to Spring Training. At the time, it was assumed that Harris would either be a reserve outfielder in Atlanta or stay in RichmondRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
the entire year. Few people, if any, foresaw the kind of production Harris would have with the Braves after earning playing time due to Ryan LangerhansRyan LangerhansRyan David Langerhans is an American Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Langerhans was drafted in the third round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves...
' departure in a trade with the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
. Many of Harris' previous struggles can be attributed to his playing in the American LeagueAmerican LeagueThe American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
, which does not focus as much on "small ball" as the National LeagueNational LeagueThe National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
. Harris' talents, which center around his speed and his ability to hit for contact, have led him to become a valuable member of the club in 2007. - December 12: Declined to tender 2007 contract offers to 2B Marcus GilesMarcus GilesMarcus William Giles is a former Major League Baseball player. He played second base and batted right-handed. His older brother, Brian Giles, was an outfielder who also played in the Major Leagues.-Career:...
and RHP Chris ReitsmaChris ReitsmaChristopher Michael Reitsma is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played seven seasons in the majors, from until , with the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, and Seattle Mariners.-Red Sox and Reds:...
. Not having received any favorable trade offers for Marcus Giles, the Braves were forced to decline him arbitration, believing that their best option at second base for 2007 was Kelly JohnsonKelly Johnson (baseball)Kelly Andrew Johnson is a Major League Baseball second baseman.-Atlanta Braves:Johnson was drafted in the first round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves...
, an outfielder in 2005 who did not play at all in 2006 due to Tommy John surgeryTommy John surgeryTommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body...
. Despite many critics' claims that his defense would be abysmal, Johnson has played a fine second base and has proven to be one of the majors' best hitters at his position. - December 20: Signed UTIL Chris WoodwardChris WoodwardChristopher Michael Woodward is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent.-Toronto Blue Jays:...
to a one-year contract. Woodward was expected to be a "super-utility" player for the bench, as he had experience not only at each position in the infield, but had played in the outfield as well.
January
- January 18: Agreed to terms with OF/1B Craig Wilson on a one-year contract. Wilson was thought mainly to have been added as part of a platoon at first base with rookie Scott ThormanScott ThormanScott Robert Thorman is a professional baseball first baseman. Thorman was drafted in the first round, 30th overall in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves...
; Thorman is a left-handed batter, while Wilson bats right-handed. He was also available for use as an extra outfielder. - January 19: Acquired LHP Mike González and nonroster SS Brent LillibridgeBrent LillibridgeBrent Stuart Lillibridge is a Major League Baseball position player for the Chicago White Sox...
from the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
in exchange for 1B Adam LaRocheAdam LaRocheDavid Adam LaRoche , is a Major League Baseball first baseman. In 2011, the Washington Nationals signed him to a two-year deal...
and nonroster OF Jamie Romak. With Thorman as the heir apparent at first base for the Braves, Schuerholz continued the trend of strengthening the weak bullpen by trading for a reliever in González who, by all accounts, had been a shut-down closer for Pittsburgh in 2006. Notable statistics for González in that year: 64/31 SO/BB ratio, converted all 24 save opportunities, and allowed 1 home run in 54 innings. Lillibridge ranked #93 in Baseball AmericaBaseball AmericaBaseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
's Top 100 Prospects list for the 2007 season.
March
- March 9: Agreed to terms with LHP Mark RedmanMark RedmanMark Allen Redman is a retired Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher.-Early career:...
on a one-year contract. Schuerholz decided to take a chance on free agent Redman, a former All-Star with the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
, to shore up the back end of the rotation. - March 22: Signed C Brian McCann to a six-year contract with a club option for a seventh season. As is becoming the case ever more frequently with many major league clubs, the Braves opted to lock up a promising young player in McCann with a long-term deal to avoid both arbitration and free agency hassles.
- March 23: Acquired RHP Erik CordierErik CordierErik Cordier is a right-handed pitcher currently on the Atlanta Braves 40-man Roster. He has yet to make his major league debut. Cordier was acquired by the Braves in 2007 from the Kansas City Royals in a trade in which the Braves sent Tony Peña, Jr. to the Royals.-External links:...
from the Royals in exchange for INF Tony Peña, Jr. Peña was out of options in Atlanta, meaning that if he did not make the Braves' 25-man roster out of Spring Training, he would have had to clear waivers to be assigned to the minor leagues. At that point, any other club would have had the opportunity to claim him off waivers. By acquiring Cordier, a once-highly regarded prospect before having Tommy John surgery, the Braves at least gained some value for Peña, who was not likely earn a spot on the 25-man roster.
April
The team had a great April to open the season, finishing the month with a 16–9 record. They also won both series against the rival Mets that month. Three of the four victories in those series were comeback wins. They were 2 games ahead of the Mets for first-place at the end of the month.May
The Braves started off the month red-hot by winning 8 of their first 11 games, which included five straight wins from May 8–12. It was their first five-game winning streak since July 2006. The team finished out the month by winning just 6 of their final 17 games, however, which included a sweep at home at the hands of the Phillies (whom they had swept at the beginning of the season). The Braves ended with a .500 record for the month, at 14–14.June
Interleague playInterleague play
Interleague play is the term used to describe regular season Major League Baseball games played between teams in different leagues, introduced in . Before the 1997 season, teams in the American League and National League did not meet during the regular season...
during mid-June saw the Braves struggle, finishing with an NL-worst 4–11 record. The team lost 7 out of 8 games, including a stretch in which they scored just a single run in a five-game span. On June 24, the Braves fell to .500 for the first time during the season. The month ended on a positive note, however, as the Braves took five straight games from the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The 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...
and the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
. During those five games, the Braves scored 41 runs. The Braves finished the month four games behind the Mets in the divisional standings.
July
On July 5, Chipper Jones surpassed Dale Murphy for the Atlanta club record of 372 home runs by belting 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves went into the All-Star break with a record of 47–42, 2 games behind the New York Mets. After the break, the Braves swept the Pirates in three games, then were immediately swept by the last-place Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
.
On July 18, Julio Franco
Julio Franco
Julio César Robles Franco is a former Major League Baseball infielder and designated hitter. In , Franco was the oldest active player in the major leagues at the age of 49....
was signed as a Free Agent with the Atlanta Braves. On July 21, Willie Harris went 6-for-6 with 6 RBIs to become the seventh player in franchise history to go 6-for-6 in a 14–6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
.
On July 31, the Braves acquired 1B Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira
Mark Charles Teixeira , nicknamed "Tex" is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Mostly a first baseman, he has also played third base and in the outfield...
and LHP Ron Mahay
Ron Mahay
Ronald Matthew Mahay is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins....
from the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
for C Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Jarrod Scott Saltalamacchia , nicknamed "Salty" is an American professional baseball catcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.His last name is the longest in Major League Baseball history...
, SS Elvis Andrus
Elvis Andrus
Elvis Augusto Andrus Torres is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Texas Rangers.Entering , he was rated by Baseball America as the No. 2 prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization...
, LHP Matt Harrison, RHP Neftali Feliz, and LHP Beau Jones. Saltalamacchia, Andrus, and Harrison were rated as the top three prospects in the organization at the start of the season by Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
. Later in the day, they acquired RHP Octavio Dotel
Octavio Dotel
Octavio Eduardo Dotel is a Domincan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a Free Agent....
from the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
for RHP Kyle Davies. In the final deal before the deadline, Atlanta traded LHPs Wilfredo Ledezma
Wilfredo Ledezma
Wilfredo Jose Ledezma is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He has previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals, and Pittsburgh Pirates...
and Will Startup to the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for LHP Royce Ring
Royce Ring
Roger Royce Ring is an American professional baseball pitcher.-Schools:Ring graduated from Monte Vista High School and attended San Diego State University where he was a star closer....
.
August
The Braves went through a disappointing August going 13–15. They suffered a terrible loss on August 2 losing to the Houston AstrosHouston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
12–11 in 14 innings in which Edgar Rentería
Edgar Rentería
Edgar Enrique Rentería Herazo , nicknamed "The Barranquilla Baby," is a Colombian professional baseball shortstop. He throws and bats right-handed. Previously, he has played for the Florida Marlins, the St...
left with an ankle sprain which kept him out for a month. Yunel Escobar
Yunel Escobar
Yunel Almenares Escobar is a professional baseball shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-Early life:Escobar was born in Havana, Cuba...
took his spot and fared similarly to Renteria and on August 5, he hit a walk-off single against the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
in 10 innings. On August 16, Jeff Francoeur, wore a jersey with his name misspelled on it. The "e" and "u" in his name switched, went 0-for-4 with the Braves in a game against the Giants. At the end of the month, they were 5½ games back of the Mets for first place.
September
After dropping the first two games of September to the rival New York MetsNew York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
, the Braves won 14 of their next 20 games to pull within only three games of the wild card
Wild card (sports)
The term wild card refers broadly to a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play.-International sports:...
. The Braves could not keep up this blistering pace however, dropping four of their last five games, eliminating themselves from playoff contention. The Braves did use the late season roster expansion to bring up young OF prospect Brandon Jones
Brandon Jones (baseball)
Brandon Lamon Jones is a Major League Baseball left fielder in the Milwaukee Brewers organization...
, a possible replacement for outfielder Andruw Jones
Andruw Jones
Andruw Rudolf Jones is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is a free agent.Jones made his debut during the 1996 season. In the 1996 World Series, Jones became the youngest player to ever homered in the postseason...
, whose contract expired in 2007, and won't be renewed because his batting statistics tumbled in 2007. The Braves final game of the season took place on September 30, and the Braves lost to the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
, 3–0. This was also the final Braves game broadcast nationally by TBS, ending more than 30 years of nationally televised Atlanta Braves baseball.
October
On October 11, John SchuerholzJohn Schuerholz
John Schuerholz is the President of the Atlanta Braves of the National League. Before joining Atlanta, he spent twenty-two years with the Kansas City Royals organization, including nine as the club's General Manager. Among the teams he has built are the 1985 Royals and 1995 Braves, both world...
gave up the GM job after 17 years to become team president, signing a four-year contract. The new GM Frank Wren
Frank Wren
Franklin E. Wren is an American front office executive in Major League Baseball. Since the end of the baseball season, he has been the general manager of the Atlanta Braves....
, signed a four-year contract after eight years as Assistant GM.
Roster
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Game log
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Batting
Note: PA = Plate Appearances; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In; SB = Stolen Bases; AVG = Batting Average; OBP = On-Base Percentage; SLG = Slugging Percentage.| Player | PA | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Francoeur Jeff Francoeur Jeffrey Braden Francoeur , nicknamed "Frenchy", is a Major League Baseball right fielder who now plays for the Kansas City Royals. Francoeur is known for a strong throwing arm.-Minor league career:... |
696 | 19 | 105 | 5 | .293 | .338 | .444 |
| Andruw Jones Andruw Jones Andruw Rudolf Jones is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is a free agent.Jones made his debut during the 1996 season. In the 1996 World Series, Jones became the youngest player to ever homered in the postseason... |
659 | 26 | 94 | 5 | .222 | .311 | .413 |
| Kelly Johnson Kelly Johnson (baseball) Kelly Andrew Johnson is a Major League Baseball second baseman.-Atlanta Braves:Johnson was drafted in the first round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves... |
608 | 16 | 68 | 9 | .276 | .375 | .457 |
| Chipper Jones Chipper Jones Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones, Jr. is a Major League baseball player for the National League's Atlanta Braves. Although initially a shortstop, he has spent most of his career as the starting third baseman for the Braves... |
600 | 29 | 102 | 5 | .337 | .425 | .604 |
| Brian McCann | 552 | 18 | 92 | 0 | .270 | .320 | .452 |
| Edgar Rentería Edgar Rentería Edgar Enrique Rentería Herazo , nicknamed "The Barranquilla Baby," is a Colombian professional baseball shortstop. He throws and bats right-handed. Previously, he has played for the Florida Marlins, the St... |
543 | 12 | 57 | 11 | .332 | .390 | .470 |
| Willie Harris Willie Harris William Charles Harris is a Major League Baseball outfielder and infielder. Harris is known for his quick feet and base-stealing abilities, with currently 94 career stolen bases. Harris was formerly a member of the Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Boston Red Sox , Atlanta Braves , and... |
391 | 2 | 32 | 17 | .270 | .349 | .392 |
| Matt Diaz Matt Diaz Matthew Edward Diaz is a Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Atlanta Braves. He grew up in Lakeland, Florida.-Amateur career:... |
384 | 12 | 45 | 4 | .338 | .368 | .497 |
| Yunel Escobar Yunel Escobar Yunel Almenares Escobar is a professional baseball shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.-Early life:Escobar was born in Havana, Cuba... |
355 | 5 | 28 | 5 | .326 | .385 | .451 |
| Scott Thorman Scott Thorman Scott Robert Thorman is a professional baseball first baseman. Thorman was drafted in the first round, 30th overall in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves... |
307 | 11 | 36 | 1 | .216 | .258 | .394 |
| Mark Teixeira Mark Teixeira Mark Charles Teixeira , nicknamed "Tex" is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Mostly a first baseman, he has also played third base and in the outfield... * |
240 | 17 | 56 | 0 | .317 | .404 | .615 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia Jarrod Saltalamacchia Jarrod Scott Saltalamacchia , nicknamed "Salty" is an American professional baseball catcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.His last name is the longest in Major League Baseball history... |
153 | 4 | 12 | 0 | .284 | .333 | .411 |
| Chris Woodward Chris Woodward Christopher Michael Woodward is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent.-Toronto Blue Jays:... |
151 | 1 | 8 | 1 | .199 | .252 | .279 |
Pitching
Note: G = Games; GS = Games Started; W = Wins; L = Losses; IP = Innings Pitched; H/9 = Hits per 9 IP; BB/9 = Walks per 9 IP; SO/9 = Strikeouts per 9 IP; ERA = Earned Run Average| Player | G | GS | W | L | IP | H/9 | BB/9 | SO/9 | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hudson Tim Hudson Timothy Adam Hudson is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Atlanta Braves. Hudson began his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and played his last two years of college eligibility at Auburn University... |
34 | 34 | 16 | 10 | 224 ⅓ | 8.87 | 2.13 | 5.30 | 3.33 |
| John Smoltz John Smoltz John Andrew Smoltz is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and active sportscaster. He is best known for his prolific career of more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, in which he garnered eight All-Star selections and received the Cy Young Award in 1996... |
32 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 205 ⅔ | 8.58 | 2.06 | 8.62 | 3.11 |
| Chuck James Chuck James Charles Hamilton "Chuck" James is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-Atlanta Braves:... |
30 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 161 ⅓ | 9.15 | 3.24 | 6.47 | 4.24 |
| Buddy Carlyle Buddy Carlyle Earl Lester "Buddy" Carlyle is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent... |
22 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 107 | 9.84 | 2.69 | 6.22 | 5.21 |
| Peter Moylan Peter Moylan Peter Michael Moylan is a relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball. Moylan features a mid ninety mile per hour fastball and throws sidearm.-Early career:... |
80 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 90 | 6.50 | 3.10 | 6.30 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Davies | 17 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 86 | 9.63 | 4.60 | 6.17 | 5.76 |
| Óscar Villarreal Óscar Villarreal Óscar Eduardo Villarreal is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in the majors for the Arizona Diamondbacks , Atlanta Braves , and Houston Astros .-Arizona Diamondbacks:... |
51 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 76 ⅓ | 8.84 | 3.77 | 6.84 | 4.24 |
| Rafael Soriano Rafael Soriano Rafael Soriano is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He bats and throws right-handed... |
71 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 72 | 5.88 | 1.88 | 8.75 | 3.00 |
| Tyler Yates Tyler Yates Tyler Kali Yates is a right-handed pitcher in Minor League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.... |
75 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 66 | 8.73 | 4.23 | 9.41 | 5.18 |
| Jo-Jo Reyes Jo-Jo Reyes Joseph Albert "Jo-Jo" Reyes is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball... |
11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 50 ⅔ | 9.77 | 5.33 | 4.80 | 6.22 |
| Lance Cormier Lance Cormier Lance Robert Cormier is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, and Los Angeles Dodgers.-Early years:Cormier went to Lafayette High School, and graduated in... |
10 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 45 ⅔ | 11.04 | 4.34 | 5.32 | 7.09 |
| Bob Wickman Bob Wickman Robert Joe Wickman is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Wickman played for the New York Yankees , Milwaukee Brewers , Cleveland Indians , Atlanta Braves , and Arizona Diamondbacks . He batted and threw right-handed... |
49 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 43 ⅔ | 9.89 | 4.12 | 7.21 | 3.92 |
| Chad Paronto Chad Paronto Chad Michael Paronto is an American Baseball player. Paronto attended the University of Massachusetts before being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth round of the amateur draft. Paronto's best pitches include a 90-94 mph fastball and a heavy sinker which he uses mainly with men... |
41 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 40 ⅓ | 10.49 | 4.24 | 3.12 | 3.57 |
| Ron Mahay Ron Mahay Ronald Matthew Mahay is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins.... |
30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 6.11 | 5.14 | 7.39 | 2.25 |
| Manny Acosta Manny Acosta Manuel Alcides "Manny" Acosta Molina is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:... |
21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 ⅔ | 4.94 | 5.32 | 8.37 | 2.28 |
| Mark Redman Mark Redman Mark Allen Redman is a retired Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher.-Early career:... |
6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 21 ⅔ | 15.78 | 4.57 | 5.40 | 11.63 |
| Mike González | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7.94 | 4.24 | 6.88 | 1.59 |
| José Ascanio Jose Ascanio José Eleazar Ascanio is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:... |
13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9.56 | 3.38 | 7.31 | 5.06 |
| Macay McBride Macay McBride Joseph Macay McBride is a former Major League baseball relief pitcher.- High school :McBride attended Screven County High School in Sylvania, Georgia, and made his mark as a power pitcher with a fastball in the low 90s... |
18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 8.40 | 9.00 | 10.20 | 4.20 |
| Jeff Bennett Jeff Bennett (baseball) David Jeffrey "Jeff" Bennett is an American professional baseball pitcher who most recently pitched in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks.-Milwaukee Brewers:... |
3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 9.69 | 2.08 | 9.69 | 3.46 |
| Anthony Lerew Anthony Lerew Anthony Allen Lerew is a Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher in the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks organization.-Career:Lerew, a graduate of Northern York High School in Dillsburg, Pa., was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 11th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. After four seasons in the... |
3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 ⅔ | 10.80 | 5.40 | 6.94 | 7.71 |
Farm system
- Class AAA: Richmond BravesRichmond BravesThe Richmond Braves were the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and played in the International League. Colloquially referred to as the R-Braves, they were based in Richmond, Virginia, where they played from 1966, when the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta where their AAA team, the Crackers,...
(International LeagueInternational LeagueThe International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
; Dave BrundageDave BrundageDavid Charles Brundage is an American professional baseball manager. In , Brundage served as manager of the Gwinnett Braves, Triple-A farm system affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the International League....
, manager) – LEAGUE CHAMPION - Class AA: Mississippi BravesMississippi BravesThe Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they are referred to locally, are a minor league baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. The team is the Class AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and plays in the Southern League. The team is owned and operated by Liberty Media, which...
(Southern LeagueSouthern League (baseball)The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
; Phillip WellmanPhillip WellmanPhillip Wellman , is an American hitting coach and former manager who currently works for the Springfield Cardinals, the Texas League AA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Wellman entered minor league baseball as a player in and began coaching in...
, manager) - Class A: Myrtle Beach PelicansMyrtle Beach PelicansThe Myrtle Beach Pelicans are a minor league baseball team in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They are a Class A Advanced team in the Carolina League and the franchise is currently the farm team of the Texas Rangers. From their inaugural season until 2010, the Pelicans were an affiliate of the...
(Carolina LeagueCarolina LeagueThe Carolina League is a minor league baseball affiliation which operates in the South Atlantic Coast of the United States. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
; Rocket WheelerRocket WheelerRalph Norman "Rocket" Wheeler is a former minor league infielder and the current minor league manager for the Class AA Mississippi Braves of the Southern League. Wheeler attended the University of Houston where he obtained his nickname "Rocket" for his speed and hustle.Wheeler was drafted by the...
, manager) - Class A: Rome BravesRome BravesThe Rome Braves are a Class-A minor league affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. In 2003, the team, previously known as the Macon Braves, moved from Macon, Georgia, to Rome, Georgia, 60 miles northwest of Atlanta....
(South Atlantic LeagueSouth Atlantic LeagueThe South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
; Randy Ingle, manager) - Rookie: Danville BravesDanville BravesThe Danville Braves are a minor league baseball team in Danville, Virginia, USA. They are an Advanced Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League and have been a farm team of the Atlanta Braves since 1993. The Braves play home games at American Legion Post 325 Field...
(Appalachian LeagueAppalachian LeagueThe Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956. From 1937 to 1962, it was a Class D League. Teams are located in the Appalachian regions of Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee...
; 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...
, manager) - Rookie: GCL Braves (Gulf Coast LeagueGulf Coast LeagueThe Gulf Coast League is a minor league baseball league which operates in Florida. It is a Rookie League, with a season running from mid-June to late August. The season is 60 games long and teams in the league are divided into three divisions, East, North and South...
; Luis OrtizLuis Ortiz (baseball)Luis Alberto Ortiz Galarza is a former third baseman/designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers . He also played one season in Japan for the Yakult Swallows...
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