John Schuerholz

Class of 2017
On December 4, 2016, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the election of Braves Vice
Chariman John Schuerholz, along with former Commissioner Alan H. Bud Selig.

For Schuerholz, the honor culminates more than 50 years of service in professional baseball, beginning
in Baltimore in 1966, then in Kansas City, and for the last 27 years in Atlanta.

Over his career, Schuerholz has been associated with three World Champions (1966, 1985 and
1995), eight pennant winners and 20 division crowns. He became the first general manager of
world championship teams in both the American and National leagues and in his 26 years as a GM
with Kansas City and Atlanta, his teams totaled an amazing 2,348 wins. The Braves established an
American professional sports record by winning 14 consecutive division titles from 1991 to 2005.

Schuerholz will be formally inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Selig, Jeff Bagwell,
Tim Raines and Ivan Rodrquez in a ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, 22 on July 30, 2017.

Together, John and Hall of Fame

manager Bobby Cox won 14 division
titles and a World Series in 1995

John with his wife, Karen, in Kansas Johns plaque will join other Braves
City where he helped the Royals win greats in Cooperstown in July
a world championship in 1985 (credit: Milo Stewart Jr/Baseball Hall of Fame)
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Table of Contents
SunTrust Park............................... 4-9
Braves in the Community.......10-11 2017 Player Bios ATTENDANCE
Detailed Attendance Highs..... 475
Front Office Directory.............12-14 2017 40-Man Roster..................... 68 Records.................................... 474
Non-Roster Invitees...................... 69 Award Winners....................424-426
FRONT OFFICE Player Bios............................. 70-254 Batting Feats.................................436
MANAGER & STAFF

Batting - Yearly Team Totals.... 437

FRONT OFFICE EXECUTIVES
Henry Aaron ....................... 20-21
2016 Season Review BATTING RECORDS
Paul Adams................................ 28 Final Standings............................. 256 Atlanta Career Top 10...........438
Jim Allen.................................... 28 Day-by-day......................... 257-259 Atlanta Season Top 10..........440
Bill Bartholomay........................ 17 Transactions........................260-263 Franchise Career Top 10......439
Larry Bowman........................... 29 Final Statistics...................... 264-265 Franchise Season Top 10...... 441
Kim Childress............................ 29 Clinch Dates................................. 381
John Coppolella....................... 23 Player Development CLUB RECORDS
& Scouting
Bobby Cox................................. 24
Atlanta (Since 1966)......450-455
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John Hart................................... 22
Greg Heller.................................27 Franchise Records.........456-463
Lara Juras................................... 30 AFFILIATE DIRECTORY
DIVISION SERIES
Terry McGuirk............................16 Danville............................ 282-283 Recaps.............................395-403
Chip Moore................................27 Dominican Summer.............. 285 Doubleheader History................ 467
Eric Perestuk............................. 30 Gulf Coast.......................284-285
Mike Plant...................................25 Gwinnett..........................274-275 FIELDING
Derek Schiller............................ 26 Florida.............................. 278-279 Individual Leaders..................449
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John Schuerholz................ 18-19 Mississippi........................276-277 Yearly Team Totals................448

Adam Zimmerman................... 30 Rome............................... 280-281
HALL OF FAME
Braves Award Winners.................371
BASEBALL OPERATIONS Braves HOF Inductees...........406
Baseball Operations Directory... 32 DRAFT SELECTIONS Braves in Cooperstown........406
Baseball Operations Staff......33-44 No. 1 Draft Picks..................... 376
HOME RUNS
MINOR LEAGUE
Manager & Staff
From Both Sides of Plate......446
Batting Leaders....................... 373 Inside-Park...............................446
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Brian Snitker.............................46-47 Personnel........................ 268-273 Misc. Leaders........................... 447

Alan Butts................................... 59 Pitching Leaders..................... 372 Last Time It Happened...............485
Jose Castro............................... 58 Register...........................290-370
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Chuck Hernandez.................... 48 Roster.......................................289
Schedules........................286-288 Recaps............................. 389-395
Terry Pendleton................. 49-50
Eddie Perez.......................... 51-52 2016 Standings....................... 370 OPENING DAY
Marty Reed..................................53 Scouting Staff.......................374-375 Lineups............................482-483
Kevin Seitzer........................54-55 Staff Directory..............................268 Records....................................484
Ron Washington................. 56-57 Results.............................480-481
Jose Yepez................................ 59 Braves History Pennant Winners......................... 381
BRAVES HISTORY

Medical Staff............................ 60-62 All-Star Selectees........................ 427 Pitching Feats......................428-429

Clubhouse Staff.......................63-65 Atlanta-Fulton County Stad...... 476 Pitching Year-by-Year....... 434-435
Grounds Crew................................ 66

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The 2017 Atlanta Braves Media Guide was produced by the Braves Media Relations Department, under
the direction of Brad Hainje. Primary contributors were Jared Burleyson, Franco Garca, Jonathan Kerber and
Adrienne Midgley, with editorial assistance by Tom Schott. Cover design by Braves Creative Director Insung Kim.
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PITCHING RECORDS TURNER FIELD
Misc. Information
Atlanta Career Top 10...........430 Bat/Pitch Leaders.......... 478-479
Atlanta Season Top 10.......... 432 Information/Firsts................... 477 BROADCASTERS
Franchise Career Top 10...... 431 Postponed Games................. 479 Chip Caray................................519
Franchise Season Top 10...... 433 Tom Glavine............................ 518
WON-LOSS RECORDS
Regulars by Position..........442-445 Jim Powell................................517
Retired Numbers......................... 407 Best by Game..........................468
Worst by Game.......................469 Joe Simpson............................519
Hank Aaron.................... 408-409

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Monthly .......................... 470-472 DonSutton.............................. 518
Bobby Cox....................... 410-411 MLB 2017 Important Dates....... 528
Tom Glavine....................412-413 vs. AL Opponents...................465
vs. NL Opponents..................464 Media Information...................... 522
Chipper Jones................414-415 Media Relations Staff.......... 514-515
Greg Maddux..................416-417 Yearly Finishes................ 378-380
Public Relations Staff...................516
Eddie Mathews....................... 418 WILD CARD GAME Radio Affiliates.............................520
Dale Murphy............................ 419 Recap........................................404 Regulation Game........................ 522
Phil Niekro...............................420 Rules of Interest............................521
John Smoltz................... 421-422 WORLD SERIES
Warren Spahn......................... 423 Home Runs..............................388 SPRING TRAINING
Recaps............................. 382-387

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2017 Schedule........................ 524
ROSTERS
2016 Batting Stats.................. 526
Atlanta All-Time............. 487-491 Opponents 2016 Pitching Stats................ 527
Atlanta Coaches..................... 491 Information.............................. 523
Bos./Mil. All-Time..........492-496 A.L. Opponents....................505-512
Stadium Map................................ IBC
Series Sweeps...............................466 N.L. Opponents..................498-504
Trades - Recent by Club............486

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braves boxes of interest INDEX
ATLANTA BRAVES 2016 NOTES
Atlanta Braves Ownership................................16 Weather Delays & Postponements...................73
Braves General Managers.................................19 Braves Who Debuted........................................76

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Braves Presidents . . ............................................22 Shutouts............................................................134
Braves Team Doctors. . ......................................62 Starting Pitchers Used......................................138
Pronunciation Guide . . .......................................69 Detailed Hitting.. ...............................................141
Bartolo Colon & Turner Field...........................92 Players Used.. ....................................................152
Brave of the Year Award Winners.....................169 Pinch Hitters.....................................................162
BBWAA Atlanta Chapter....................................516 Bullpen Bits ......................................................174
Monthly Batting/Pitching Totals . . .....................177
HISTORICAL
Braves at Fort Bragg.........................................185
Hank Aaron Award Winners..............................21 Braves by Day & Month.. ...................................191
BRAVES HISTORY

Winningest Managers.......................................381 Walk-off Wins...................................................200

LCS Home Run Leaders....................................392 Home Run Breakdown......................................212
Top Winning Percentage by a Pitcher. . ............428 Disabled & Inactive List....................................216
Best Pitching Starts.. .........................................429 Major League Attendance . . ...............................227
Single-Game Batting Feats. . .............................436 Braves Replay Reviews.. ....................................231
Assisting as Needed..........................................449 Hitting Streaks of 10 or More Games. . .............238
Longest Braves Game by Inning . . .....................450 Starting Pitcher Stats........................................245
Franchise Single-Season Batting Leaders........457
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Fulton County Home Runs...............................476 FARM SYSTEM

Longest Home Runs at Turner Field. . ...............478 No. 1 Farm System............................................273
Three-Home Run Games at Turner Field.........479 Minor League Team MVPs.. ...............................371
Spring Training Results.....................................525 Minor League Pitchers of the Month...............372
Minor League Players of the Month.................372
First-Year Player Draft......................................373
2017 Top 10 Prospects.....................................512
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SunTrust Park
755 Battery Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30339-3017
404.522.7630
MANAGER & STAFF

OPENING NIGHT: April 14, 2017 FIELD DIMENSIONS

OPENING OPPONENT: San Diego Padres Left Field Corner: 335
GAME TIME: 7:35 p.m. Left Field Power Alley: 385
TIMELINE TO BUILD: 30 months (Sept., 2014 to Feb., 2017 Centerfield: 400
CAPACITY: 41, 149 Right Field Power Alley: 375
SIZE: 1,114,400 square feet Right Field Corner: 325
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SURFACE: Seashore Paspalum, Platinum TE grass WALL HEIGHT

LIGHTS: LED Sports lights Left Field Corner: 6-0
BRAVES DUGOUT: First Base Left Field: 8-8
VISITOR DUGOUT: Third Base Centerfield: 8-8
BRAVES BULLPEN: Right-Centerfield Right Field: 16-0
BRAVES BULLPEN: Left Field Corner Right Field Corner: 16-0
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This new ballpark will be a world-class venue that will give Braves Country the ultimate fan experience,
both inside the park and out, said Terry McGuirk, Chairman and CEO of the Braves. We look forward to
continuing to build great memories for our fans at this wonderful new location.
The new home of the Braves will bring together a classic ballpark feel, modern amenities, and southern
hospitality, creating a fan experience unlike any other. An intimate setting of 41,149 seats will be designed to
maximize sightlines. The ballpark will feature a three deck design with the middle and upper decks cantilevered
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over each lower deck to ensure all seats are closer to the action. An extensive canopy -- approximately three
times larger than most ballparks -- along with several indoor spaces and clubs will ensure the most comfortable
environment during any type of weather. Wider concourses, most with direct views to the field, will allow easy
access around the ballpark to specialty food and beverage areas.
The venues architecture will pay tribute to the natural environment while integrating into the existing
topography of the site, which features a gently sloping terrain, allowing the home plate side of the park to nestle
into the hillside.
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The project will be the first of its kind -- a lifestyle destination that will seamlessly integrate a state-of-the-
art baseball ballpark with an engaging multi-use community. This will create a vibrant atmosphere with unique
shops, restaurants and entertainment venues that is accessible 365 days a year.

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suntrust park timeline of events

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November 11, 2013: The Atlanta Braves announce
they will build new ballpark and mixed-use develop-
ment in Cobb County.
May 27, 2014: The Cobb County commissioners
approve American Builders 2017 to build Braves new

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ballpark.
August 7, 2014: The Atlanta Braves create a fan advi-
sory board for new ballpark.
September 16, 2014: The Atlanta Braves break
ground and announce their new home will be named
SunTrust Park.
March 17, 2015: The Atlanta Braves team up with
Comcast to power nations most technologically

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advanced ballpark and mixed-use development.
April 28, 2015: The Atlanta Braves partner with Omni
Hotels & Resorts to build hotel adjacent to SunTrust Park.
May 27, 2015: The Atlanta Braves begin selling season
tickets to SunTrust Park.
May 29, 2015: The Atlanta Braves select Delaware
North as food and beverage partner for SunTrust Park.

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July 16, 2015: The Atlanta Braves are teaming up with
Live Nation to bring back Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre.
August 27, 2015: Eutis Morris, who laid bricks at
Atlanta Fulton County Stadium and Olympic Stadium,
lays the first brick at SunTrust Park.
October 14, 2015: The Atlanta Braves announce

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development will be named The Battery Atlanta.
March 7, 2016: Chick-fil-A Cow begins journey from
Turner Field to Braves new home at SunTrust Park.
April 29, 2016: The Atlanta Braves release seating
chart for new home at SunTrust Park.
August 3, 2016: The Atlanta Braves announce later
start time for home games and a new website as Part I
of SunTrust Park transportation update.
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September 8, 2016: The Atlanta Braves announce
they will host Yankees in exhibition game to open
play at SunTrust Park on March 31, 2017.
January 5, 2017: SunTrust Park and Live Nation
announce Billy Joel will perform the first concert at
SunTrust Park.
January 12, 2017: The Atlanta Braves will honor Hank
Aaron throughout SunTrust Park with statue, terrace
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and more.
February 9, 2017: The Atlanta Braves announce dedi-
cations to Bill Lucas at SunTrust Park.
March 4, 2017: Grass is installed at SunTrust Park.
April 14, 2017: Opening night at SunTrust Park vs. the
San Diego Padres
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the battery Atlanta Coors Light Chop House

The new home of the Atlanta Braves will be the A three-story restaurant that spans 10,000 square
first of its kind, a destination that will simultaneously feet, the Coors Light Chop House sits in right field,
build and integrate a state-of-the-art Major League offering stellar views of the action on the field for
Baseball ballpark with a multi-use development and patrons. The Coors Light Chop House also features
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community. On October 14, 2015, that development two decks if fans want to move festivities outside,
was named The Battery Atlanta while it also boasts areas that can be turned into
Ready to welcome fans and visitors on Opening group spaces for individual games.
Day, April 14, 2017, The Battery Atlanta, will be the
preeminent sports and entertainment venue in the
country. The Battery will redefine the traditional model
of a live, work, play development into a play, work,
stay destination, with SunTrust Park as its crown jewel.
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The entirety of the project will create a lively shopping

and entertainment district accessible 365 days a year.

Terrapin Taproom featuring Fox bros. Bar-b-q

The Terrapin Taproom features a rotating tap list with
many of the signature beers that have elevated and
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defined the Athens-based brewer. The acclaimed

Fox Bros. BBQ brings its award-winning BBQ along
as the perfect pairing for a cold beer and great day at
the ballpark. Adjacent to the Terrapin Taproom is the
ATL Brew Lab, a microbrewery where Terrapin will
premium & Suites Seating & group spaces experiment with various types of brewing and craft
SunTrust Park features six premium seating areas, special brews only available at SunTrust Park.
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as well as 11 group spaces. The SunTrust Club, a Monument Garden

premium level option at SunTrust Park, features 160
seats that are closer to home plate than the pitchers Monument Garden is located on the Lower Level
mound, making it the most exclusive seating environ- concourse behind Home Plate and accessible to all
ment in SunTrust Park. ticket holders. In addition to the new statue of Hank
Aaron at the heart of Monument Garden, a baseball
Special Fan Experiences & areas bat sculpture that recognizes Aarons 755 career
home runs will live adjacent to his statue.
Hope & Wills Sandlot
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Plaza
Hope and Wills Sandlot, is a large, kid-friendly area
hosted by Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta that will The Plaza is located outside of the Chop House
have the first-ever zip line and climbing tower inside Gate, and will be the main entry point for guests
a professional sporting venue. Visitors will be able coming from The Battery Atlanta. The Plaza features
to use the new Braves app to reserve a timeslot to two stages which will be used for pregame and
access both of these attractions. There also will be a postgame entertainment, as well as a water feature,
batting cage and a variety of other interactive games a baseball-shaped LED sphere hanging above the
Plaza that can display a variety of content, and the
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in addition to kid-friendly food and merchandise.

FOX Sports South set that will be used for their pre-
game and postgame shows.

Mizuno Glove Experience

A first-of-its-kind, the Mizuno Glove Experience will
be located inside SunTrust Park and allow fans to
check out Mizuno baseball gloves to catch foul balls
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and home runs during the game. Fans will be able

to return the gloves at no cost or purchase them at
the end of the game.

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Memorabilia and Artwork

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As the longest-continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball and in professional sports, the
Atlanta Braves have a rich history that is proudly on display in and around SunTrust Park for our fans to enjoy.

Hank Aaron Statue: Commissioned by world-re-

nowned and Atlanta-based artist Ross Rossin, the stat-
ue will show the moment of impact between the bat

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and ball on Aarons record-breaking 715th home run.
755 Sculpture: A sculpture made up of 755 baseball
bats in the shape of the number 755 will live across
from the Hank Aaron statue in Monument Garden.
Braves Hall of Fame: Established in 1999 to honor
players, managers, coaches and other individuals
who have made an exceptional contribution to the
organization. The 31 Braves Hall of Famers will be

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immortalized in Monument Garden with plaques.
Braves in Cooperstown: A bat or glove will represent
each of the 55 Braves who have been inducted into
the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Retired Numbers: The Braves have retired 11 jersey
numbers and those numbers are incorporated into
a water feature. An interactive exhibit will also allow

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fans to learn more about each of the Braves legends
whose numbers have been retired.
History of Braves Jerseys: The Braves have worn
more than 25 different styles of jerseys since the
franchise was born in 1871, and this new area will
chronicle the evolution of the teams iconic look.

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Braves Honors and Awards: This section features
reproductions of Greg Madduxs 1995 Cy Young
Award, Hank Aarons 1957 MVP Award, Dale Murphys
1982 Silver Slugger Award, Andruw Jones 2005 Gold
Glove Award and David Justices 1990 Rookie of the
Year Award, along with a list of all the winners of
these awards in franchise history.
Braves Timeline: Fans will be able to visually experi-
ence Braves history with images from each decade. BRAVES HISTORY

Origin of Braves Names: A look at the many different

names the Braves have been called since the organi-
zations inception in Boston, beginning with the Red
Stockings.
Memorable Braves Moments: Artifacts from thrilling
and historic moments in franchise history, along with
their respective audio calls, including Sid Breams
slide home in Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS and Marquis
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Grissoms final out in the 1995 World Series. Artifacts

on display: Sid Breams Knee Brace, Bob Homers
four home run game bat and ball, Hank Aaron 1974
Jersey, 1995 World Series champagne bottle signed
by Tom Glavine, 1957 World Series ring, 1948 World
Series bronzed glove and ball.
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Hank Aarons Swing Silhouette: Each end seat fili-

gree on every row will feature Hank Aarons famous
swing silhouette.

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1995 World Series Trophy: The 1995 World Series

trophy will be on display in the Champions Suites,
and visible through glass from Monument Garden.
The Champions Suites will be home to five replica
rings, including four NLCS rings, and the World
Series ring from 1995. There will also be five minia-
ture NLCS trophies from the Braves NLCS victories
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in 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996 and 1999.

Uniform Jerseys: Braves jerseys from Boston,
Milwaukee and Atlanta will be framed and on display
in elevator banks throughout SunTrust Park.
National Baseball Hall of Fame: With the addition
of John Schuerholz in 2017, the Braves will have 55
members in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. An
acrylic plaque for each of these members can be
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found at Guest Services located at Aisle 111.

Gold Glove, Silver Slugger & MVP Awards:The Delta
SKY360 Club will feature reproductions of Gold
Glove, Silver Slugger, and MVP Awards in recognition
of all Braves players who have won these awards.
Historical Photos: The SunTrust Club will be decorat-
ed with a variety of historical Braves photos from over
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the years, as well as a display of bats that belonged to

Braves greats and a collection of baseballs signed by
Braves Hall of Fame members.
Braves Tributes: There will be a series of displays
located in the INFINITI Club that pay tribute to
Braves managers, Braves Cy Young Award winners,
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Braves Rookie of the Year Award winners.

Hank Aarons 715th Bat & Ball: The Hank Aaron
Terrace will be home to the bat and ball from Hank
Aarons record-breaking 715th home run. In addition,
the terrace will feature a display of 715 bat knobs,
each inscribed with the date, homer count and oppo-
nent recognizing all 715 of the kings home runs. The
Hank Aaron Terrace will be decorated with images of
Hank Aaron on the walls and pillars.
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Homes Of The Braves: A display in the Konica

Minolta Conference Center recognizing the Homes
of the Braves will include photographs and informa-
tion from each of the six ballparks the Braves have
played in.

Atlanta Braves BALLPARKS

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The Atlanta Braves community outreach initiatives touches the lives of thousands of youth in metro Atlanta
and the Southeast region through the pillars of education, recreation and health. The Braves connection
and commitment to our neighbors reaches far beyond the walls of SunTrust Park, it extends to the hearts
and homes of the many people who support our team. We are committed to working rigorously to improve
the quality of life and to share our love of baseball with our community.

MANAGER & STAFF

HANK AARON HERITAGE WEEKEND BRAVES CARE

Join the Braves and Delta Air Lines for Hank Aaron Each year, Braves staff and executives spend count-
Heritage Weekend, August 18th-19th, in celebra- less hours in the community assisting non-profit
tion of the citys rich diversity and baseballs role in organizations in a variety of ways through Braves
affecting social change. The Braves and the National Care. Activities include serving food at local shel-
Center for Civil and Human Rights will host a panel ters, renovating parks, reading to students, hosting
discussion on the role of athletes in challenging drives to benefit military organizations, sorting toys
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discrimination and societal barriers. Additionally, during the holidays, and visiting senior citizens.
outstanding individuals who have made a lifelong
commitment to overcoming industry obstacles and
inspiring future generations will receive the Hank
Aaron Champion for Justice Award. The weekend
also includes a community service project in honor
of Hank Aaron, Braves Day at the National Center
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for Civil and Human Rights, a Negro League cele-

bration and a post-game concert.

YOUTH BASEBALL
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The Braves are committed to sharing with the com-

munity one of the skills we know best baseball.
Our dedication, enthusiasm, and respect for the
game are visible on and off the field. Through our
community outreach initiatives including the Jackie
Robinson Play Day, the Jr. Braves/RBI League
presented by Delta Air Lines and the Braves Youth
cHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS DAY
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Baseball Classic presented by Mizuno, we strive to

On Sunday, September 10th, the Braves will Go foster the spirit of baseball among youth.
Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness. This event
honors children and families who have coura-
geously battled pediatric cancer. Survivors are invit-
ed to participate in a pregame reception and a
portion of the ticket sales benefit Camp Sunshine,
Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research,
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CURE and Curing Kids Cancer.

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Atlanta braves foundation

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The Atlanta Braves Foundation is the non-profit charitable arm of the Atlanta Braves and has provided sup-
port to thousands of metro Atlanta based organizations. Since its inception in 1994, the Braves Foundation
has contributed more than $6.5 million in financial and in-kind assistance to the community. Through
the generous support of the Braves players, employees, corporate partners and fans, the Atlanta Braves
Foundation continuously strives to make a positive impact in our community.

MANAGER & STAFF

COMMUNITY HEROES WEEK GRANT PROGRAM
Community Heroes week presented by the Atlanta The Atlanta Braves Foundation awarded grants total-
Braves Foundation and Fox Sports South is a week- ing $360,000 to 37 metro Atlanta non-profit organi-
long initiative that shines a light on people who zations during the 2016 baseball season. The foun-
have overcome adversity or raised awareness of dation funds youth-serving organizations that focus
various issues affecting our community. This week on the areas of health, education, and recreation.
seeks to remind Braves Country that everyone has The 2017 grant applications are available online at
the power, opportunity and tools to make a differ- braves.com/grants through Monday, July 31st.

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ence in their community and beyond.

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YOUTH BASEBALL FIELD REFURBISHMENT

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Last season, Hal Simpson, Andee Poulos, Zack
Leitz, and Gino Vizzi were honored as the 2016 In honor of Chipper Jones retirement from baseball,
Community Heroes and received a surprise visit the Foundation pledged to refurbish ten baseball
from Atlanta Braves players, coaches, mascot, tom- fields throughout metro Atlanta. To date West
ahawk team, and broadcasters. Each honoree was Manor Park in Atlanta, Fullers Park in Marietta,
recognized for raising awareness for a specif- Powder Springs Park, in Powder Springs and Dacula
ic cause, Hal created the Georgia Blind Sports Park, in Dacula have been renovated. These projects
Association which provides visually impaired ath- include renovating the infield and outfield, sand-
letes the opportunity to play adapted sports. Andee ing and painting the bleachers, moving foul poles, BRAVES HISTORY
raised money for families whose children suffered installing top notch pitchers mounds as well as
from brain and spinal injuries through her organi- new backstop netting and sprucing up the dugouts.
zation Andees Army. Zack founded The Backpack Official ribbon cutting ceremonies were held in cel-
Project and created backpacks filled with food, ebration of the new and improved fields and signage
clothes, and toiletries for the homeless population. acknowledging Chipper Jones and the refurbish-
Gino established the P4 Foundation and provided ment were permanently installed at each location.
financial and educational resources for pediatric
cancer patients. The honorees were treated to a VIP
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experience at the ballpark including batting practice

and the chance to meet the rest of the Braves team.
Additionally, each honorees story was shared with
Braves fans during the game and on the Fox Sports
South broadcast.
During the week of June 19th 23rd, five hon-
orees will be surprised with a day of their dreams,
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including visits from Braves players, coaches, and

broadcasters, and honored at a Braves game at
SunTrust Park.

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 executives & officers
FRONT OFFICE

Terence F. McGuirk................................................................................................................................... Chairman & CEO

William C. Bartholomay........................................................................................................................Chairman Emeritus
John Schuerholz...........................................................................................................................................Vice Chairman
Henry L. Aaron...................................................................................................................................Senior Vice President
John Hart.......................................................................................................................... President, Baseball Operations
Mike Plant.....................................................................................................................................President, Development
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Derek Schiller....................................................................................................................................... President, Business

Chip Moore..........................................................................................Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Greg Heller................................................................................................. Executive Vice President/Chief Legal Officer

Front office directory

BaseballOperations Grounds Crew
John Hart................................................President of Baseball Operations Ed Mangan...................................................................................Field Director
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John Coppolella..................................................................General Manager Andrew Worrell.........................................................................Field Manager

Billy Ryan................................................... Director of Baseball Operations Joe DiPlacido..........................................................Assistant Grounds Crew
Dave Trembley.................Director of Player Development/Field Coord.
Brian Bridges..................................................................Director of Scouting
Media Relations
Marc Russo........................................Director of International Operations Brad Hainje..............................................Senior Director, Media Relations
Mike Silvestri.....................................Director of Latin American Scouting Adrienne Midgley..................................Senior Manager, Media Relations
Rolando Petit....................Director of Cuban and Venezuelan Scouting Jonathan Kerber............................. Senior Coordinator, Media Relations
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Ryan Maid........................................Director of Performance Psychology Jared Burleyson...........................................Coordinator, Media Relations

Jonathan Schuerholz............ Assistant Director of Player Development Franco Garcia.................................. Spanish Interpretor, Media Relations
Matt Grabowski................ Assistant Director of Scouting and Analytics
Kiley McDaniel........................Assistant Director of Baseball Operations Medical Staff
Alex Cotto..................................Director of International Administration Dr. Joe Chandler...............................Director Medical Services Emeritus
Dixie Keller..................................................Manager, Scouting Operations Dr. Gary Lourie........................................................... Head Team Physician
AJ Scola..............................................Manager, Minor League Operations Andrew Hauser............................Director Player Health & Performance
Ron Knight.................................. Manager, Minor League Administration Jeff Porter.....................................................................Head Athletic Trainer
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Rob Smith.........................................Manager, Baseball Video Operations Jim Lovell............................................................... Assistant Athletic Trainer
Noah Woodward.................................. Major League Operations Analyst Bradford Scott........................................Head Sports Performance Coach
Charles Thomas.............................................................Replay Coordinator Jordan Wolf.............................................................. Performance Therapist
Danielle Monday......................................... Baseball Operations Assistant
Garrett Wilson................................................Analyst, Baseball Operations BusinessOperations
Chris Lionetti.....................................................................Assistant, Scouting
Gordon Blakeley....................Special Assistant to the General Manager Accounting
Roy Clark..................................Special Assistant to the General Manager Kimberly Childress............Vice President of Accounting and Controller
Bobby Cox...............................Special Assistant to the General Manager Shannon Gabriel.................Director Financial Reporting and Accounting
Tom Giordano........................Special Assistant to the General Manager
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Robby Blake..................................................... Senior Accounting Manager

Chad MacDonald...................Special Assistant to the General Manager Melissa Standridge...........................................Accounts Payable Manager
Bo Porter..................................Special Assistant to the General Manager Lori Tubbs..........................................................................Senior Accountant
Rick Williams...........................Special Assistant to the General Manager Kelly Young........................................................................Senior Accountant
Fred McGriff.................................Special Advisor to Baseball Operations Matt Eaves.......................................................................... Staff Accountant II
Greg Walker.................................Special Advisor to Baseball Operations Terrence Willoughby...................................................... Staff Accountant II
Andruw Jones...........................Special Assistant to Baseball Operations Shannon Rosario............................................................... Staff Accountant I
Chipper Jones...........................Special Assistant to Baseball Operations Danielle Stewart............................................. Accounts Payable Specialist
Lee Elia.........................................Special Advisor to Player Development Miranda Jones........................................................... Accounting Assistant I
Elizabeth Teran................................................................ Executive Assistant Tashi Sibble.............................................................. Administrative Assistant
OPPONENTS

Dylan Quantz.........................................................................................Trainee
Administrative Services
Clubhouse Linda Miller............................................. Administrative Services Manager
Bill Acree............Senior Advisor Team Travel and Clubhouse Services Aaron Halloway.....................................Shipping and Receiving Manager
Josh Hall......................................................................Manager, Team Travel Donnie Ellenberg............................................................... Mail Center Clerk
Ben Acree............................. Equipment & Clubhouse Services Manager Susan Bailey...................................................................... Executive Assistant
Chris Hunter............. Assistant Equipment & Clubhouse Services Manager Christina Huff................................................................... Executive Assistant
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John Holland..................................................Visiting Clubhouse Manager Natalie McWright............................................................. Executive Assistant

Fred Stone................... Assistant Braves & Visiting Clubhouse Manager Mindy Petzer.................................................................... Executive Assistant
Chris Rice.......................................................................... Executive Assistant
Leah Teach.............................................................. Administrative Assistant

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Guest Services Properties
Erin Sheehan............................................................Director Guest Services Eric Perestuk.................................... Vice President of Facility Operations
Jan McCay...............................................................Manager Guest Services Mitch Norton.................................................................Director Engineering
Chandler Faccento ...............................................Manager Guest Services Chris Colquitt...................................................................... Lead Engineering
Arturo Torres....................................................Coordinator Guest Services Dawn Gepfer......................................................................... Facility Manager
Mary Elizabeth Woodward...........................Coordinator Guest Services Eric Bitrick.......................................................................................Carpenter II
Marge White..................................................................................Receptionist James Stovall......................................................................... Locksmith Lead

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Lamar Lewis, Anna Matthews.......................................................... Trainees Buster White........................................................................... Lead Electrician
James Jackson...........................................................Electrical Technician I
Human Resources Bradley West.............................................................. Electrical Technician II
Lara Juras..........................................Vice President of Human Resources Christopher Johnson...............................................HVACLead Engineer II
Kelvin Scott......................................... Senior Manager Human Resources Steven Hill...............................................................................................HVAC II
Meghan Pogue............................ Senior Coordinator Human Resources Pablo Rodriguez.....................................................................................HVAC I
Ashley Guy.................................................Coordinator Human Resources Kenneth Banks...................................... General Maintenance Technician
Jordan Watters......................................................................................Trainee Brian Bernard........................................ General Maintenance Technician
Miguel Borjas-Fernandez................... General Maintenance Technician
Information Technology

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Joseph Burgess.................................... General Maintenance Technician
Greg Gatti................................. Senior Director Information Technology Robert McCarthur................................ General Maintenance Technician
Scott Kelly..............................................................Director IT Infrastructure Ronnie Moody...................................... General Maintenance Technician
Chip Graham..............................Senior Manager Audio Video Technical Brett Parr................................................ General Maintenance Technician
John Baxley........................................................... Senior Systems Engineer Erica Scott................................................................ Administrative Assistant
Brian Howell..........................................................Senior Network Engineer Special Events
Ivan Ulloa...............................................................................Project Manager
Mark Phipps..........................................................Display Systems Engineer Sabrina Jenkins........................................................ Director Special Events

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Charles Ngalle....................................................................Network Engineer Lolly Holland....................................... Senior Coordinator Special Events
Beth Vinson.........................................................................Systems Engineer Aaliyah Solomon...................................................................................Trainee
Kim Vinson.................................................... Application Support Engineer
Chris Newell...............................................................................ITPV Engineer
Stadium Operations and Security
Josh Blunier.............................................................. Senior Systems Analyst Larry Bowman.............Vice President of Stadium Operations and Security
Michael Lothamer................................................... Senior Systems Analyst Nate Kelsey................................................... Manager Stadium Operations
Vernon Nix........................................................................... Manager Security
Legal Alex Smith.......................................................... Assistant Manager Security

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Jason Domir...................................................... Associate General Counsel Barbara Middlebrooks.......................................... Administrative Assistant
Jonathan Smith................................................ Associate General Counsel Donnie Charleston........................................... Senior Security Supervisor
Heather Metzger................................................................................Paralegal Carolyn Strothers.............................................. Senior Security Supervisor
Eve Porter.......................................................................... Executive Assistant Brad Deloach....................................................................Security Supervisor
Sylvester Dunn.................................................................Security Supervisor
REtail Maurice Gunter................................................................Security Supervisor
Steve Goff............................................................Director Retail Operations Luis Jackman....................................................................Security Supervisor
Cody Heermans................................... Senior Manager Retail Operations Terrance Knowles...........................................................Security Supervisor
Lisa Williams................................................................Senior Retail Manager BRAVES HISTORY
Anton Huber..................................................Store Manager SunTrust Park
Stephen Jeffers...................................Store Manager Braves CNN Center
Allen Sandberg........................... Assistant Store Manager SunTrust Park
Luis Felix.......................................................... Manager Distribution Center
Alyse Costa...........................................................Senior Retail Coordinator
Courtney Fletcher............................................................ Retail Coordinator
Zac Lesher.......................................................................... Retail Coordinator
Zach Wilson....................................................................... Retail Coordinator
Benson Lo................................................ Coordinator Distribution Center
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Yesenia Lopez................................................ Coordinator Personalization

Olivia Hudson-Logan.................................Sales Associate SunTrust Park
Edikson Zaro.................................................Sales Associate SunTrust Park
Harry Dunn.........................................Sales Associate Braves CNN Center
Pamela Jackson.................................Sales Associate Braves CNN Center
Tyran Ragland, Bryan LaFlash, Andrew Troutman.................... Trainees

BallPark Tours and hall of fame

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Carolyn Serra..........................Director Ballpark Tours and Hall of Fame

Sam Wallace..................................................... Coordinator Ballpark Tours

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FRONT OFFICE

Sales and Marketing Public Relations

Jim Williams..............................................................................Senior Advisor Beth Marshall............................................Senior Director Public Relations
Adam Zimmerman..........................................Vice President of Marketing Kelly Barnes..........................................................Manager Public Relations
Lindsey Ford...........................................................................................Trainee
Community Affairs
Ticket Operations
Ericka Newsome.......... Director Community Affairs & Braves Foundation
Janet Sevilla.....................................................Manager Community Affairs Anthony Esposito................................ Senior Director Ticket Operations
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Jarrod Simmons.........................Senior Coordinator Community Affairs Bob Askin.............................................. Senior Manager Ticket Operations
Kathryn Bennett.......................................Coordinator Community Affairs Jessica Lee.............................. Manager Ticket and Financial Operations
Cory Dalin..................................... Senior Coordinator Ticket Operations
Austin Pasco, Samantha Timmons................................................. Trainees
James Cooper..........................Financial Coordinator Ticket Operations
Corporate Partnerships Anastasia McCowan...............Financial Coordinator Ticket Operations
Gloria Wickham.......................Financial Coordinator Ticket Operations
Jim Allen...................................Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Anita Bianconi............................................Coordinator Ticket Operations
Brad Jones.....................................................Director Partnership Services Taylor Guy..................................................Coordinator Ticket Operations
Trey Workman........................................ Director Corporate Partnerships Ryan Edge...............................................................................................Trainee
Mark Lehman.............................Senior Manager Corporate Partnerships
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Chad Clarke............................................ Manager Corporate Partnerships Ticket Sales

Henry Cobb............................................ Manager Corporate Partnerships
Paul Adams....................................................Vice President of Ticket Sales
Derek Houston................................Manager Broadcast Corporate Sales
Joel Vece...........................................................Senior Director Ticket Sales
Drew King................................................ Manager Corporate Partnerships
Chad Graham.......................Director Customer Relations Management
Sara Arnold...................................................Manager Partnership Services
Andrew Walters...............Director Premium and Membership Services
Jennifer Calcagno............Senior Coordinator Corporate Partnerships
Alexandra Murray.........................................Senior Manager, Group Sales
Kenny Tracy..............................Senior Coordinator Partnership Services
Dennette Thornton.....................................Senior Manager, Group Sales
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Laura Guest............................................ Coordinator Partnership Services

Richard Thornton..........................................Senior Manager, Ticket Sales
Elliott Kaidii............................................ Coordinator Partnership Services
Dan Eanes.....................................................................Manager, Ticket Sales
Lindsey Racz.......................................... Coordinator Partnership Services
BJ Mitchell....................................................... Manager, Premium Services
Paige Graham............Administrative Assistant, Corporate Partnerships
John Farrell...................................................Manager, Season Suite Leases
Katie Stephenson, Robert Stewart.................................................. Trainees
Stacey Nicely.........................................Manager, Group Sales and Events
fan experience Sasha Murray..........................Account Manager, Premium Membership
Beth Hightower.............................Account Manager, Premium Services
Scott Cunningham................................... Senior Director Fan Experience
Alex Ingle.........................................Account Manager, Premium Services
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Alan Hearn.......................................................Senior Manager Promotions

Melissa Farmer..........Senior Account Executive, Membership Services
Matt Montemayor...........................................Senior Manager Production
Jennifer Holman............Senior Account Executive, Membership Sales
Geoffrey Schmidt....................Manager Promotions and Entertainment
Nabil Yang..................Senior Account Executive, Membership Services
Cameron Carter.......................................... Assistant Manager Production
Danson Smith.........................Account Executive, Membership Services
Rick Chestnutt..............................................................................Senior Editor
Justin Johnson.......................... Senior Account Executive, Group Sales
Alex Middleton.......................................................................Producer/Editor
Rick Coller.................................................Account Executive, Group Sales
Anthony Hairgrow.................................................Digital Display Designer
Seth Condra..............................................Account Executive, Group Sales
Kasey Thurmond............................................Coordinator Fan Experience
Stacy Condra............................................Account Executive, Group Sales
Jessie Powell...................................................Coordinator Fan Experience
Daniel Ingold............................................Account Executive, Group Sales
Zach Bohls......................................................................Mascot Coordinator
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Celeste Mercer.........................................Account Executive, Group Sales

Matthew McMahon, Wes Faulkinberry,
Miller Wood..............................................Account Executive, Group Sales
Ronald Rodriguez............................................................................... Trainees
Melissa Carlson............................Account Executive, Membership Sales
Marketing Nick Hefley...................................Account Executive, Membership Sales
Brett Marbut..................................Account Executive, Membership Sales
Brad Meriwether...............................................................Director Marketing
Tony Sandy...................................Account Executive, Membership Sales
Greg McMichael................................................. Director Alumni Relations
Thomas Tuten..............................Account Executive, Membership Sales
Greg Mize................................................Senior Director Digital Marketing
Jason Webber..............................Account Executive, Membership Sales
Adrian Williams......................................... Director Diversity and Incusion
Cole Coner, Gabrielle Gray, Cory Hawkins, Isabelle Lasa
Insung Kim............................................................................Creative Director
OPPONENTS

Brian Leary, Andrew Vinci................................................................ Trainees

Paige Hansard..................................................................Manager Marketing
Hannah Basinger....................................Premium Experience Consultant
Justin Watkins.......................................................................Business Analyst
Justin Haffaf....................Analytics and Business Intelligence Specialist
Eric Grijalva...........................................................................Production Artist
Crystal Digby............................................... Senior Coordinator Marketing
Jaime Kaufman........................................... Senior Coordinator Marketing
Victoria Kline..................................Senior Coordinator Digital Marketing
MISCELLANEOUS

Katie Hearn.................................................. Coordinator Digital Marketing

Shalese Miller.............................................. Coordinator Digital Marketing
Cole Alford, Ashley Allphin, Malcolm Harper,
Mallory Hadaway, Jack Warren..................................................... Trainees

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terence f. mcGUIRK
Chair man and C EO
Terence F. McGuirk is He served as chairman and chief executive officer
chairman and CEO of the of the company until March 2001. From that point
Atlanta Braves. He main- through December 2003, McGuirk was vice chair-
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tains executive oversight of man of Turner Broadcasting System Inc., along

all aspects of the Braves with being chief executive officer of the compa-
franchise, including all team and player personnel ny-owned Atlanta sports teams, including the Major
operations, SunTrust Park and representation at League Baseball Braves, the National Basketball
Major League Baseball ownership meetings. Association Hawks and the National Hockey League
McGuirk spent 35 years at Turner Broadcasting Thrashers.
System, Inc. (TBS), beginning in 1972 as an account McGuirk has served on the board of many
executive with WTCG, which later became TBS cable industry-related groups and the International
Superstation. In 1973, he assumed the same role Olympic Committees Radio and Television
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at TBS-owned WRET in Charlotte, N.C. McGuirk Commission. He was the 1989 recipient of the
returned to Atlanta in 1975 as director of cable rela- NCTA Vanguard Award for Young Leadership and
tions, where he was instrumental in the launch of was inducted into the fellowship of Cable Television
TBS Superstation and played a key role in the launch Pioneers at the 1996 NCTA Convention.
of every Turner network through 2001. A native of Bayshore, N.Y., McGuirk is a
In 1978, McGuirk was named director of special graduate of Portsmouth Abbey School and holds
projects for TBS, Inc. and in 1979 was appointed a bachelor of arts degree in American history
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vice president of TBS, Inc. From 1987 to 1991, he from Middlebury College. McGuirk is on the MLB
served as president of Turner Network Sales and Executive Council and is Chairman of the Board of
CNN International Sales, Ltd., where he set up Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM).
the companys international sales and distribution He is the former chairman of the Major League
operations. He was elected to the TBS, Inc. board of Baseball Media Committee. He is a Trustee Emeritus
directors in July 1987. Concurrently, McGuirk was of both Piedmont Healthcare and The Westminster
president of Turner Sports where, during his tenure, Schools. McGuirk was the 2000 recipient of the
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he was instrumental in securing coverage of the Anti-Defamation Leagues Stewart Lewengrub

Olympics for cable television for the first time and Torch of Liberty Award. In 2006, he received the
oversaw the resurgence of the winningest team in Governors Award from the southeastern chapter of
Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Braves. the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
As executive vice president, McGuirk served as and in 2010 he entered the Cable Television Hall
the companys second in command from 1991 to of Fame.
1996. When TBS, Inc. merged with Time Warner Terry and his wife, Nancy, live in Atlanta and
Inc. in 1996, he succeeded R.E. (Ted) Turner as have four children.
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chairman, president and CEO.

atlanta braves ownership

Liberty Media Corporation officially acquired the Atlanta Braves on May 16, 2007, when
Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced that Major League Baseball ownership had
approved Turner Broadcasting and Time Warners sale of the team.
OPPONENTS

Based in Englewood, Colorado, Liberty Media owns interests in a broad range of elec-
tronic retailing, media, communications, sports and entertainment businesses. Libertys Chairman
is John Malone. The following Liberty executives serve on the ANLBC Board: Rich Baer, Mark D.
Carleton, Gregory B. Maffei, Albert E. Rosenthaler, Christopher W. Shean and Craig Troyer.
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bill bartholomay
Chair man Emer itus
Named Chairman Emeritus In January 1994, the Braves 400 Club honored
of the Atlanta Braves Bartholomay with its Ivan Allen, Jr. Mr. Baseball
in November 2003, Bill award, which is presented to the person who has

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Bartholomay was previous- contributed significantly to the promotion of base-
ly Chairman of the Board of ball in the Atlanta area. In 2002, Bartholomay was
Directors of the team since its move to Atlanta in inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame.
1966. He has witnessed the Braves win 17 division Although best known for his sports leader-
championships (including a record-setting 14 in a ship, Bartholomay wears many hats in the business
row), five National League pennants and one World world. He is vice chairman of Willis Group Holdings
Series. The Braves won their first division title in (NYSE) and is a director or trustee of many other
1969, repeated in 1982, won National League pen- civic and business organizations and educational
nants in 1991 and 1992, another NL West crown in institutions throughout the country. In March 2015,

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1993, a World Championship in 1995, another pen- Bartholomay was recognized by the United States
nant in 1996 and divisional titles in 1997 and 1998. Senate in recognition of his pioneering leadership
The team won its fifth National League pennant in baseball and his many civic and philanthropic
in 1999 and division titles each year from 2000 to contributions.
2005 and in 2013. In the fall of 2009, the Braves began a col-
Bartholomay has been involved with the team laboration with the Trey Duffy Scholarship
as a director or owner for more than 50 years. Foundation. The program makes available four

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In 1962, he became Chairman of the Milwaukee college scholarships, up to $10,000 each, for
Braves and led the group in moving the club to Atlanta Braves employees and their families. The
Atlanta in 1966. Prior to his association with the Trey Duffy Scholarship was established in memory
Braves, Bartholomay was a director and shareholder of Bartholomays grandson Raymond F. Duffy III,
of the Chicago White Sox. known as Trey. Recipients of the scholarships
Major League Baseball has recognized exemplify some of the qualities embodied by Trey:
Bartholomays expertise in many areas. He has been a true passion for the Atlanta Braves, a strong com-

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a member of Major League Baseballs Ownership mitment to make an impact in the community, solid
Committee, Equal Opportunity Committee and academics and a love for the game of baseball.
the Legislative Committee. He was also a trustee
of the Major League Baseball Players Benefit Plan
and is the past chairman of Major League Baseballs
Finance Committee. He is a former member of the
Major League Baseball Executive Council.
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OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

Bill Bartholomay with President Jimmy Carter

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john schuerholz
Vice C hair man
Named as the Braves Vice In 2004, to honor his nearly 40 years of success at
Chairman on March 21, the major league level, Baseball America named him
2016, John Schuerholz is in the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement
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his 52nd year in professional Award. Atlantas overall success in 2005 also helped
baseball and his 27th season the Braves earn Baseball Americas prestigious
in Atlanta. Schuerholz oversees all operations for the Organization of the Year award.
Braves franchise, including SunTrust Park and the Schuerholz was inducted into the Braves Hall
mixed-use development, The Battery Atlanta, which is of Fame in August 2016 and was inducted into the
slated to open in April 2017. He served as club presi- Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in February 2015. In
dent for eight and-a-half years before being named to January 2014 he was honored with the Outstanding
his current post. Achievement in Baseball Award by the Professional
Schuerholz received the games highest honor Baseball Scouts Foundation. He was inducted into
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in December 2016, when he was elected to the the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and the
National Baseball Hall of Fame. He will be formally Negro Leagues Baseball Museum recognized John
inducted into the illustrious club in a ceremony at as the National League Executive of the Year with
Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 30, 2017. its Andrew Rube Foster Award in 2001, 2002 and
Following 26 years as a Major League general 2005. The Braves 400 Club bestowed its Ivan Allen,
manager, from 1982 to 2007, Schuerholz stepped Jr. Mr. Baseball award, presented to the person
aside as GM after the 2007 season and was named who has contributed significantly to the promotion
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president of the Braves on October 11, 2007. He spent of baseball in the Atlanta area to Schuerholz in
17 seasons as the Braves executive vice president and February 2000. Baseball America honored the Braves
general manager, from 1991 to 2007. as the most outstanding Major League franchise of
Schuerholz came to the Braves from the Kansas the past two decades with its 20th Anniversary Award
City Royals in October of 1990, and before his pro- of Excellence in December 2001. As a result of the
motion to club president, he had the longest tenure Braves 1991 worst-to-first performance, Schuerholz
with the same organization among all Major League was named the Executive of the Year by UPI, the
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general managers. Boston Writers Association and the Maryland Tops in

Under his leadership and guidance as a GM, the Sports group, Executive of the Year by the Georgia
Braves achieved unprecedented success, compiling Securities Association and Georgian of the Year by
the best record in baseball (1,594-1,092; .593) over Georgia Trend Magazine.
those 17 seasons from 1991 to 2007. The Braves When the Braves won the 1995 World Series,
established an American professional sports record Schuerholz achieved a unique distinction - he became
by winning 14 consecutive division titles from 1991 to the first executive to be general manager of world
2005 (the 1994 season was not played to completion). championship teams in both the American and
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The Braves have won five National League pen- National leagues. In his 26 years as a general manager
nants, one World Series, several organization of the with Kansas City and Atlanta, his teams totaled an
year awards and have surpassed the 3,000,000 mark amazing 2,348 wins.
in home attendance six times since 1991. By finishing During Schuerholzs time with Kansas City, the
101-61 in 2003, the Braves reached the century mark Royals won one World Championship (1985), two
in victories for the fifth time in seven seasons and for American League pennants (1980 and 1985) and six
the sixth time since 1993. division crowns (1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1984 and
Schuerholz has served as chairman of Major 1985). The Sporting News, in a poll of baseballs gener-
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League Baseballs Pace of Game Committee and was al managers, selected Schuerholz as the Major League
chairman of the Instant Replay Expansion Committee, Executive of the Year in 1985, when Kansas City won
which oversaw the historic implementation of the use the World Series.
of expanded replay beginning in 2014. He has also As a general manager, Schuerholz proved to be
served on the Playing Rules Committee a man of action ever since joining the Braves. An aver-
During his career with Baltimore, Kansas City and age of 10 new faces appeared on the clubs Opening
Atlanta, Schuerholz has been associated with three Day roster each year, reflecting offseason transactions
World Champions (1966, 1985 and 1995), eight pen- and the maturing of farm system products.
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nant winners and 20 division crowns.

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Almost without exception during the season, He was inducted into Towsons Athletic Hall
Schuerholz annually acquired at least one player who of Fame in 1973 and served on the schools Board
contributed greatly to the Braves successful run. John of Visitors. Towsons baseball facility is named John
Smoltz was the only Braves player who was around for Schuerholz Park.
all 14 division titles from 1991 to 2005. Schuerholz authored his first book, Built to
A native of Baltimore, Schuerholz left a job as a Win: Inside Stories and Leadership Strategies from
junior high school teacher to join the Orioles in 1966. Baseballs Winningest GM, which was released in the

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He moved to Kansas City two years later, and as an spring of 2006.
administrative assistant, was involved in the expansion He and his wife Karen have two children, Gina
draft that created the first ever Royals roster. He was and Jonathan, and four grandchildren. Jonathan
named Assistant Farm Director in 1970 and became Schuerholz has been a player, instructor or executive
Farm Director in 1975. He was promoted to director of in the Braves system since 2002. The 2017 season
player procurement and development in 1976 and vice marks Jonathans third as the clubs assistant director
president-player personnel in 1979. The Royals named of player development, following four seasons as a
Schuerholz executive vice president and general man- field manager in the farm system.

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ager in October of 1981, when he was 41.
Born October 1, 1940, Schuerholz is a graduate
of Towson (MD) University, where he played soccer
and baseball. He was an all-conference choice in
baseball and was named the schools Athlete of the
Year in 1962.

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Braves general managers
John Schuerholz served as the eighth general manager in club history. Bill Lucas, who is listed be-
low, never received the title of general manager, but performed all the duties of the position.
John Quinn..................................................................................................................................................1945-58

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John McHale...............................................................................................................................................1958-66
Paul Richards............................................................................................................................................... 1966-72
Eddie Robinson........................................................................................................................................... 1972-76
John Alevizos.....................................................................................................................................................1976
Bill Lucas...................................................................................................................................................... 1976-79
John Mullen................................................................................................................................................. 1979-85
Bobby Cox...................................................................................................................................................1986-90
John Schuerholz................................................................................................................................... 1990-2007
Frank Wren...................................................................................................................................................2007-14
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John Hart..................................................................................................................................................... 2014-15
John Coppolella................................................................................................................................2015-present
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hank aaron
Senior Vice Pr esident
Since his retirement from Following his playing career, Aaron joined
professional baseball 40 the Braves front office on October 7, 1976, for a
years ago, Henry Aaron has 13-year tenure as Vice President and Director of
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given back to society. Player Development. In that position, he oversaw

His Chasing the Dream the development of many players instrumental in
Foundation was established in 1995 to help chil- the Braves 1982 National League West Division
dren between the ages of nine and 12 realize their championship, including Dale Murphy, who won
dreams, as he realized his. The foundation pro- back-to-back NL MVP awards in 1982-83.
vides grants to children to enable them to pursue Since December 1989, he has served as Senior
advanced study in music, art, writing, dance and Vice President for the Braves.
sports. The foundation has provided financial assis- The greatest home run hitter of all time, Aaron
tance to more than 755 Dream Chasers in six cities was elected to Baseballs Hall of Fame in January
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across the country, primarily through Boys and of 1982. He missed by nine votes being the first
Girls Clubs. The generous support of Major League unanimous choice ever in the voting by the Baseball
Baseball has enabled the foundation to transi- Writers Association of America. Aaron received
tion into the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream 44 406 of a possible 415 votes for a percentage of
Forever program (honoring Aarons jersey number), .978. Aaron and Frank Robinson were inducted into
helping 44 youngsters annually. The program will the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, N.Y., on August
continue the foundations mission in perpetuity and 1, 1982. In February of 2000, Aaron replaced the
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will provide financial assistance to young people late Pee Wee Reese on the Hall of Fame Veterans
with limited opportunities so they may develop their Committee.
special talents and pursue their dreams, exclusively In his 23-year Major League career, Aaron
at Boys and Girls Clubs across the country and mil- rewrote baseballs record book. When he retired
itary bases world-wide. at the end of the 1976 season, he held more Major
The Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Four- League batting records than any other player in the
for-Four Scholarship program, begun in 2010, has games history. Some of his records are truly amaz-
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endowed four-year scholarships for the benefit of ing, including Most Runs Batted In, Lifetime (2,297);
deserving students who have chosen to pursue Most Extra-Base Hits, Lifetime (1,477); and Most
their dreams by attending college. With particu- Total Bases, Lifetime (6,856). In 2007, Barry Bonds
lar emphasis on prior dream chasers who have broke Aarons record for Most Home Runs, Lifetime
now reached college age, these endowed scholar- (755). Aaron also ranks second on the all-time list in
ships of $100,000 each were initially established at at-bats (12,364), second in multi-hit games (1,125),
Morehouse College, Texas College, Fisk University third in games played (3,298) and hits (3,771), fourth
and, through the Dream Chaser Fund with the in runs scored (2,174, tied with Babe Ruth), 10th in
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Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the University of doubles (624), tied for 13th in singles (2,294) and
Wisconsin-Madison, in honor of alumnus and then tied for 16th in years of service (23).
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. His most famous home run came in Atlanta on
Aaron received the first Jackie Robinson April 8, 1974, when he hit his 715th, breaking Babe
Lifetime Achievement Legacy Award from the Ruths seemingly untouchable record. He did it
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, honoring his before a sellout crowd of 53,775 at Atlanta Stadium.
career excellence in the face of adversity in The pitch came in the bottom of the fourth inning,
February 2003. the Los Angeles Dodgers leading 3-1, with a 1-0
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At his 65th birthday celebration in Atlanta on count and Darrell Evans waiting on first. Al Downing
February 5, 1999, Aaron was honored for his lifetime threw a fastball at 9:07 p.m. that Hank sent over the
achievements both as a player and as a humanitar- left field fence. Reliever Tom House caught the ball
ian. President Bill Clinton, then Commissioner of in the Braves bullpen and brought it to Aaron in the
Baseball, Bud Selig, and Sammy Sosa were among home plate celebration.
those in attendance as Major League Baseball On May 17, 1970, Hank singled at Cincinnati
recognized Aarons talents with the introduction to become the first player to compile both 3,000
of the Hank Aaron Award. The award is presented career hits and more than 500 homers. He joined
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annually to honor the best hitters in the National the 30-30 club (30 HRs and 30 SBs in the same
and American leagues and was unveiled at the 1999 season) in 1963.
World Series.

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Aaron played in the Major League All-Star Game 24 During his career, Aaron had a 20-year string
times, including the years 1959-61 when two games of 20 or more home runs. After turning 35, he hit
were played. He was honored as the National 245 home runs and from the ages 35 to 39 he hit
Leagues Most Valuable Player in 1957 and named at least 34 home runs each year. Over his 23-year
Player of the Year by Sporting News in 1956 and Major League career, he averaged just 63 strikeouts
1963. He played 21 seasons with the Braves before per season, with his highest strikeout total being 97
being traded to Milwaukee for outfielder Dave May in 1967. He hit .300 or better in 14 seasons, won

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and minor leaguer Roger Alexander at the end of the NL home run crown three times and tied for
1974. Aaron retired as a player two years later. a fourth, led the league in RBI four times and won
Aaron was first scouted by Dewey Griggs three Gold Gloves.
of the Milwaukee Braves during an Indianapolis Aaron hit his 755 home runs off 310 different
Clowns tryout. The Braves eventually were able pitchers, including 13 Hall of Famers. He hit the
to strike a deal and beat out the Giants for Aarons most off of Hall of Famer Don Drysdale (17), the
services. In 1952 he was assigned to the Eau Claire, most in the month of July (152), the most against
Wisconsin, team of the Northern League. He was the Cincinnati Reds (97) and the most in the first

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the unanimous choice for the Northern Leagues inning (124). Aaron hit seven as a second baseman.
Rookie of the Year while only playing in 87 games He hit 400 solo home runs and had three pinch-hit
(.336, 9 HR, 61 RBI, 116 hits and 89 runs). In 1953 homers. He had only one three-homer game, at
he was promoted to the Jacksonville Tars, where San Francisco on June 21, 1959.
he became the first African-American player in the Aaron serves on the Board of Governors for
South Atlantic League. Aaron won the batting title Boys and Girls Clubs of America. He also serves
(.362) and led the league in RBI (125), runs (115), hits on the Board of Directors for Medallion Financial

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(208) and finished second in home runs (22) and Corporation.
earned the leagues MVP award. Aaron and his wife, the former Billye Suber, live
He began his Major League career in 1954 in Atlanta. They have five children, Gaile, Hank Jr.,
when a spring training injury forced Bobby Lary, Dorinda and Ceci. Aaron was born in Mobile,
Thompson out of the Braves lineup. In his debut Alabama, on February 5, 1934.
Aaron struck out twice, grounded out, hit into a
double play and fouled out. Aaron hit his first home

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run off Vic Raschi on April 23, 1954.
Aaron became the second-youngest player
to win a batting title (.328) in 1956 and the sec-
ond-youngest to collect his 1,000th hit, off Sandy
Koufax, in 1959. On June 12, 1967, Aaron recorded
his 2,500th hit. He achieved his 3,000th hit on May
17, 1970. His 2,000th RBI came on July 3, 1972.

hank aaron award winners BRAVES HISTORY

National League Year American League

Sammy Sosa, Chicago 1999 Manny Ramirez, Cleveland
Todd Helton, Colorado 2000 Carlos Delgado, Toronto
Barry Bonds, San Francisco 2001 Alex Rodriguez, Texas
Barry Bonds, San Francisco 2002 Alex Rodriguez, Texas
Albert Pujols, St. Louis 2003 Alex Rodriguez, Texas
Barry Bonds, San Francisco 2004 Manny Ramirez, Boston
Andruw Jones, Atlanta 2005 David Ortiz, Boston
Ryan Howard, Philadelphia 2006 Derek Jeter, New York
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Prince Fielder, Milwaukee 2007 Alex Rodriguez, New York

Aramis Ramirez, Chicago 2008 Kevin Youkilis, Boston
Albert Pujols, St. Louis 2009 Derek Jeter, New York
Joey Votto, Cincinnati 2010 Jose Bautista, Toronto
Matt Kemp, Los Angeles 2011 Jose Bautista, Toronto
Buster Posey, San Francisco 2012 Miguel Cabrera, Detroit
Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona 2013 Miguel Cabrera, Detroit
Giancarlo Stanton, Miami 2014 Mike Trout, Los Angeles
Bryce Harper, Washington 2015 Josh Donaldson, Toronto
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Kris Bryant, Chicago 2016 David Ortiz, Boston

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john hart
P r esident, Baseball Oper ations
The 2017 season marks John Hart originally joined the Indians in 1989 as a special
Harts fourth with the Braves assignment scout and finished the latter part of that
organization and his third as season as the Indians interim Major League field
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president of baseball oper- manager.

ations. Harts first managerial position came in 1982 - his
Originally hired in November 2013 as a senior advi- first year in a professional coaching capacity - with
sor to baseball operations, Hart was named Atlantas Bluefield, the rookie-level affiliate of the Baltimore
interim general manager on September 22, 2014. He Orioles. During his six-year minor-league managerial
officially stepped into his current role on October 23, career, he was twice named Manager of the Year. Hart
2014, when he agreed to terms on a three-year con- spent one season, 1988, as the Orioles Major League
tract that runs through December 31, 2017, and will third base coach under Cal Ripken, Sr. and Frank
carry the Braves through their first season in SunTrust Robinson before joining the Indians.
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Park. On October 1, 2015, Hart and team president The former catcher began his career in 1969 in
John Schuerholz officially appointed John Coppolella the Montreal organization and played three seasons.
as the clubs general manager. Following his professional playing career, Hart spent
After his appointment as president of baseball two years as a high school baseball coach in Orlando,
operations, Hart immediately set out to upgrade the Fla.
Braves minor league system and to improve the Born July 21, 1948, Hart is a native of Tampa, Fla.
Major League squad. From November 2014 through He played two seasons at Seminole Junior College,
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February 2017, the Braves made 15 significant trades earning All-American honors in 1969. He graduated
that led to the acquisition of numerous top-rated from University of Central Florida in 1973, with degrees
prospects. Seventeen of the clubs top 20 prospects in history and physical education.
have been acquired since November 2014, including John and his wife of 47 years, Sandi, have a
eight by way of trades and nine via the 2015-16 ama- daughter, Shannon, and two grandchildren, Ila-Hart
teur drafts or the international signing period. and Brinleigh, and reside in Windermere, Fla.
The incredible overhaul has been noted on a
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national level, as the organizations farm system rank-

ing jumped from No. 29 overall in 2015, to No. 3 in Braves Presidents
2016 and to No. 1 entering the 2017 season, according
1877-1906................................... Arthur H. Soden
to Baseball America. ESPN and MLB.com both ranked
1907-09......................................George B. Dovey
the Braves system No. 1 overall heading into the 2017 1909-10.......................................... John S. Dovey
campaign. 1911........................................... William H. Russell
Hart joined the organization after spending the 1912..................................................John M. Ward
previous 12 seasons (2002-13) with the Texas Rangers, 1912-15...................................... James E. Gaffney
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including the last eight as a senior advisor, which fol- 1916-18...................................Percy D. Haughton
lowed four seasons (2002-05) as the clubs general 1919-22.......................................George W. Grant
manager. 1923-25................................. Christy Mathewson
Harts 47-year tenure in professional baseball 1926-35............................................ Emil E. Fuchs
1936-44.................................................Bob Quinn
has been spent as a general manager, special assistant
1945-56.................................................. Lou Perini
to the general manager, scout, baseball operations
1957-61..................................... Joseph F. Cairnes
department member and field manager. He has twice 1962-66........................................ John J.McHale
been honored by The Sporting News as the Major 1967-72................. William C. (Bill) Bartholomay
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League Executive of the Year (1994 and 1995). 1973-75......................... Daniel J. (Dan) Donahue
Before joining the Rangers in November 2001, 1976-86...................................... R.E. (Ted) Turner
Hart spent 13 seasons with the Cleveland Indians, 1986-2003.................... Stanley H. (Stan)Kasten
including the last 10 as executive vice president and 2003-07.................................Terence F. McGuirk
general manager. After not advancing to postseason 2007-2016............................John B. Schuerholz
play since 1954, Cleveland captured six American 2016-present.....................John Hart, President,
Baseball Operations
League Central Division titles in a span of seven sea-
Mike Plant, President, Development
sons (1995-2001), including two American League
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Derek Schiller, President, Business

pennants (1995 and 1997) under Harts leadership.

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john coppolella
Gener al Manager
John Coppolella is in his The Braves traded for All-Star outfielder Matt
11th season in the Braves Kemp in July 2016, and then promoted top pros-
organization and his second pect Dansby Swanson in mid-August, and the clubs

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full season as general man- batting average (.284) ranked led the NL from that
ager. He was promoted point on, while the Braves ranked second in runs
to his current role on October 1, 2015. Coppolella scored (225) over the final six weeks of the sea-
served as assistant general manager for three sea- son. The team went 37-35 after the All-Star break,
sons, from October 2012 through September 2015. including 20-10 down the stretch and 12-2 in its last
Coppolella has worked tirelessly to lead a 14 games of the campaign.
remarkable transformation in the Braves organiza- Coppolella used the 2016-17 off-season to
tion, while restructuring the Major League roster. acquire a trio of veteran pitchers Bartolo Colon,
He works closely with president of baseball opera- R.A. Dickey and Jaime Garcia as well as versatile

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tions John Hart in all aspects of the clubs baseball utility man Sean Rodriquez. When Rodriguez was
operations, while leading the way on all player involved in a tragic automobile accident in January
acquisitions and contract negotiations. Coppolella 2017 and had subsequent shoulder surgery in
also oversees the player development, amateur February, Coppolella moved quickly to acquire All-
scouting and international scouting departments, as Star shortstop Brandon Phillips from the Cincinnati
well as professional scouting and analytics. Reds.
Eyeing the future, Coppolella has spent the Additionally, Coppolella has been a consultant

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last three off-seasons upgrading the Braves minor to team vice chairman John Schuerholz on a num-
league system and improving the Major League ber of significant industry-related issues, including
squad. From November 2014 through February the Rule 4 Draft Reform Committee and the Special
2017, the Braves made 15 significant trades that led Committee for On-Field Matters.
to the acquisition of numerous top-rated prospects. When he initially joined the Braves as direc-
Seventeen of the clubs top 20 prospects have been tor of baseball administration in October 2006,
acquired since November 2014, including eight by Coppolella oversaw quantitative analysis and base-

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way of trades and nine via the 2015-16 amateur ball information initiatives, including the develop-
drafts or the international signing period. ment of proprietary analytics. He also maintained
These machinations helped the Braves acquire prospect lists, depth charts, and financial and orga-
highly-touted prospects such as Dansby Swanson, nizational summaries for all 30 MLB teams. He
the first overall selection in the 2015 draft, as well served as director of professional scouting from
as Mike Foltynewicz, Matt Wisler, Aaron Blair, Sean September 2011 to September 2015.
Newcomb, Max Fried, Luiz Gohara, Touki Toussaint, Prior to joining the Braves, Coppolella began
Ricardo Sanchez, Michael Mader, Tyler Pike, Phil his career in baseball with summer internships with
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Pfeifer, Rio Ruiz, Dustin Peterson, Travis Demeritte, the Lake Elsinore Storm in 1997 and 1998 and the
and Alex Jackson, among many others. The trades Anaheim Angels in 1999. Hired as a baseball opera-
also resulted in the acquisition of significant inter- tions assistant by the New York Yankees in 2000, he
national bonus pool money and competitive bal- was promoted to assistant director of pro scouting
ance amateur draft picks, including the selections of in 2003. The Yankees reached the postseason in
Austin Riley and A.J. Minter in 2015 as well as Joey each of his seven seasons, including World Series
Wentz and Brett Cumberland in 2016. appearances in 2001 and 2003 and a World Series
The massive overhaul has been noted on a championship in 2000.
national level, as the organizations farm system rank-
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Coppolella graduated magna cum laude with a

ing rocketed from No. 29 overall in 2015, to No. 3 in degree in business management from the University
2016 and to No. 1 entering the 2017 season, according of Notre Dame, where he spent four years working
to Baseball America. The jump from No. 29 to No. in the Athletic Department and was a student man-
3 last year marked the highest jump in the history of ager for the football team.
the publication. ESPN and MLB.com both ranked the Born July 28, 1978, Coppoella is a native of
Braves system No. 1 overall heading into the 2017 Laguna Hills, Calif. He and his wife Cheryl have
campaign. As of February 2017, the Braves had eight three children, Edric, Reese and Dean, and reside in
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players on Baseball Americas list of Top 100 Prospects, Marietta, Ga.

while MLB.coms list contained seven Braves.

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bobby cox
Sp ecial Assistant to the Gene ral M anag e r
Bobby Cox closed out his leg- World Series. The victory also marked the first time a fran-
endary managerial career after chise had won a World Series in three different cities.
the 2010 campaign and is now In 1993, the Braves won 104 games and became
in his seventh season in a con- the first National League West team to win three straight
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sulting role for the Braves. division titles. The Braves 400 Club honored Cox with its
Cox was awarded baseballs Mr. Baseball award that season.
highest honor in 2014, when he was inducted into the The Braves performance in 1991, when they went
National Baseball Hall of Fame, along with fellow manag- from worst-to-first and participated in one of the most
ers Tony La Russa and Joe Torre and former players Tom dramatic World Series in history, earned Cox several post-
Glavine, Greg Maddux and Frank Thomas. season honors. Among others, the Associated Press named
On September 23, 2009, the Braves announced that him Major League Manager of the Year. Cox became the
Cox had agreed to a contract extension for the 2010 sea- first manager to earn that honor in both leagues, having
son, and Cox himself announced that he would retire from also won it while with the Blue Jays in 1985.
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managing at the conclusion of the 2010 campaign. As part Cox managed the Braves from 1978 to 81, compiling
of his contract extension, Cox was given a five-year con- a 266-323 record and laying the groundwork for the clubs
sulting agreement, from 2011 to 2015. In December 2015, National League West title in 1982. He began a four-year
that agreement was extended through the 2017 season. tenure as Torontos manager in 1982, lifting a habitual last-
He advises and consults in all areas of baseball operations, place team to within one game of attaining a World Series
including theA Major League Club, spring training, minor berth in 1985.
league operations and scouting. In addition, Cox works with In 1982, Cox led the Blue Jays to a 78-84 mark, the
SEASON IN REVIEW

the office of the president on special business projects. best record in their six-year existence. Toronto improved
Cox spent 29 seasons as a Major League skipper, to 89-73 each of the next two seasons and then won the
including 25 seasons in two stints at the helm of the American League East crown by finishing 99-62 in 1985.
Braves. His 2,504 wins rank fourth all-time and include For his efforts that year, Cox was named Major League
a franchise-best 2,149 victories with the Braves and 355 Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of
with the Toronto Blue Jays. Cox posted an overall career America, the Associated Press and The Sporting News.
record of 2,504-2,001-3 (.556). He won his 2,500th game Cox returned to the Braves as general manager in
on September 25, 2010, at Washington. October 1985 and oversaw a farm system which set the
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In his final season in 2010, the Braves went 91-71 and foundation for great success. He added the field managing
claimed the first National League Wild Card championship responsibilities on June 22, 1990, then devoted all his time
in franchise history. The 2010 campaign was Coxs 15th to those duties when the Braves named John Schuerholz
with 90-or-more wins, tying him for second all-time in as general manager in October of that year.
90-win seasons with Hall of Fame skipper Joe McCarthy Cox spent five years in the Dodgers farm sys-
(15) and putting him one behind the legendary John tem before being selected by the Chicago Cubs in the
McGraw (16). Cox and McCarthy are the only managers in November 1964 Minor League Draft. He was acquired by the
Major League history to compile six 100-win seasons. Braves in a 1966 trade that sent outfielder Billy Cowan to the
Cox won 15 division crowns in his career, including Cubs. After playing for Triple-A Richmond in 1967, he was
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14 straight in Atlanta that led to five pennants (1991, 1992, traded to the New York Yankees and beat out Mike Ferraro,
1995, 1996 and 1999) and one World Championship (1995). the Yankees outstanding spring training rookie, for the third
He had a string of 15 consecutive winning seasons from base job in 1968. Cox made the Topps Rookie All-Star team
1991 to 2005, tying him with Al Lopez and Earl Weaver for in 1968, but lost his job to roommate Bobby Murcer in 69.
third place all-time behind Joe McCarthy (20) and Sparky Bad knees forced Cox to retire as a player at the age of
Anderson (17) for the most consecutive winning campaigns. 30. He was appointed manager of the Yankees Class-A Fort
Cox was voted the Manager of the Year by the Lauderdale club in 1971. He won the Eastern League pen-
Baseball Writers Association of America four times (1985 nant and championship with West Haven in 1972 and placed
with Toronto and 1991, 2004 and 2005 with Atlanta). The second twice and third twice in four years at Syracuse, win-
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Sporting News, in a poll of his peers, honored Cox as the ning the International Leagues Governors Cup in 1976. He
leagues top skipper seven times with the Braves and eight served as the Yankees first base coach in 1977.
times overall. No other manager has won the Sporting Born May 21, 1941, in Tulsa, Okla., Cox graduated
News award more than three times since the magazine from Selma (Calif.) High School in 1959 and attended
started the balloting in 1936. In 1991 the Associated Reedley Junior College. He and his wife Pam reside in
Press named him Major League Manager of the Year, as Marietta, Ga. They have three daughters: Keisha, Kami
he became the first manager to earn that honor in both and Skyla. He has five other children: Debbie, Bobby Jr.,
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leagues, having also won it while with the Blue Jays in 1985. Connie, Shelly and Randy.
He brought the city of Atlanta its first major profes-
sional sports world championship in 1995 when the Braves
defeated the Cleveland Indians, four games to two, in the

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mike plant
P r esident, Development
Mike Plant is in his 14th sea- Plant was a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic
son with the Braves and his Speedskating team in Lake Placid, NY, and a six-time
second as president, devel- member of the U.S. World Championship speedskating
opment. Plant joined the teams. Since 1980, he has been appointed to numer-

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organization as executive ous committees and boards for the U.S. Olympic
vice president of business Committee (USOC), the U.S. International Speedskating
operations in November of 2003. Association, International Cycling Federation, and USA
As part of the Braves executive leadership team, Cycling. Plant served on the Atlanta Committee for the
Plant was instrumental in the Braves efforts to secure 1996 Olympic Games (ACOG) Board of Directors and
and plan SunTrust Park and the adjacent mixed-use the Board of Trustees for the Salt Lake City Olympic Bid
development, The Battery Atlanta, which will open in Committee for the 2002 Winter Games.
Cobb County in April 2017. Plant served two eight-year terms on the USOCs
Plant joined the Braves after having served Board of Directors and Executive Committee (1984-

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as executive vice president of Turner Sports since 1992 and 2003-2011). He was chairman of the
February 2002. In that position, he was in charge of the USOC Athletes Council, and chairman of the Athlete
day-to-day operations of the division, a $500-million Performance Group (1992-1996). Plant was president
acquisition, promotion and production company that at of USA Cycling, the National Governing Body for
the time broadcast approximately 1,200 hours of sports Olympic cycling, from 1995 to 2002, and is the current
programming on various Turner networks. president of U.S. Speedskating.
Before becoming executive vice president of Internationally, Plant is currently serving his sec-

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Turner Sports, Plant was president of Ted Turners ond term on the International Cycling Federations
multi-sport event, The Goodwill Games, and vice presi- (UCI) Executive Committee, and is president of three
dent of events for Turner Sports. He was responsible for different commissions. In 2009, Plant was elected U.S.
the overall direction and management of The Goodwill Olympic Chef de Mission for the Olympic team for the
Games, as well as all sports properties acquired by 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.
Turner Sports. He and his wife Mary have two daughters, Erika
Prior to joining Turner Sports, Plant was presi- and Maddie, and a son, Drew.
dent of Medalist Sports, a full-service sports marketing

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company he founded in 1988. Medalist Sports created
and operated premier professional cycling events in
the United States and China. In addition, Plant was
the associate executive director of the United States
Cycling Federation in Colorado Springs, Colo., from
1986 to 1988 and the executive director of the Canoe
and Kayak Team from 1985 to 1986.

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derek schiller
P r esident, Bu siness
In his 14th season with the During his tenure, the organization has also placed a focus
Atlanta Braves and his second on expanding fan outreach by creating engaging content
season as president of busi- on Braves.com, Facebook and Twitter. All marketing
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ness, Derek Schiller manages outreach and brand campaigns also remain in Schillers
all business functions of the responsibilities, including this years Welcome Home
front office. Schiller oversees campaign.
both revenue-driving departments such as corporate Additionally, Schiller oversees all broadcasting rela-
partnerships, ticket sales, licensing and merchandising; tionships, which include Braves television partner FOX
as well as service-driven departments including client Sports South and FOX Sports Southeast, as well as the
services, community relations and public relations. In his teams radio partner, Dickey Broadcasting, and their 150
role, Schiller sets the strategic vision for the Braves brand, affiliates across the Southeast.
guides revenue growth and champions innovation across Schiller joined the Braves in November 2003 as
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all areas of the business. senior vice president of sales and marketing and was pro-
Since the teams 2013 announcement of SunTrust moted to executive vice president of sales and marketing
Park and its adjacent mixed-use development, The Battery in August 2007. He came to the Braves after serving as vice
Atlanta, Schillers role has expanded significantly to include president of sales and marketing for the Atlanta Thrashers
the oversight of revenue, design, partnerships and the hockey team since 1998. In that position, he led the
overall strategy of both venues. development of the Thrashers as an expansion franchise
As part of the Braves executive leadership team, in the National Hockey League, which included the man-
SEASON IN REVIEW

Schiller was not only instrumental in securing plans for agement of all business operations and marketing.
SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta, but also has played Before joining the Thrashers, Schiller served as vice
a pivotal role throughout the design and execution phases president of business development for the New York
of the project. Collaborating with SunTrust Park architect Yankees from 1996 to 1997. While there, he was respon-
Populous, Schiller and the executive team have tailored sible for all revenue-producing and related functions,
the ballpark to authentically represent the organization including sponsorship sales, marketing, ticket and suite
and its rich history, while creating unique fan experienc- sales, publications, concessions and merchandising, fan
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es and pioneering first-of-its-kind technology. Schillers services and licensing. He was instrumental in putting
emphasis on innovation was the driving force behind together one of the largest sponsorship deals in sports
many of these enhancements, along with a Comcast between the Yankees and Adidas.
partnership that will make SunTrust Park the most tech- Prior to joining the Yankees, Schiller was the exec-
nologically advanced venue in all of sport. utive director of Atlantas International Sports Plaza (ISP).
Outside of the ballpark, Schiller and the executive He developed the first-ever private press center serv-
team have guided the philosophy behind The Battery ing non-accredited press organizations during the 1996
Atlanta to ensure a seamless integration with SunTrust Centennial Olympic Games and managed the hospital-
Park, in both an aesthetic and strategic capacity. Schillers ity venue during the Games in partnership with several
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focus on pursuing and cultivating relationships with ten- Olympic sponsors.

ants who align with the Braves and The Battery Atlantas Schiller earned a degree in engineering from
mission has led to a robust landscape of tenants, including Vanderbilt University. He is an executive board member
Comcast, Omni Hotels and Resorts, Live Nations Coca- of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, a board
Cola Roxy Theatre, and a multitude of restaurant and retail member of the Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation
tenants. and the Atlanta Sports Council, a Metro Atlanta Chamber
In conjunction with Braves Chairman and CEO Terry Board of Directors member, and an alumnus of Leadership
McGuirk and Vice Chairman John Schuerholz, Schiller Atlanta and supports a number of metro Atlanta charities.
has been a key factor in guiding the front office to further He also currently serves in a variety of roles for a number
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increase sales and visibility, improve customer service and of MLB committees. Schiller and his wife Kristin and their
become an industry leader in technology and innovation. two children, Luke and Carson, reside in Norcross.
Under Schillers direction, the Braves have intro-
duced many technical developments including digital
ticketing, variable and dynamic pricing, and a Customer
Relationship Management system that has enhanced cus-
tomer service and data management for both corporate
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 chip moore

FRONT OFFICE
Senior Vice Pr esident/Chief Fi nanci al O ffi ce r
Chip Moore was named the The 55-year-old Moore graduated from
Braves Chief Financial Officer Oglethorpe University in 1985 with a degree in busi-
on May 7, 2009, after spend- ness administration majoring in accounting. Moore
ing the previous 12 seasons serves on the Board of Directors and as treasurer for

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as Senior Vice President and the Atlanta Braves Foundation. He serves on the Minor
Controller. League Baseball Board of Trustees and is also on the
Moore was instrumental in the Braves efforts to secure Board of Directors and serves as vice president of the
SunTrust Park and the clubs mixed-use development, South Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 2006,
The Battery Atlanta, both of which open in 2017. Moore was inducted into the South Atlantic League
The 2017 season marks Moores 40th with the Hall of Fame for his contributions to the Rome Braves
Braves organization, as he has steadily moved up and the SAL. He currently serves as a member of Major
through the organization during his tenure. Moore League Baseballs Non-Uniformed Personnel Pension
began as an usher at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium Committee. Locally, he serves on the Board of Atlanta

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before working nine seasons as a member of the Braves Area Council of Boy Scouts.
grounds crew. In 1985 he joined the Braves accounting Chip and his wife Anne reside in Kennesaw, Ga.,
department and rose to assistant controller in 1988 with their two children, Jordan and Will.
and controller in 1992 before becoming chief financial
officer in 2009. In his present capacity, Moore oversees
the Braves accounting and finance operations.

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greg heller
Senior Vice Pr esident/Chief L e g al O ffi ce r
The 2017 season marks Greg Upon graduating from IU, Heller entered law school at
Hellers 17th as legal counsel Marquette University. While at Marquette, Heller was an
to the Braves. As Executive active participant in the sports law program, including

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Vice President and Chief Legal serving as a member and Student Articles Editor of the
Officer, Heller manages and Marquette Sports Law Journal, serving as a member of the
oversees all legal affairs for the Sports Law Society, authoring a law review article on the
Braves and its wholly-owned minor league affiliates which NCAA enforcement process and completing internships
include the Gwinnett Braves, the Mississippi Braves, the with the National Sports Law Institute, Harley Davidson,
Rome Braves and the Danville Braves. the Milwaukee Brewers and Reece & Lang PC, the legal
Hellers responsibilities and duties include providing division of an Atlanta-based sports management firm.
guidance and counsel on baseball operations matters, Upon graduating from Marquette, Heller became
sales and marketing, broadcasting, stadium and business an Associate Attorney with the Atlanta firm of Powell BRAVES HISTORY

operations, intellectual property, corporate governance, Goldstein Frazer & Murphy where he concentrated his
legislative affairs, employment and litigation. He also has practice on general corporate, mergers and acquisitions,
oversight for all legal issues related to SunTrust Park and securities and sports and entertainment law matters from
the Braves mixed-use development, The Battery Atlanta. 1996-1997. In the Fall of 1997, Heller joined the Chicago
Prior to serving as Executive Vice President and Chief law firm of Horwood Marcus & Berk and continued his
Legal Officer of the Braves, Heller spent seven years with practice in general corporate, mergers and acquisitions
the TBS sports legal group which included the Braves, the and sports and entertainment law matters before joining
Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Thrashers, Philips Arena, the TBS in the Fall of 2000. Heller currently serves on an
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Goodwill Games, the Turner Sports television group (and Advisory Board at Marquette University Law Schools
its NBA, NASCAR, PGA, British Open and MLB properties), National Sports Law Institute and is also active at Indiana
and the Turner Sports new media group (and its NASCAR, University. In 2004, Heller was named by Marquette
PGA and PGA TOUR and ACC Select properties). University as it Sports Law Alumnus Of The Year. In 2017,
Heller began his career in sports law as an under- Heller was named the W.W. Patty Distinguished Alumnus
graduate at Indiana University where he graduated by the Indiana University School of Public Health.
cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Heller and his wife Krista have four children, Madelyn,
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Marketing/Management. While at Indiana, he complet- Charlie, John and Elizabeth and live in Roswell.
ed internships with the Peoria Chiefs, an affiliate of the
Chicago Cubs, and with the Indiana athletic department.

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Paul adams
Vice Pr esident of Ticket Sales
The 2017 season marks Paul Adams began his professional career in retail with
Adams 29th in the Braves R.H. Macys, working as an assistant buyer and as a sales
organization, all of which have manager. He joined the Braves as a marketing representa-
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been spent in the ticket sales tive in 1989. He became a sales manager in 1990 and an
department. Adams is unique assistant director of ticket sales in 1992. After serving as
among his baseball peers, as he director of ticket sales from 1994 to 2002, and as senior
has participated in the opening of two new ballparks in the director of ticket sales from 2003 to 2012, Adams was
same city Turner Field (1997) and SunTrust Park (2017). promoted to his present position in October 2012.
As vice president of ticket sales, Adams oversees A native of Sparta, NJ, Adams graduated from
all aspects of Braves ticket sales and service, including Emory University with a B.B.A. degree in marketing. He
season, group, suite and premium tickets. In addition, he also received a M.S. degree in management from Georgia
works with Major League Baseball as a member of the State University. He is an active volunteer at the Atlanta
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Commissioners Ticketing Review Committee, which has Community Food Bank in the Product Rescue Center.
been tasked to improve collaboration of best practices Adams, 58, resides in Dallas, Ga., with his wife Michal
and innovation of ticket sales within the industry. Ann and their daughters Janelle and Rachel.

jim allen
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Vice Pr esident of Cor por ate Partne rs hi ps

A 24-year-veteran of the Allen serves on the Board of Governors for the
Braves front office, Jim Allen Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is on the Sports
was named as the clubs vice Network Board of Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, as
president of corporate part- well as Promise 686, which helps support orphans and
nerships in October 2012. foster care.
Allen is responsible for man- A native of Porterville, Calif., Allen graduated from
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aging all aspects of the Braves corporate relationships, Porterville High School and earned a bachelors degree
including all advertising, in-park signage, giveaways, in marketing and management from California State
promotions, hospitality and corporate identity through- University, Fresno. He has completed one ironman and
out Turner Field. In addition, he is responsible for six marathons and enjoys golfing, running and outdoor
overseeing all Braves radio advertising and the clubs activities.
partnership with Dickey Broadcasting. Allen also manag- Allen, 49, resides in Marietta, Ga., with his wife Molly
es the Braves retail and promotional programs with cor- and his daughters Savannah, Emily Ann and Ella Jia Li.
porate partners in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast.
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After serving as a trainee in the ticket sales depart-

ment, Allen was hired full-time in November 1993 and
has worked in a variety of departments during his tenure,
including community relations, ticket sales and promo-
tions.
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Larry bowman
Vice Pr esident of Stadium O p e rati ons and S e cu ri ty
The 2017 season marks the Prior to his tenure with the Braves, Bowman estab-
25th for Larry Bowman as a lished a career in arena management and municipal gov-
member of the Atlanta Braves ernment. With knowledge gleaned from several MLB play-

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organization. As vice president offs, All-Star and World Series Games, Bowmans venue
of stadium operations and experience also includes Super Bowls, NASCAR, ECHL and
security, Bowman is respon- the Centennial Olympic Games. In 2014, Bowman was
sible for overseeing game, ballpark and parking budgets, named MLB Sports Professional of the Year.
supervision of full-time and part-time employees, major Born in the Bronx borough of New York City,
game operations-related contracts, site and player secu- Bowman received a bachelors degree from North
rity, game operations, logistics and life safety and support Carolina A&T State University in political science, as well
services, parking, as well as crisis communication and as a masters degree in public policy/political science from
management and the implementation of MLB and Braves Ohio State University.

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policies and procedures. He also serves as liaison to key He is a member of several community organizations,
governmental partners and operations and security-based foundations and ministries, such as 7 Bridges to Recovery,
research. St. Judes Childrens Hospital, United Negro College Fund
In addition to his role with the Braves, Bowman serves and City of Refuge.
on MLBs Security and Facilities Steering Committee, the Bowman and his wife Claudia reside in Alpharetta, Ga.
Advisory Board for the National Center for Spectator Sports
Safety and Security (NCS4), is a member of the Stadium

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Managers Association, ASIS International and serves as
a consultant and speaker to various professional sports,
industry groups and civic associations across the country.

Kim Childress

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Vice Pr esident and C ontr olle r
Kim Childress joined the Atlanta Childress also works with staff and other departments in
Braves as a senior accountant in establishing procedures for new business opportunities that
1997. She spent time as assistant periodically arise within ticketing, concessions, broadcasting,
controller and as the director of payroll and baseball operations.
finance and accounting before Prior to joining the Braves 20 years ago, Childress
being named to her current spent four years as a member of the accounting department
position of vice president and controller in 2014. with Turner Broadcasting. BRAVES HISTORY
Childress is the point person on all system conver- An Atlanta native, Childress graduated from Georgia
sions, particularly after the accounting and payroll functions State University with a bachelors degree in marketing and
came in-house after the 2007 sale to Liberty Media, and all accounting. She is a CPA and resides in Dacula, Ga.
subsequent upgrades. On a daily basis, she is responsible
for management of the accounting team, maintenance of
financial ledgers and accounting processes, preparation of
daily financial statements and overseeing the payroll process.
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 lara juras
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Vice Pr esident of Human Resou rce s

Lara Juras is in her 12th season In addition to her duties with the Braves, Juras has
with the Braves, her fourth as been a part of MiLBs Professional Baseball Employment
the vice president of human Opportunities (PBEO) steering committee, and for the last
resources. four years she has been a member of the steering com-
In her role, Juras oversees all mittee for MiLBs Women in Baseball Leadership event.
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human resources duties for the Juras joined the Braves in January 2006 as the direc-
Atlanta Braves and its wholly-owned minor league affil- tor of human resources. Prior to the Braves, she spent time
iates, which include the Gwinnett Braves, the Mississippi with the Detroit Tigers and Coopers and Lybrand (now
Braves, the Rome Braves and the Danville Braves. Juras Price Waterhouse Coopers).
leads her team through the everyday processes of human Born in Dearborn, Mich., Juras graduated from
resources, including benefits, policies evaluation and the Albion College with a bachelors degree in economics and
merit process, and also heads the organizations diversity communication.
committee, professional development and staff training. She and her husband Paul reside in Roswell with
She is also responsible for employee relations, evaluations their children, Kiana and Joshua.
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and recruiting.

Eric perestuk
Vice Pr esident of Facility Ope rati ons
Eric Perestuk was named vice In 1995, he was assigned the task of managing the
president of facility operations construction of Turner Field (then The Olympic stadium),
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in October 2012, after serving and he ultimately managed stadium operations during
as director of engineering from the 1996 Olympic Games. Perestuk remained with the
1995 to 2012. Braves to manage the conversion of the Olympic Stadium
Perestuk oversees all mainte- to Turner Field in 1997. He also helped to oversee the
nance and construction projects at SunTrust Park, as well building of the Braves-owned minor league parks in Rome,
as support operations at three of the organizations minor Ga. (2003), Pearl, Miss. (2005), and Gwinnett County, Ga.
league parks. He was instrumental in overseeing the build- (2009).
ing of SunTrust Park and the adjacent mixed-use devel- Perestuk, 55, is a native of New York City and
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opment, The Battery Atlanta, which opened in April 2017. attended Fort Hamilton High School. He earned a Chief
Perestuk began his career in 1981 in the engineer- Engineers license after completing studies at Masters
ing departments of several prominent hotels and office Engineering Institute in Brooklyn.
buildings in New York City, including the St. Moritze He resides in Woodstock, Ga., with his wife Michelle
Hotel, Sheraton Center, the Algonquin Hotel and Graybar and their three children, Christopher and (twins) Connor
Building at Grand Central Terminal. In 1987, he started at and Christina.
Turner Broadcasting Systems in Atlanta and began as a shift
supervisor in the Properties division, eventually rising to
the positions of chief engineer, facility manager and finally
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director of engineering and special projects.

adam zimmerman
Vice Pr esident of Mar keting
Adam Zimmerman is in his sec- Before joining the Braves, Zimmerman spent the
ond season with the Braves previous 18 years with CSE (formerly Career Sports and
after joining the organization in Entertainment), most recently as agency president. He
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January 2016 as Vice President successfully generated new business, managed their exist-
of Marketing. ing portfolio and led the award-winning agency with
Zimmermans responsibilities cutting-edge programs and fan engagement through
include the management and strategy for all marketing technology. While at CSE, Zimmerman also crafted a part-
and branding of the Braves. This includes leading con- nership with MIT, and created CSE Evolve, an in-house lab
sumer and digital marketing, community affairs and game to keep up on the latest technologies. He has also taught
entertainment for the team. Zimmerman also plays a a graduate class on sports business at the University of
key role in the development of technology offerings for Georgia.
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fans as well as the use of data analytics. Additionally, he A native of Dunedin, Fla., Zimmerman is a graduate
helps with the marketing strategy for The Battery Atlanta, of the University of Florida. He resides in Vinings, Ga.
the Braves mixed-use development project adjacent to
SunTrust Park.

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Baseball Operations Directory

baseball operations
John Hart............................................................................................................President, Baseball Operations
John Coppolella........................................................................................................................ General Manager
Billy Ryan...........................................................................................................Director of Baseball Operations
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Ryan Maid............................................................................................... Director of Performance Psychology

Matt Grabowski..........................................................................Assistant Director of Scouting and Analytics
Kiley McDaniel....................................................................................Assistant Director, Baseball Operations
Noah Woodward..........................................................................................Major League Operations Analyst
Danielle Monday.................................................................................................Assistant, Baseball Operations
Garrett Wilson.........................................................................................................Baseball Operations Analyst
Charles Thomas.....................................................................................................................Replay Coordinator
Elizabeth Teran....................................................................................................................... Executive Assistant
Dylan Quantz............................................................................................................................................... Trainee
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Gordon Blakeley.............................................................................Special Assistant to the General Manager

Roy Clark..........................................................................................Special Assistant to the General Manager
Bobby Cox.......................................................................................Special Assistant to the General Manager
Tom Giordano................................................................................Special Assistant to the General Manager
Chad MacDonald...........................................................................Special Assistant to the General Manager
Bo Porter..........................................................................................Special Assistant to the General Manager
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Rick Williams...................................................................................Special Assistant to the General Manager

Fred McGriff......................................................................................... Special Advisor to Baseball Operations

Greg Walker......................................................................................... Special Advisor to Baseball Operations
Andruw Jones...................................................................................Special Assistant to Baseball Operations
Chipper Jones...................................................................................Special Assistant to Baseball Operations

Player Development
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Dave Trembley................................................................... Director Player Development/Field Coordinator

Jonathan Schuerholz................................................................... Assistant Director of Player Development
Ron Knight...........................................................................................Manager, Minor League Administration
AJ Scola......................................................................................................Manager, Minor League Operations
Lee Elia.................................................................................................Special Advisor to Player Development

Scouting
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Brian Bridges........................................................................................................................ Director of Scouting

Marc Russo...............................................................................................Director of International Operations
Mike Silvestri.............................................................................................Director of Latin American Scouting
Alex Cotto.......................................................................................... Director of International Administration
Rolando Petit............................................................................ Director of Cuban and Venezuelan Scouting
Dixie Keller..........................................................................................................Manager, Scouting Operations
Chris Lionetti........................................................................................................................... Assistant, Scouting
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billy ryan D i re c t or of Ba s eba l l Oper a tions

The 2017 season marks Billy Ryans third with the Also during his four-year

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Braves organization and his third as the director of tenure with Arizona,
baseball operations. Ryan was responsible for
In his role, Ryan works directly with president of effecting an overhaul of
baseball operations John Hart and general manager the clubs Major League
John Coppolella on all aspects of the clubs baseball nutritional program and was a founding member of
operations, while overseeing the Braves professional Arizonas Dominican Republic Board, which focused
scouting department. on improving the facilities, educational programs and
quality of life for all players in the Diamondbacks Latin
Since joining the organization in November of
American program.

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2014, Ryan has played an integral part in the teams
transformation to rebuild the farm system, while also From 2008 to 2010, Ryan spent three years in the
improving the team at the Major League level. Commissioners Office of Major League Baseball
working directly with all 30 clubs on issues pertaining
In addition to managing the day-to-day functions
to competitive balance, Major League rules, the
of the Braves baseball operations department,
Basic Agreement and other contractual and industry
Ryan is heavily involved in player evaluation, roster
practicesHe also was a key member of MLBs
management, contract negotiations and player

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Amateur Draft Support Program and Salary Arbitration
acquisition...He also recently designed and oversaw
Support Program.
the development of Tomahawk, the Braves proprietary
baseball operations platform. Ryan began his career in professional baseball in 2005,
working as a member of the baseball operations and
Prior to joining the Braves organization, Ryan spent
scouting department for the Texas RangersIn 2007,
four seasons, from November of 2010 to October of
he worked as a scouting supervisor for the Cleveland
2014, as the assistant general manager of the Arizona
Indians.
Diamondbacks.

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Ryan, 36, graduated in 2002 with a degree in
Ryan, who played an important role in helping to
psychology from Davidson College in Davidson, N.C
capture the Diamondbacks 2011 National League
The former catcher was a four-year letterman and
West Division crown, negotiated several multi-year
team captain on the Wildcat baseball team, earning All-
contracts of Diamondbacks players, and he also
Southern Conference and team Most Valuable Player
oversaw an international scouting effort that led to
honors in 2001.
expanded worldwide coverage for the club and the
signing of the first Brazilian and Taiwanese amateur Billy and his wife Sara have one daughter, Blythe, and
players in franchise history. reside in Atlanta.
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During his time with Arizona, Ryan was involved in all
facets of the clubs baseball operations...He directed
the Diamondbacks salary arbitration program, payroll,
technology and statistical initiatives, managed the
day-to-day functions of the baseball operations
department...He also managed the design and
implementation of the Diamondbacks proprietary
scouting and analytics platform.
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dave trembley Director of Player Development/Field Coordinator

The 2017 campaign marks Dave Trembleys 33rd In 1999 he served as a
season working in professional baseball and his third coach for the United
in his current role as the Braves director of player States team in Major
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development and minor league field coordinator. League Baseballs

Trembley, whose career in professional baseball dates Futures GameHe has
back to 1984, has worked as a manager (major and also managed several
minor leagues), coach, instructor and front office minor-league All-Star games.
member with six different organizations. The recipient of several honors, Trembley was named
Trembleys first stint with Atlanta spanned two seasons, Baseball Americas Minor League Manager of the Year
2011 and 2012, when he worked as the organizations and the Eastern League Manager of the Year in 1987
minor league field coordinator. and in 2001 Baseball America selected him as one
of minor league baseballs top five managers of the
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In 2013 and 2014, he was a member of the Houston

previous 20 yearsHe also earned Single-A Manager
Astros coaching staff, working as bench coach in 2014
of the Year honors by Baseball America and USA Today
and third-base coach in 2013.
in 1995 and in 1999 he was deemed Southern League
He owns 24 years of experience as a skipper in the Manager of the Year.
major and minor leagues, including four seasons, 2007
In 2012, he was inducted into the Florida State League
to 2010 at the helm for the Baltimore OriolesHe was
Hall of FameHe is also a member of two collegiate
named manager of the Orioles on June 18, 2007 and
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Hall of Fames, the State University of New York-

remained in that role through June of 2010.In four
Brockports Hall of Fame (inducted in October of
seasons as the Orioles skipper, he amassed a 187-283
2015), and the Antelope Valley College Hall of Fame
record and in 20 seasons managing in the minor
(inducted in 2009).
leagues he went 1,369-1,413.
Previous to his professional coaching career, he spent
From 1987 to 2006 Trembley held minor-league
five years (1980-84) as the head coach at Antelope
managerial positions with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987-
Valley Junior College and two years (1977-1979) as
89), San Diego Padres (1991-93), Chicago Cubs (1994-
a teacher and baseball coach at Daniel Murphy High
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2002) and Baltimore Orioles (2003-06) organizations.

School in Los Angeles.
His first managerial position came in 1986 with the
Earned his bachelors degree in physical education
independent Kinston Eagles of the Carolina League.
and his masters degree in education from the State
He spent his only season spent in a front office role University of New York-Brockport and also did
during the 1990 season as he served as the director of graduate work in sports psychology at Penn State
day-to-day operations for the Pirates minor league University.
complex and spring training facility in Bradenton, Fla.
Dave, 65, resides in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla., with
His professional coaching career began in 1984 with his wife Patti and son Kevin.
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the Cubs where he served the 1984 and 1985 seasons

as an instructor and coach in the Cubs farm system
before beginning his managerial career in 1986.
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brian bridges Director of Scouting

The 2017 season marks Brian Bridges third as the In addition to his
director of scouting for the Braves. experience at the Major
Bridges, who is in his 10th season with the organization League level, Bridges has

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and has 18 years of experience as a scout, supervisor spent time coaching at
and cross checker in professional baseball, was the collegiate level, as
promoted to his role in October 2014. well as the Cape Cod
Baseball League.
He spent four seasons, from 2011 to 2014, as a
Southeast regional cross checker after spending his From 1997 to 1998, he was as an assistant baseball
first three years, 2008 to 2010, in the organization as coach at the University of South Florida, and he
an area supervisor. worked in the same role at Florida Southern College
in 1999.
During his tenure as an area supervisor and regional

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cross checker with Atlanta, Bridges had a prominent He spent four consecutive summer seasons working as
role in the signing of several Major League players a coach in the Cape Cod League...He was an assistant
In 2012, he was recognized by Baseball America as coach with the Bourne Braves in 1997 and 1998, and
the area scout who had the most players make their he spent the 1999 and 2000 as the pitching coach for
Major League debut since 2010 with nine such players: the Falmouth Commodores.
Brett Carroll, Steve Cishek, Todd Cunningham, Jason The former catcher played at Florida Community
Heyward, J.J. Hoover, Craig Kimbrel, Mike Minor, Zeke College from 1991 to 1993 and Florida Southern

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Spruill and Alex Wood. College in 1994 and 1995.He was a part of the
Also in 2012, Bridges was honored by the Southeastern Moccasins 1995 National Championship team when
Professional Baseball Association as its Scout of the he was selected as a second-team All-American and
Year award winner. a Sunshine State All-Conference player after leading
his team with 29 doubles, a single-season record that
From 2004 to 2007, he worked as a scout for the
still stands.
Florida Marlins.
Bridges, 46, received his bachelors degree in
His first appointment in professional baseball came

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education from Florida Southern College in 1995.
in 2000 in a scouting role for the Anaheim Angels
(2000-03). Brian and his wife Lori reside in Rome, Ga. They have
three children, Madison, Bo and Bryson.

mike silvestri Director of Latin American Scouting

The 2017 season is Mike Silvestris third with the Braves While Silvestri was
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organization and his third as the director of Latin instrumental in
American scouting.brid producing a number of
Silvestri joined the organization from the New York Mets Major League players
where he spent the previous three seasons, 2012 to with the Angels, the
2014During his three-year tenure with the Mets, Silvestri most notable during his
served as a special assignment domestic cross checker time with the Club is 2009 A.L. Rookie of the Year and
and as an international cross checkerHe worked as area two-time A.L. Most Valuable Player Mike Trout, who
supervisor for South Florida and Puerto Rico in 2012 and was selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2012
South Florida and Latin America in 2013. First-Year Player Draft.
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From 2002 to 2010, Silvestri spent nine seasons in a Silvestri, 48, also has experience at the collegiate and
variety of roles within the Los Angeles Angels scouting high school levelsFrom 1999 to 2001, he was the
department, including working his last four (2007-10) head baseball coach at Broward Community College
as the east coast cross checkerHe also spent time as He also spent five years (1995-99) as the head baseball
an amateur scout and an area supervisor. coach at Monsignor Pace High School in Miami, Fla.
Mike and his wife Rosalie reside in Davie, Fla., with their
two children, Amanda and Anthony.
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ryan maid Director of Performance Psychology

Ryan Maid, who is in second season with the Maid furthered his
Braves organization, works as the teams director of education at the Forest
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performance psychology. Institute of Professional

Maid joined the organization in 2016 after spending Psychology, earning
seven years, from January of 2010 to March of 2017, his masters degree in
as a psychologist with the United States Navy. clinical psychology in 2006, and his doctorate degree
in 2008, also in clinical psychology.
He spent his final four years (2013-17) with the Navy
as a command psychologist Naval Special Warfare From 2008 to 2009, Maid completed a postdoctoral
Training Command...Maid originally joined the Navy in fellowship at the St. Louis School of Medicine.
2010 through a postdoctoral fellowship program, and Ryan, 35, and his wife Erica reside in Mableton.
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in March of 2017 he was honorably discharged as a

Lieutenant Commander.
Born in Independence, Mo., Maid earned his bachelors
degree in psychology with a minor in coaching from
the University of Central Missouri in 2004.

marc russo Director of International Operations

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Marc Russo is in his third year in the Braves From 1998 to 2003,
organization and his third as the clubs director of Russo worked in a
international operations. coaching role at Troy
The 2017 season marks Russos 22nd season working State UniversityIn 1994
in professional baseball. and 1995, he was a
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member of the Muscle

Russo came to the Braves in November of 2014 after
Shoals Community College coaching staff.
spending two seasons (2013-14) as an international
cross checker for the Houston Astros. The former catcher was a member of Troy State
Universitys baseball team for three seasons (1986-
From 2001 to 2012, he worked 12 years with the Los
88), including the back-to-back Division II National
Angeles Angels as an east coast cross checker, Major
Championship teams in 1986 and 1987
League scout and director of international scouting.In
2001, Russo was honored by the Angels organization A native of Glen Cove, N.Y., Russo was elected to the
with the Nick Kamzick Scout of the Year award. Glen Cove Hall of Fame in 2003.
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His professional baseball career began in 1996 with the Marc, 50, resides in Clearwater, Fla.
Chicago Cubs organization as an area scout, a position
he held for five seasons (1996-2000).

rolando petit Director of Cuban and Venezuelan Scouting

Rolando Petit, who has been a member of the Braves During his tenure with
organization since 1991, is in his first season as the the organization, he has
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clubs director of Cuban and Venezuelan scouting. been instrumental in the

Russo spent the previous nine seasons (2008-16) as signing of a number of
assistant director of Latin American operations. Major League players,
including former Brave
He originally joined the Braves as an international scout
Martin Prado.
and the Venezuelan supervisor, a position he held for
eight seasons until he was named an international Petit was originally signed by the Atlanta Braves and
supervisor in 1999. played one season with the organization in 1988.
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In his role, he is responsible for all scouting efforts in Rolando and his wife Mariana have two children,
Cuba and Venezuela and is active in the development Rolando Jr. and Roberto, and reside in Venezuela.
of players at the Braves Academy.

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jonathan schuerholz Assistant Director of Player Development

Jonathan Schuerholz is in his third year as Schuerholz originally
the organizations assistant director of player joined the organization
developmentPrior to joining the Braves front office in a coaching capacity in

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in October of 2014, Schuerholz spent six seasons, 2009 when he spent two
from 2009 to 2014, as a manager and instructor in the seasons (2009-10) as the
Braves farm system. Braves roving infield instructor.
In his role, Schuerholz is responsible for the day-to- The former infielder played three seasons (2000-02)
day operation of the Clubs minor league system, to at Auburn University and was drafted by the Braves
include managing staff assignments and minor league in the eighth round of the 2002 First-Year Player
player roster maintenance, as well as the scheduling DraftHe played six minor league seasons and
and implementing of minor league development during the 2007 season, Schuerholz retired from his
programs for players and staff.He also oversees the professional baseball playing career and returned to

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farm systems yearly budget and assists with all other Auburn University to complete his bachelors degree in
aspects of the organizations minor league teams. business administration.
From 2011 to 2014 Schuerholz managed three Schuerholz, 36, has been around baseball his entire
different minor league clubs over a four-year spanHe life...His father, John Schuerholz, is the Braves vice
skippered the 2014 Single-A Rome Braves and previous chairman.
to that, he was at the helm for the rookie-level Jonathan and his wife Jennifer have two sons, Boland
Danville Braves for two seasons (2012-13)He spent and Ward, and reside in Atlanta.

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the 2011 campaign managing the rookie-level Gulf
Coast League BravesDuring his managerial career,
Schuerholz made one postseason appearance as he
led the 2012 Danville club to their second consecutive
postseason appearance.

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matt grabowski Assistant Director of Scouting and Analytics
The 2017 season is Matt Grabowskis sixth season with He also supports the
the Braves organization and his third as the assistant Major League coaching
director of scouting and analyticsHe was promoted staff and all divisions
to his current role in October of 2014. of the scouting
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Grabowski joined the organization in June of 2011 department, including
as a baseball operations intern and remained in that professional scouting,
role until he was promoted to an assistant within the amateur scouting and international scouting, with
baseball operations department in October of 2011. decision-making processes.

In his role, he works closely with president of baseball The former pitcher received his degree in operations
operations John Hart and general manager John research and financial engineering with a minor in
Coppolella on a variety of projectsHe is responsible engineering management systems in 2011 from
for developing and implementing new proprietary Princeton University, where he was a four-year
member of the Tigers baseball teamHe made a
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evaluation systems utilizing both scouting reports and

statistical analysis, as well as negotiating free agent record-setting 66 appearances from 2008 to 2011 and
contracts and overseeing all baseball information during his senior year, was co-captain of the 2011 Ivy
scouting reports and statistical analysis. League Championship squad.
Matt, 27, resides in Atlanta.
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kiley mcdaniel Assistant Director, Baseball Operations

Kiley McDaniel is in his second season with the Atlanta The Braves mark
Braves and his second as assistant director, baseball McDaniels fourth Major
operations. League organization,
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McDaniel joined the organization in October of 2015 after also working for
after spending one year as the lead prospect analyst the Pittsburgh Pirates
for Fangraphs.comIn his role, McDaniel works with (2011), Baltimore Orioles
general manager John Coppolella and the scouting (2010) and New York Yankees (2005-07)He has also
and analytical departments in a variety of waysHe contributed to Baseball Prospectus, ESPN and Fox
helps develop analytical processes and strategies as Sports in his career.
well as assisting player development and the pro, A native of Tampa, Fla., McDaniel graduated from the
amateur and international scouting departments in University of Central Florida with a degree in finance
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both office and scouting capacities. in 2007.

Kiley, 31, resides in Atlanta.

gordon blakeley Special Assistant to the General Manager

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The 2017 season marks Gordon Blakeleys third with During his 35 years in
the organization and his third as a special assistant to professional baseball,
the general manager. Blakeley has been
Known as one of the most proficient talent evaluators instrumental in the
in the game, Blakeley has 35 years of experience at signings of such players
the professional level, including spending more than as current Braves players Adonis Garcia and Jose
two decades as a member of the New York Yankees Ramirez, as well as Robinson Cano, Jose Contreras,
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baseball operations department. Orlando Hernandez, Hideki Matsui, David Ortiz, Alex
Rodriguez, Alfonso Soriano and Chien-Ming Wang.
Blakeley joined the Yankees baseball operations
department in 1994 as the Pacific Rim coordinator A native of Los Angeles, Blakeley was a member of the
and worked in various roles, including spending his Chapman University baseball team and in 1976 was
last six (2008-14) as a special assistant to the general named to the All-America team as a third baseman,
manager. in addition to being selected in 1975 and 1976 as an
All-West Coast third baseman...In 1995, Blakeley was
He was named New Yorks director of international
named to the Chapman University Hall of Fame.
scouting in 1996, a position he held until he was
Blakeley was drafted twice (Oakland As in 1973 and
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named vice president of international and professional

scouting in 1999From 2003 to 2007 he was the vice Kansas City in 1975) before he was drafted and signed
president of baseball operations. with the Detroit Tigers in 1976He played three
seasons in their minor league system.
Blakeley began his scouting career in 1988 with the
Seattle Mariners as an area scoutHe spent one year as Gordon and his wife Julie reside in Newnan, Ga...They
an east coast cross checker and four seasons in a dual have five children: Renee, Ben, Jessika, Samantha
role as the international director and a national cross and Marissa and four grandchildren: Kayanna, Allegra,
checker. Corylee and Greame.
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roy clark Special Assistant to the General Manager

Roy Clark returned to the Braves organization in He was instrumental
October of 2014, taking on a new role as a special in selecting outfielder
assistant to the general managerClark, a familiar Bryce Harper with the

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name in Atlantas baseball operations department, first overall selection
spent 21 years with the Braves front office from 1989 in the 2010 First-Year
to 2009. Player Draft, as well as
Clark worked the 2014 season as a scouting cross other top draft selections including Anthony Rendon,
checker with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his only season Alex Meyer, Brian Goodwin, Matt Purke and Lucas
with the organization. Giolito.

Spent four seasons, from 2010 to 2013, with the Before Clarks first stint with the Braves, he spent a little
Washington Nationals, working as assistant general over one year (1988 and part of 1989) as an area scout
for the Cleveland Indians.

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manager and vice president of player personnel.
His previous stint with the Braves spanned 21 seasons From 1984 to 1986 he worked in the Seattle Mariners
and included a variety of roles, including his last 11 organization as a coach (1984) and an area scout
years, from 1999 to 2009, as the organizations director (1985-86).
of scouting. Clark, an All-Atlantic Coast Conference infielder at
Atlanta won three Organization of the Year awards North Carolina in 1979, was selected by Seattle in
(1991, 1996, 2005) from Baseball America during his the 24th round of the June Draft that same yearHe

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tenure, as he was instrumental in the drafting of such played in the Mariners farm season for four seasons
players as Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman, Craig and advanced as high as the Triple-A Pacific Coast
Kimbrel, Brian McCann and Adam Wainwright. League in 1982.

Clark originally joined the Braves as an area scout Roy, 59, and his wife Debbie have three children:
in 1989 and remained in that role through the 1994 Justin, Travis and Lauren, and reside in Marietta, Ga.
seasonIn 1995, he served as a southeast supersor,
and from 1996 to 1999 he was a national supervisor.

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During his four-year stint with the Nationals, Clark
led the player development department as the team
overhauled its player development system and
restocked the minor leagues with talented prospects
en route to the organization earning recognition from
Baseball America in 2012 as the best minor league
system in baseball.

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Tom Giordano Special Assistant to the General Manager

The 2017 season marks Tom Giordanos 70th season From 1988 to 2001,
working in professional baseball and his third with the he served as a special
Braves organizationGiordano joined the Braves prior assignment and pro
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to the start of the 2015 campaign as a special assistant scout for Cleveland
to the general manager. Indians.
Giordanos baseball career dates to 1948 when he was From 1976 to 1987,
signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free Giordano worked as the Orioles director of player
agentHe went on to make his Major League debut development and scouting and is credited with drafting
on September 11, 1953, with the Philadelphia Athletics, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.
but his largest impact over the last six-plus decades Following six seasons playing at the minor league level,
in baseball has come as a scout and front office Giordanos professional coaching career began in
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executive. 1956 as a player-manager for the Milwaukee Braves

Since the 1979 season, Giordano has made six trips He went on to serve as a coach, manager, scout and
to the World Series, including a championship with baseball operations front office executive for the next
Baltimore in 1983 when he was the director of 12 seasons (1964-75) for the Philadelphia and Kansas
scouting and player development. City Athletics, Seattle Pilots, Milwaukee Brewers and
Giordano has spent the better part of the last three Montreal Expos.
decades working alongside Braves president of In 2016, Giordano was honored by the Ted Williams
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baseball operations John HartTheir relationship Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame with the Ted Williams
dates back to 1982 when Giordano hired Hart (out Lifetime Achievement award.
of Orlandos Boone High School) to manage the In 2007, he was named Major League Baseballs East
Baltimore Orioles rookie-level affiliate Bluefield Coast Scout of the Year honor, as voted on by his peers.
Following that hire, their overlap continued for 33 of
The 91-year-old Giordano, a former infielder who is
the last 35 seasons (1982-current), as they both held
nick-named TBone,, is a native of Newark, N.J., and
positions within the baseball operations departments
was inducted into the Newark, N.J., Athletic Hall of
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for the Orioles, Indians, Rangers and now the Braves.

Fame on October 24, 2012.
Since 1976, he has been a scout, player development
Tom and his wife of 68 years, Bernice, have two
executive or special assistant to the general manager
children, Gail and Gene, and reside in Orlando, Florida.
for the Orioles, Rangers and Braves.
Giordano spent 13 seasons, from 2002 to 2014,
working with the Texas Rangers organization as a
scout and senior advisor to the general manager.
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chad MacDONALD Special Assistant to the General Manager

Chad MacDonald, who is in his 25th season working Prior to his stint with
in professional baseball, is in his third year with the Arizona, MacDonald
Braves organization as a special assistant to the general worked as a scout for

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manager....MacDonald joined the organization in the Cleveland Indians
December of 2014. (2000-02) and the Los
From 2012 to 2014, MacDonald worked for the San Angeles Angels (2003-
Diego Padres organization as their vice president/ 05). During that span, MacDonald was twice honored
assistant general manager of player personnel...In his as the Topps Scout of the Month for each organization
role, he was responsible for all aspects of scouting during the 2001 and 2005 seasons, respectively.
and the First-Year Player Draft, including negotiating MacDonalds professional career began in 1993 with
contracts for all amateur playersHe also oversaw the the Texas Rangers baseball operations department.

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Padres international scouting efforts and assisted the A native of Arlington, Texas, MacDonald played four
general manager with all Major League acquisitions. years of college baseball, attending both Hardin-
He spent the 2011 season as the director of scouting Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, and Winthrop
for the New York MetsMacDonalds one-year stint University in Rock Hill, S.C.
with the Mets is highlighted with the organizations first Chad and his wife Julie have two sons, Caden and
round (13th overall) selection of high school outfielder Cort, and reside in Arlington, Texas.
Brandon Nimmo, the first player from the state of

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Wyoming to be selected in the first round.
From December 2005 through the 2010 season, he
served as the assistant scouting director and director of
international scouting for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

rick williams Special Assistant to the General Manager

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Rick Williams is in his fourth season with the Braves Following a two-plus
organization and his fourth as a special assistant to year stint with the Rays,
the general managerHe joined the club in November Williams returned to the
2013 as a special assistant to the general manager/ Marlins in 2000, serving
pitching development and special assignment. as director of player
Williams, who is in his 40th season of professional development for the
baseball, has spent time as a player, coach, manager, 2000 and 2001 campaigns.
scout and special assistant...The Braves are his fifth Williams coaching career began in 1981 with the Expos BRAVES HISTORY

organization; New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil organization when he served as pitching coach with the
Rays, Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins. Calgary Expos...He remained in a pitching coach role
From 2007 to 2013 Williams worked as a Major League at various levels in the organization until 1987, when
scout for the New York Yankees organization. he was promoted to Montreals minor league pitching
coordinator, a position he held until 1992...Williams
Prior to his tenure with New York, Williams served two
would later return to the Expos in 2002 working in a
separate stints with the Tampa Bay Rays...He was the
scouting capacity through the 2004 season.
Devil Rays first Major League pitching coach in 1998
and 1999, and for a portion of the 2000 season...In the Williams was signed as a non-drafted free-agent by
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Rays inaugural season, he guided the pitching staff to the Montreal Expos in 1977 after playing baseball under
the fourth-best ERA (4.35) in the American League, the the guidance of former Major-League manager Eddie
highest rank of any expansion team. Stanky at the University of South Alabama...He played
three years of minor league baseball before an arm
In 2005, Williams rejoined the Rays for two seasons as
injury ended his career.
a special assistant to the general manager.
Williams, 60, is the son of former Major League player
In 1993, Williams began his first stint with the Florida
and Hall of Fame Manager, Dick Williams.
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Marlins, where he worked as a pitching coordinator

and pitching coach, including two seasons as the Major Rick and his wife Susanne make their home in Tampa,
League clubs assistant pitching coach (1995-96). Fla...They have two children, Marissa and Ricky.

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bo porter Special Assistant to the General Manager

The 2017 season marks Bo Porters third season On December 13, 2012,
with the Braves organization and his first as a special Porter was honored in
assistant to the general managerHe spent first two his home state, as the
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seasons with the club as the teams third-base coach. date was proclaimed
Porter, who has 23 years of experience as a player, Essex County Bo Porter
coach and manager in the major and minor leagues, is Day, during which
working with his eighth professional organization. he was presented with the Key to Essex County, the
Countys highest honor.
Prior to joining the Braves organization, he spent the
2013 and 2014 seasons managing the Houston Astros The City of Newark honored Porter again on May 5th,
after being named the 17th manager in Astros history 2016 by renaming Green Acres / St. Peters Park to
on September 27, 2012. Marquis Bo Porter Sports Complex.
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During the 2011 and 2012 seasons, he was the third- On February 2, 2017, the City of Houston recognized
base coach for the Washington NationalsHe spent the Stacey and Bo Porter S.E.L.F. Foundation for
the 2010 season as third-base coach and also as its commitment to enhancing the quality of life of
bench coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Houstonians by proclaiming that day Stacey and Bo
Porter S.E.L.F. Foundation Day.
From 2007 to 2009, he served three seasons as third-
base coach and outfield/baserunning instructor with The City of Houston also recognized Bo for his
the Florida Marlins. countless accomplishments and contributions to the
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City of Houston and its youth by proclaiming February

Porter made his coaching debut in 2005, when he
7, 2017 Marquis Bo Porter Day.
served as hitting coach for Class-A Greensboro of the
South Atlantic League.His first stint as a minor-league Porter authored a daily devotional book, Real Life
manager was in 2006, when he skippered the Marlins Empowered, which was released in December 2015
Jamestown club of the New York-Penn League to a He also regularly participates in motivational speaking
33-39 record. engagements and corporate leadership training
seminars.
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During his professional playing career, Porter played in

parts of three Major League seasons as an outfielder He authored a second book, The End Game, which
for the Chicago Cubs (1999), Oakland As (2000) and was released in November of 2016...The End Game
Texas Rangers (2001)He appeared in a total of 89 looks at the impact of sports in four fundamental
games and collected his first Major League hit on concepts:
September 7, 1999 (single), against the Cincinnati Reds The REason we play sports.
at Wrigley FieldHe played in two playoff games for The REsponsibility of participating parties and
Oakland during the 2000 American League Division how they impact the development of those
Series, during which he went 1-for-1 at the plate and playing sports.
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recorded a hit off the Yankees Dwight Gooden.

The REality of a career in sports.
The former outfielder was originally selected by the
The REwards that one can achieve from
Cubs in the 1993 June draft and hit 113 home runs
playing sports.
with 503 RBI and 236 stolen bases in 10 minor league
seasons. In July of 2012, Bo and Stacey established the Bo
Porter SELF Foundation (Sports, Education, Life Skills,
The two-sport athlete attended the University of
Faith) in Houston, which provides and supports
Iowa where he starred in baseball and football under
programs that are dedicated to improving and
legendary coach Hayden Fry, earning All-Big 10 honors
impacting lives of underprivileged and underserved
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in both sports and MVP honors on the football team

youth and communities through sports, education, life
his senior year in 1994He earned his bachelors
skills and faith...SELF partners with HISD to foster the
degree in communications studies.
afterschool programs for middle school-age children.
A native of Newark, NJ, Porter was an outstanding
Bo and his wife Stacey reside in Houston, Texas, with
athlete while at Weequahic High School in New Jersey,
their son, Bryce.
reaching All-State status in baseball, football and
basketball.
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greg walker Special Advisor to Baseball Operations

The 2017 season marks Greg Walkers sixth in the As a player, Walker
organization and his third as a special advisor to baseball posted a .260 career
operationsWalker served his first three seasons (2012- batting average with

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14) as the Braves Major League hitting coach. 113 home runs and 444
In his role, Walkers primary responsibility has him RBI in 855 games over a
working with the organizations minor league hitters nine-year career (1982-
during spring training, as well as traveling to some of the 90) with the White Sox and Baltimore Orioles.
Clubs minor league facilities during the regular season. He was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in
Walker originally joined the organization in 2012 and 1977 and was later selected by the White Sox in the Rule
his presence was immediately felt, as former Braves 5 Draft in 1979.
outfielder Jason Heyward had a resurgent campaign Walker made his Major League debut with a pinch-hit

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after playing through an injury-plagued sophomore single on September 16, 1982In 1984 he posted a
season in 2011Heyward played in a team-high 158 career-high .294 batting average, with 24 home runs
games and posted career highs in runs (93), doubles and 75 RBI, followed by 24 homers and 92 RBI in 1985...
(30), home runs (27) and RBI (82), while also swiping a He established career highs of 27 home runs and 94 RBI
career-best 21 basesIn his second season as Atlantas in 1987.
hitting coach, the 2013 Braves led the National League He led the A.L. in games played (163) in 1985 and
in home runs (181) and ranked second in the circuit in annually ranked among the league leaders in fielding
walks (542) and slugging percentage (.402).

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percentage by first basemen.On July 30, 1988, he
Prior to joining the organization, Walker served as the suffered a life-threatening seizure during batting
hitting coach for the Chicago White Sox for eight- practice and missed the remainder of the seasonHe
and-a-half seasons, from May 2003 through the returned to play in 77 games in 1989.
2011 seasonHe also worked as the hitting coach for Walker was the White Sox 1986 nominee for the
Chicagos Triple-A Charlotte affiliate in 2002 and 03. Roberto Clemente Award and he received the Chicago
Walker was a member of the American League All-Star Baseball Writers Good Guy Award at their January

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coaching staff in 2006, when the Sox led the majors in 1990 Diamond Dinner.
home runs (236), slugging percentage (.464) and batting Greg is a native of Douglas, Ga., and still makes his
average with runners in scoring position (.307), while home there with his wife CarmanThey have three
ranking third in runs scored (868) and fifth in overall daughters: Kaycee, Leigh Ann and Lauren.He played
batting average (.280)The 2006 Sox also featured four baseball and football at Coffee High School and enjoys
players with 30-or-more home runs, making them just golf, hunting and fishing.
the third team in A.L. history to accomplish that feat.
Under Walkers guidance, the Sox again led the majors in
home runs in 2008, with 235.
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Fred mcGriff Special Advisor to Baseball Operations

Fred McGriff, a familiar face within the Braves McGriff played for six
organization, made his return to the Club in February different organizations
of 2015 in a support role after spending the 2014 (San Diego, Tampa
season as a consultant for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bay, Chicago-NL,
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In his role, McGriff attends Major League spring training Los Angeles-NL and
as an instructor and during the regular season he Toronto) during his
primarily focuses on professional scouting. 19-year career (1986-2004) and posted a .284 career
batting average, with 493 home runs and 1,550 RBI.
McGriff also held an advisory role for four seasons,
from 2007 to 2010, with the Tampa Bay Rays. Fred, 53, resides in Tampa, Fla., with his wife Veronica
and two children, Erick and Ericka.
The former first baseman and five-time All-Star
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enjoyed parts of five seasons with the Braves

from 1993 to 1997, which included a World Series
Championship in 1995.

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Andruw jones Special Assistant to Baseball Operations

The 2017 season marks Andruw Jones second as a Signed by the Braves as
special assistant to baseball operations after being an amateur free agent
named to the position in February 2016 following the in 1993, Jones spent
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conclusion of his playing career. 14 years in the Atlanta

In his role, Jones instructs and assists minor-league organization, including
outfielders during the spring and regular seasons, as 12 at the Major League
well as assisting with Major League workouts during levelHe stroked a franchise-record 51 home runs in
spring training...He also consults on trades with the 2005 on his way to the National Leagues Hank Aaron
baseball operations staff. Award and a second-place finish in N.L. MVP voting.

The position is Jones first in a front office capacity Jones spent time with five different Major League
after officially retiring from Major League Baseball organizations (Atlanta, Los Angeles-NL, Texas,
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in 2016, following a career that spanned over two Chicago-AL and New York-AL) and played two years
decadesThe former outfielder was a five-time All-Star with the Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Japan Pacific
and 10-time Gold Glove winner, winning the award in League during his 21-year playing career (1994-2014)
each season from 1998-2007. A career .254 hitter in the majors, he totaled 434 home
runs and 1,289 RBI in 2,196 games.
Jones, 39, lives in Atlanta with his wife Nicole and their
children, Madison and Drew.
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chipper jones Special Assistant to Baseball Operations

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Following a playing career that lasted 19 Major League The 1999 National
seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones joined League MVP and 2008
Atlantas baseball operations department in a special N.L. Batting Champion
assistant role prior to the 2016 season. had his uniform No. 10
In his role, Jones consults with the baseball operations retired and was inducted
staff on trades and free-agent acquisitions and into the Atlanta Braves
evaluates Braves minor league players during spring Hall of Fame in July of 2013...His complete bio can be
training and the regular season...He also assists with found on pages 414 and 415 of the media guide.
player evaluations leading into the Major League Chipper, 44, resides in Atlanta with his wife Taylor and
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Baseball amateur draft. their son Cutler Ridge and his stepson, Bryson...He has
four other children, Larry Wayne Jones III (Trey), Shea,
Triston and Matthew.
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Full Name: Brian Gerald Snitker
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Height: 6-1 Weight: 190

DOB: October 17, 1955 Opening Day Age: 61
Born: Decatur, IL Resides: Marietta, GA
Seasons as Braves Manager: 2nd
Seasons as a Major League Manager: 2nd
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The 2017 campaign marks Brian Snitkers first full The 2016 campaign marked Snitkers third
season as Braves skipper...He originally took the season at Triple-A Gwinnett and his 20th season
helm on an interim basis on May 17, 2016...He as a minor-league manager, all with the Braves
was formally announced as Atlantas manager for organization.
the 2017 season on October 11, 2016. In 19-plus seasons as a minor-league manager,
This is his 41st season as a member of the Braves he compiled an overall record of 1,301-1,309
organization...Snitker joined the organization in (.498).
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1977 as a non-drafted free agent and has served Has managed at Triple-A (Gwinnett, 2014-16;
in a variety of roles over the last 40 years. Richmond, 2006), Double-A (Mississippi, 2005;
He spent seven seasons as the Major League Greenville, 2002-04), High-A (Myrtle Beach, 1999-
clubs third base coach, from 2007 to 2013...Also 2001), Single-A (Macon, 1997-98, 1992; Durham,
had two stints with the Major League staff as the 1987 and 1983-84, Sumter, 1986, Anderson, 1982)
bullpen coach in 1985 and from 1988 to 1990. and Rookie Level (Danville, 1996).
Began the 2016 season as the manager at Five of his minor-league clubs advanced to
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Triple-A Gwinnett before joining the Braves in postseason play, and he won two league titles
Pittsburgh for his first game, a 12-9 loss, on May (back-to-back championships with Myrtle Beach
17...He earned his first win the next day against in 1999-2000) and two league Manager of the
the Pirates and his first home win came on May Year Awards (also in the Carolina League in
27 vs. Miami. 1999-2000).
Atlanta was 9-28 when Snitker took over in Began his coaching career as a roving instructor
2016...The team went 59-65 (.476) over the final for the Braves in 1981...Was originally hired by
124 games, the seventh-best mark in the NL... Hank Aaron.
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Only the five NL playoff teams and St. Louis were He took his first managerial job in 1982 with
better over that time frame. Anderson of the South Atlantic League.
The Braves went 37-35 (.514) after the All-Star He served as a coach in the Atlanta farm system
break and were one of six NL teams to finish the for three seasons, 1993 and 1994 (Danville) and
second half over .500. 1995 (Durham).
Atlanta went 20-10 in its final 30 games and won The former catcher played four seasons
12 of its last 14 games to close out the season (1977-80) in the minors before retiring at the
(outscoring the opposition 74-45 in the final 14 conclusion of the 1980 season.
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contests). Born October 17, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois.

Starting with a two-game sweep at Minnesota Graduated from Macon (Ill.) High School and
on July 26-27, the Braves went 35-27 (.565) over played college baseball at the University of New
their final 62 games...That winning percentage Orleans.
tied for the sixth best record in the majors over Brian and his wife Veronica reside in Marietta, Ga...
that time frame and in the NL, only Chicago They have two children, Erin and Troy, and two
(.698) and Washington (.587) had a better mark. grand children...Troy was drafted by Atlanta in the
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Atlanta went 18-16 at home after the All-Star 19th round of the 2011 draft.
break and won 13 of its final 19 at Turner Field.

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
1977 Kingsport .270 55 163 28 44 7 1 8 33 6 3 2 19 33 8-4 .348 .472 7
1978 Richmond .333 6 12 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 4 0-0 .385 .333 0
Savannah .236 15 55 3 13 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 6 9 0-0 .311 .309 4

MANAGER & STAFF

Greenwood .286 50 168 32 48 9 0 5 32 0 4 2 22 38 1-0 .367 .429 5
Kinston .222 14 45 1 10 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 14 0-0 .286 .267 7
1979 Savannah .255 75 259 26 66 10 1 8 30 2 0 0 12 50 1-1 .288 .394 1
1980 Savannah .162 18 68 5 11 2 0 1 6 0 1 2 4 11 0-0 .227 .235 14
Durham .200 3 10 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0-0 .273 .400 1
Minors Totals .254 236 780 96 198 31 3 23 112 9 8 8 67 159 10-5 .316 .390 42
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

managerial Record

PLAYER BIOS
Overall Vs. Division Extra Innings
Year Club / League W-L Pct. Pos. W-L Pct. W-L Pct
1982 Atlanta/Anderson (A) 72-70 .507 3rd --- --- --- ---
1983 Atlanta/Durham (A) 59-78 .431 3rd --- --- --- ---
1984 Atlanta/Durham (A) 68-72 .486 3rd --- --- --- ---
1986 Atlanta/Sumter (A) 77-60 .562 2nd --- --- --- ---
1987 Atlanta/Durham (A) 65-75 .464 4th --- --- --- ---

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1992 Atlanta/Macon (A) 58-81 .417 6th --- --- --- ---
1996 Atlanta/Danville 37-29 .561 2nd --- --- --- ---
1997 Atlanta/Macon (A) 80-60 .571 1st --- --- --- ---
1998 Atlanta/Macon (A) 69-72 .489 1st --- --- --- ---
1999 Atlanta/Myrtle Beach (A+) 79-60 .568 2nd --- --- --- ---
2000 Atlanta/Myrtle Beach (A+) 88-52 .629 1st --- --- --- ---
2001 Atlanta/Myrtle Beach (A+) 71-67 .514 2nd --- --- --- ---

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2002 Atlanta/Greenville (AA) 65-69 .485 3rd --- --- --- ---
2003 Atlanta/Greenville (AA) 68-70 .493 3rd --- --- --- ---
2004 Atlanta/Greenville (AA) 63-76 .453 5th --- --- --- ---
2005 Atlanta/Mississippi (AA) 64-68 .485 3rd/4th --- --- --- ---
2006 Atlanta/Richmond (AAA) 57-86 .399 4th --- --- --- ---
2014 Atlanta/Gwinnett (AAA) 65-77 .458 2nd --- --- --- ---
2015 Atlanta/Gwinnett (AAA) 77-67 .535 2nd --- --- --- ---
2016 Atlanta/Gwinnett (AAA)* 19-20 .487 --- --- --- --- ---
Atlanta/National (MLB)* 59-65 .476 5th 31-26 .544 9-5 .643 BRAVES HISTORY

Minors Totals 1301-1309 .498 --- --- --- ---

Majors Totals 59-65 .476 31-26 .544 9-5 .643
*Began managing Atlanta on May 17...Gwinnett was in 2nd place when he left
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PITCHING COACH
Full Name: Carlo Amado Hernndez
MANAGER & STAFF

Height: 6-3 Weight: 200

DOB: November 11, 1960 Opening Day Age: 56
Born: Tampa, FL Resides: Tampa, FL
Seasons on the Braves Coaching Staff: 1st
Seasons on a Major League Coaching Staff: 15th
PLAYER BIOS

The 2017 campaign will mark Chuck Hernndezs On staff with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for nine
second with the Braves organization and his first seasons, holding the position of Major League
as the clubs Major League pitching coach...It will pitching coach in 2004 and 2005, and serving as
also mark his 32nd season in a coaching capacity. a coach in the Rays minor league system from
He served as the Braves minor league roving 1997-2003.
pitching coordinator in 2016. Spent 11 seasons (1986-96) as a Major and Minor
Hernndez, 56, joined the organization in 2016 League coach with the California Angels, serving
SEASON IN REVIEW

after spending the previous three seasons (2013- time with Single-A Palm Springs (1986), Double-A
15) as the Major League pitching coach with the Midland (1987), and Triple-A Edmonton (1988-
Miami Marlins, where he guided the staff to its 90)...Also served as a roving pitcher instructor in
two best single-season ERA finishes in franchise 1991...Joined the Major League staff in 1992 and
history in 2013 (3.71) and 2014 (3.78). was named as pitching coach at just 31 years of
Returned to the MLB coaching ranks in 2013 after age. He remained with the club through 1996.
spending the previous two seasons (2011-12) as an Began his minor league coaching career in 1985
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

assistant coach at the University of South Florida. with the Gulf Coast White Sox.
Served as pitching coach for the GCL Phillies in Drafted by the Oakland As in the 28th round of
the 2010 season and helped guide the Club to a the 1978 June free agent draft but did not sign.
3.44 team ERA and a GCL Championship. The following season, was selected in the first
Spent the 2009 campaign as bullpen coach for round (25th overall) by the New York Yankees out
the Cleveland Indians. of Hillsborough Community College (FL). Playing
career ended in 1983 after five seasons.
From 2006 to 08, he served as pitching coach
for the Detroit Tigers, a role that saw him handle Hernndez and his wife Donna have two sons,
BRAVES HISTORY

a staff that included AL Rookie of the Year Justin CJ and Cody, and reside in Tampa, Fla.
Verlander in 2006...In his first season, saw the
pitching staff compile a 3.84 ERA and helped the
club to the 2006 World Series (lost 4-1 to St. Louis).

Complete Record
OPPONENTS

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

1979 Fort Lauderdale 5-7 2.56 20 16 4 2 0 95.0 73 34 27 1 7 84 63 5 0
1980 Greensboro 4-6 6.16 17 14 1 0 0 73.0 64 58 50 3 5 73 57 1 4
1980 Fort Lauderdale 0-1 18.00 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 2 4 4 0 1 4 1 2 0
1981 Greensboro 1-1 3.18 5 4 0 0 0 17.0 19 11 6 0 1 16 13 2 0
Oneonta 4-2 4.50 11 10 2 1 0 50.0 46 33 25 4 3 56 53 8 1
1982 Fort Lauderdale 6-9 3.83 18 18 4 2 0 115.0 99 55 49 9 3 64 58 6 2
1983 Nashville 1-2 6.00 5 5 0 0 0 24.0 27 19 16 2 1 17 14 3 1
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1983 Appleton 6-5 4.41 15 15 1 0 0 83.2 79 45 41 7 2 47 73 4 2

Minors Totals 27-33 4.27 92 83 12 5 0 459.2 409 259 218 26 23 361 332 31 10
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pendleton
BENCH COACH
Full Name: Terry Lee Pendleton

MANAGER & STAFF

Height: 5-9 Weight: 200
DOB: July 16, 1960 Opening Day Age: 56
Born: Los Angeles, CA Resides: Duluth, GA
Seasons on the Braves Coaching Staff: 16th
Seasons on a Major League Coaching Staff: 16th

PLAYER BIOS
Terry Pendleton is in his 16th season on the Signed as a free agent in December of 1990 by
Braves coaching staff and his second as bench general manager John Schuerholz, Pendleton
coach...He moved into his current role in May played for the Braves from 1991 through 1994
2015, when Brian Snitker was named as manager. and in part of 1996.
Pendleton previously served five-plus seasons In 1991 he batted an NL-best .319 with 22 home
(2011-16) as the clubs first base coach and was runs and 86 RBI...He tied for the league lead with
the hitting coach for nine seasons, from 2002 to 303 total bases, helping him earn the N.L. MVP

SEASON IN REVIEW
2010. Award, as well as Comeback Player of the Year
In 2008, under Pendeltons guidance, Chipper honors.
Jones led the majors with a .364 batting average He was voted an All-Star starter in 1992, hitting
to become the first Brave to win the N.L. batting .296 with 13 home runs and 51 RBI before the
title since Pendleton himself won in 1991. break and finishing the year with a .311 average,
In 2005, Pendleton was instrumental in outfielder 21 homers and a career-high 105 RBI to lead the
Andruw Jones MVP-caliber season, as Jones Braves to another pennant. He led the N.L. with a

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
adopted a new batting stance and established a .387 average with runners in scoring position and
Braves franchise record with 51 home runs. had a career-best 199 hits, a franchise record for
In his second season as Braves hitting coach in third basemen.
2003, the team established franchise bests in Pendleton signed with the Marlins as a free agent
home runs (235), hits (1,608), doubles (321) and in April 1995.
slugging percentage (.475) and had the highest Florida traded him back to Atlanta in exchange
team batting average in Atlanta history (.284). for outfielder Roosevelt Brown in August 1996.
Pendleton was named to the Braves staff in Pendleton was signed as a free agent by the Reds BRAVES HISTORY
November 2001, after enjoying a 15-year Major in January 1997 and the Royals in January 1998.
League playing career. He retired as a player the following December.
He was selected the N.L. Most Valuable Player in Pendleton played collegiate baseball at Oxnard
1991 and was an All-Star third baseman in 1992 (Calif.) Community College and Fresno State
while playing for the Braves. University...He was selected by the Cardinals in
A switch-hitter, Pendleton batted .287 with 71 the seventh round of the 1982 June draft after an
home runs and 322 RBI in 593 games for Atlanta All-America campaign at Fresno State.
and .270 with 140 homers and 946 RBI in 1,893 He was inducted into the California Community
OPPONENTS

games overall with the St. Louis Cardinals, College Athelitc Association Hall of Fame in
Braves, Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds and March 2016.
Kansas City Royals. Terry and his wife Catherine reside in Duluth, Ga.,
He was a three-time recipient of the Rawlings with their three children: Stephanie, Terry and Trinity.
Gold Glove Award (in 1987 and 1989 with St.
Louis and in 1992 with Atlanta).
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1982 Johnson City .320 43 181 38 58 14 4 4 27 0 2 0 12 28 13 2 17
St. Petersburg .261 20 69 4 18 2 1 1 7 0 0 0 2 18 1 2 2
1983 Arkansas .276 48 185 29 51 10 3 4 20 0 1 1 9 26 7 3 7
1984 Louisville .297 91 330 52 98 23 5 4 44 1 3 0 24 51 6 7 10
MANAGER & STAFF

St. Louis .324 67 262 37 85 16 3 1 33 0 5 0 16 32 20 5 13

1985 St. Louis .240 149 559 56 134 16 3 5 69 3 3 0 37 75 17 12 18
1986 St. Louis .239 159 578 56 138 26 5 1 59 6 7 1 34 59 24 6 20
1987 St. Louis .286 159 583 82 167 29 4 12 96 3 9 2 70 74 19 12 26
1988 St. Louis .253 110 391 44 99 20 2 6 53 4 3 2 21 51 3 3 12
1989 St. Louis .264 162 613 83 162 28 5 13 74 2 2 0 44 81 9 5 15
1990 St. Louis .230 121 447 46 103 20 2 6 58 0 6 1 30 58 7 5 19
1991 Atlanta .319 153 586 94 187 34 8 22 86 7 7 1 43 70 10 2 24
1992 Atlanta .311 160 640 98 199 39 1 21 105 5 7 0 37 67 5 2 19
PLAYER BIOS

1993 Atlanta .272 161 633 81 172 33 1 17 84 3 7 3 36 97 5 1 19

1994 Atlanta .252 77 309 25 78 18 3 7 30 3 0 0 12 57 2 0 11
Greenville# .500 2 6 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
1995 Florida .290 133 513 70 149 32 1 14 78 0 4 2 38 84 1 2 18
1996 Florida .251 111 406 30 102 20 1 7 58 1 5 3 26 75 0 2 12
Atlanta .204 42 162 21 33 6 0 4 17 0 0 0 15 36 2 1 7
1997 Indianapolis# .167 4 12 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0
SEASON IN REVIEW

Cincinnati .248 50 113 11 28 9 0 1 17 0 0 0 12 14 2 1 3

1998 Kansas City .257 79 237 17 61 10 0 3 29 0 2 0 15 49 1 0 2
Omaha# .360 7 25 2 9 4 0 1 6 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 0
Minor Totals .296 215 808 127 239 54 13 14 108 1 7 1 55 128 27 14 37
Atlanta Totals .287 593 2330 319 669 130 13 71 322 18 21 4 143 327 24 6 80
Major Totals .270 1893 7032 851 1897 356 39 140 946 37 67 15 486 979 127 59 238
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1996 Atl. vs. LA .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

League Championship Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
BRAVES HISTORY

1985 StL. vs. LA .208 6 24 2 5 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 1

1987 StL. vs. SF .211 6 19 3 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
1991 Atl. vs. Pit. .167 7 30 1 5 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0
1992 Atl. vs. Pit. .233 7 30 2 7 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
1993 Atl. vs. Phi. .346 6 26 4 9 1 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
1996 Atl. vs. StL .000 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0
L.C.S. Totals .222 38 135 12 30 5 2 1 14 0 0 0 3 19 0 1 1

World Series Record

OPPONENTS

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

1985 StL. vs. KC .261 7 23 3 6 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 1
1987 StL. vs. Min. .429 3 7 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0
1991 Atl. vs. Min. .367 7 30 6 11 3 0 2 3 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 2
1992 Atl. vs. Tor. .240 6 25 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 5 0 0 0
1996 Atl. vs. NYY .222 4 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0
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W.S. Totals .298 27 94 14 28 7 1 2 9 1 1 0 9 10 2 1 3

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Full Name: Eduardo Rafael Prez

MANAGER & STAFF

Height: 6-1 Weight: 220
DOB: May 4, 1968 Opening Day Age: 48
Born: Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela Resides: Duluth, GA
Seasons on the Braves Coaching Staff: 11th
Seasons on a Major League Coaching Staff: 11th

After concluding a 20-year playing career in Prez batted .500 (10-for-20) in the 1999

PLAYER BIOS
2006, Eddie Prez opened a new chapter in his NLCS vs. the New York Mets and claimed
baseball life in 2007...He is now in his 11th season series MVP honors.
on the Braves staff and is in his second season as Prez spent the 2002 season with the Cleveland
first base coach. Indians and played with the Milwaukee Brewers
He served as Atlantas bullpen coach from 2007 in 2003 before re-joining the Braves in 2004.
until May 2015, when he moved to first base Right shoulder tendinitis plagued Prez

SEASON IN REVIEW
under manager Brian Snitker. throughout the 2005 season, and he spent the
Prez played 11 seasons at the Major League entire 2006 campaign at Double-A Mississippi...
level, including nine with the Braves. He was limited to just 13 games in 2006, but
He played 18 of his 20 professional seasons in the spent much of his time assisting M-Braves
Braves organization. Manager Jeff Blauser.
The former catcher began his career with Prez, who became a U.S. citizen in August
Bradenton in 1987 and reached the majors in 2014, attended Doctor Raul Cuenca High School

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
1995, the year Atlanta won the World Series. in Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela, where he played
Prez was on seven postseason squads for volleyball and baseball.
Atlanta (1995-99, 2001, 2004) and played in 30 He and his wife, Marisol, have one daughter,
postseason games...His .464 (13-for-28) batting Maried, and one son, Andres Eduardo, and reside
average in National League Championship Series in Duluth, Ga.
competition is the highest ever for a catcher
(minimum 25 at-bats).
BRAVES HISTORY
OPPONENTS
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1987 Bradenton .202 31 89 8 18 1 0 1 5 1 1 1 8 14 0 0 4
1988 Burlington .231 64 186 14 43 8 0 4 19 2 1 0 10 33 1 0 11
1989 Sumter .232 114 401 39 93 21 0 5 44 4 5 5 44 68 2 6 16
1990 Sumter .179 41 123 11 22 7 1 3 17 3 1 2 14 18 0 0 3
MANAGER & STAFF

Durham .237 31 93 9 22 1 0 3 10 0 1 1 1 12 0 0 3
1991 Durham .271 92 277 38 75 10 1 9 41 2 3 3 17 33 0 3 8
Greenville .250 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
1992 Greenville .229 91 275 28 63 16 0 6 41 1 4 2 24 41 3 3 14
1993 Greenville .333 28 84 15 28 6 0 6 17 0 2 0 2 8 1 0 3
1994 Richmond .260 113 388 37 101 16 2 9 49 3 6 3 18 47 1 1 12
1995 Richmond .265 92 324 31 86 19 0 5 40 1 2 2 12 58 1 2 7
Atlanta .308 7 13 1 4 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
1996 Atlanta .256 68 156 19 40 9 1 4 17 0 2 1 8 19 0 0 3
1997 Atlanta .215 73 191 20 41 5 0 6 18 1 2 2 10 35 0 1 5
1998 Atlanta .336 61 149 18 50 12 0 6 32 1 0 2 15 28 1 1 2
PLAYER BIOS

1999 Atlanta .249 104 309 30 77 17 0 7 30 4 3 6 17 40 0 1 5

2000 Atlanta .182 7 22 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1
2001 Greenville# .342 10 38 7 13 2 0 4 5 0 0 1 0 9 0 0 1
Atlanta .300 5 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2002 Cleveland .214 42 117 6 25 9 0 0 4 2 0 1 5 25 0 0 3
2003 Milwaukee .271 107 350 26 95 17 1 11 45 6 2 0 17 47 0 1 6
2004 Atlanta .229 74 170 14 39 12 0 3 13 3 1 3 11 29 0 0 3
2005 Atlanta .211 16 38 3 8 2 0 2 6 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0
Minor Totals .248 708 2282 237 565 107 4 55 288 17 26 20 150 342 9 15 82
SEASON IN REVIEW

A.L. Totals .214 42 117 6 25 9 0 0 4 2 0 1 5 25 0 0 3

N.L. Totals .256 522 1408 131 361 76 2 40 168 15 10 14 79 209 1 4 25
Atlanta Totals .251 415 1058 105 266 59 1 29 123 9 8 14 62 162 1 3 19
Major Totals .253 564 1525 137 386 85 2 40 172 17 10 15 84 234 1 4 28
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

Division Series Record

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

1995 Atl. vs. Col. Did Not Appear
1996 Atl. vs. LA .333 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1997 Atl. vs. Hou. .000 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
1998 Atl. vs. Chi. .200 1 5 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
1999 Atl. vs. Hou. .250 4 16 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0
2001 Atl. vs. Hou. Did Not Appear
2004 Atl. vs. Hou. .000 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
D.S. Totals .222 10 30 2 6 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 7 0 0 0

League Championship Series Record

BRAVES HISTORY

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

1995 Atl. vs. Cin. Did Not Appear
1996 Atl. vs. StL. .000 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1997 Atl. vs. Fla. .000 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1998 Atl. vs. SD .750 3 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1999 Atl. vs. NYM .500 6 20 2 10 2 0 2 5 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0
2001 Atl. vs. Ari. Did Not Appear
L.C.S. Totals .464 15 28 2 13 2 0 2 5 3 0 0 2 3 0 0 0
OPPONENTS

World Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1995 Atl. vs. Cle. Did Not Appear
1996 Atl. vs. NYY .000 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1999 Atl. vs. NYY .125 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0
W.S. Totals .111 5 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0

Major League Fielding Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP PB CS ATT PCT P-OFF

Catcher .991 501 2789 201 26 3016 34 24 100 365 27% 1
First Base .979 25 88 4 2 94 10 --- --- --- --- ---

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BULLPEN COACH
Full Name: Martin Edward Reed

MANAGER & STAFF

Height: 6-4 Weight: 215
DOB: July 22, 1961 Opening Day Age: 55
Born: Boston, MA Resides: Tampa, FL
Seasons on the Braves Coaching Staff: 2nd
Seasons on a Major League Coaching Staff: 2nd

Marty Reed joined the Atlanta staff in May 2016, Prior to joining the Dodgers system, Reed was

PLAYER BIOS
under manager Brian Snitker...He previously the head coach of Pfeiffer University from 1996
served five-plus seasons as the pitching coach at to 1999 and previous to that he was a member of
Triple-A Gwinnett. the University of Tampa coaching staff for seven
Reed spent two years (2009-10) as the pitching seasons (1990-96)...While at the University of
coach at Double-A Mississippi before joining the Tampa, Reed played an integral part in winning
Gwinnett staff for the 2011 season. back-to-back NCAA Division II championships

SEASON IN REVIEW
In 2015, Reeds Gwinnett pitching staff ranked (1992-93).
third in the International League in both ERA He earned a bachelors degree in physical
(3.18) and WHIP (1.27)...The 2011 G-Braves education from the University of Tampa.
staff led the IL in both ERA (3.33) and strikeouts A left-handed pitcher, Reed was drafted by the
(1,223), while also ranking third in shutouts (11)... Minnesota Twins (1982) and California Angels
That 2011 staff featured IL Rookie of the Year and (1984).
Most Valuable Pitcher, RHP Julio Teheran. He signed with the Angels in 1984 and compiled

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Before joining the M-Braves, Reed spent 10 years a record of 49-36 in five minor league seasons.
in the Los Angeles Dodgers system, including He was a two time All-Star (Midwest & Texas
the last three (2006-08) as their minor league Leagues) and his best season was a 16-6
pitching coordinator. campaign in 1986, when he posted a 3.16 ERA
During the 2005 and 2000-01 seasons, Reed while logging 196 innings and nine complete
served as the pitching coach at Single-A Vero games to lead the league in both categories.
Beach and from 2002 to 2004 he worked in the Reed, 55, resides in Albemarle, NC, with his wife
same capacity at Double-A Jacksonville. Donna...They have two sons: Matt and Marty. BRAVES HISTORY
Reeds professional coaching career began in
1999 at the Dodgers rookie-level Great Falls.

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1984 Peoria 10-2 3.39 16 16 1 0 0 103.2 92 48 39 5 1 45 42 13 0
OPPONENTS

1985 Redwood 3-11 5.93 34 16 1 0 1 123.0 142 91 81 7 6 73 50 9 1

1986 Kinston 16-6 3.16 30 30 9 2 0 196.2 177 89 69 10 7 93 98 12 2
1987 Midland 14-8 5.71 26 26 5 0 0 160.2 227 115 102 14 5 52 82 5 3
1988 Midland 4-2 2.78 23 4 1 0 2 58.1 53 19 18 2 4 25 32 3 2
1988 Edmonton 2-7 6.10 11 11 0 0 0 62.0 79 47 42 4 0 28 13 3 3
Minors Totals 49-36 4.49 140 103 17 2 3 704.1 770 409 351 42 23 316 317 45 11
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.
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seitzer
HIT TING COACH
Full Name: Kevin Lee Seitzer
MANAGER & STAFF

Height: 5-11 Weight: 220

DOB: March 26, 1962 Opening Day Age: 55
Born: Springeld, IL Resides: Leawood, KS
Seasons on the Braves Coaching Staff: 3rd
Seasons on a Major League Coaching Staff: 8th

The 2017 season marks Kevin Seitzers third on Seitzer made his Major League debut with
PLAYER BIOS

the Braves coaching staff...He previously served the Royals on September 3, 1986, against the
as the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays in Chicago White Sox.
2014. He had six hits in a game on August 2, 1987 vs.
Seitzer, 55, served as the hitting coach for the Boston.
Kansas City Royals for four seasons (2009-12) He appeared in the postseason twice with
and the Arizona Diamondbacks for one season Cleveland, in 1996 and 97, including a World
SEASON IN REVIEW

(2007). Series trip with the Tribe in 1997.

Under Seitzers guidance, the Braves team A native of Springfield, Ill., he attended Eastern
batting average has improved each of the last Illinois University and was selected by the Royals
two seasons...In 2016, the clubs season batting in the 11th round of the 1983 draft.
average went up from .251 to .255, including At Eastern Illinois, Seitzer notched a career .418
a .277 mark after the All-Star break, which was batting average...He hit over .400 in each of his
good for third in the National League...Atlantas three seasons at EIU, playing one season at NCAA
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

342 runs scored after the All-Star break led the Division II and two seasons at NCAA Division I.
N.L. East and ranked fifth in league.
As a freshman, he helped the Panthers finish as
The Braves team batting average jumped 10 the NCAA Division II National Runner-Up, being
points from 2014 to 2015 (.241 to .251)...The 2015 named to the All-Tournament team.
Braves led the National League with a rate of per
He ended his EIU playing days as the career
5.45 plate appearances per strikeout, compared
leader in hits, doubles and batting average.
to 4.43 PA/K in 2014 (13th in NL).
Seitzers EIU uniform No. 2 was retired by the
Seitzer enjoyed a 12-year Major League career
school on October 13, 2012, and he was also
BRAVES HISTORY

as a third baseman and first baseman with the

honored as a Distinguished Alumnus.
Royals (1986-91), Milwaukee Brewers (1992,
93-96), Oakland Athletics (1993) and Cleveland He earned his degree from EIU in 1985.
Indians (1996-97). Kevin and his wife Beth reside in Leawood, Kan...
He compiled a lifetime batting average of .295, They have four children.
with 285 doubles, 35 triples, 75 home runs and Two of his sons have played professionally...Nick
613 RBI, while hitting .300-or-better in seven (Graffeo) played in the Royals system and Cam is
different seasons. currently in the Rays system.
OPPONENTS

A two-time American League All-Star (1987 and Along with former teammate Mike Macfarlane,
1995), he finished second in the 1987 A.L. Rookie Seitzer owns and operates Mac-N-Seitz baseball
of the Year balloting to Mark McGwire. and softball training facility in Kansas City.
Seitzer holds the Royals rookie records for hits
(207) and walks (80) and his hit total led the
league that season as well.
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1983 Butte .345 68 238 60 82 14 1 2 45 4 2 3 46 36 11 6 21
1984 Charleston .297 141 489 96 145 26 5 8 79 1 6 3 118 70 23 5 50
1985 Fort Myers .314 90 290 61 91 10 5 3 46 0 5 2 85 30 28 7 9

MANAGER & STAFF

Memphis .348 52 187 26 65 6 2 1 20 1 0 5 25 21 9 3 10
1986 Memphis .273 4 11 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 1 2 1 1
Omaha .319 129 432 86 138 20 11 13 74 1 9 9 89 57 20 13 9
Kansas City .323 28 96 16 31 4 1 2 11 0 0 1 19 14 0 0 3
1987 Kansas City .323 161 641 105 207 33 8 15 83 1 1 2 80 85 12 7 24
1988 Kansas City .304 149 559 90 170 32 5 5 60 3 3 6 72 64 10 8 26
1989 Kansas City .281 160 597 78 168 17 2 4 48 4 7 5 102 76 17 8 20
1990 Kansas City .275 158 622 91 171 31 5 6 38 4 2 2 67 66 7 5 19
1991 Kansas City .265 85 234 28 62 11 3 1 25 1 1 2 29 21 4 1 11
1992 Milwaukee .270 148 540 74 146 35 1 5 71 7 9 2 57 44 13 11 12

PLAYER BIOS
1993 Oakland .255 73 255 24 65 10 2 4 27 2 4 1 27 33 4 7 7
Milwaukee .290 47 162 21 47 6 0 7 30 1 1 1 17 15 3 0 5
1994 Milwaukee .314 80 309 44 97 24 2 5 49 4 3 2 30 38 2 1 11
Beloit# .333 3 12 3 4 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
1995 Milwaukee .311 132 492 56 153 33 3 5 69 5 3 6 64 57 2 0 10
1996 Milwaukee .316 132 490 74 155 25 3 12 62 5 5 4 73 68 6 1 5
Cleveland .386 22 83 11 32 10 0 1 16 0 0 1 14 11 0 0 0

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1997 Cleveland .268 64 198 27 53 14 0 2 24 2 2 0 18 25 0 0 3
Minor Totals .318 487 1659 336 528 79 24 27 268 7 22 22 370 215 95 35 100
Major Totals .295 1439 5278 739 1557 285 35 74 613 39 41 35 669 617 80 49 156
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

Division Series Record

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1996 Cle. vs. Bal. .294 4 17 1 5 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 1 0 1
1997 Cle. vs. NYY .000 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D.S. Totals .238 5 21 1 5 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 1 0 1

League Championship Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1997 Cle. vs. Bal. .000 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 BRAVES HISTORY

World Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1997 Cle. vs. Fla. .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPPONENTS
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washington
THIRD BASE COACH
Full Name: Ronald Washington
MANAGER & STAFF

Height: 5-11 Weight: 168

DOB: April 29, 1952 Opening Day Age: 64
Born: New Orleans, LA Resides: New Orleans, LA
Seasons on the Braves Coaching Staff: 1st
Seasons on a Major League Coaching Staff: 22nd

In his first season on Atlantas staff, Ron Washingtons coaching career began in 1991
PLAYER BIOS

Washington brings a wealth of experience to the at Tidewater, the Mets Triple-A affiliate in the
Braves...In addition to coaching third base, he International League...He spent two seasons
works extensively with Braves infielders. there before taking over as manager of New
After managing the Texas Rangers from 2007 to Yorks Single-A Columbia Bombers of the South
2014, Washington returned to the Oakland As Atlantic League.
organization as a Major League coach in May In 1993 he guided the Bombers to a 64-77 record
SEASON IN REVIEW

2015...The 2016 season marked his 13th overall and Columbia finished 59-76 in 1994. I
year with the As. In 1995, he returned as a coach for the Mets
He began his Major League coaching career in Triple-A affiliate, now at Norfolk.
1996 when he was named as the As first base The former infielder spent all or parts of 10
coach. seasons in the Major Leagues with Los Angeles,
He moved across the diamond to third base in Minnesota, Baltimore, Cleveland and Houston.
1997 and remained there until he was hired by He made his debut with the Dodgers in 1977 and,
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

the Rangers following the 2006 season. despite hitting .368 in 10 games, did not return to
Washington also worked with the As infielders the majors until 1981 with Minnesota.
and Oakland led the American League in The New Orleans native hit .271 with a career-
fielding in 2004 and 2005 before finishing high 5 HR and 39 RBI in his first full season in the
second in 2006...He was also instrumental in majors in 1982 and he batted a career-high .294
the development of six-time Gold Glove third for the Twins in 1984.
baseman Eric Chavez. Washington was released by the Twins prior
Washington was hired as manager by Texas on to the 1987 season and played 26 games for
BRAVES HISTORY

November 6, 2006 and won more games than Baltimore that year.
any manager in Rangers and Senators history, He played 69 games with Cleveland in 1988 and
compiling a 664-611 (.521) record in eight seven games for the Astros in 1989.
seasons.
Washington finished his professional playing
He guided Texas to back-to-back World Series career with the Texas Rangers Triple-A Oklahoma
appearances in 2010 and 2011 and the Rangers City farm team in 1990.
posted four consecutive 90-win seasons from
Washington graduated from John McDonogh
2010 to 2013, including a 96-win season in 2011.
High School in 1970 and attended Manatee
OPPONENTS

Texas finished first or second in the American Junior College...He was signed as a free agent by
League West under Washington for six Kansas City out of the Royals Baseball Academy.
consecutive seasons from 2008-13.
Ron and his wife Geraldine live in New Orleans, La.
The Rangers were 53-87 when he resigned on
September 5, 2014.
He managed the American League All-Star team
in 2011 and 2012.
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
1971 GCL Royals .291 38 127 29 37 2 6 1 23 1 2 3 9 20 13 1 3
1972 Waterloo .228 76 241 37 55 3 1 1 30 0 1 5 20 58 42 4 8
1973 Waterloo .277 85 289 35 80 13 5 6 34 3 1 2 20 45 16 8 29

MANAGER & STAFF

1974 SanJose .245 109 425 49 104 16 3 2 41 2 4 3 28 86 51 19 33
1975 Jacksonville .228 96 267 22 61 7 1 0 20 7 2 2 21 39 18 9 22
1976 Waterbury .294 115 436 61 128 9 10 4 32 9 1 8 29 45 14 6 26
1977 SanAntonio .278 39 158 24 44 8 4 0 13 1 2 0 14 22 6 1 12
Albuquerque .323 85 359 71 116 17 8 8 59 1 5 2 21 44 19 8 33
Los Angeles (NL) .368 10 19 4 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 3
1978 Albuquerque .344 31 122 26 42 10 3 5 32 2 1 3 4 10 7 2 8
1979 Tidewater .264 83 273 18 72 13 4 1 26 3 4 4 19 56 4 1 13
Veracruz .--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1980 Toledo .287 114 407 62 117 31 5 3 36 14 6 5 18 81 19 5 30

PLAYER BIOS
1981 Toledo .289 138 544 84 157 27 8 15 54 10 5 3 32 99 37 15 26
Minnesota .226 28 84 8 19 3 1 0 5 1 0 1 4 14 4 1 8
1982 Minnesota .271 119 451 48 122 17 6 5 39 2 3 0 14 79 3 3 13
1983 Minnesota .246 99 317 28 78 7 3 4 26 3 1 1 22 50 10 5 16
1984 Minnesota .294 88 197 25 58 11 5 3 23 1 3 1 4 31 1 1 4
1985 Minnesota .274 70 135 24 37 6 4 1 14 3 3 0 8 15 5 1 7
1986 Toledo .268 49 198 22 53 6 1 3 19 2 2 0 12 32 8 5 9

SEASON IN REVIEW
Minnesota .257 48 74 15 19 3 0 4 11 2 2 0 3 21 1 2 2
1987 Rochester .320 70 272 50 87 17 1 15 43 0 3 3 10 62 8 7 6
Baltimore .203 26 79 7 16 3 1 1 6 1 0 0 1 15 0 1 0
1988 Cleveland .256 69 223 30 57 14 2 2 21 3 1 5 9 35 3 3 17
1989 Tucson .320 92 331 40 106 19 4 5 58 3 5 1 15 40 2 2 19
1989 Houston .143 7 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
1990 OklahomaCity .238 101 357 37 85 15 6 1 23 1 1 0 5 60 7 4 18

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Minors Totals .280 1321 4806 667 1344 213 70 70 543 59 45 44 277 799 271 97 295
Majors Totals .261 564 1586 190 414 65 22 20 146 16 13 9 65 266 28 18 70
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

managerial Record
Overall
Year Club / League W-L Pct. Pos.
1993 New York (NL)/Capital City (A) 64-77 .454 6th
1994 New York (NL)/Capital City (A) 59-76 .437 5th BRAVES HISTORY
2007 Texas/American 75-87 .463 4th
2008 Texas/American 79-83 .488 2nd
2009 Texas/American 87-75 .537 2nd
2010 Texas/American 90-72 .556 1st
2011 Texas/American 96-66 .593 1st
2012 Texas/American 93-69 .574 2nd
2013 Texas/American 91-72 .558 2nd
2014 Texas/American 67-95 .414 5th
OPPONENTS

Majors Totals 678-619 .523

Minors Totals 123-153 .440
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CASTRO
ASSISTANT HIT TI N G COACH
Full Name: Jos Castro
MANAGER & STAFF

Height: 5-9 Weight: 190

DOB: May 5, 1958 Opening Day Age: 58
Born: Havana, Cuba Resides: Miami, FL
Seasons on the Braves Coaching Staff: 3rd
Seasons on a Major League Coaching Staff: 4th

Jos Castro joined the Braves in October 2014 From 1992 to 2001, he was a minor league hitting
PLAYER BIOS

and is in his third season with the club...He coach in the Florida Marlins system, before
assists hitting coach Kevin Seitzer in every aspect returning to Montreal in 2002 and 2003.
of the Braves hitting program. He worked as a minor league hitting coach in the
Castro, 58, spent the 2014 season as the quality San Diego Padres system for five seasons, from
assurance coach for the Chicago Cubs and has 2003 to 2007, including three seasons (2005-07)
more than 26 years experience as a minor-league at Triple-A Portland.
SEASON IN REVIEW

hitting coordinator or hitting coach in the Montreal, Castro began the 2008 season as the Mariners
Florida, San Diego and Seattle organizations. minor league hitting coordinator before he was
Served as Seattles interim hitting coach in 2008. promoted to Major League hitting coach on June
A former infielder, Castro was a 27th-round pick of 19, following manager John McLarens firing
Philadelphia in the 1977 June draft. Castro returned to his minor league hitting
He posted a .275 batting average during his 14- coordinator duties for the 2009 and 2010
year minor league career, which saw him ascend seasons.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

as high as Triple-A in stints with the Phillies, He graduated from Jackson Senior High School
Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Kansas in Miami, Fla., in 1977.
City Royals and Montreal Expos. He and his wife Lisa have two children, Rachel
Castro retired as a player and began his coaching and Matthew, and reside in Miami.
career in 1990 with Montreal, handling hitting
coach duties at Single-A Jamestown.

Complete Record
BRAVES HISTORY

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

1977 Auburn .246 61 191 29 47 8 1 1 8 0 1 2 18 37 0 2 15
1978 Spartanburg .280 130 465 65 130 20 5 9 61 5 6 5 59 53 9 5 44
1979 Peninsula .273 66 245 37 67 10 3 7 32 2 0 0 22 27 6 1 6
Reading .303 20 76 11 23 2 1 0 7 2 0 0 4 11 0 1 8
1980 Reading .310 117 426 71 132 15 5 6 59 8 10 0 46 40 8 0 25
1981 Oklahoma City .303 122 406 68 123 27 5 11 76 4 7 2 46 64 3 3 21
OPPONENTS

1982 Edmonton .263 129 487 74 128 30 4 10 80 2 5 4 42 71 5 6 16

1983 Denver .250 88 288 42 72 10 1 8 37 3 4 1 24 40 2 2 13
1984 Denver .316 129 433 70 137 32 4 12 67 1 1 0 57 45 7 2 21
1985 Bualo .240 134 454 68 109 17 1 8 50 1 7 2 65 77 2 7 18
1986 Syracuse .288 122 413 52 119 19 3 12 54 5 5 1 45 34 0 8 23
1987 Syracuse .277 61 184 26 51 14 0 5 21 0 1 5 21 14 0 1 1
1988 Omaha .270 112 385 62 104 17 3 10 44 1 3 1 49 49 0 2 21
1989 Omaha .248 106 367 20 91 17 1 2 33 0 2 4 29 38 1 3 16
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1990 Indianapolis .163 19 49 1 8 1 0 1 4 0 0 1 7 13 0 1 2

Minor Totals .275 1416 4869 696 1341 239 37 102 633 34 52 28 534 613 43 44 250
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BULLPEN C AT CH ER
Full Name: Alan Butts

MANAGER & STAFF

Height: 5-11 Weight: 205
DOB: February 2, 1964 Opening Day Age: 53
Born: Atlanta, GA Resides: Newnan, GA

Alan Butts joined the Braves in 1992. He is in A highlight of Butts career came in 2000,
uniform for all pre-game workouts and during when he served on Bobby Coxs All-Star Game

PLAYER BIOS
the game he assists bullpen coach Marty Reed coaching staff and pitched in the Home Run
and the pitchers in the bullpen. Derby competition.
A native of Atlanta, Butts attended North Clayton He and his wife Tammy reside in Newnan, Ga.,
High School and Valdosta State University, where with their children Colby, Ansley and Avery.
he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Alan, 53, enjoys golfing in his spare time.
public relations-speech communications. His nephew, right-handed pitcher Brett

SEASON IN REVIEW
At Valdosta State, Butts played under legendary Cammons, was drafted by Atlanta in 2007 out of
coach Tommy Thomas, the winningest baseball Auburn University.
coach in Division II history.

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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
ypez BULLPEN C AT CH ER
Full Name: Jos Ricando Ypez
Height: 6-0 Weight: 205
DOB: June 19, 1981 Opening Day Age: 35
Born: Carora, Venezuela Resides: Clearwater, FL BRAVES HISTORY

Former Braves minor-league catcher Jos Ypez Prior to joining the Braves in 2011, Ypez played
is in his second season on the Atlanta staff after four seasons in Seattles system.
joining the club as a bullpen catcher in May After starting his career in Torontos system, he
2016...He began the 2016 campaign as a coach also played in the Venezuelan League.
with the Class-A Rome Braves.
OPPONENTS

Ypez, 35, is the general manager for the

Ypez enjoyed a 15-year minor-league career, Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan Winter
from 2001 to 2015. League.
He signed with the Braves as a minor-league free A native of Carora, Venezuela, he now resides in
agent in November 2011 and spent the last four Clearwater, Fla.
years (2012-15) of his playing career with Triple-A
Gwinnett.
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BRAVES medical staff

Andrew hauser Director of Player Health and Performance

Andrew Hauser is in his second season with the Braves He interned with
MANAGER & STAFF

after joining the organization in October 2015...In the Diamondbacks

his role, Hauser oversees the Braves entire sports during the 2007
medicine and performance operation, providing season and spent
leadership and direction to integrate the clubs training, the 2008 campaign
medical, rehabilitation and strength and conditioning as the Strength and
departments into one cohesive unit. Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainer
H
auser, 31, came to Atlanta from the Arizona for Single-A Clearwater (Philadelphia Phillies) while
Diamondbacks, where he spent four seasons (2012-15) completing his final semester of college.
PLAYER BIOS

in multiple disciplines. B
orn in Overland Park, Kan., Hauser grew up in Stilwell,
From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Diamondbacks Kan., and attended Blue Valley West High School...He
Medical Coordinator...He was the clubs Manual graduated in 2008 from the University of Kansas with a
Performance Coordinator in 2012. bachelors degree in athletic training.

H
auser spent three seasons (2009-11) as a trainer A
n avid outdoorsman, Hauser and his wife Valerie
in the Tampa Bay Rays system, including Rookie- reside in Mableton, Ga.
Advanced Princeton in 2009, Short-Season A Hudson
SEASON IN REVIEW

Valley in 2010 and Double-A Montgomery in 2011.

jeff porter Head Athletic Trainer

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

T
he 2017 season marks Jeff Porters 15th as the In 2012, Porter and
Braves Head Athletic Trainer and his 33rd in the Braves Braves Assistant Athletic
organization. Trainer Jim Lovell
Porter joined the Braves in 1985 as the Assistant were honored by the
Athletic Trainer and assumed the Head Trainer duties Professional Baseball
in 2003, when Dave Pursley retired. Athletic Trainers Society
(PBATS) as the Major League Baseball Athletic Training
A
native of Wilmington, NC, Porter graduated from
Staff of the Year.
BRAVES HISTORY

Burgaw High School...He received a bachelors degree

from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington Porter is a member of the National Athletic Trainers
in 1977 and earned his masters degree from the Association, the American College of Sports Medicine
University of Denver in 1979. and is a board member for PBATS.

F ollowing college, Porter worked his way through the A

n avid hunter and fisherman, Porter resides in
minor leagues...From 1979 to 1984, he had stints with Loganville, Ga. His son David attends Auburn
the Denver Bears, Jamestown Expos, Memphis Chicks University.
and Indianapolis Indians.
OPPONENTS

P
orter, 61, was honored as the National League athletic
trainer for the 1996 Major League Baseball All-Star
Game in Philadelphia and for the 2008 All-Star Game
at New Yorks Yankee Stadium. In 2006 he was the
athletic trainer for MLBs Japan All-Star Tour.
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jim lovell Assistant Athletic Trainer

F ollowing 18 seasons in the Braves minor league He was honored as

system, Jim Lovell joined the Major League club on a National League athletic
full-time basis in 2003. trainer for the 2012 Major

MANAGER & STAFF

He served as the Head Minor League Athletic Trainer, League Baseball All-Star
coordinating the minor league medical staff, and Game in Kansas City.
covered the Triple-A Richmond club from 1991 to In 2012, Lovell and
2002. Braves head athletic trainer Jeff Porter were honored
He served as athletic trainer for the Triple-A All-Star by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society
game in 1991. (PBATS) as the Major League Baseball Athletic Training
Staff of the Year.
L ovell joined the Braves organization in 1985 and spent
six years at Double-A Greenville, earning Southern L ovell holds a bachelors degree in community health

PLAYER BIOS
League Trainer of the Year honors three times...He and a masters degree in exercise physiology. He is a
served as the trainer for the Southern League All-Star licensed Emergency Medical Technician, and certified
game three times. as an athletic trainer by the National Athletic Trainers
Association. An avid follower of Auburn football, Lovell
U
ntil 1992, Lovell also spent his off seasons as a part of
is single and resides in Newnan, Ga. He enjoys golf,
the football program at Auburn University.
reading and listening to country-western music.
He served as the interim assistant trainer for the Major

SEASON IN REVIEW
League club during the 1992 and 2000 seasons.
Lovell joined the Major League club in September
2002 and was named the full-time assistant trainer the
following year.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Bradford Scott Head Sports Performance Coach
Bradford Scott is in his second season with the Braves Scott also served as a
and his first season as the head sports performance graduate assistant at the
coach...He joined the Braves in February 2016 as University of Arizona
performance therapist. from 2001-04 while
S
cott came to Atlanta from the University of Portland, obtaining his Master of BRAVES HISTORY

where he had served as the Director of Athletic Education degree.

Performance since September 2007. He is a 2001 graduate of the University of
B
efore his time at Portland, Scott spent a year at the Massachusetts, Boston with a Bachelor of Science
University of Southern California as the head strength, degree in exercise physiology.
speed and conditioning coach for the mens and He is a member of the National Strength &
womens basketball and mens and womens volleyball Conditioning Association, as well as the American
programs...He worked directly with the Trojans 2007 Massage Therapy Association.
NCAA Sweet 16 basketball team that had two players A
native of Westwood, Mass., Scott attended Xaverian
OPPONENTS

chosen in the 2007 NBA draft. Brothers High School, where he participated in varsity
P
rior to his stay at USC, Scott was the director football, wrestling and lacrosse.
of strength, speed and conditioning at Cal State S
cott is single and enjoys hiking, snowboarding and
Northridge and managed the program for all 16 sports. riding motorcycles.
He interned for two years with the Anaheim Ducks of
the National Hockey League from 2004-06.
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jordan wolfe Performance Therapist

J ordan Wolf is in his first season with the Braves after Prior to his work
joining the organization in December 2016. with San Diego, Wolf
He spent the previous four seasons (2013-16) as served as a minor
MANAGER & STAFF

the San Diego Padres minor league strength and league strength and
conditioning coordinator. conditioning coach
with the Arizona
Diamondbacks organization from 2009 to 2012.

pete cicinelli Major League Performance Therapist

PLAYER BIOS

The 2017 season marks Pete Cicinellis first full season While working on his
in the organization and his first as the teams Major doctorate degree,
League performance therapist. Cicinelli served as
Cicinelli joined the organization in August of 2016 a student physical
and has worked as the minor league performance therapist at Indianapolis
coordinator based out of the clubs Florida operations Fitness and Sports
SEASON IN REVIEW

facility located in Lake Buena Vista. Training working with collegiate and professional
athletesHe also has advanced training in manual
From June 2015 to July of 2016, Cicinelli worked at
therapy and orthopedics.
a sports medicine clinic located in Greeley, Colo...He
also owned and operated Cicinelli Physical Therapy in Born in Saginaw, Mich., Pete attended Swan Valley
Wheat Ridge, Colo., during this time. High School (Mich.), and enjoys skiing, hiking and
anything outdoors.
Cicinelli, 28, received his doctorate degree in physical
therapy in 2015 from Regis University located in
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Denver, Colo., and his bachelors degree in exercise

science from the University of Toledo.

braves team doctors

The Braves named Dr. Gary M. Lourie the clubs Head Team Physician on December 21, 2016. Dr.
Lourie began working with the Braves in 2000 as an Associate Physician and is currently a partner
BRAVES HISTORY

with Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Georgia. The Braves also work with 11 other of the finest
doctors in Georgia.

Dr. Gary M. Lourie Dr. Spero Karas

Dr. Marvin Royster Dr. Kyle Hammond

Dr. Tim Grffith Dr. Ken Mautner

OPPONENTS

Dr. Jeff Hoadley Dr. Lee Kneer

Dr. Brooks Lide Dr. Jeff Webb

Dr. John Xerogeanes Dr. Jonathan Kim

Dr. Gary M. Lourie

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BRAVES clubhouse staff

bill acree Sr. Advisor, Team Travel & Clubhouse Services

MANAGER & STAFF

Now in his 52nd season with the Braves, Bill Acree Born in Gainesville, Fla.,
has served the organization since the club moved to Acree graduated from
Atlanta in 1966. Atlantas Briarcliff High
I n February 2015, Acree was named as Senior Advisor, School and attended
Team Travel and Clubhouse Services...Until his role Dekalb College.
changed two seasons ago, Acree had been the Acree, 68, has three
longest-tenured traveling secretary in the National children: daughter Carolyn and sons Bill Jr. and Ben...
League. Ben serves as the Braves equipment and clubhouse
A
cree worked as a member of the grounds crew services manager.

PLAYER BIOS
his first two seasons and began serving as visiting A
cree and his wife Cindy reside in Gainesville, Ga...He
clubhouse manager in 1968. enjoys golfing and is an avid fisherman...Acree is an
He became the equipment manager in 1973...From active supporter of Hemophilia of Georgia and holds
1981 to 2012, he worked in the dual role of director of an annual golf tournament to raise money for the
team travel and equipment manager. organization.

SEASON IN REVIEW
Josh Hall Manager of Team Travel

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Josh Hall is in his first season as the team travel He has worked in the
manager, after being named to the position in home clubhouse during
January, 2017. spring training since
His primary responsibility is to handle the teams travel, 2003, and every spring
including all transportation and hotel logistics. he assists with the
moving of the teams
Hall also serves as the clubs liaison with Major League
equipment to ESPN Wide World of Sports.
Baseball on all spring training and regular-season
game scheduling, and he also produces the annual A native of Lilburn, Ga., Hall graduated from Parkview
team travel itinerary. High School...He studied hotel, restaurant and travel BRAVES HISTORY

management at Gwinnett Tech.

H
all, 37, previously worked two seasons (2015-16)
as a member of the Braves home clubhouse staff, H
e and his wife Amanda reside in Cumming, Ga., and
serving as assistant equipment and clubhouse services are life-long fans of University of Georgia athletics, as
manager...He was the clubs main liaison for the well as Atlantas other professional sports teams...Hall
umpire staff during that period. enjoys cooking and playing basketball and golf.

P
rior to 2015, Hall worked in a part-time/seasonal
capacity for nearly 17 years in the visiting clubhouse.
OPPONENTS
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Ben Acree Equipment & Clubhouse Services Manager

E
quipment and Clubhouse Services Manager Ben Acree also oversees the
Acree joined the Braves staff in 1997 and is in his 21st day-to-day operation of
season with the club. the Braves clubhouse,
MANAGER & STAFF

A native of Atlanta, the 38-year-old Acree is assisting with meal

responsible for ordering and maintaining all the Braves planning, managing the
equipment needs, including players bats, gloves, shoes clubhouse staff, and
and all uniforms. attending to the needs of the players and staff.

He also spearheads the moving of the teams A

graduate of Parkview High School, Acree and his wife
equipment to spring training at ESPN Wide World of Adria reside in Mableton, Ga., with their daughter, Lucy
Sports each year. Rebecca, who was born in August 2014.
PLAYER BIOS

chris hunter Assistant Equipment & Clubhouse Services Manager

Chris Hunter joined the Braves staff in 2011 and is in his Hunter assists with the
seventh season with the organization...He was named annual moving of the
SEASON IN REVIEW

to his current post in January 2017 and is in his first teams equipment to
year as assistant equipment and clubhouse services spring training at ESPN
manager. Wide World of Sports.
Hunter previously served in a part-time/seasonal A native of Gwinnett,
capacity in the home clubhouse. Ga., the 34-year-old Hunter graduated from North
He also assists with the day-to-day operation of the Gwinnett High School and holds a bachelors degree
Braves clubhouse, including ordering and stocking of in Sport Management from the University of West
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

equipment and clubhouse supplies, and attending to Georgia...He is single and resides in Suwannee, Ga.
the needs of the players and staff.

john holland Visiting Clubhouse Manager

BRAVES HISTORY

The 2017 season marks John Hollands 49th with the A native of Atlanta,
Braves...His career began as a 15-year-old batboy in Holland graduated from
September 1968. Columbia High School.
Holland became an assistant in the visiting clubhouse He graduated from the
in 1969 and was named assistant equipment manager University of Georgia in
in 1973, a title he held through the 1982 campaign. 1974 with a bachelors
degree in journalism.
I n 1983, Holland was named visiting clubhouse
manager and has held that role ever since. In 2002, he H
olland, 64, is an ardent fan of Georgia Bulldogs
athletics. He and his wife Patty reside in Suwanee,
OPPONENTS

was voted by his peers as the MLB Visiting Clubhouse

Manager of the Year and in 2014, he served as co- Ga. They have two sons, Andrew and Nicky, and a
equipment manager for MLBs Japan All-Star Tour. daughter, Lauren, who works as a special events
Holland has also served as an officer of the Major coordinator for the Braves.
League Baseball Equipment Managers Association.
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Fred Stone Assistant Braves & Visiting Clubhouse Manager
The 2017 campaign is Fred Stones 41st in the Braves Stone graduated from
organization and his 34th with the Major League Club... Chickahominy Academy
In addition to his duties in Atlanta, Stone also serves as in 1982 and joined

MANAGER & STAFF

the clubhouse manager for the annual Braves Fantasy Atlantas clubhouse staff
Camp at ESPN Wide World of Sports. in 1984.
A
native of Richmond, Va., Stone began his career in The 54-year-old Stone
1977 as a member of the grounds crew for the Triple-A resides in Woodstock, Ga...He enjoys golfing and is an
Richmond Braves...He later became a clubhouse avid NASCAR and hockey fan.
assistant and then served as clubhouse manager, as
well as various other roles within the club.

PLAYER BIOS
Rob Smith Manager of Baseball Video Operations
R
ob Smith is in his 23rd season with the Braves and Smith, 45, began with
his third as manager of baseball video operations... the Braves in 1995 as

SEASON IN REVIEW
He previously served 17 seasons as the clubs Major a game day employee
League video coordinator. in corporate sponsor
S
mith is responsible for overseeing the Braves video hospitality.
program at every level of the organization, as well In 1996, he served as
as amateur and international scouting...At the Major a customer service representative in the ticket sales
League level, Smith is responsible for capturing video department, and in 1997-98 he was a marketing
for coaching and scouting purposes, as well as pitch representative and also worked part time coordinating

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
charting for every game. the Braves video efforts.
In addition, Smith assists the coaching staff with B
orn in Concord, NH, Smith graduated from Lafayette
advance scouting and game-planning by providing High School in Williamsburg, Va...He is a 1994 graduate
supplemental statistical data and video. of the University of Kentucky, with a degree in sport
S
mith oversees budgeting and staffing of the Braves management.
minor league video program, ensuring quality video H
e and his wife Carmen reside in Suwanee, Ga., with
and statistical information as well as distribution their son Tyler.
throughout the organization. BRAVES HISTORY
Smith is credited with creating and maintaining a digital
library of complete Braves games dating to the 1984
season.
OPPONENTS
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BRAVES grounds crew

ed Mangan Field Director

MANAGER & STAFF

K
nown as one of the best field directors in the game, A native of Leonardo,
Ed Mangan joined the Atlanta Braves following the NJ, Mangan attended
1990 season...He previously served five years as the Mater Dei High School
head groundskeeper at Boardwalk & Baseball, the in Middletown, NJ,
Kansas City Royals spring training complex...When and the University of
John Schuerholz became the Braves General Manager Southwestern Louisiana
in October 1990, Mangan was among the first people (Lafayette, La.).
Schuerholz hired. The 56-year-old Mangan is a member of the Georgia
PLAYER BIOS

He also works with the NFL to prepare the practice Golf Course Superintendents Association and the
facilities and main field for the Super Bowl...Mangan Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
has worked each of the last 28 Super Bowls, including M
angan and his wife Janeen reside in Alpharetta, Ga.,
the last 17 as field director. with their four boys, Jake, Micky, Colby and Ty...He
F ollowing his duties with the Super Bowl, Mangan enjoys archery, aviation, hunting and fishing.
heads to Florida in February to oversee the
preparations of the Braves spring training complex
SEASON IN REVIEW

at ESPN Wide World of Sports...He oversees all field

duties at SunTrust Park and was the only field director
the Braves used in their 20 years at Turner Field (1997-
2016) and in their in 20 springs at the Wide World of
Sports Complex (since 1998).
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

2017 Grounds Crew Assistants

BRAVES HISTORY

Andrew Worrell Joe DiPLACIDO

Field Manager Grounds Crew Assistant
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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2017 atlanta braves 40-man roster

Alphabetical Numerical Position (40)
BIDDLE, Jesse, LHP 63 2 JOHNSON, Micah, INF MANAGER
BLAIR, Aaron, RHP 36 4 PHILLIPS, Brandon, INF SNITKER, Brian 43
BUTTS, Alan, Coach 99 5 FREEMAN, Freddie, INF COACHES
MANAGER & STAFF

CABRERA, Mauricio, RHP 56 7 SWANSON, Dansby, INF BUTTS, Alan 99

CAMARGO, Johan, INF 67 8 PETERSON, Jace, INF CASTRO, Jos 59
CASTRO, Jos, Coach 59 9 PENDLETON, Terry, Coach HERNNDEZ, Chuck 33
COLLMENTER, Josh, RHP 55 11 INCIARTE, Ender, OF PENDLETON, Terry 9
COLN, Bartolo, RHP 40 12 PREZ, Eddie, Coach PREZ, Eddie 12
DARNAUD, Chase, INF 23 13 GARCIA, Adonis, INF REED, Marty 32
SEITZER, Kevin 28
DICKEY, R.A., RHP 19 14 RUIZ, Rio, INF
WASHINGTON, Ron 37
FLOWERS, Tyler, C 25 15 RODRGUEZ, Sean, INF/OF** YPEZ, Jos 98
40-MAN ROSTER

FOLTYNEWICZ, Mike, RHP 26 19 DICKEY, R.A., RHP

PITCHERS (24)
FREEMAN, Freddie, INF 5 20 RECKER, Anthony, C
BIDDLE, Jesse, LHP 63
FRIED, Max, LHP 66 22 MARKAKIS, Nick, OF
BLAIR, Aaron, RHP 36
GARCIA, Adonis, INF 13 23 DARNAUD, Chase, INF CABRERA, Mauricio, RHP 56
GARCA, Jaime, LHP 54 24 SUZUKI, Kurt, C COLLMENTER, Josh, RHP 55
HERNNDEZ, Chuck, Coach 33 25 FLOWERS, Tyler, C COLN, Bartolo, RHP 40
HURSH, Jason, RHP 61 26 FOLTYNEWICZ, Mike, RHP DICKEY, R.A., RHP 19
INCIARTE, Ender, OF 11 27 KEMP, Matt, OF FOLTYNEWICZ, Mike, RHP 26
SEASON IN REVIEW

JACKSON, Luke, RHP 70 28 SEITZER, Kevin, Coach FRIED, Max, LHP 66

GARCA, Jaime, LHP 54
JOHNSON, Jim, RHP 53 32 REED, Marty, Coach
HURSH, Jason, RHP 61
JOHNSON, Micah, INF 2 33 HERNNDEZ, Chuck, Coach JACKSON, Luke, RHP 70
KEMP, Matt, OF 27 36 BLAIR, Aaron, RHP JOHNSON, Jim, RHP 53
KROL, Ian, LHP 46 37 WASHINGTON, Ron, Coach KROL, Ian, LHP 46
LINDGREN, Jacob, LHP** 68 38 VIZCANO, Arodys, RHP LINDGREN, Jacob, LHP** 68
MARKAKIS, Nick, OF 22 40 COLN, Bartolo, RHP MORRIS, Akeel, RHP 62
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

MORRIS, Akeel, RHP 62 43 SNITKER, Brian, Manager RAMIREZ, Jose, RHP 52

RIVERO, Armando, RHP 69
PENDLETON, Terry, Coach 9 45 WISLER, Matt, RHP
RODRGUEZ, Paco, LHP 75
PREZ, Eddie, Coach 12 46 KROL, Ian, LHP ROE, Chaz, RHP 51
PETERSON, Jace, INF 8 49 TEHERAN, Julio, RHP SIMS, Lucas, RHP 65
PHILLIPS, Brandon, INF 4 51 ROE, Chaz, RHP TEHERAN, Julio, RHP 49
RAMIREZ, Jose, RHP 52 52 RAMIREZ, Jose, RHP VIZCANO, Arodys, RHP 38
RECKER, Anthony, C 20 53 JOHNSON, Jim, RHP WINKLER, Dan, RHP 58
REED, Marty, Coach 32 54 GARCA, Jaime, LHP WISLER, Matt, RHP 45
RIVERO, Armando, RHP 69 55 COLLMENTER, Josh, RHP CATCHERS (3)
BRAVES HISTORY

RODRGUEZ, Paco, LHP 75 56 CABRERA, Mauricio, RHP FLOWERS, Tyler 25

RODRGUEZ, Sean, INF/OF** 15 58 WINKLER, Dan, RHP RECKER, Anthony 20
SUZUKI, Kurt 24
ROE, Chaz, RHP 51 59 CASTRO, Jos, Coach
RUIZ, Rio, INF 14 61 HURSH, Jason, RHP INFIELDERS (10)
SEITZER, Kevin, Coach 28 62 MORRIS, Akeel, RHP CAMARGO, Johan (S) 67
SIMS, Lucas, RHP 65 63 BIDDLE, Jesse, LHP DARNAUD, Chase 23
FREEMAN, Freddie (L) 5
SNITKER, Brian, Manager 43 65 SIMS, Lucas, RHP
GARCIA, Adonis 13
SUZUKI, Kurt, C 24 66 FRIED, Max, LHP JOHNSON, Micah (L) 2
OPPONENTS

SWANSON, Dansby, INF 7 67 CAMARGO, Johan, INF PETERSON, Jace (L) 8

TEHERAN, Julio, RHP 49 68 LINDGREN, Jacob, LHP** PHILLIPS, Brandon 4
VIZCANO, Arodys, RHP 38 69 RIVERO, Armando, RHP RODRGUEZ, Sean** 15
WASHINGTON, Ron, Coach 37 70 JACKSON, Luke, RHP RUIZ, Rio (L) 14
WINKLER, Dan, RHP 58 75 RODRGUEZ, Paco, LHP SWANSON, Dansby 7
WISLER, Matt, RHP 45 98 YPEZ, Jos, Coach OUTFIELDERS (3)
YPEZ, Jos, Coach 98 99 BUTTS, Alan, Coach INCIARTE, Ender (L) 11
KEMP, Matt 27
MISCELLANEOUS

MARKAKIS, Nick (L) 22

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Alphabetical Numerical Position
ALBIES, Ozzie, INF 74 18 LALLI, Blake, C BOYER, Blaine, RHP 48
BONIFACIO, Emilio, OF 64 30 CRUZ, Rhiner, RHP CRUZ, Rhiner, RHP 30
BOYER, Blaine, RHP 48 34 OFLAHERTY, Eric, LHP DANKS, John, LHP 50

MANAGER & STAFF

CRUZ, Rhiner, RHP 30 39 FREEMAN, Sam, LHP DE LA CRUZ, Joel, RHP 60
DANKS, John, LHP 50 48 BOYER, Blaine, RHP FREEMAN, Sam, LHP 39
DE LA CRUZ, Joel, RHP 60 50 DANKS, John, LHP KOLAREK, Adam, LHP 71
DEMERITTE, Travis, INF 81 60 DE LA CRUZ, Joel, RHP MINTER, A.J., LHP 78
FREEMAN, Sam, LHP 39 64 BONIFACIO, Emilio, OF NEWCOMB, Sean, LHP 76
FREITAS, David, C 72 71 KOLAREK, Adam, LHP OFLAHERTY, Eric, LHP 34
KOLAREK, Adam, LHP 71 72 FREITAS, David, C WEIGEL, Patrick, RHP 79

NON-ROSTER INVITEES
LALLI, Blake, C 18 73 SCHLEHUBER, Braeden, C FREITAS, David, C 72
MINTER, A.J., LHP 78 74 ALBIES, Ozzie, INF LALLI, Blake (L), C 18
NEWCOMB, Sean, LHP 76 76 NEWCOMB, Sean, LHP ODOM, Joe, C 77
ODOM, Joe, C 77 77 ODOM, Joe, C SCHLEHUBER, Braeden, C 73
OFLAHERTY, Eric, LHP 34 78 MINTER, A.J., LHP SCIVICQUE, Kade, C 80
PETERSON, Dustin, OF 82 79 WEIGEL, Patrick, RHP ALBIES, Ozzie (S), INF 74
SCHLEHUBER, Braeden, C 73 80 SCIVICQUE, Kade, C DEMERITTE, Travis, INF 81
SCIVICQUE, Kade, C 80 81 DEMERITTE, Travis, INF BONIFACIO, Emilio (S), OF 64

SEASON IN REVIEW
WEIGEL, Patrick, RHP 79 82 PETERSON, Dustin, OF PETERSON, Dustin, OF 82

pronunciations

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Ozzie Albies (AL-bees) Jaime Garcia (HIGH-may)
Emilio Bonifacio (bahn-eh-FASS-ee-oh) Ender Inciarte (in-see-ARE-tay)
Mauricio Cabrera (marr-EE-see-oh) Adam Kolarek (kah-LAHR-ick)
Bartolo Colon (cah-LOAN) Chaz Roe (row)
Rhiner Cruz (RYE-ner) Braeden Schlehuber (SHLAY-hue-burr)
Chase dArnaud (dar-KNOW) Kade Scivicque (suh-VICK)
Mike Foltynewicz (Ful-ta-nev-ich) Julio Teheran (tey-RON)
David Freitas (FRAY-tuss) Arodys Vizcaino (ah-ROW-dis vis-ky-EE-no)
Max Fried (FREED) Patrick Weigel (WHY-gull) BRAVES HISTORY

Adonis Garcia (ah-DOH-niss)

OPPONENTS
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INFIELDER
Full Name: Ozhaino Jurdy Jiandro Albies
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Height: 5-8 Weight: 155
DOB: January 7, 1997 Opening Day Age: 20
Born: Willemstad, Curacao Resides: Orlando, FL
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Signed as a non-drafted free agent, July 2, 2013
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
OZZIE ALBIES

N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE
Played the first month of the season with
Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING Mississippi before a transfer to Gwinnett on
4/30...Remained with Gwinnett for two months
No. 2 - Baseball America
before returning to Mississippi on 6/30Upon
No. 3 - Baseball Prospectus
his return to MIS, predominately played second
No. 2 - MLB.com
SEASON IN REVIEW

base in effort to play alongside the Braves top

No. 2 among second baseman - MLB.com prospect SS Dansby Swanson.

MLB.coms #
11
Ranked in the top 10 among Braves farmhands
in several offensive categories including stolen
Top 100 PROSPECTS List bases (3rd, 30), on-base percentage (T5th, .358),
walks (T5th, 52), batting average (6th, .292) and
OPS (7th, .778).
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

2016
Despite playing in only 82 of MISs 138 games,
led the club with 21 stolen bases, ranked second
Split the 2016 campaign between two different in runs scored (56), third in doubles (22) and
levels of Atlantas farm system, playing in a fourth in hits (106).
combined 138 games between Double-A Selected as the Southern League Player of the
Mississippi and Triple-A GwinnettProduced Week for the week ending 7/10 after posting
a .292 (161-for-552) batting average with 33 multi-hit efforts in five of his seven games and
doubles, 10 triples and 30 stolen bases between tying for the league lead with 13 total hits.
the two stops...Had a combined .358 on-base
BRAVES HISTORY

Registered two or more hits in 10 of his last 25

percentage with 83 runs scoredPlayed the
games, batting .317 (33-for-104).
entire season at the age of 19, making a total
Posted multi-hit efforts in 14 of 22 games from
of 135 starts between second base (83) and
6/20-7/12Batted .387 (36-for-93) with a .452 on-
shortstop (52).
base percentage and 18 runs scored in that span.
Batted .321 (106-for-330) in 82 games with
Started Game 1 (9/7) of the Southern League South
Mississippi en route to claiming the Southern
Division Series and went 0-for-2 before suffering
League (AA) Batting TitleAlbies technically
a fractured olecranon in his right elbow during
finished the season seven plate appearances shy
OPPONENTS

his sixth-inning at-bat. Underwent a surgical

of the required 378 plate appearances needed to
procedure to repair the fractured olecranon on
qualify for the batting title, but per Rule 9.22 (a),
9/20...The procedure was performed by Dr. James
those seven plate appearances were added to his
Andrews in Gulf Breeze, Fla.
stat line which resulted in a .315 (106-for-336)
batting average, still tops in the league. Entered 2016 as the Braves No. 6 prospect as
tabbed by Baseball America, as well as possessing
Since the start of the 2015 season, his .299 (283-
the Best Infield Arm among Atlanta farmhands.
for-946) batting average is the 10th-best average
MISCELLANEOUS

among all minor league batters (minimum 1,000

plate appearances)He is also the youngest
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2015 2014
Entered 2015 rated by Baseball America as Started his professional career with the Gulf
Atlantas seventh-best prospect and as having the Coast League Braves before moving to rookie-
systems Best Infield Arm. level Danville on 7/19.
Tabbed by Baseball America as the third-best Combined to hit .364 (72-for-198) with 22 steals
prospect in the South Atlantic League at the across 57 games on his way to earning Danvilles

MANAGER & STAFF

seasons conclusion. Player of the Year honors.
Spent his first full professional season with Rome Turned in multi-hit efforts in 22 of his 57 games
(A), where he garnered the clubs Player of the Year on the season, including a season-best three
honors and paced the team in runs (64), hits (122) base knocks on seven occasions.
and batting average (.310, minimum 250 at-bats). The switch-hitter compiled a .404 average (23-
Earned both South Atlantic League Mid-Season for-57) hitting left-handed, compared to a .348
and Postseason All-Star honors, and was named mark (49-for-141) as a righty.
SAL Player of the Week for the period of 5/4-10 Ended his first professional season in the top 10

OZZIE ALBIES
after batting .429 (12-for-28) with seven runs, among all Braves prospects in batting average
two doubles, two triples, seven RBI and four (1st, .364), on-base percentage (1st, .446), OPS
steals in six games. (1st, .890), slugging percentage (5th, .444), and
Ranked in the top 10 among Braves farmhands stolen bases (T-5th, 22).
in several offensive categories, including batting Tabbed by Baseball America as the top prospect
average (4th, .310), runs (4th, 64), hits (T5th, 122), in the Appalachian League and the third-best
doubles (T9th, 21), triples (T3rd, 8), OPS (8th, prospect in the GCL at the seasons conclusion.

SEASON IN REVIEW
.771) and stolen bases (4th, 29).
Collected hits in 34 of 35 games from 5/25- personal
7/6, batting .397 (58-for-146) with 25 runs, 10 Is fluent in four languages: English, Spanish,
doubles, four triples, 15 RBI and eight steals. Dutch and Papiamentu.
After going hitless in four of his first seven games
(4/9-16) of the season, he was not held without a
hit in consecutive games until a four-game spell
Transactions

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a non-drafted
from 7/19-23, a span of 78 contests. free agent on July 2, 2013... Signed by Dargello
Batted .322 (37-for-115) as a right-handed batter Lodowica.
and hit .305 (85-for-279) left-handed. Reached
base at a .370 clip batting left-handed, compared
to a .363 OBP right-handed.
Turned in 37 multi-hit efforts in 98 games,
including the first four-hit performance of his
career on 6/3. BRAVES HISTORY
Placed on the seven-day disabled list on 8/4 and
missed the remainder of the season (33 games)
due to a right thumb fracture.
Named the starting shortstop for the World
Team during the Sirius XM All-Star Futures game
(1-for-2).

Complete Record
OPPONENTS

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E

2014 GCL Braves .381 19 63 16 24 3 0 0 5 1 1 2 11 6 7-2 .481 .429 6
Danville .356 38 135 25 48 4 3 1 14 5 2 2 17 17 15-3 .429 .452 7
2015 Rome .310 98 394 64 122 21 8 0 37 4 3 2 36 56 29-8 .368 .404 17
2016 Mississippi .321 82 330 56 106 22 7 4 33 0 2 6 33 57 21-9 .391 .467 6
Gwinnett .248 56 222 27 55 11 3 2 20 3 2 1 19 39 9-4 .307 .351 16
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Minor Totals .310 293 1144 188 355 61 21 7 109 13 10 13 116 175 81-26 .377 .419 52
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LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Jesse Thomas Biddle
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left

Height: 6-5 Weight: 235
DOB: October 22, 1991 Opening Day Age: 25
Born: Philadelphia, PA Resides: Philadelphia, PA
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 1.000
Acquired: Claimed on waivers from Pittsburgh, March 19, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
JESSE BIDDLE

2016 2013
Missed the entire season recovering from 2015 Spent entire season with Double-A Reading...
Tommy John surgery. Finished tied for first in the Eastern League in
Traded from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 2/3/16 starts, tied for second in complete games, third in
SEASON IN REVIEW

before the Pirates designated him for assignment strikeouts and ninth in ERA.
on 3/15...Joined the Braves four days later on 3/19. Selected to the Eastern League mid-season All-
Star team.
2015 Named Eastern League Pitcher-of-the-Week
Went 9-6 with a 4.95 ERA (69 ER/125.1 IP) in 24 honors for the week of 4/22-28.
combined starts between Double-A Reading and Took a perfect game into the seventh inning on
Triple-A Lehigh Valley. 4/22 at Harrisburg while recording a career-high
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Promoted to Lehigh Valley on 7/8 and won each 16 strikeouts; also went 2-for-3 with a pair of
of his first two decisions with the IronPigs. doubles at the plate.
Named both the International League and the Earned the win for the U.S. team at the All-Star
Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the week for the Futures Game on 7/14 at Citi Field...Went 1.1
week of 7/13-19 after going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. innings, striking out one and walking one.

2012
Placed on the disabled list on 8/28 with a left
elbow sprain and missed the remainder of the
season...Underwent Tommy John surgery Spent entire season with High-A Clearwater.
BRAVES HISTORY

performed by Dr. Michael Cicotti on 10/15. Finished first in the Florida State League in
strikeouts, tied for second in wins and starts,
2014 third in ERA and fourth in innings pitched.
Began season with Double-A Reading and Named to the FSLs mid-season All-Star team...
recorded consecutive double-digit strikeout Also took home Florida State League Pitcher-of-
games (4/18 vs. Harrisburg, 11 and 4/23 vs. the-Week honors on two occasions (5/28 to 6/3
Richmond, 10). and 8/20-26).
Placed on the DL on 8/22 with a strained right Threw 7.0 innings of no-hit ball on 8/17 vs.
OPPONENTS

quadriceps and missed remainder of the season. Brevard County.

Named Philadelphias top prospect by Baseball
America following the season.
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Spent entire season with Single-A Lakewood... Graduated in 2010 from Germantown Friends
Ranked fourth in the South Atlantic League in (Pa.) School, going 9-2 with a 1.04 ERA his senior
ERA and fifth in strikeouts. season.
Named by Baseball America as Philadelphias Committed to the University of Oregon.
second-best prospect following the season.
Transactions

MANAGER & STAFF

2010 Selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1st round
Made professional debut with the GCL Phillies. (27th overall) of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft...
Tabbed by Baseball America as Philadelphias Signed by Eric Valent.
eighth-best prospect following the season. Acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the
Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for RHP Yoervis
Medina on February 3, 2016.
Claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves from

JESSE BIDDLE
the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 19, 2016.

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2010 GCL Phillies 3-1 4.32 9 9 1 1 0 33.1 35 23 16 2 2 9 41 1 0
Williamsport 1-0 2.61 3 3 0 0 0 10.1 5 4 3 0 2 11 9 0 0

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2011 Lakewood 7-8 2.98 25 24 0 0 0 133.0 104 51 44 5 3 66 124 9 0
2012 Clearwater 10-6 3.22 26 26 1 0 0 142.0 129 64 51 10 5 54 151 10 0
2013 Reading 5-14 3.64 27 27 2 0 0 138.0 104 59 56 10 3 82 154 9 1
2014 Reading 3-10 5.05 16 16 0 0 0 82.1 78 59 46 11 5 44 80 7 1
GCL Phillies 0-0 4.50 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3 0 0
Clearwater 2-0 0.90 2 2 0 0 0 10.0 3 1 1 0 0 6 9 1 0
2015 Reading 7-2 4.24 15 15 0 0 0 80.2 90 46 38 7 1 34 57 8 0

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Lehigh Valley 2-4 6.25 9 9 0 0 0 44.2 57 33 31 4 1 27 32 6 0
2016 Injured - Did Not Play
Minor Totals 40-45 3.81 133 132 4 1 0 677.1 606 341 287 50 22 334 660 51 2
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

2016 weather delays & postponements BRAVES HISTORY

The Braves had 15 games in 2016 that were delayed by weather or postponed, including 10 at home.
Date Opponent Time of Delay Result
April 22 New York (NL) 56 minutes L, 6-3
April 30 at Chicago (NL) Postponed -Rescheduled as a doubleheader on 7/7
May 12 Philadelphia 10 minutes L, 7-4 (10)
May 26 Milwaukee 1 hour, 17 minutes L, 6-2
June 30 Miami 1 hour, 8 minutes W, 8-5
July 7 at Chicago (NL) 1 hour, 35 minutes W, 4-3 (11)
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July 23 at Colorado 47 minutes L, 8-4

July 31 Philadelphia 24 minutes W, 2-1
August 4 Pittsburgh 1 hour, 16 minutes W, 5-2
August 18 Washington 1 hour, 16 minutes L, 8-2
August 21 Washington 1 hour, 4 minutes W, 7-6 (10)
September 7 at Washington 57 minutes L, 5-4 (11)
September 18 Washington 2 hours, 57 minutes (Game called in bottom of 7th) W, 6-2
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September 25 at Miami Cancelled due to the passing of RHP Jose Fernandez

September 27 Philadelphia 2 hours, 24 minutes W, 7-6

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RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Aaron Daniel Blair
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-4 Weight: 250
DOB: 5/26/1992 Opening Day Age: 24
Born: Las Vegas, NV Resides: Las Vegas, NV
MLB Debut: April 24, 2016 MLB Service Time: 0.088
Acquired: Acquired from Arizona, December 8, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
AARON BLAIR

2016
Split the season between Triple-A Gwinnett and CAREER HIGHS
Atlanta, while also spending time on the major
league 15-day DL. Most IP
6.0, 4x, last: 10/1/16 vs. DET
SEASON IN REVIEW

Began the season with the G-Braves before

Atlanta selected his contract on 4/24 in advance
Most Runs Allowed
of him making his MLB debut that night at Turner
9, 5/17/16 at PIT
Field against New York (NL)Lost, 3-2, after
going 5.1 innings and allowing six hits, three runs, Most ER Allowed
earned, and two walks...Struck out one. 9, 5/17/16 at PIT
Optioned to Gwinnett on 5/17Recalled on 5/28
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

before returning to Gwinnett on 6/24Recalled

for the last time on 8/28Went to the 15-day 9, 5/17/16 at PIT
disabled list on 9/3, retroactive to 8/31, with a left
Most HRs Allowed
knee strainReinstated on 9/18.
3, 2x, last: 8/28/16 at SF
Earned his first MLB win on 9/19 at NYMHeld
the Mets to four hits and two runs as Atlanta won, Most Walks
7-3...Became the eighth Braves pitcher to earn 4, 3x, last: 6/13/16 vs. CIN
the first win of his career in 2016 (Jed Bradley,
Mauricio Cabrera, Hunter Cervenka, John Gant, Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

Tyrell Jenkins, Ryan Weber and Rob Whalen). 10, 10/1/16 vs. DET
Began his major league career 0-6, to become Longest Winning Streak
just the fifth Atlanta Braves pitcher to lose his first
1, 2x, last: 10/1/16
six decisionsRHP Joel De La Cruz also started
0-7 in 2016The others were Mike Thompson in Longest Losing Streak
1975 (0-6), Dave Campbell in 1977-78 (0-7) and 6, 4/24-8/28/16
Frank LaCorte in 1975-76 (0-9).
Went 0-3 with a 7.59 ERA (18 ER/21.1 IP) in five
OPPONENTS

games in his first stint with the Braves (4/24-

Fanned a season-best 10 in his final start, a 5-3
5/17)Then went 0-2 with a 8.28 ERA (27 ER/29.1
win vs. DET on 10/1Went a season high-tying 6.0
IP) in six games from 5/28-6/24Went 2-2 with a
IP, allowing four hits and two runs, earned.
6.52 ERA (14 ER/19.1 IP) over his final four games.
Allowed one home run over his first six MLB
startsSurrendered 13 over his final nine starts
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Allowed nine runs, earned after going 1.1 innings Lasted at least 6.0 innings in 22 of his 25 starts.
on 5/17 at PIT...Became just the third Braves Over those 22 starts, his ERA was 2.27 while he
pitcher since 1913 to allow as many runs in as held opponents to a .224 batting average and
few innings...Buzz Capra allowed nine runs, logged 108 strikeouts in 142.2 innings.
three earned, while getting two outs at STL in Allowed just four earned runs in 40.2 innings
the second game of a doubleheader on 7/12/74, spanning six starts during the month of May for
while Taylor Phillips allowed nine runs, all a 0.89 ERA.

MANAGER & STAFF

earned, in 1.0 inning on 7/15/57 at Brooklyn...
Blair allowed seven first-inning runs, the most by
a Braves pitcher in a single inning since 9/12/12,
2014
Named the Arizona Diamondbacks
when Paul Maholm allowed eight in the fifth organizational Pitcher of the Year after
inning at MIL. combining to go 9-5 with a 3.56 ERA (61
Went 3-0 with a 1.42 ERA in three starts to open ER/154.1 IP) and 171 strikeouts in 27 starts
the season with the G-Braves before his contract between Single-A clubs South Bend and Visalia
was selected by Atlanta on 4/24Finished 2-4 and Double-A Mobile

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with a 5.81 ERA (34 ER/52.2 IP) over his final 10 Tied for second among all minor league pitchers
games with the G-Braves. with 171 strikeouts (with Ben Lively and trailing
Made a pair of rehabilitation starts with Triple-A Taylor Cole (181))
Gwinnett during his DL stint, combining to Named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week,
allow 11 hits and six runs over 13.1 innings (4.05 July 21-28 (2-0, 0.66 ERA).
ERA)...Made his last MiLB start in Game 1 of the
Tabbed as the organizations June Pitcher of
Governors Cup Championship Series against

SEASON IN REVIEW
the Month after going 3-0 with a 3.06 ERA (11
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (9/13) and earned the win
ER/32.1 IP).
after yielding four runs over 7.1 innings...Three
of the runs he allowed came after he exited the Limited opponents to a combined .218 (125-for-
game in the eighth inning. 574) batting average.

Tossed 7.0 no-hit innings with 10 strikeouts in Went 2-0 with a 0.96 ERA (3 ER/28.0 IP) over
his final start for Gwinnett before his big league his final five starts with Mobile and was 8-1
debut, a 7-2 win over Durham on 4/19 at Coolray with a 3.17 ERA (33 ER/93.2 IP) in his final 16

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Field...Allowed one walk (in the sixth to Carlos appearances.
Corporan) to end his perfect game bid. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America
At time of his promotion, tied for the IL lead with and ESPN.com as the No. 5 prospect in the
three wins, while his 1.42 ERA ranked eighth D-backs farm system.

2013
among qualifying pitchers...Ranked fourth with
22 strikeouts and a 0.79 WHIP.
Went to the MiLB DL on 8/3 with IT band Went 1-3 with a 3.14 ERA in 11 starts between
tendonitis in his left knee...Returned on 8/18. two short-season clubs, Hillsboro and South
BRAVES HISTORY
Bend, in his first season of professional baseball.

2015 Made his professional debut on 7/5/13 with the

Hillsboro Hops when he tossed 2.0 scoreless
Acquired by the Braves in a five-player trade with
the Arizona Diamondbacks on 12/8/15. innings, while allowing one hit and one walk.

Entered the 2015 campaign ranked as the

Diamondbacks third-best prospect and the AMATEUR
40th-best prospect overall by Baseball America... Played collegiate baseball at Marshall University
Was slotted No. 4 by MLB.com and No. 37 overall and is the highest drafted player in school history.
OPPONENTS

by ESPN.com. Named to the 2013 pre- and mid-season Golden

Pitched at the Double-A and Triple-A levels in Spikes Award watch list.
2015, going a combined 13-5 with a 2.92 ERA Was a 2013 First Team All-Conference USA
spanning 26 appearances (25 starts). selection...Garnered Conference USA All-
Set a career high with 13 wins and 160.1 innings Freshman Team honors in 2011.
pitched while posting a career-low 2.92 ERA. Graduated from Spring Valley High School in Las
Pitched at a 2.44 ERA while going 6-1 over his Vegas, Nev. in 2010.
MISCELLANEOUS

Personal
final 11 appearances (10 starts) of the season...
During that span, held opponents to a .237
batting average. He is married, wifes name is Caitlyn.

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TRANSACTIONS
Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in On Atlanta disabled list (left knee strain)
Competitive Balance Round A (36th overall) of from September 3 (retroactive to August 31)
the 2013 First-Year Player Draft...Signed by Rick to September 18, 2016; included an injury
Matsko. rehabilitation assignment to Gwinnett (AAA).
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with OF
MANAGER & STAFF

Ender Inciarte and INF Dansby Swanson from

the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP
Shelby Miller and LHP Gabe Speier on December
8, 2015.

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
AARON BLAIR

2013 Hillsboro 1-1 2.90 8 8 0 0 0 31.0 25 10 10 2 2 13 28 1 0

South Bend 0-2 3.57 3 3 0 0 0 17.2 19 10 7 0 1 4 13 0 1
2014 South Bend 1-2 4.04 6 6 1 0 0 35.2 25 19 16 2 1 14 44 2 0
Visalia 4-2 4.35 13 13 0 0 0 72.1 70 37 35 6 10 21 81 7 0
Mobile 4-1 1.94 8 8 0 0 0 46.1 30 11 10 4 2 16 46 2 0
2015 Mobile 6-3 2.70 13 13 1 0 0 83.1 70 28 25 8 3 23 64 8 0
Reno 7-2 3.16 13 12 0 0 0 77.0 67 31 27 5 1 27 56 2 0
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2016 Gwinnett 5-4 4.65 13 13 0 0 0 71.2 77 38 37 4 3 32 71 6 0

Atlanta 2-7 7.59 15 15 0 0 0 70.0 82 61 59 14 6 34 46 0 0
Minor Totals 28-17 3.46 77 76 2 0 0 435.0 383 184 167 31 23 150 403 28 1
Major Totals 2-7 7.59 15 15 0 0 0 70.0 82 61 59 14 6 34 46 0 0
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .929 15 4 9 1 14 2

MAJOR LEAGUE BATTING RECORD

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2016 Atlanta .048 15 21 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 9 0 0 1
BRAVES HISTORY

braves who debutED in 2016

Date Player Opp. Stats
4/6 John Gant WSH 1.0 IP in relief, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K (14 pitches)
4/11 Mallex Smith WSH Started at CF, batted leadoff: 1-for-3, R
4/12 Hunter Cervenka WSH 0.0 IP in relief, 1 H (4 pitches)
4/24 Aaron Blair NYM L, 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 SO (80 pitches)
OPPONENTS

6/22 Tyrell Jenkins MIA 1.0 IP in relief, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K (16 pitches)

6/27 Mauricio Cabrera CLE 1.0 IP in relief, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K (7 pitches)
6/29 Joel De La Cruz CLE L, 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR (85 pitches)
8/3 Rob Whalen PIT W, 5.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 5 SO, 1 HR (98 pitches)
8/7 Madison Younginer STL 0.2 IP in relief, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 0 K (19 pitches)
8/13 Jason Hursh WSH 1.0 IP in relief, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 WP (23 pitches)
8/17 Dansby Swanson MIN Started at SS, batted 8th: 2-for-4, 1 K
MISCELLANEOUS

9/3 Jed Bradley PHI W, 1.0 IP in relief, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K (12 pitches)

9/18 Rio Ruiz WSH Announced as pinch hitter, did not bat

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bonifacio
OUTFIELDER
Full Name: Emilio Jos Bonifacio

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Height: 5-10 Weight: 195
DOB: April 23, 1985 Opening Day Age: 31
Born: Santo Domingo, DR Resides: Miramar, FL
MLB Debut: 9/2/2007 MLB Service Time: 7.069
Acquired: Signed to a minor-league contract, December 9, 2016

EMILIO BONIFACIO
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

Career highlights
Completed his 14th professional season in 2016, CAREER HIGHS
playing at both the Major League and Triple-A
levels with the Braves organization. Most Runs
Has been a member of eight different 5, 5/12/14, CHI at STL

SEASON IN REVIEW
organizations over his 14-year career after
originally signing as a non-drafted free agent Most Hits
with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2003. 5, 4/2/14, CHI at PIT
Ranks fifth in the Majors with 52 bunt hits since Most Doubles
the start of the 2009 season.
2, 4x, last: 4/12/13, TOR at KC
Since the start of the 2009 season, ranks 16th in
Most Triples

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
the Majors with 151 infield hits.
2, 5/13/12, MIA vs. NYM
2016 Most Home Runs
Returned to the Braves organization for his
1, 13x, last: 9/28/14 at PHI
second stint in 2016, playing in a total of 131
games between Atlanta and Triple-A Gwinnett. Most RBI
Played the majority of the year at GWN where he 3, 4x, last: 9/1/11, FLA at NYM
batted .298 (125-for-420) with 14 doubles, 40 RBI
and a team-best 37 stolen bases in 107 games. Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY

His 37 steals led the International League and

3, 9/19/08, WSH vs. SD
registered fourth among Triple-A playersIt was Most Stolen Bases
his highest stolen base total since 2011 when he 3, 2x, last: 7/10/11 , FLA vs. HOU
stole 40 bases at the Major League levelHis last
minor league season with at least 37 stolen bases Longest Hitting Streak
was in 2007 when he swiped 41Became the 26 games, 6/28-7/28/11
third player in G-Braves history to lead the IL in
steals for a full season, joining Matt Young (39 SB
OPPONENTS

in 2010) and Luis Durango (46 SB in 2012).

Led qualifying Gwinnett players in batting
Had his contract purchased twice during the
average (.298) and ranked second in hits (125)
seasonAppeared on the major league roster
and on-base percentage (.356).
from 6/21-7/7 and again 9/17 through the end of
Hit at a .376 (41-for-109) clip for the month of
the seasonBatted .211 (8-for-38) with three RBI
August (29 games), the second-highest batting
in 24 games with Atlanta.
average in the International League during the
MISCELLANEOUS

Finished the season with the eighth-highest

monthAlso had an IL-high 11 steals and was
batting average in the International League (.298,
named by the organization as Gwinnetts August
125-for-420).
Player of the Month.

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Batted .388 (47-for-121) with 18 multi-hit efforts Went 9-for-12 (.750) over the first two games
over his final 31 games, 8/4-9/5Raised his season of the season, becoming the first player in the
batting average from .261 to .298 in that span. modern era (since 1900) to collect nine or more
Played four different defensive positions between hits in his first two games with any team (Elias).
Atlanta and Gwinnett including all three outfield Was on the disabled list with a right oblique
positions and second base. strain from 6/13-7/22, including rehabilitation
assignments to the Arizona League Cubs and
2015
MANAGER & STAFF

Class AA Tennessee (.269, 7-for-26).

Spent his ninth Major League season with his Hit his second career leadoff home run on 9/28
eighth Major League organization (Chicago White at PHI (also 9/25/11 at MIL).
Sox) and batted .167 (13-for-78) over 47 games. Signed as a minor-league free agent on 2/15 with
Made 18 starts, including 11 at first base, one in an invitation to spring training.
left field and six as the designated hitter.
Placed on the Bereavement List on 7/23 and 2013
EMILIO BONIFACIO

activated off the list on 7/26. Returned to game Batted .243 (102-for-420) with 22 doubles, three
action on 7/28 and suffered a left oblique strain. triples, three home runs, 31 RBI, 54 runs scored
Placed on the disabled list on 7/29 (left oblique and 28 stolen bases in 136 games between TOR
strain); reinstated on 8/14. Appeared in two and KC.
games, 8/14-15 (pinch runner and 0-for-1 as Appeared in 90 games (78 starts) at second base,
a pinch hitter) before being designated for 20 (11) in left field, 15 (13) in center, six (five)
assignment on 8/16. at third, five (three) in right and one (zero) at
SEASON IN REVIEW

shortstop.
2014 Was TORs Opening Day second baseman...Went
Combined to hit .259 (102-for-394) with 17 9-for-36 (.250) in his first 10 games before going
doubles, four triples, three home runs, 24 RBI, 47 3-for-39 (.077) over his next 18.
runs scored and 26 stolen bases over 110 games Hit .308 (8-for-26) over 14 games in July.
between the Cubs and Atlanta. Claimed by the Royals off waivers from TOR on
Ranked 10th in the National League in stolen 8/14...Reached base safely in 13 of his first 14
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

bases. games with KC from 8/15-9/1.

Appeared in 65 games in center field, 31 at Was successful on 14 straight stolen-base
second base, seven at third, six in right, four at attempts, 8/9-9/5, including multi-steal efforts
shortstop, four in left and one as the designated on 8/22 vs. CWS (two) and 9/1 at TOR (two).
hitter.
Was one of 10 position players to play at least 2012
one game at seven or more different positions Appeared in 64 games with MIA due to injuries.
(including DH) throughout the season (STATS LLC). Tied for second in the National League with a
BRAVES HISTORY

Hit .365 (38-for-104) with eight doubles, a triple, 90.9 stolen-base percentage (30-for-33) and
three home runs and 13 RBI against left-handers, ranked ninth with 30 stolen bases.
compared to .221 (64-for-290) with nine His 20 consecutive stolen bases to begin the
doubles, three triples and 11 RBI vs. righties. season established a Marlins record.
Posted a .281 (18-for-64) average with RISP and a Reached base safely in his first 14 games of the
.333 (1-for-3) mark with the bases loaded. season, hitting .321 (17-for-53) with nine walks.
Began the season with the Cubs after making Was on the disabled list with a sprained left
the Opening Day roster as a non-roster invitee to thumb from 5/20-7/12 and again from 8/4-18.
OPPONENTS

spring training.
Made three starts before suffering a right knee
Traded by the Cubs with left-hander James sprain on 8/21 at ARI.
Russell to Atlanta in exchange for catcher Victor
Placed on the disabled list for the third time on
Caratini on 7/31.
8/22 and missed the remainder of the season.
Became the first player in the modern era (since
Was traded by MIA to TOR on 11/19/12 in a
1900) to record games with one, two, three, four
12-player deal that included Mark Buehrle, Josh
and five hits within the teams first seven games
MISCELLANEOUS

Johnson and Jose Reyes.

of a season (Elias).
His five hits on 4/2 at PIT were a career high.

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2011 Appeared in 86 games (82 starts) at third base,
20 (12) at shortstop, 11 (six) in center and seven
Set career highs in average (.296), hits (167),
(four) at second.
doubles (26), triples (seven), home runs (five), RBI
Was the Marlins Opening Day third baseman vs.
(36), runs scored (78), stolen bases (40), walks
WSH, going 4-for-5 with his first career home
(59), games (152), on-base (.360) and slugging
run - an inside-the-park drive off Julian Tavarez -
percentage (.393) in his second season with FLA.
four runs scored and three stolen bases.

MANAGER & STAFF

Led the National League in bunt hits (16) and
Became the first player since Cesar Izturis (2001)
infield hits (45) and tied for second in stolen
to record an inside-the-parker as his first Major-
bases...His 78.4 (40-for-51) stolen-base
League home run...It was the first inside-the-park
percentage was the third-best mark in Marlins
home run on Opening Day since Carl Yastrzemski
history among players with 40 attempts.
on 4/10/68 at DET.
Was named the Jeff Conine Mr. Marlin Award
His four runs scored tied a franchise Opening
winner by the South Florida Chapter of the
Day record (18th time).
BBWAA.

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Also set a career high with three stolen bases.
Tabbed the National League Player of the Month
for July after hitting .380 (38-for-100) with 27 Became the first player in the Majors since the
runs scored and 16 stolen bases. Yankees Wade Boggs in 1994 to record eight hits
and six runs scored through a teams first three
Ranked second among NL leadoff hitters with a
games of a season.
.376 on-base percentage and third with a .310
(123-for-397) average.
Made 141 starts, including 61 at shortstop, 30
2008

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Hit a combined .243 (41-169) with six doubles,
at third base, 28 in left field, 11 in right, nine in
five triples, four RBI, 29 runs scored and seven
center and two at second.
stolen bases in 49 games between ARI and WSH.
Appeared at three different positions (right field,
Opened the season with Triple-A Tucson before
third base and center) on 4/2 vs. NYM, matching
being recalled by ARI on 7/4.
a franchise record.
Stole his first career base on 7/4 vs. SD.
Repeated the feat on 7/22 (third, center and
shortstop). Played in eight games with ARI before being traded

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
to WSH in exchange RHP Jon Rauch on 7/22.
Registered a career-high, 26-game hitting streak
from 6/28- 7/28 (.390, 39-for-100), the third- Was optioned to Triple-A Columbus and recalled
longest streak in the majors. by the Nationals on 8/1.
Matched a career high with three RBI on 5/1 at Hit .311 (19-for-61) over a 16-game stretch from
CIN, 8/23 vs. CIN and 9/1 at NYM. 8/13-9/5...Batted .314 (125-for-398) with 20
doubles, five triples, a home run, 32 RBI, 58 runs
Tied a career-high three stolen bases on 7/10 vs.
scored 21 stolen bases in 93 games between
HOU (also 4/6/09 vs. WSH).
Tucson and Columbus. BRAVES HISTORY

2010 Compiled a 10-game hitting streak with Tucson

from 4/25-5/4 (.453, 24-for-53).
Opened the season on Floridas Major League
roster before being optioned to Class AAA New Nine of the 10 games were multi-hit efforts,
Orleans on 4/14...Recalled by FLA on 6/7. including four hits on 5/3 at Albuquerque.
Appeared in 47 games (37 starts) with FLA; 17 (14) Was traded by WSH with pitcher D.J. Dean and
in center field, nine (eight) at shortstop, seven infielder Jacob Smolinski to Florida in exchange
(five) in left, six (four) in right, six (four) at third for pitcher Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh
base and five (two) at second. Willingham on 11/11/08.
OPPONENTS

Batted .348 (16-for-46) vs. left-handers,

compared to .231 (31-134) against righties. 2007
In his sixth professional season, made his Major
Was 12-for-12 in stolen base attempts.
League debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks,

2009 9/2 vs. COL as a pinch runner in the eighth inning.

Made his first career start (second base) on 9/10
Spent his first full season (third overall) in the
at SF and recorded his first career hit and RBI off
MISCELLANEOUS

Major Leagues and first with FLA.

Tim Lincecum in the fifth inning.
Tied for third in the Majors with 14 bunt hits and
ranked sixth with 34 infield hits.

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Opened the season at Double-A Mobile and

spent the majority of the season with that club
Transactions
Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks as a
before his recall by ARI on 9/1.
non-drafted free agent on December 27, 2001...
Was named a Southern League All-Star after
Signed by Junior Noboa.
leading the league in stolen bases (41) and hits
Acquired by the Washington Nationals from the
(157) and finishing second in runs scored (84).
Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP Jon
Hit .300 with Licey of the Dominican Winter
MANAGER & STAFF

Rauch on July 22, 2008.

League en route to being named Baseball
Acquired by the Florida Marlins along with
Americas Winter League Player of the Year.
RHP P.J. Dean and INF Jake Smolinski from

MINOR LEAGUE highlights the Washington Nationals in exchange for

LHP Scott Olsen and OF Josh Willingham on
In 2006, led the California League while ranking
November 11, 2008.
seventh among all minor leaguers with 61 stolen
On Miami disabled list (sprained left thumb)
bases.
from May 19 to July 13, 2012; included injury
EMILIO BONIFACIO

His hit total of 175 and his 117 runs scored ranked
rehabilitation assignment with Jupiter (High-A).
as the second-most among all minor leaguers
On Miami disabled list (sprained left thumb) from
and in the CL.
August 4 to August 19, 2012; included injury
Was named to the CL All-Star team and also
rehabilitation assignment with Jupiter (High-A).
named a CL postseason and High-A All-Star by
On Miami disabled list (right knee sprain) from
Baseball America.
August 22 to the end of the 2012 season.
In 2005, ranked second in the Midwest League
Acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays along with
SEASON IN REVIEW

with 55 stolen bases and was named to the

RHP Josh Johnson, LHP Mark Buehrle, INF Jose
Midwest League All-Star team.
Reyes, C John Buck and cash considerations
Made his professional debut in 2002 with the
from the Miami Marlins for RHP Henderson
Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks.
Alvarez, INF Yunel Escobar, INF Adeiny

Personal
Hechavarria, C Jeff Mathis, LHP Justin Nicolino,
RHP Anthony Desclafani and OF Jake Marisnick
He and his wife Coralina have two sons, Emil on November 19, 2012.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Andres and Gael.

Acquired by the Kansas City Royals for cash
Attended Loyola High School in Santo Domingo, considerations or a player to be named later on
Dominican Republic. August 13, 2013.
His younger brother, Jorge, is an outfielder in the Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league
Kansas City organization. contract on February 19, 2014.
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with
LHP James Russell from the Chicago Cubs in
exchange for C Victor Caratini on July 31, 2014.
BRAVES HISTORY

Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a one-year

contract for the 2015 season with an option for
the 2016 season on March 1, 2015.
On Chicago (AL) disabled list (strained left
oblique) from July 29 to August 14, 2015;
included an injury rehabilitation assignment to
Charlotte (AAA).
Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league
OPPONENTS

contract on August 25, 2015.

Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year
contract on December 9, 2015.
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
contract on December 9, 2016.
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2003 Missoula .199 54 146 20 29 1 1 0 16 4 1 3 18 43 15-3 .298 .219 11
2004 South Bend .260 120 411 59 107 9 6 1 37 9 2 3 25 122 40-10 .306 .319 23
2005 South Bend .270 127 522 81 141 14 7 1 44 7 4 2 56 90 55-17 .341 .330 23
2006 Lancaster .321 130 546 117 175 35 7 7 50 8 4 6 44 104 61-14 .375 .449 21

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2007 Mobile .285 132 551 84 157 21 5 2 40 4 1 2 38 105 41-13 .333 .352 21
Arizona .217 11 23 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 3 0-1 .333 .261 1
2008 Tucson .302 85 367 49 111 18 5 1 29 6 2 0 27 64 17-8 .348 .387 11
Arizona .167 8 12 3 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 1-0 .167 .250 0
Columbus .452 8 31 9 14 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 4 4 4-2 .500 .516 1
Washington .248 41 157 26 39 5 5 0 12 0 3 0 14 41 6-4 .305 .344 7
2009 Florida .252 127 461 72 116 11 6 1 27 8 4 2 34 95 21-9 .303 .308 17
2010 Florida .261 73 180 30 47 6 3 0 10 1 3 0 17 42 12-0 .320 .328 3

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New Orleans .274 40 164 19 45 8 3 0 11 2 0 0 16 33 8-4 .339 .360 10
2011 Florida .296 152 565 78 167 26 7 5 36 11 5 1 59 129 40-11 .360 .393 14
2012 Miami .258 64 244 30 63 3 4 1 11 4 0 1 25 52 30-3 .330 .316 5
Jupiter .167 9 30 6 5 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 6 9 3-1 .306 .200 0
2013 Toronto .218 94 262 33 57 16 1 3 20 3 2 2 13 66 12-6 .258 .321 7
Kansas City .285 42 158 21 45 6 2 0 11 3 1 0 17 37 16-2 .352 .348 3
2014 Chicago (AL) .279 69 276 35 77 14 3 2 18 6 0 0 16 49 14-6 .318 .373 7
AZL Cubs# .300 3 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1-0 .364 .300 0

SEASON IN REVIEW
Tennessee# .250 4 16 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0-1 .250 .250 2
Atlanta .212 41 118 12 25 3 1 1 6 0 0 0 10 36 12-2 .273 .280 1
2015 Chicago (AL) .167 47 78 5 13 2 0 0 4 1 0 1 2 27 1-4 .198 .192 3
Charlotte# .364 3 11 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0-0 .364 .545 1
Iowa .469 13 49 12 23 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 6 6-1 .544 .510 3
2016 Gwinnett .298 107 420 57 125 14 5 2 40 7 4 1 39 70 37-9 .356 .369 4
Atlanta .211 24 38 6 8 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 3 12 1-0 .268 .211 0
Minor Totals .288 835 3274 515 943 127 39 14 278 47 19 17 282 656 288-83 .346 .363 136

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
N.L. Totals .265 610 2074 294 549 70 29 10 127 32 15 4 182 464 137-36 .323 .341 50
A.L. Totals .231 183 498 59 115 24 3 3 35 7 3 3 32 130 29-12 .280 .309 13
Atlanta Totals .212 65 156 18 33 3 1 1 9 2 0 0 13 48 13-2 .272 .263 1
Major Totals .258 793 2572 353 664 94 32 13 162 39 18 7 214 594 166-48 .315 .335 63
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

BRAVES HISTORY
Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Second Base .968 213 336 498 28 862 134
Center Field .989 179 354 4 4 362 1
Third Base .946 142 72 225 17 314 25
Shortstop .962 101 126 206 13 345 42
Left Field .992 84 115 3 1 119 0
Right Field 1.000 34 51 3 0 54 0
Outfield .991 289 520 10 5 535 1
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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boyer
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Blaine Thomas Boyer
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-3 Weight: 225
DOB: July 11, 1981 Opening Day Age: 35
Born: Atlanta, GA Resides: Marietta, GA
MLB Debut: June 12, 2005 MLB Service Time: 7.070
Acquired: Signed to minor league contract, January 21, 2017
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
BLAINE BOYER

N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Spent his first season in Milwaukee, pitching 66.0
innings, his most since a career-high 72.0 in
2008 with ATLWent to spring training as a non- Most IP
5.0, 6/3/09, STL vs. CIN
SEASON IN REVIEW

roster invite and made his second consecutive

Opening Day roster.
Most Runs Allowed
Made 61 appearances after appearing in 68
5, 7/9/09, ARI vs. FLA
games in 2015Is one of 27 right-handers in MLB
to have at least 61 appearances each of the last Most ER Allowed
two seasons. 4, 7x, last: 6/13/16, MIL at SF
Fanned 26, the fewest in MLB among pitchers
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

with at least as many innings as BoyerThe last

right-hander with as few strikeouts in as many 5, 4x, last: 8/25/14, SD vs. MIL
innings was BOS Aaron Cook (20 in 94.0 IP)
Most HRs Allowed
in 2012Boyers strikeout rate of 9.2% ranked
2,7/22/14, SD at CHI
lowest in MLB (minimum 40 innings).
According to MLBs Statcast, out of 265 Most Walks
pitchers who had at least 150 balls put in play 4, 4/27/10, ARI at COL
against them, Boyer allowed the lowest rate
of barreled balls (1.0 percent)His average Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

exit velocity measured 86.2 mph and ranked 3, 7x, last: 8/29/14, SD vs. LAD
11thCreated by Tom Tango, the Barreled Ball
Longest Winning Streak
classification is assigned to batted-ball events
2, 3x, last: 7/21-8/10/10
whose comparable hit types (in terms of exit
velocity and launch angle) have historically led Longest Losing Streak
to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 4, 4/6/11-4/11/15
slugging percentage.
Went more than three outs 14 times, including a
OPPONENTS

season-high 2.0 innings eight times.

His 2.49 ERA tied for the 15th-best among AL

2015 relievers (minimum 50.0 innings).

Appeared in 300th career game, 6/27 at MIL.
An invite to Twins spring training, Minnesota
selected his contract on 3/30 and he went on Appeared 42 games pre-All-Star break, tied for
to make 68 appearances, his most since a career- most in the AL.
high 76 in 2008 with ATL. Placed on 15-day disabled list, 8/14-8/26 with
MISCELLANEOUS

Made Twins Opening Day roster, his first Opening right elbow inflammation.
Day roster since 2011 with New York (NL).

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2014 2008
Started season with Triple-A El Paso. Set career-highs in several categories including
San Diego selected his contract on 5/22 and games pitched (76), innings pitched (72.0) and
made his Padres debut that day vs. CHI, his first strikeouts (67) with Atlanta.
MLB game since 4/10/11 with NYM vs. WSH. Finished tied for ninth among all major league
Returned to El Paso after being designated for pitchers with 76 games pitched.

MANAGER & STAFF

assignment, 5/25Returned to San Diego, 6/15 Notched his first career save on 5/14 at PHI.
for the remainder of the season
Retired the first 26 right-handed hitters he faced, 2007
5/22-7/9 before allowing a double to Drew Started season on the disabled list after straining
Butera, 7/11 vs. LAD...According to STATS, Inc., an oblique muscle during spring training...
it was the longest such streak by a major league Reinstated 5/7.
pitcher since they started tracking data in 1974... Made eight appearances at Triple-A Gwinnett
Prior to Boyer, the longest streak belonged to before being recalled to Atlanta, 6/5Made five

BLAINE BOYER
Floridas Eric Ludwick in 1998 and Oaklands relief appearances before being optioned back to
Russ Springers in 2009, who both opened their Gwinnett, 6/14 for the remainder of the year.
seasons with 24 straight right-handers retired.
2006
2013 Made the Braves Opening Day roster and
Returned to baseball, signing a minor league appeared in two games before undergoing
contract with Kansas City and pitching in 13 surgery on his right shoulder, 4/18.

SEASON IN REVIEW
games for Triple-A Omaha before joining the
Hanshin Tigers in the Nippon Professional
Baseball league in Japan.
2005
Started season with Double-A Mississippi before
Went 0-1, 3.00 ERA (5 ER/15.0 IP) in 13 relief being recalled 6/12 to make his MLB debut that
outings for the Storm Chasers before being day vs. OAKTossed 1.0 inning of relief, allowing
released by Kansas City, 5/16...Signed with the one run on two hits and was dealt the loss.
Hanshin Tigers in Japan, 5/21 and finished the

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Earned first major league win, 8/10 vs. SF,
season in the Nippon League, going 3-1 with a
entering in the 11th, pitching 2.0 scoreless
2.67 ERA (8 ER/27.0 IP) in 22 games.
innings.

2012 Minor League Highlights

Chose not to pitch.
Led the Carolina League in innings pitched

2011
(154.0) in 2004, also earning All-Star honors.

Made the Mets Opening Day roster before being

designated for assignment, 4/11.
AMATEUR BRAVES HISTORY

In 2000, graduated from Walton High School

Signed with Pittsburgh, 4/20 and pitched in in Marietta, Ga., where he was an honorable
11 games, all in relief, for Triple-A Indianapolis mention All-American center-fielder as well as
before being released 6/17. All-County and All-State...Also lettered in football
Signed with St. Louis, 7/5...Made seven starts and basketball in high school.
between Single-A Palm Beach and Triple-A
Memphis before being released 8/13. PERSONAL
2010
He and his wife, Ginsey, have a son, Levi and a
OPPONENTS

daughter, Benaiah.
Spent year between Arizona and Triple-A Reno. On the Board of Help One Now.
Made ARI opening day roster before going to Also worked with the Deliver Fund in the fight
Reno on 5/18...Returned on 6/8.. against human trafficking.

2009
MISCELLANEOUS

Began the year with Atlanta, but was traded to St.

Louis on 4/20 in exchange for OF Brian Barton.
Claimed on waivers by Arizona, 6/8.

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Transactions
Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the third round Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals to a minor
of the 2000 First-Year Player draft...Signed by Rob league contract on July 7, 2011.
English. Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor
On Atlanta disabled list (right shoulder surgery) league contract on January 5, 2013.
from June 24 through the end of the 2006 season. Signed by the San Diego Padres to a minor
MANAGER & STAFF

Acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals from the league contract on January 9, 2014.
Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Brian Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league
Barton on April 20, 2009. contract on December 31, 2014.
Claimed off waivers by the Arizona On Minnesota disabled list (right elbow
Diamondbacks on June 8, 2009. inflammation) from August 9 to August 29, 2015
Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor
contract on January 21, 2011. league contract on February 12, 2016
Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
BLAINE BOYER

league contract on April 18, 2011. contract on January 21, 2017

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2000 GCL Braves 1-3 2.51 11 5 0 0 1 32.1 24 16 9 0 3 19 27 3 2
SEASON IN REVIEW

2001 Danville 4-5 4.32 13 12 0 0 0 50.0 48 35 24 4 5 19 57 9 1

2002 Macon 5-9 3.07 43 0 0 0 1 70.1 52 30 24 0 5 39 73 8 2
2003 Rome 12-8 3.69 30 26 1 0 0 136.2 146 70 56 5 4 58 115 10 1
2004 Myrtle Beach 10-10 2.98 28 28 0 0 0 154.0 138 63 51 4 7 49 95 7 0
2005 Mississippi 2-4 5.03 14 8 0 0 0 48.1 62 28 27 4 2 18 40 0 0
Atlanta 4-2 3.11 43 0 0 0 0 37.2 32 13 13 1 2 17 33 2 0
2006 Atlanta 0-0 40.50 2 0 0 0 0 0.2 4 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0
2007 Richmond 4-3 4.30 21 12 0 0 2 73.1 76 40 35 1 7 50 62 5 0
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Atlanta 0-0 3.38 5 0 0 0 0 5.1 10 3 2 0 0 1 3 2 0

2008 Atlanta 2-6 5.88 76 0 0 0 1 72.0 73 51 47 10 2 25 67 2 0
2009 Atlanta 0-1 40.50 3 0 0 0 0 1.1 3 6 6 0 1 3 2 0 0
St. Louis 0-0 4.41 15 0 0 0 0 16.1 14 10 8 1 1 5 9 0 0
Arizona 0-1 2.68 30 0 0 0 0 37.0 39 20 11 0 3 12 18 2 0
2010 Arizona 3-2 4.26 54 0 0 0 0 57.0 59 32 27 3 1 29 29 2 0
Reno 1-0 1.50 5 0 0 0 2 6.0 5 1 1 0 0 1 9 0 0
2011 New York (NL) 0-2 10.80 5 0 0 0 1 6.2 13 8 8 2 1 1 1 0 0
Indianapolis 0-0 13.50 11 0 0 0 0 8.0 14 14 12 3 1 9 8 2 0
Palm Beach 1-1 5.06 3 3 0 0 0 10.2 6 6 6 1 0 3 11 0 0
BRAVES HISTORY

Memphis 0-2 13.50 4 4 0 0 0 16.0 34 26 24 5 1 9 5 1 0

2012 Did Not Pitch
2013 Omaha 0-1 3.00 13 0 0 0 1 15.0 15 9 5 3 0 3 18 1 0
Hanshin (JPN) 3-1 2.67 22 0 0 0 0 27.0 20 8 8 3 0 4 21 0 0
2014 El Paso 1-2 3.10 25 0 0 0 7 29.0 26 10 10 2 1 6 28 0 0
San Diego 0-1 3.57 32 0 0 0 0 40.1 34 16 16 2 0 8 29 1 0
2015 Minnesota 3-6 2.49 68 0 0 0 1 65.0 62 24 18 5 0 19 33 5 0
2016 Milwaukee 2-4 3.95 61 0 0 0 1 66.0 80 30 29 4 1 17 26 0 0
Minor Totals 41-48 3.93 221 98 1 0 14 649.2 646 348 284 32 36 283 548 46 6
OPPONENTS

Japan Totals 3-1 2.67 22 0 0 0 0 27.0 20 8 8 3 0 4 21 0 0

A.L. Totals 3-6 2.49 68 0 0 0 1 65.0 62 24 18 5 0 19 33 5 0
N.L. Totals 11-19 4.50 326 0 0 0 3 340.1 361 192 170 23 12 119 217 11 0
Atlanta Totals 6-9 5.46 129 0 0 0 1 117.0 122 76 71 11 5 47 105 6 0
Major Totals 14-25 4.17 394 0 0 0 4 405.1 423 216 188 28 12 138 250 16 0
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .929 394 21 57 6 84 3

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CABRERA
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Mauricio Adolfo Cabrera

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-3 Weight: 245
DOB: 9/22/1993 Opening Day Age: 23
Born: Las Matas de Farfan, DR Resides: Las Matas de Farfan, DR
MLB Debut: June 27, 2016 MLB Service Time: 0.098
Acquired: Signed as a non-drafted free agent, July 2, 2010

MAURICIO CABRERA
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Split the season between Atlanta and Double-A
Mississippi, making his major league debut on
6/27 with a scoreless inning of relief vs. CLE. Most IP
1.2, 2x, last: 9/7/16 at WSH

SEASON IN REVIEW
Started the year with the M-Braves before the
Braves recalled him on 6/27Remained with the
Most Runs Allowed
Braves for the remainder of the season, finishing
4, 9/9/16 vs. NYM
with six saves and five wins to become the eighth
Braves rookie in Atlanta franchise history to have Most ER Allowed
at least five wins and five saves in a seasonMike 3, 2x, last: 9/9/16 vs. NYM
Stanton did it last in 1991, winning five times and
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
saving seven games.
His six saves were fourth most among MLB 3, 3x, last: 8/16/16 vs. MIN
rookiesFrom the date of his debut (6/27)
Most HRs Allowed
through the end of the season, his 41 games
None
pitched tied for the most appearances by a
rookie pitcher in the majorsAmong all pitchers Most Walks
in that time frame, Cabrera tied for the seventh 3, 9/9/16 vs. NYM
most appearances in the majors, five off the lead
of ARIs Randall Delgado and SDs Brad Hand. Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY

Did not allow a home run over his 38.1 innings 3, 3x, last: 9/2/16 at PHI
pitched...His run is the fifth-longest active
Longest Winning Streak
homerless streak in the NLBy games (41),
3, 7/19/16-9/2/16
Cabreras streak is the fifth longest in Atlanta
franchise history (since 1966)Did not allow Longest Losing Streak
a home run for the M-Braves eitherLast 1, 9/9/16
surrendered a home run on 8/19/15, a span of
78.0 professional innings.
OPPONENTS

Finished with the second-highest average pitch

Compiled a 1.25 ERA (3 ER/21.2 IP) over 21
velocity in the majors at 100.6...Only Aroldis
games, 6/23-9/7.
Chapman (100.9) threw harder, according to
MLBs StatcastHe and Chapman were the only Held righties to a .189 average (14-for-74) with
two pitchers to throw a pitch at least 103 mph. one extra-base hit.
Earned his first career win, 7/19 at CINStruck Entered the 2016 season ranked by Baseball
out two over 1.2 innings in a 5-4, 11-inning win. America as the Braves 29th-best prospect.
MISCELLANEOUS

Collected his first save, 6/30 vs. MIARetired the

only batter he faced in the 8-5 win.

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2015 2013
Split his fifth pro campaign between High-A Went 3-8 in his first season with Rome (A)
Carolina and Double-A Mississippi...Totaled a 2-3 logging the second-most strikeouts on the Club
record with one save and a 5.59 ERA. and eighth-most in the organization with 107.
Collected his first professional save on 6/6 at Set new career highs in starts (24) and innings
Myrtle Beach pitched (131.1), pacing the R-Braves staff in starts
MANAGER & STAFF

Logged 53 strikeouts over 48.1 innings, an and logging the second most innings.
average of 9.9 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched. Entered the 2013 season as the Braves sixth-best
Did not allow a run in 23 of his 36 appearances, prospect, according to Baseball America.
including 36.1 of 48.1 innings pitched.
Allowed one earned run or less in 28 of his 36 2012
appearances...His ERA in those games was 1.05 Named the organizations Pitcher of the Year for
(5 ER/42.2 IP)...In his other eight outings, his Danville (R), along with the clubs Pitcher of the
MAURICIO CABRERA

ERA was 39.71 (25 ER/5.2 IP), with 24 hits, a .600 Month for June and August.
opponents batting average and 13 walks. Tabbed as the Appalachian League Pitcher of the
Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as Week for the week of 7/2.
the Braves 17th-best prospect.
2011
2014 Earned the August organizational Player of the
Spent the majority of his fourth professional Month award for the DSL (0-0, 3.00 ERA).
season with High-A Lynchburg, going 1-1 with a
Transactions
SEASON IN REVIEW

5.59 ERA over 19 appearances (three starts).

Opened the season with Lynchburg and made Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a non-drafted free
three starts (10.1 IP) before being placed on the agent on July 2, 2010...Signed by Robert Aquino.
disabled list on 4/24 with a right elbow injury
from mid-April through the middle of June.
Reinstated from the disabled list on 7/2 and
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

returned to Lynchburg where he transitioned to

the bullpen for the remainder of the season.
Labeled by Baseball America as Atlantas fifth-
best prospect entering the 2014 season.
Had his contract purchased and was added to
the 40-man roster on November 19.

Complete Record
BRAVES HISTORY

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2011 DSL Braves 1-5 4.30 19 9 0 0 0 52.1 51 38 25 3 6 24 36 13 0
2012 Danville 2-2 2.97 12 12 0 0 0 57.2 45 23 19 2 7 23 48 13 1
2013 Rome 3-8 4.18 24 24 1 0 0 131.1 118 74 61 3 6 71 107 16 4
2014 Lynchburg 1-1 5.59 19 3 0 0 0 29.0 24 22 18 1 4 19 28 6 1
GCL Braves# 0-0 6.75 3 2 0 0 0 4.0 3 3 3 0 0 2 3 1 1
2015 Carolina 2-2 5.52 23 0 0 0 1 31.0 30 22 19 1 0 17 28 8 1
Mississippi 0-1 5.71 13 0 0 0 0 17.1 12 12 11 1 1 18 25 8 0
OPPONENTS

2016 Mississippi 3-3 3.21 25 0 0 0 4 33.2 20 15 12 0 3 22 35 2 0

Atlanta 5-1 2.82 41 0 0 0 6 38.1 31 14 12 0 1 19 32 2 0
Minor Totals 12-22 4.24 138 50 1 0 5 356.1 303 209 168 11 27 196 310 67 8
Major Totals 5-1 2.82 41 0 0 0 6 38.1 31 14 12 0 1 19 32 2 0
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher 1.000 41 4 6 0 10 0

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camargo
INFIELDER
Full Name: Johan Ramos Valentin Camargo

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 Weight: 160
DOB: December 13, 1993 Opening Day Age: 23
Born: Panama City, Panama Resides: Betania, Panama
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Signed as a non-drafted free agent, July 2, 2010

JOHAN CAMARGO
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

2016 2015 .
Spent his first full season at the Double-A level in Played the full season with High-A Carolina,
2016 playing in 126 games, including 124 starts where he batted .258 (101-for-391) with 50 runs,
for the Mississippi BravesBatted .267 (119-for- 22 extra-base hits and 32 RBI in 130 games and
446) with a career-high 26 doubles, a career- picked up Carolina League Mid-Season and Year-

SEASON IN REVIEW
high four home runs and 43 RBIHad 36 total End All-Star honors.
extra-base hits. Poked a career-high six triples on the season,
Ranked second on the M-Braves in games (126), tied for sixth-most among Braves farmhands...
at-bats (446), hits (119) and doubles (26), third in Opened the season batting .289 (54-for-187)
triples (six) and batting average (tied, .267), and in 64 games prior to the All-Star break, before
fourth in RBI (43) and runs (46). batting just .230 (47-for-204) in 66 games over
His 26 doubles also ranked seventh among the seasons second half.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Atlanta farmhands. Slugged his only home run of the season on 8/16
Split time at second base, shortstop and third at Frederick, punctuating a 3-for-4 performance
base, making 124 total startsMade the most with two runs and two RBI.
starts at second base with 64, followed by 31 Had 21 multi-hit games during the campaign,
starts at shortstop and 29 starts at third base including four three-hit efforts.
Posted a .971 fielding percentage (15 errors in Tied his career high with three RBI on 4/20 at
509 total chances) among the three positions. Winston-Salem, part of a 1-for-3 night with a
Batted .354 (34-for-96) in 27 games in July, with triple. BRAVES HISTORY
14 runs, nine doubles, three triples and 14 RBI. Following the season appeared in 16 games with
Compiled a .320 (24-for-75) average against left- the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League,
handed pitchers, while hitting .256 (95-for-371) batting .206 (13-for-63) with five runs and three
versus righties. RBI.
Closed the season by hitting .291 (65-for-223) in
62 games after the All-Star break, with 24 of his 2014
36 extra-base hits on the season. Entered the season ranked by Baseball America
Batted .315 (58-for-184) with runners on base, as the organizations 14th-best prospect and
OPPONENTS

including a .296 (32-for-108) mark with runners was also tabbed by the publication as the
in scoring position. organizations Best Defensive Infielder in its
Had his contract selected and was added to the Best Tools survey.
40-man roster on 11/18. Opened his fourth professional campaign (third
Ranked by Baseball America as Atlantas No. active season) with Single-A Rome before joining
27 prospect entering 2016, and as the Best High-A Lynchburg on 8/15.
MISCELLANEOUS

Defensive Infielder in the farm system. Combined to hit .266 (127-for-478) with 23
extra-base hits in 132 games between the two
stops.

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Made 118 starts, all at shortstop, for Rome and

Lynchburg...Set career highs in nearly every
2013
Rated by Baseball America as Atlantas 19th-best
offensive category to include hits (127), doubles
prospect and as the Best Defensive Infielder in
(18), RBI (46), stolen bases (7), runs (60) and
the Atlanta system.
games (132).
Led Danville (R) hitters in at-bats (228) and hits
Ranked in the Top 10 among all Braves
(67) while tying for the team lead in triples (four).
farmhands in several offensive categories,
MANAGER & STAFF

including games (3rd, 132), at-bats (4th, 479), Hit .323 (32-for-99) in 25 July contests, logging
runs (T8th, 60), and hits (9th, 126). five doubles and a pair of triples while driving
home seven.
Went 1-for-6 with one walk and one run scored
in two postseason games with Lynchburg. Recorded a .395 (17-for-43) average with two
outs and RISP.
Batted just .167 (14-for-84) with no extra-base
hits and five RBI in his first 23 games to open Had a season-high four hits on 7/9, ending the
the season, from 4/3-30...In 110 games, from night 4-for-5 with a double, triple, RBI and two
JOHAN CAMARGO

5/1 through the end of the season, hit .287 (113- runs.

2012
for-394) with 23 extra-base hits, including 18
doubles and 41 runs driven in.
Strung together a 10-game hitting streak, 5/27- Tabbed by the organization as the DSL Player of
6/7: .442 (19-for-43). the Year after leading the team in average (.343),
Of his 79 games with at least one hit, 38 were hits (68), doubles (14), OBP (.433), SLG (.455), and
of the multi-hit fashion, including six games of OPS (.887)...Led the organization in OBP among
farmhands with more than 200 plate ppearances.
SEASON IN REVIEW

three or more hits.

Poked his only home run of the season on 8/25,
going 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI. 2011
Missed the entire season due to right elbow
Went a perfect 5-for-5 on 5/28, scoring a pair of
tendinitis.
runs and tallying one RBI while falling a home run
short of hitting for the cycle.
transactions
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Signed by the Atlanta Braves as a non-draft free

agent on July 2, 2010...Signed by Luis Ortiz

Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2011 Did Not Play
2012 DSL Braves .343 59 198 38 68 14 1 2 26 10 1 7 25 27 6-3 .433 .455 21
BRAVES HISTORY

2013 Danville .294 57 228 28 67 7 4 0 14 5 0 5 18 31 3-3 .359 .360 9

2014 Rome .267 115 420 53 112 16 4 0 40 15 7 2 34 50 7-6 .320 .324 33
Lynchburg .259 17 58 7 15 2 0 1 6 1 2 0 1 13 0-0 .262 .345 3
2015 Carolina .258 130 391 50 101 15 6 1 32 20 4 4 30 54 4-2 .315 .335 24
2016 Mississippi .267 126 446 46 119 26 6 4 43 17 3 1 24 82 1-2 .304 .379 15
Minor Totals .277 504 1741 222 482 80 21 8 161 68 17 19 132 257 21-16 .332 .361 105
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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COLLMENTER
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Joshua Michael Collmenter

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-4 Weight: 244
DOB: February 7, 1986 Opening Day Age: 31
Born: Marshall, MI Resides: Phoenix, AZ
MLB Debut: April 17, 2011 MLB Service Time: 5.144
Acquired: Acquired from Chicago (NL), September 17, 2016

JOSH COLLMENTER
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Split the season between Atlanta, Arizonas
organization and the Chicago Cubs Triple-A club
at IowaAppeared in 18 total MLB games, making Most IP
9.0, 2x, last: 4/17/15, ARI at SF

SEASON IN REVIEW
three startsHis starts all came with Atlanta, and
he went 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA (5 ER/19.0 IP) for the
Most Runs Allowed
BravesWent 1-0 with a 4.84 ERA (12 ER/22.1 IP)
in his 15 relief appearances.
9, 5/11/16, ARI vs. WSH
Began the season with Arizona...Started on Most ER Allowed
the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder 9, 5/11/16, ARI vs. WSH
tightness...Reinstated on 5/27 and made his
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
season debut that night vs. SD, allowing four
runs, earned in 0.1 innings. 11, 2x, last: 7/26/14, ARI at PHI
Atlanta acquired him on 9/17 from CHI and he
Most HRs Allowed
earned the win that night in his Braves debut
4, 6/7/15, ARI vs. NYM
after holding WSH to four hits and two runs over
5.0 innings...Struck out a career high-tying eight Most Walks
batters. 4, 6/20/14, ARI vs. SF
Became the 16th different starter used by the
Braves in his start on 9/17...That total was the Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY

most in the majors and tied a franchise record 8, 3x, last: 9/17/16 vs. WSH
(since 1900)The 1945 Boston Braves, the 1936
Longest Winning Streak
Boston Bees and the 1911 Boston Rustlers also
6, 9/4/12-6/27/13
used 16 starting pitchers...The last MLB team to
use more in a season was the 2006 Kansas City Longest Losing Streak
Royals, who finished the year with 17 different 4, 2x, last: 7/1/13-9/19/13
starting pitchers...The MLB record since 1900 is
24 by the 1915 Philadelphia Athletics.
OPPONENTS

Allowed one hit, a home run, during the first

Arizona designated him for assignment on 7/30
inning in his three starts with the Braves.
and unconditionally released him on 8/9...Signed a
Made 15 relief appearances for the
minor-league deal the next day with Chicago (NL).
Diamondbacks, earning a win on 6/24 at COLIn
Went 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA (4 ER/16.0 IP) in four
his other 14 appearances, Arizona went 0-14.
games, all starts, with Triple-A Iowa.
Made 12 scoreless appearances for Arizona...
Also pitched with Single-A Visalia and Triple-A
MISCELLANEOUS

Compiled a 46.29 ERA (12 ER/2.1 IP) in his other

Reno as part of his Major League rehabilitation
three outings, allowing four runs in each.
assignment...Went 1-1 with a 4.06 ERA (14
ER/31.0 IP) in 10 MiLB games, nine starts.

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2015 First batters faced were 4-for-45 (.089), best in

the Major Leagues.
Appeared in 44 games, 12 starts, in his fifth
Led the NL with a club-record nine outings of at
season with Arizona and went 4-6 with one save
least 3.0 innings or more, four more than Alfredo
and a 3.79 ERA (51 ER/121.0 IP).
Simon (5) and Jeanmar Gomez (5).
Was one of eight NL pitchers with double-digits
Tossed 6.0 scoreless innings on 6/19 vs. MIA,
starts and relief appearances.
the second-longest relief outing in club history
MANAGER & STAFF

Went 1-0 with a 1.89 ERA (11/52.1 IP) as a reliever

and trailing only Randy Johnsons 7.0 innings on
and 3-6 with a 5.24 ERA (40 ER/68.2 IP) as a
7/18/01 at SD.
starter.
His 1.89 ERA as a reliever ranked sixth in the NL.
Made his first Opening Day start, 4/6 vs. SF.
2012
Split the season between the rotations and the
Recorded his second career shutout, 4/17 at SF. bullpen for the Diamondbacks..
Pitched in both games of a doubleheader on 9/1 Went 5-1 with a 2.13 ERA (17 ER in 72.0 IP) in 24
JOSH COLLMENTER

at COL, earning his second career save in the games from 5/5 through the end of seasonHis
nightcap with 2.0 scoreless innings. 2.13 ERA after 5/5 was the third-best in MLB.

2014
Made a spot start on 10-minutes notice for Joe
Saunders on 6/22 vs. CHI (1 ER/4.0 IP).
Established career highs in wins, starts, strikeouts
and innings pitched, going 11-9 with one save
and a 3.46 ERA (69 ER/179.1 IP) and 115 strikeouts
2011
Finished fth in the NL Rookie of the Year
SEASON IN REVIEW

in 33 games, 28 starts. balloting after going 10-10 with a 3.38 ERA (58
Named the D-backs Most Valuable Pitcher by the ER/154.1 IP) in 31 games, 24 startsHis 10 wins
Arizona Chapter of the BBWAA. tied a then-Arizona rookie record.
Became the second pitcher in club history with at Ranked among NL rookie leaders in quality starts
least one shutout and one save in a season (also (1st, 15), innings (2nd), ERA (3rd) and wins (3rd).
Brian Anderson in 1999). Made a start at Triple-A Reno before his recall
Finished as one of two pitchers in the Majors with on 4/15.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

at least one save, 10 wins and 150.0 innings (also Earned the win in his major league debut on 4/17
SFs Tim Lincecum). vs. SF with two scoreless inningsBecame the
Went 7-5 with a 2.63 ERA (32 ER/109.1 IP) in 20 rst Arizona pitcher to win his debut at home.
games, 16 starts, at Chase FieldHis 2.63 ERA Did not allow a run in his rst 15.0 innings as a
was the fth lowest at Chase Field in club history starter, establishing a franchise record.
(minimum 15 starts).
Made his rst MLB start on 5/14 at LAD, tossing
Earned his rst career save on 4/9 at SF with 4.0 6.0 scoreless innings with two hitsBecame the
scoreless innings. rst pitcher in the modern era to win his initial
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Faced the minimum 27 batters in his rst career start with 6.0 shutout innings and two or less hits
shutout on 5/29 vs. CIN, joining Randy Johnson while his own team had only one hit.
(5/18/04 at ATL) as the only two in club history to Tossed 6.0 scoreless innings in each of his rst 2
face the minimum in a 9.0-inning game. startsBecame the second pitcher since 1900 to

2013
win his rst two MLB starts while pitching at least
six shutout innings and allowing no more than
Made 49 appearances in his rst full season two hits, joining the Rangers Alexi Ogando on
working out of the bullpen, going 5-5 with a 3.13 4/5/11 vs. SEA and 4/11/11 at DET.
OPPONENTS

ERA (32 ER/92.0 IP). Collected rst hit on 5/19 vs. ATL.
Ranked among NL relievers in innings pitched
(first) and strikeouts (sixth, 85). 2011 POSTSEASON
His 92.0 IP were the third most by an Arizona Earned the win in Game 3 of the NLDS vs.
reliever, trailing Byung-Hyun Kims 98.0 in Milwaukee, allowing one run on two hits in 7.0 IP.
2001 and Oscar Villarreals 95.0 in 2003Also
marked the most innings by a NL reliever since
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Colorados Matt Belisle in 2010 (also 92.0).

His club-record 29.0 innings in extra frames were
the most since Tug McGraws 29.0 in 1972.

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Minor League Highlights Graduated from Homer (Mich.) High School
Went 10-0 with a 0.13 ERA and 223 strikeouts
Won 14 games in 2010 to tie for fourth among
as a seniorThe book Homer: The Small-Town
all Minor League pitchersNamed the Pacific
Baseball Odyssey chronicled the high schools
Coast League Pitcher of the Week 4/26-5/2In
75-game winning streak from 2004-05.
2009, led the organization with 152 strikeouts
and finished 13th among all Minor Leaguers
Personal

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Named to the California League midseason All-
Has worked with his life coach, Chris Kupillas, on
Star TeamAlso earned CL Pitcher of the Week
motivation and meditation for the last 13 years.
honors on two occasions: 4/8-19 and 8/10-16In

Transactions
2007, led the Northwest League with a 2.71 ERA
(20 ER/66.1 IP) and ranked fth with six wins
Named NL Pitcher of the Week for 8/6-12. Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the
15th round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft...
AMATEUR Signed by Matt Haas.

JOSH COLLMENTER
Played collegiately at Central Michigan On Arizonas disabled list (ulcers) from August 9 to
University...Was named Mid-American September 1, 2012; included an injury rehabilitation
Conference (MAC) Pitcher of the Year, All- assignment to AZL Diamondbacks (R).
MAC rst team, All-Mideast Region rst team, On Arizonas disabled list (right shoulder
All-America third team by Baseball America tightness) from March 28-May 27, 2016; included
Great Lakes Region Pitcher of the Year by an injury rehabilitation assignment to Visalia (A)
InsidePitching.com, Academic All-District IV and Reno (AAA).

SEASON IN REVIEW
second team, Academic All-MAC and CMUs Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league
Most Valuable Player during his junior season. contract on August 10, 2016
Left CMU as the schools all-time career record Acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the Chicago
holder with 24 wins and 288 strikeouts. Cubs in exchange for cash considerations on
September 17, 2016.

Complete Record

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2007 Yakima 6-3 2.71 14 12 0 0 0 66.1 60 22 20 4 2 21 57 2 1
2008 South Bend 12-8 3.41 27 27 0 0 0 145.1 126 62 55 8 6 47 123 3 0
2009 Visalia 8-10 4.15 27 27 1 0 0 145.1 127 76 67 8 8 55 152 9 0
2010 Visalia 2-0 2.40 3 3 0 0 0 15.0 11 4 4 2 1 3 21 0 0
Reno 4-3 5.77 10 10 0 0 0 57.2 64 40 37 8 1 26 39 3 0
Mobile 8-3 1.82 12 12 2 1 0 79.1 61 18 16 3 1 22 73 4 0 BRAVES HISTORY
2011 Reno 1-0 1.50 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 2 2 1 1 0 2 7 1 0
Arizona 10-10 3.38 31 24 0 0 0 154.1 137 61 58 17 5 28 100 1 1
2012 Arizona 5-3 3.69 28 11 0 0 0 90.1 92 39 37 13 0 22 80 1 0
AZL D-backs# 0-0 0.00 3 3 0 0 0 8.0 5 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0
2013 Arizona 5-5 3.13 49 0 0 0 0 92.0 79 34 32 8 2 33 85 3 0
2014 Arizona 11-9 3.46 33 28 1 1 1 179.1 163 75 69 18 4 39 115 2 0
2015 Arizona 4-6 3.79 44 12 1 1 1 121.0 129 53 51 18 1 24 63 1 0
2016 Visalia# 0-1 10.57 3 3 0 0 0 7.2 13 12 9 1 0 4 6 0 0
Reno# 0-0 1.23 3 2 0 0 0 7.1 7 1 1 1 0 5 6 1 0
OPPONENTS

Arizona 1-0 4.84 15 0 0 0 0 22.1 21 12 12 4 2 11 17 0 0

Iowa 1-0 2.25 4 4 0 0 0 16.0 13 4 4 0 0 8 9 1 0
Atlanta 2-0 2.37 3 3 0 0 0 19.0 15 5 5 3 1 5 16 0 0
Minor Totals 42-28 3.48 107 104 3 1 0 554.0 489 241 214 36 19 193 504 24 1
N.L. Totals 38-33 3.50 203 78 2 2 2 678.1 636 279 264 81 15 162 476 8 1
Atlanta Totals 2-0 2.37 3 3 0 0 0 19.0 15 5 5 3 1 5 16 0 0
Major Totals 38-33 3.50 203 78 2 2 2 678.1 636 279 264 81 15 162 476 8 1
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Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment.

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Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2011 Ari. vs. Mil. 1-0 1.29 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 2 1 1 1 1 2 6 0 0

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
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Pitcher 1.000 185 48 80 0 128 3

MAJOR LEAGUE BATTING RECORD

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2016 Atlanta .000 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
Major Totals .123 178 154 8 19 2 0 0 6 14 0 2 9 56 0 0 0
JOSH COLLMENTER
SEASON IN REVIEW

BARTOLO COLN & TURNER FIELD

When Turner field opened April 4, 1997, only one current MLB player
was on an active roster: Braves starter Bartolo Coln. In fact, Coln,
then 23, made his big league debut for Cleveland that day, starting and
pitching 5.0 innings in a no-decision at Anaheim. When Turner Field
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

closed after the Braves 1-0 victory over Detroit on October 2, 2016,
the ballpark had outlasted 3,008 players who debuted on or after that
1997 opener and were not on an active roster as of February 8, 2017.
Coln, though, saw the ballpark come and
go, playing in 509 games for eight differ-
ent teams before 2017.
Before Coln, the last time a major league
player outlasted a teams primary home
Opening Night at Turner Field on April ballpark (minimum three seasons) was
4, 1997 vs. the Chicago Cubs when Omar Vizquel, Jim Thome and Jamie
BRAVES HISTORY

Moyer saw the Florida Marlins open Joe

Robbie Stadium in 1991 and close it down in 2011 as Sun Life Park. At
the time of the ballparks opening, Vizquel was with Seattle, Thome
played in Cleveland and Moyer was in St. Louis.

Bartolo Colon delivers a pitch during

his debut season in 1997
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Bartolo Coln

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Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 Weight: 280
DOB: May 24, 1973 Opening Day Age: 43
Born: Puerto Plata, DR Resides: Clifton, NJ
MLB Debut: April 4, 1997 MLB Service Time: 18.061
Acquired: Signed as a free agent, November 17, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

BARTOLO COLN
Career Highlights CAREER HIGHS
Is a four-time All-Star (1998, 2005, 2013 and
2016) and won the AL Cy Young Award in 2005.
Among pitchers active during the 2016 season he Most IP
9.1, 8/30/05, LAA vs. OAK

SEASON IN REVIEW
ranks first in wins (218) and innings (3,172.1) and
is second in strikeouts (2,365), shutouts (13) and
Most Runs Allowed
complete games (36).
10, 4/26/05, LAA at NYY
His 233 wins are second-most among
Dominican-born pitchers behind Hall-of- Most ER Allowed
Famer Juan Marichal (243)...Ranks first among 9, 4x, last: 4/13/14, NYM at LAA
Dominicans in games started and second in
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
innings pitched and strikeouts.
13, 7/18/02, MON vs. NYM
His 233 wins are third-most by a Latin American-
born pitcher...Trails Dennis Martinez (Nicaragua) Most HRs Allowed
who has 245 career wins and Marichal. 4, 5x, last: 4/13/14, NYM at LAA
Is 44th on the all-time career strikeouts list and is
the 11th pitcher born outside the United States to Most Walks
reach 2,000 strikeouts and the third Dominican 7, 2x, last: 6/28/03, CWS vs. CHI
to reach that milestone, joining Pedro Martinez
Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
(3,154) and Juan Marichal (2,303).
14, 5/29/98, CLE at TOR
Has struck out 10 or more batters in a game 17
times, including a career-high 14 on May 29, Longest Winning Streak
1998 at Toronto. 8, 2x, last: 5/20/13-6/28/13
His eight 200-inning seasons are tied for the
third-most among active pitchers, trailing James Longest Losing Streak
Shields (nine) and Justin Verlander (nine). 6, 2x, last: 6/18-7/29/15
Is 3-5 with a 3.49 ERA (26 earned runs/67.0
OPPONENTS

innings) in 17 career postseason games.

From 1998-2005, he was the only MLB pitcher
to win at least 14 games in each seasonWon 20
2016
Selected to his fourth All-Star team...Did not
games in 2002, tallying 10 wins with Cleveland and
pitch in the game in San Diego...He was the
10 with Montreal to become the second pitcher
eighth player 43 years or older to be named to an
in MLB history to win at least 10 games in each
All-Star team.
league in the same seasonThe other was Hank
MISCELLANEOUS

Borowy, who did it in 1945 with the Yankees and Made his 500th career start with his final start of
CubsAlso topped 20 wins in his Cy Young season the season on 10/1 at PHI.
of 2005 when he went 21-8 with the Angels.

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.Was named the Co-National League Player of

the Week for the week of 5/2-8...Was his fifth
2015
In his second season with NYM, set a franchise
career Player of the Week honor...Went 2-0 with
record by tossing 48.2 consecutive innings
a 1.84 ERA (3 ER/14.2 IP).
without allowing a walk from 4/12-5/20.
Tossed 8.0 shutout innings on 5/2 vs. ATL to
Had a career-high scoreless streak of 31.0
move past Pedro Martinez into second place with
innings from 8/26-9/10...The streak was tied for
220 wins by a Dominican-born pitcher.
MANAGER & STAFF

the third-longest in franchise history and was

Went 6-2 with a 3.17 ERA (25 ER/71.0 IP) over his
the longest within one season in major league
final 12 starts from 8/4 through the end of the
history by a pitcher age 42 or older, breaking
seasonAllowed two earned runs or fewer in
the mark of 27.0 innings which had been shared
nine of the 12 outings...His 3.17 ERA in that time
by Hall of Famers Cy Young (1909) and Warren
was 11th-best among starters in the National
Spahn (1963).
League (min. 60.0 IP).
Tied for seventh in NL with 14 wins...Recorded
Connected on his first career home run on 5/7
a major league-leading 15 starts without a walk,
BARTOLO COLN

at SD (off James Shields)...Became the oldest

passing Brett Saberhagens 13 such starts in 1994
player (42 years, 349 days) to hit his first major
to set a single-season franchise record...The last
league home run...Randy Johnson (40 years, 9
NL pitcher with at least 15 no-walk starts was
days) held the previous mark (9/19/03 with ARI)...
Greg Maddux in 2008 (also 15 starts).
The last pitcher to hit a homer in a major league
In 17 starts against the National League East,
game that was as old was Phil Niekro (43) when
he went 13-3 with a 2.86 ERA (36 ER/113.1 IP)...
he homered for ATL on 10/1/82 at SD...Became
Struck out 74 and walked 11...Had four wins
the fifth oldest pitcher to homer since 1913...Only
SEASON IN REVIEW

against each of the Braves, Marlins and Phillies...

Jack Quinn (46), Dazzy Vance (43), Phil Niekro
Was the first pitcher to win more than 10 games
(43) and Warren Spahn (43) were older.
against the NL East since Roy Halladay beat NL
Recorded two hits in the win against PHI on 8/26,
East opponents 14 times in 2010.
doubling to lead off the fifth inning and singling
Was named the National League Player of the
to left field in the sixth...Was the second multi-hit
Week for the week of 8/31-9/6...Went 2-0 in two
game of his major league career; he had two hits
starts and didnt allow a run in 17.0 innings during
for the Montreal Expos on 8/9/02 at MIL...Only
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

the week...Struck out 11 and walked one...Was his

five other players since 1900 went at least 14
fourth career Player of the Week honor and first
years in between multi-hit games.
since 2003.
Drew the first walk of his career on 8/15 at ARI off
Received a no-decision in his 7/1 start against
Robbie Ray...Previously had not been walked in
CHI, the first time in 28 outings dating to 7/23/14
281 career plate appearances...No major league
that he did not win or lose (went 16-11 over those
player had ever had more plate appearances
27 straight starts with a decision)...Fell short of
before drawing his first career walk.
Jerry Koosmans stretch of 29 straight starts
Did not allow a walk in 13 starts, the second most
BRAVES HISTORY

with a decision from 5/2-10/176 for the Mets

such starts in the majors.
record...It was the longest streak in the majors
Went 5-4 with a 3.58 ERA (35 ER/88.0 IP) in 15 since Coln also had 30 straight outings with a
starts versus the National League East...Since decision from 7/6/04-5/7/05.
joining NYM in 2014, went 24-15 with a 3.21 ERA
Tossed his 13th career complete-game shutout
in 47 games, 46 starts against the NL East.
on 9/5 at MIA and his first since 7/21/13 at LAA
Since turning 40, has made 40 starts in which as a member of the Athletics...It was the only
he has allowed one run or fewer...Those 40 such complete-game shutout for a Mets pitcher in
starts are the sixth-most for a pitcher after the
OPPONENTS

2015...At age 42, became the oldest pitcher

age of 40 since 1913. in Mets history to pitch a shutout and the
second-oldest pitcher in franchise history to
pitch a complete game...Warren Spahn had five
complete games at age 43 and 44 in 1965.
Tossed a scoreless inning in each of his two relief
appearances: 8/29 vs. BOS and 10/4 vs. WSH...
MISCELLANEOUS

They were his first relief appearances since

4/14/11 vs. BAL while pitching with the Yankees.

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Made his seventh career Opening Day start on On 4/13, surrendered back-to-back-to-back
4/6 at WAS...His last came with LAA on 4/3/06 home runs (Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Raul
at SEA. Ibanez) at LAAIt was the first time in his career
Set career highs for hits in a season (eight) and he allowed three straight home runsAllowed
RBI (four). four home runs, tying his career high, done four
times previously, last, 6/7/09, with CWS vs. CLE.
2015 POSTSEASON
2013

MANAGER & STAFF

Allowed an unearned run over 2.1 innings in
Game 1 of the World Series to take the loss...It Finished with a career-low 2.65 ERA (56 ER/190.1
was his World Series debut...Became the oldest IP) in 30 starts for OAK.
pitcher to lose a World Series game...Stranded Named to his third All-Star team, but did not
one runner and had a hold in Game 4 of the pitch.
World Series. Ranked second in the American League in wins
Was the winning pitcher in Game 4 of the NLCS and ERA and was third in the majors in winning

BARTOLO COLN
at CHI with 1.1 scoreless innings...At 42 years, 150 percentage (.750).
days old, he became the fourth oldest pitcher Since the earned run became an official stat
to win a postseason game...His 14 years, 12 (1912 in National League, 1913 in American
days between playoff wins is the longest for any League), his 2.65 ERA was eighth lowest by a
pitcher in major league history. 40-year-old major leaguerIt was the lowest
Made his first career postseason relief outing in since Roger Clemens had a 1.87 ERA for Houston
Game 2 of the NLDS at Los Angeles...Suffered in 2005 and the lowest by an AL pitcher since
a blown save...Pitched in three straight games Johnny Niggeling had a 2.32 ERA for Washington

SEASON IN REVIEW
(NLDS Games 2-4). in 1944.
Tied for the AL lead in shutouts, ranked third
2014 in run support (6.38), tied for third in complete
In his first season with NYM, notched his 200th games, tied for seventh in opponents grounded
career win on 4/8 against PHI at Citizens Bank into double plays (21) and 10th in opponents
ParkBecame the 115th pitcher in major league slugging percentage and opponents on-base

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
history to accomplish the featHe was the third percentage.
pitcher to reach 200 wins in a Mets uniform, Averaged the third fewest pitches per inning
joining Orel Hershiser (July 22, 1999 at Montreal) (14.6) and the fifth fewest pitches per game
and Pedro Martinez (April 17, 2006 vs. Atlanta at (92.6).
Shea Stadium)Only three other pitchers who
made their major league debut in the last 90 2013 POSTSEASON
seasons were at least 41 years old when they Made one start in the Division Series vs. Detroit
notched their 200th career win: Tim Wakefield Allowed three runs over 6.0 innings to suffer the
(age 45 in 2011), Charlie Hough (age 44 in 1992) loss in a 3-2 setback. BRAVES HISTORY
and Jamie Moyer (age 42 in 2005).
2012 SEASON
Struck out PITs Ike Davis on 5/28 at Citi Field for
Was 10-9 with a 3.43 ERA in 24 starts when
his 2,000th career strikeout.
he was suspended for 50 games on 8/22 after
Tossed 6.0 innings in his final start of the season testing positive for Testosterone, a performance-
on 9/28 against HOU at Citi Field to surpass enhancing substance in violation of Major
200.0 total innings for the eighth time in his League Baseballs Joint Drug Prevention and
career and the first time since winning the Cy Treatment Program.
Young in 2005 while with LAA (222.2 innings).
OPPONENTS

Had five games remaining on the suspension at

Placed on the Bereavement List on 8/19-8/22 the end of the playoffs.
following the death of his mother.
His 13 losses tied a career high set in 2003 while
with the CWS.
2011
Opened the season in NYYs bullpen and made
On 7/23 against SEA at Safeco Field, Coln had three relief appearances, tossing at least 3.0
a perfect game for the first 6.2 innings before innings in each outingMade his debut on 4/3 in
MISCELLANEOUS

Robinson Cano singled to left fieldIt was the a loss to Detroit, allowing four earned runs in 4.0
fifth time in team history that a Met retired the inningsIt was his first relief appearance since
first 20 (or more) opposing hitters. 2007.

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2010 2005 POSTSEASON

Went 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two ALDS starts
Did not pitch for a major league club.
against New YorkTook the loss in Game 1 at
Went 2-1 with a 1.93 ERA in seven starts for
Angel Stadium, allowing four earned runs in
Aguilas in the Dominican Winter League.
7.0 inningsLeft Game 5 after 1.0 inning due

2009 to an inflamed right shoulder and missed the

remainder of the postseason.
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Was on the 15-Day Disabled List from 6/9-7/23,

with patella femoral inflammation in his left
kneeReturned for one start before landing
2004
Matched his career-high for the third time with
on the DL again on 7/29, with right elbow
34 starts in his first season with Anaheim, going
inflammationWas reinstated from the DL and
18-12 with a 5.01 ERABecame the first pitcher
released by the White Sox on 9/16.
since Bobo Newsom in 1938 (20 wins, 5.08 ERA)

2008 to win 18 games with a 5.00 ERA.

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Split the season between Boston and Triple-A

Pawtucket.
2004 POSTSEASON
Allowed three earned runs over 6.0 innings in an
Also spent time on the disabled list with back
ALDS, Game 2 no-decision against Boston in his
stiffness.
only postseason start.

2007 2003
Began the season on the 15-Day Disabled List
SEASON IN REVIEW

Went 15-13 with a 3.87 ERA, a major league high-

after recovering from a strained right Latissimus
tying nine complete games and 173 strikeouts in
Dorsi muscle.
his first season with the White Sox.
Made his 300th career start on 6/24 vs. PIT.
Also finished among the American League

2006
leaders in innings pitched (second), starts (tied
for fifth), strikeouts (seventh), losses (tied for 10th)
Was limited to 10 starts due to various right and wild pitches (tied for the 10th).
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

shoulder injuries. Tossed four complete games in a six-game span

Initially placed on the 15-Day Disabled List, 4/16, from September 2-September 27, including three
with inflammation in his right shoulderActivated straight from September 2-September 13.
from the Disabled List, 6/17Returned to the
Disabled List, 7/30 with a partial thickness tear in
his right rotator cuff and missed the remainder of
2002
Split the season between Cleveland and
the season.
Montreal, going 20-8 with a 2.93 ERA in 33 starts.

2005 Went 10-4 with each club to become only the

BRAVES HISTORY

second pitcher in major league history to win

Won the American League Cy Young award after at least 10 games in each league in the same
going 21-8 with a 3.48 ERA and two complete seasonThe other was Hank Borowy, who was
games in 33 starts in his second season with the 10-5 with the New York Yankees and 11-2 with
Angels. the Chicago Cubs in 1945.
Finished with 118 points, including 17 first-place
votes and 11 second-place votesAlso named
The Sporting News AL Pitcher of the Year, Players
2001
Ranked among the American League leaders in
Choice AL Pitcher of the Year and to the AL All-
OPPONENTS

starts (tied for third), strikeouts (fifth), and innings

Star team.
pitched (ninth).
Ranked among AL Leaders in wins (first), winning
percentage (third, .724), innings pitched (seventh,
222.2) and ERA (eighth, 3.48).
2001 POSTSEASON
Was 1-1 with a 1.84 ERA and 13 strikeouts in two
Won a career-best eight straight decisions (10 ALDS starts against SEAEarned the victory in
starts) from 7/21-9/10. Game 1 at Safeco Field, tossing 8.0 scoreless
MISCELLANEOUS

Named the AL Pitcher of the Month for August innings with 10 strikeoutsSuffered the loss in
(5-0, 1.72 ERA), his third career award (also June, Game 4 at Safeco Field despite not allowing a run
1998 and May, 2002). through the first six frames.

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2000 1997
Set a career-high with 212 strikeoutsHis average Made his major league debut on 4/4 at Anaheim
of 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings was second in and received a no-decision.
the AL and fourth in the majorsBecame the first
Indians pitcher since Dennis Eckersley in 1976 Minor League Highlights
to record 200 strikeoutsStruck out 10 or more In 1996, named by Baseball America as the No. 1

MANAGER & STAFF

batters six times. Pitching Prospect in the Cleveland organization
Took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, 6/3 at Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Year with
STL, before allowing a single to Mark McGwire Single-A Kinston in 1995Also named to the
Struck out 12 in that game. Carolina League All-Star team that season.

1999 PERSONAL
His 18 wins were tied for second in the AL and His brother, Jose, pitched in the Indians minor
were the most by a Cleveland pitcher since Greg league system.

BARTOLO COLN
Swindell was 18-14 in 1988. Provided funds for the construction of an
amateur baseball stadium in his hometown of
1999 POSTSEASON Altamira in the Dominican Republic.
Made two ALDS starts vs. BOS, going 0-1 with a In 2005, donated $50,000 to the American Red
9.00 ERA with 12 strikeoutsDid not factor in the Cross to assist Hurricane Katrina victims.
decision in Game 1 at Jacobs Field, striking out Became a United States citizen on 9/27/14.
11 in 8.0 inningsLost Game 4 at Fenway Park

TRANSACTIONS

SEASON IN REVIEW
while pitching on three days of rest for the first
time in his careerAllowed seven earned runs in
Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted
1.0 inning.
free agent on June 26, 1993...Signed by Winston

1998 Lienas.
On Clevelands disabled list (slight left oblique
Spent his first full season in the major leagues
tear) from April 16 to May 11, 2000.
and was named to his first American League

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Acquired by the Montreal Expos along with RHP
All-Star team.
Tim Drew and cash considerations from the
Recorded his first career shutout, 4/4 at Anaheim,
Cleveland Indians in exchange for LHP Cliff Lee,
allowing four hits while striking out 10.
INF Lee Stevens, INF Brandon Phillips and OF
Struck out a career-high 14 in a five-hitter at Grady Sizemore on June 27, 2002.
TOR, 5/29.
Acquired by the Chicago White Sox along with
Named the American League Pitcher of the INF Jorge Nunez, in exchange for RHP Rocky
Month for JuneWas 4-1 with a 1.30 ERA and Biddle, RHP Orlando Hernandez and INF Jeff
two complete games, including one shutout. Liefer on January 15, 2003. BRAVES HISTORY
Was the winning pitcher in Major League Signed by the Anaheim Angels to a four-year
Baseballs 69th Annual All-Star Game, which was contract on December 10, 2003.
played on 7/7 at COLTossed 1.0 inning in relief.
On Anaheims disabled list (right shoulder
inflammation) from April 16 to June 27, 2006.
1998 POSTSEASON On Anaheims disabled list (triceps tendinitis)
Went 1-0 with a 1.23 ERA in two postseason
from July 27 to October 1, 2006.
startsReceived a no-decision in his playoff
On Anaheims disabled list (strained left groin)
debut in Game 4 of the ALDS at Boston, allowing
OPPONENTS

from March 23 to April 20, 2007.

one earned run in 5.2 innings.
On Anaheims disabled List (right elbow irritation)
Earned his first postseason win in Game 3 of the
from July 24 to September 8, 2007.
ALCS against NYY, tossing a four hitter...Became
the first Cleveland pitcher to hurl a complete Signed by the Boston Red Sox to a minor league
game in the postseason since Bob Lemon in contract on February 25, 2008.
Game 1 of the 1954 World Series. On Bostons disabled list (back stiffness) from
June 17 to September 6, 2008Transferred to the
MISCELLANEOUS

60-Day Disabled List on August 26

Signed by the Chicago White Sox to a one-year
contract on January 15, 2009.

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On Chicagos disabled list (sore left knee) from Signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year
June 8 to July 22, 2009, with a sore left knee. contract on November 3, 2012.
On Chicagos disabled list (right elbow On Oaklands disabled list (left groin strain) from
inflammation) from July 25 to September 15, 2009 August 14 to August 29, 2013.
Signed by the New York Yankees to a minor Signed by the New York Mets to a two-year
league contract on January 26, 2011. contract on December 16, 2013.
On New Yorks disabled list (strained left On the Bereavement List from August 19 to
MANAGER & STAFF

hamstring) from June 12 to July 1, 2011. August 22, 2014.

Signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year Signed by the New York Mets to a one-year
contract on January 24, 2012. contract on December 19, 2015.
On Oaklands disabled list (strained right oblique) Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year
from June 18 to July 2, 2012. contract on November 17, 2016.
On the Restricted List from August 22, 2012 to
April 6, 2013 for violating Major League Baseballs
BARTOLO COLN

Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1993 DSL Indians 6-1 2.59 11 10 2 1 1 66.0 44 24 19 0 0 33 43 2 2
1994 Burlington 7-4 3.14 12 12 0 0 0 66.0 46 32 23 3 4 44 84 6 2
1995 Kinston 13-3 1.96 21 21 0 0 0 128.2 91 31 28 8 0 39 152 4 3
SEASON IN REVIEW

1996 Canton-Akron 2-2 1.74 13 12 0 0 0 62.0 44 17 12 2 2 25 56 3 1

Buffalo 0-0 6.00 8 0 0 0 0 15.0 16 10 10 2 0 8 19 2 0
1997 Buffalo 7-1 2.22 10 10 1 1 0 56.2 45 15 14 4 0 23 54 1 1
Cleveland 4-7 5.65 19 17 1 0 0 94.0 107 66 59 12 3 45 66 5 0
1998 Cleveland 14-9 3.71 31 31 6 2 0 204.0 205 91 84 15 3 79 158 4 0
1999 Cleveland 18-5 3.95 32 32 1 1 0 205.0 185 97 90 24 7 76 161 4 0
2000 Buffalo# 1-0 1.80 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 6 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 0
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Cleveland 15-8 3.88 30 30 2 1 0 188.0 163 86 81 21 4 98 212 4 0

2001 Cleveland 14-12 4.09 34 34 1 0 0 222.1 220 106 101 26 2 90 201 4 1
2002 Cleveland 10-4 2.55 16 16 4 2 0 116.1 104 37 33 11 2 31 75 3 0
Montreal 10-4 3.31 17 17 4 1 0 117.0 115 48 43 9 0 39 74 1 0
2003 Chicago (AL) 15-13 3.87 34 34 9 0 0 242.0 223 107 104 30 5 67 173 8 3
2004 Anaheim 18-12 5.01 34 34 0 0 0 208.1 215 122 116 38 3 71 158 1 0
2005 Los Angeles (AL) 21-8 3.48 33 33 2 0 0 222.2 215 93 86 26 3 43 157 2 1
2006 Los Angeles (AL) 1-5 5.11 10 10 1 1 0 56.1 71 39 32 11 3 11 31 1 0
R. Cucamonga# 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0
Salt Lake# 0-1 6.17 2 2 0 0 0 11.2 14 8 8 4 1 2 3 0 0
BRAVES HISTORY

2007 R. Cucamonga# 1-0 1.86 2 2 0 0 0 9.2 6 2 2 0 0 1 10 0 0

Salt Lake# 2-0 2.40 3 3 0 0 0 15.0 12 4 4 0 0 3 8 0 0
Los Angeles (AL) 6-8 6.34 19 18 0 0 0 99.1 132 74 70 15 5 29 76 1 0
2008 Pawtucket 3-1 2.27 9 9 0 0 0 31.2 23 9 8 2 0 6 21 0 1
Boston 4-2 3.92 7 7 0 0 0 39.0 44 23 17 5 2 10 27 0 0
2009 Chicago (AL) 3-6 4.19 12 12 0 0 0 62.1 69 42 29 13 2 21 38 1 0
Charlotte# 1-1 3.75 2 2 0 0 0 12.0 10 5 5 2 0 4 1 1 0
Kannapolis# 0-1 2.57 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 7 2 2 0 0 1 8 0 0
2010 Did Not Play
OPPONENTS

2011 New York (AL) 8-10 4.00 29 26 1 1 0 164.1 172 85 73 21 3 40 135 0 0

2012 Oakland 10-9 3.43 24 24 0 0 0 152.1 161 62 58 17 1 23 91 0 0
2013 Oakland 18-6 2.65 30 30 3 3 0 190.1 193 60 56 14 0 29 117 1 0
2014 New York (NL) 15-13 4.09 31 31 0 0 0 202.1 218 97 92 22 5 30 151 2 0
2015 New York (NL) 14-13 4.16 33 31 1 1 0 194.2 217 94 90 25 4 24 136 0 0
2016 New York (NL) 15-8 3.43 34 33 0 0 0 191.2 200 81 73 24 3 32 128 0 0
Minor Totals 43-15 2.5 96 86 3 2 1 490.1 366 160 136 27 7 190 466 19 10
A.L. Totals 179-124 3.97 394 388 31 11 0 2466.2 2479 1190 1089 299 48 763 1876 39 5
MISCELLANEOUS

N.L. Totals 54-38 3.80 115 112 5 2 0 705.2 750 320 298 80 12 125 489 3 0
Major Totals 233-162 3.93 509 500 36 13 0 3172.1 3229 1510 1387 379 60 888 2365 42 5
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Division Series Record
Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1998 Cle. vs. Bos. 0-0 1.59 1 1 0 0 0 5.2 5 1 1 1 0 3 3 0 0
1999 Cle. vs. Bos. 0-1 9.00 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 11 9 9 3 0 4 12 0 0
2001 Cle. vs. Sea. 1-1 1.84 2 2 0 0 0 14.2 12 3 3 0 0 6 13 0 0
2004 Ana. vs. Bos. 0-0 4.50 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 7 3 3 1 0 3 3 0 0
2005 LAA vs. NYY 0-1 4.50 2 2 0 0 0 8.0 10 4 4 0 1 2 7 0 0

MANAGER & STAFF

2013 Oak. vs. Det. 0-1 4.50 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 10 3 3 0 1 0 4 0 0
2015 NYM vs. LAD 0-0 4.50 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 3 2 2 1 0 0 5 0 0
D.S. Totals 1-4 4.22 12 9 0 0 0 53.1 58 25 25 6 2 18 47 0 0

Championship Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1998 Cle. vs. NYY 1-0 1.00 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 4 1 1 0 0 4 3 0 0

BARTOLO COLN
2015 NYM vs. Chi. 1-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
C.S. Totals 2-0 0.87 2 1 1 0 0 10.1 4 1 1 0 0 5 4 0 0

World Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2015 NYM vs. KC 0-1 0.00 3 0 0 0 0 3.1 4 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0

SEASON IN REVIEW
All-Star Game Record
Year Club, Site W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1998 A.L.., Col. 1-0 27.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 0
2005 A.L.., Det. 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 A.L.., Min. Did Not Appear
2016 N.L., SD Did Not Appear
All-Star Totals 1-0 13.50 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 0

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
World Baseball Classic Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2006 Dominican Rep. 1-0 0.64 3 3 0 0 0 14.0 13 1 1 0 0 2 7 0 0

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP BRAVES HISTORY
Pitcher .933 509 173 410 42 625 42

Major League Batting Record

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2016 New York (NL) .083 31 60 4 5 2 0 1 2 4 0 0 1 40 0 0 3
Major League Totals .091 182 276 10 25 4 0 1 11 21 2 2 1 153 0 0 42
Last Home Run: 5/7/16 at SD (James Shields)
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Rhiner Allen Cruz
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-2 Weight: 205
DOB: November 1, 1986 Opening Day Age: 30
Born: Santo Domingo, DR Resides: Santo Domingo, DR
MLB Debut: April 7, 2012 MLB Service Time: 1.054
Acquired: Signed to minor-league contract, December 1, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
RHINER CRUZ

N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Spent the season in the Mexican League, pitching
out of the bullpen for Yucatan and Laguna.
Appeared in seven games with Yucatan, going Most IP
2.0, 9x, last: 9/17/13, HOU vs. CIN
SEASON IN REVIEW

0-2 with a 7.50 ERA (5 ER/6.0 IP) and three saves.

Made one appearance with Laguna, allowing two Most Runs Allowed
runs in 1.0 inning. 5, 6/7/12, HOU vs. STL

2015 Most ER Allowed

Spent his second season with Rakuten of the 5, 6/7/12, HOU vs. STL
Nippon Professional Baseball Organization in
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Japan.
6, 6/9/12, HOU at CWS
Made 52 appearances, good for 15th in the
Pacific League. Most HRs Allowed
Struck out 42 while allowing just two home runs. 1, 10x, last: 4/14/13, HOU at LAA

2014 Most Walks

3, 2x, last: 4/20/13, HOU vs. CLE
Split the season between Houstons Triple-A club
and Rakuten of the NPB in Japan. Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

Started the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City. 3, 4x, last: 9/14/12, HOU vs. PHI
Appeared in 14 games before the Astros released
Longest Winning Streak
him on 6/2.
1, 4/14/12
Joined Rakuten of NPB to close out the year.
Appeared in 29 games out of the bullpen for the Longest Losing Streak
Golden Eagles, compiling a 2-2 record and a 3.99 3, 7/27/12-9/19/13
ERA (13 ER/29.1 IP).
OPPONENTS

2013 In his first stint, went 0-1 with a 4.40 ERA (7

In his second MLB season, compiled a 3.38 ERA ER/14.1 IP) in 14 April games...Led the club and
(8 ER/21.1 IP) in 20 games out of the bullpen was tied for first in the American League in
Also spent time with Triple-A Oklahoma City. appearances at the time of his option.
Made the Opening Day roster for the second Compiled a 1.29 ERA (1 ER/7.0 IP) in his six
consecutive seasonWas with the Astros through September outings.
MISCELLANEOUS

5/1 before returning on 9/8 to finish the season at

Pitched for Team Spain in the World Baseball
the MLB level.
Classic (3 ER/1.1 IP).

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Allowed only one run over his final eight MLB
games (9.0 innings), lowering his ERA from 5.11
Minor League Highlights
In 2009, led all Mets minor leaguers and finished
to 3.38.
in third in the South Atlantic League with 22

2012 savesBegan his pro career in 2004 with

Detroits GCL affiliate, pitching as a 17-year-old.
Made his MLB debut after being selected first
overall in the major league phase of the Rule 5
Personal

MANAGER & STAFF

DraftAlso spent time on the DL with a sprained
He and his wife Leydee have one daughter, Alicia,
right ankle.
and son, Rhiner.
Struck out the only batter he faced in his MLB
Played with his brother, Jos, on the Spanish
debut, 4/7 vs. COL.
national baseball team.
Appeared in 52 games, all out of the bullpen,
to rank fifth in appearance among NL rookie
relievers. Transactions
Signed by the Detroit Tigers as a non-drafted free
Finished fourth on the club in relief appearances

RHINER CRUZ
agent on September 20, 2003...Signed by Ramon
and third in relief innings.
Pena.
Placed on the DL on 4/24...Returned on May 9.
Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league
contract on February 15, 2007.
Selected by the Houston Astros in the Major
League phase of the 2011 Rule 5 Draft.
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league

SEASON IN REVIEW
contract on December 1, 2016

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2004 GCL Tigers 0-1 4.78 16 0 0 0 0 32 37 20 17 3 1 19 26 3 0
2005 GCL Tigers 1-0 4.50 14 0 0 0 1 28 35 15 14 5 5 12 23 4 0

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2007 DSL Mets 0-1 2.70 4 1 0 0 1 13.1 8 9 4 0 4 10 18 2 0
GCL Mets 2-0 0.00 4 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 2 5 4 0 0
Kingsport 1-1 0.71 11 0 0 0 4 12.2 7 1 1 0 0 14 13 0 0
2008 Brooklyn 0-0 3.72 6 0 0 0 1 9.2 9 5 4 1 2 6 13 2 1
Savannah 2-2 5.04 15 0 0 0 1 30.1 27 20 17 4 2 14 33 2 0
2009 Savannah 3-3 1.92 50 0 0 0 22 61 42 14 13 2 8 31 55 8 0
2010 St. Lucie 0-5 3.46 51 0 0 0 6 75.1 62 34 29 6 12 53 66 9 0
2011 St. Lucie 2-1 2.77 8 0 0 0 0 13 9 9 4 1 2 6 18 3 0
Binghamton 3-2 4.14 36 0 0 0 7 58.2 43 27 27 4 5 39 51 7 0 BRAVES HISTORY
2012 Houston 1-1 6.05 52 0 0 0 0 55 65 38 37 8 2 29 46 3 0
Oklahoma City 0-0 5.40 2 0 0 0 0 1.2 1 2 1 0 1 1 3 0 0
2013 Houston 0-2 3.38 20 0 0 0 0 21.1 25 9 8 2 2 11 10 1 0
Oklahoma City 1-2 4.75 37 0 0 0 2 41.2 34 25 22 6 3 32 38 6 1
2014 Oklahoma City 1-1 2.25 14 0 0 0 0 20 19 8 5 0 0 7 19 2 0
Rakuten (JAP) 2-2 3.99 29 0 0 0 0 29.1 34 13 13 2 1 17 24 2 0
2015 Rakuten (JAP) 1-3 3.12 52 0 0 0 1 49.0 40 19 17 2 4 29 42 0 0
2016 Yucatan (MEX) 0-2 7.50 7 0 0 0 3 6 8 5 5 1 0 4 7 0 0
Laguna (MEX) 0-0 18.00 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 2 2 1 0
OPPONENTS

Mexican Totals 0-2 9.00 8 0 0 0 3 7 9 7 7 1 0 6 9 1 0

Japanese Totals 3-5 3.45 81 0 0 0 1 78.1 74 32 30 4 5 46 66 2 0
Minor Totals 16-19 3.53 268 1 0 0 45 403.1 334 189 158 32 47 249 380 48 2
Major Totals 1-3 5.31 72 0 0 0 0 76.1 90 47 45 10 4 40 56 4 0
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Major League Fielding Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .929 72 6 7 1 14 0

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INFIELDER/OUTFI EL DER
Full Name: Chase Jonathan dArnaud
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-2 Weight: 205
DOB: January 21, 1987 Opening Day Age: 30
Born: Torrance, CA Resides: Long Beach, CA
MLB Debut: June 24, 2011 MLB Service Time: 2.045
Acquired: Signed to a minor-league contract, November 5, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
CHASE dARNAUD

2016
Spent the majority of his ninth professional season CAREER HIGHS
at the Major League level playing in a career-high
84 games with AtlantaAlso played in 22 games Most Runs
for Atlantas Triple-A affiliate Gwinnett. 2, 3x, last: 7/8/16 at CWS
SEASON IN REVIEW

Opened the 2016 campaign with Gwinnett and

started 22 games for the G-Braves, including 12 Most Hits
starts in right field, seven in centerfield and three 3, 4x, last: 7/17/16 vs. COL
at shortstop prior to having his contract selected
Most Doubles
on 5/2Was batting .255 (24-for-94) with six
1, 20x, last: 8/28/16 at SF
doubles, one triple, one home run and four RBI
in 22 games with Gwinnett at the time of his call- Most Triples
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

up At the time of his call-up (5/2), ranked among 1, 5x, last: 7/28/16 vs. PHI
International League leaders in at-bats (T1st, 94),
doubles (T4th, 6) and stolen bases (T5th, 7). Most Home Runs
Posted a .345 (29-for-84) batting average 1, 7/1/16 vs. MIA
through his first 25 games (through 6/8) with
Most RBI
AtlantaHad seven doubles, one triple, three
3, 8/20/16 vs. WSH
RBI and reached base at a .402 clip in that
time spanIn 59 games after 6/8, through the Most Walks
BRAVES HISTORY

remainder of the season, hit .188 (28-for-149) 2, 4x, last: 7/8/16 at CWS
with a .271 on-base percentage.
Ranked second among Major League hitters with Most Stolen Bases
a .360 (9-for-25) batting average as a pinch- 1, 22x, last: 8/10/16 at MIL
hitterHis .429 pinch on-base percentage ranked
Longest Hitting Streak
sixth in the majorsAs a pinch-hitter, he has a
5 games, 3x, last: 6/15-19/16
.324 (11-for-34) career batting average.
Made 51 starts with Atlanta and played a variety
OPPONENTS

of positions, including shortstop (21 games, 16

starts), third base (19 games, 16 starts), second Had six RBI over a four-game span, 8/20-24,
base (10 games, 10 starts), left field (eight games, including driving in the game-tying run in the
five starts), centerfield (four games, three starts), ninth inning on 8/24 at ARIDrove in a career-
right field (one game, one start). high three runs on 8/20.
Smacked his first career home run on 7/1 vs. MIA Set his career high with three hits on four
with a two-run shot (on a 2-1 count) in the fifth separate occasions5/21 at PHI, 6/6 at SD, 6/8 at
MISCELLANEOUS

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2015 Made his Major League debut (start at 3rd base)
and collected his first Major League hit that night
Spent the majority of his eighth professional
vs. BOS (triple off Jon Lester).
season with Philadelphias Triple-A affiliate
Collected his first career RBI, 7/2 at WSH (GM 2).
Lehigh Valley...Did appear in 17 games for the
Philadelphia Phillies in September. Was on the 15-day DL, 7/27-8/24 (fractured right
pinky finger).
Batted .268 with 28 extra-base hits, 35 RBI, 28

MANAGER & STAFF

stolen bases in 120 games with the Ironpigs. Played for Este in Dominican Winter League;
appeared in just three games before having right
Had his contract purchased on 9/14 and joined
hand stepped on and missed the remainder of
the Phillies for the remaining 18 games of the
the winter league season.
season. Appeared in 17 of those contests.
Matched his minor-league career high (eighth
time) with four hits on 7/6 at Rochester.
2010
Entered the season ranked as Pittsburghs No. 5

2014 prospect by Baseball America.

CHASE dARNAUD
Selected to the Eastern League midseason All-
Spent almost the entire season with Triple-A
Star team and earned MVP honors after hitting a
Indianapolis ...Finished second in the
grand slam.
International League in triples (9) and third in
stolen bases (30). Tied for first in the Eastern League in triples (9)
and at-bats (530).
Appeared in games at second base, third base
and all three outfield positions. Batted .290, with three home runs and five RBI
in eight games during the EL playoffs; homered
Had his contract selected by Pittsburgh on

SEASON IN REVIEW
off Andy Pettitte in Game 1 of the Championship
9/2 and appeared in eight games through the
Series.
remainder of the season.

2013 2009
Split the season between West Virginia (A) and
Suffered a broken left thumb during spring
Lynchburg (A).
training on 3/9 and opened the season on the
60-day disabled list...Underwent surgery on 3/18 Was a South Atlantic League midseason All-Star.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
performed by Dr. Tom Graham. Named Mills Cup MVP after batting .308, with
Appeared in 11 games between Bradenton three doubles and seven RBI while helping
(A), Altoona (AA) and Indianapolis as part of a Lynchburg capture the Carolina League
rehabilitation assignment, 5/16-30. Championship.

Was reinstated from the DL and optioned to Batted .296 (24-for-81), with five doubles, six RBI
Indianapolis on 5/31. and a league-leading 13 stolen bases in 20 games
with Scottsdale in the Arizona Fall League.

2012 2008
BRAVES HISTORY

Spent the majority of the season with Triple-A

Indianapolis and finished second in the Was selected to the New York-Penn All-Star team
International League in stolen bases. in his first professional season.

Recalled, 8/28 from Indianapolis...Optioned back Hit his first professional home run, 8/26 at
to IND on 8/31 without appearing in a game. Jamestown.

Hit .333 (6-for-18) with one home run, five RBI

and four games during the first round of the IL amateur
Was a member of the Pepperdine University
OPPONENTS

playoffs vs Charlotte.
baseball team from 2006 to 2008.
Recalled on 9/10 and made one start, 10/1 vs. ATL.
Was named a 2006 Freshman All-American by

2011 Collegiate Baseball...Also named to the All-West

Coast Conference First Team and WCC All-
Entered the seasons ranked as Pittsburghs 10th-
Freshman Team...Batted .314 with 17 doubles, 11
best prospect by Baseball America.
home runs and 50 RBI as a junior in 2008 and
Opened his fourth professional campaign with
was named a First-Team WCC selection.
MISCELLANEOUS

Indianapolis (AAA) before having his contract

Played for the Anchorage Glacier Pilots of the
selected on 6/24.
Alaska Baseball League in the summer of 2006.

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personal Transactions
Last name is pronounced dar-NO. Selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth
He is married, wifes name is Caitlyn. round (114th overall) of the 2008 First-Year Player
Graduate of Los Alamitos High School (Calif.), Draft...Signed by Rick Allen.
where he was a three-year letterman in baseball. On the Pittsburgh disabled list (right pinky
His brother Travis is a catcher for the New York fracture) from July 27 to August 25, 2011;
MANAGER & STAFF

Mets...The brothers played together on the 2009 included injury rehabilitation assignments to
South Atlantic League All-Star team. Bradenton (High-A) and Indianapolis (AAA).

His band, the Chase dArnaud band, opened for Underwent successful surgery to repair his
Lady Antebellum in 2016 at the Verizon Wireless broken left thumb on March 18 performed by Dr.
Ampitheater in Alpharetta, Ga. Tom Graham.
On the Pittsburgh 60-day disabled list (broken
left thumb) from March 20 to May 31, 2013;
included injury rehabilitation assignments
CHASE dARNAUD

to Bradenton (High-A), Altoona (AA) and

Indianapolis (AAA).
Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies to a minor
league contract on November 15, 2014.
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
contract on November 5, 2015.

Complete Record
SEASON IN REVIEW

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E

2008 State College .286 43 168 26 48 10 5 1 21 0 2 2 11 30 14-2 .333 .423 13
2009 West Virginia .291 62 213 32 62 14 3 3 31 1 3 8 30 31 17-3 .394 .427 7
Lynchburg .295 54 210 45 62 19 4 4 26 2 2 9 30 41 14-5 .402 .481 14
2010 Altoona .247 132 530 91 131 33 9 6 48 5 4 12 56 102 33-7 .331 .377 28
2011 Indianapolis .264 74 288 43 76 12 6 4 37 4 1 5 23 53 20-4 .328 .389 4
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Pittsburgh .217 48 143 17 31 6 2 0 6 2 1 1 4 36 12-2 .242 .287 9

Bradenton# .333 4 12 3 4 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2-0 .385 .667 0
2012 Indianapolis .252 98 381 63 96 24 4 6 38 3 1 5 37 93 34-5 .325 .383 17
Pittsburgh .000 8 6 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1-0 .000 .000 0
2013 Bradenton# .333 2 6 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1-1 .429 .667 0
Altoona# .143 4 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1-0 .200 .143 1
Indianapolis .233 61 240 33 56 8 4 4 20 2 1 1 18 43 17-5 .288 .350 10
2014 Indianapolis .250 118 376 59 94 16 9 2 23 1 3 7 29 82 30-13 .313 .356 8
Pittsburgh --- 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-2 --- --- 0
BRAVES HISTORY

2015 Lehigh Valley .268 120 497 77 133 18 5 5 35 4 2 11 26 64 28-8 .317 .354 24
Philadelphia .176 11 17 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0-1 .222 .294 0
2016 Gwinnett .255 22 94 11 24 6 1 1 4 0 0 0 6 16 7-0 .300 .372 1
Atlanta .245 84 233 24 57 14 2 1 21 0 3 3 23 50 9-3 .317 .335 2
Minor Totals .261 794 3029 486 790 161 51 37 287 22 19 60 269 556 218-53 .331 .384 127
N.L. Totals .228 159 399 47 91 20 5 1 28 2 4 4 28 95 22-8 .283 .311 11
Atlanta Totals .245 84 233 24 57 14 2 1 21 0 3 3 23 50 9-3 .317 .335 2
Major Totals .228 159 399 47 91 20 5 1 28 2 4 4 28 95 22-8 .283 .311 11
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment
OPPONENTS

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Shortstop .957 55 50 107 7 164 22
Third Base .966 32 25 59 3 87 7
Second Base .978 13 15 29 1 45 1
Left Field 1.000 8 15 1 0 16 0
MISCELLANEOUS

Center Field 1.000 4 10 0 0 10 0

Right Field 1.000 1 2 0 0 2 0
Outfield 1.000 13 27 1 0 28 0

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DANKS
LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: John William Danks

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left
Height: 6-1 Weight: 210
DOB: April 15, 1985 Opening Day Age: 31
Born: Austin, TX Resides: Round Rock, TX
MLB Debut: April 8, 2007 MLB Service Time: 9.041
Acquired: Signed to minor-league contract, December 9, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

JOHN DANKS
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

Career Highlights CAREER HIGHS

Finished his White Sox career ranking seventh on
the clubs strikeout list (1,086).
Most IP
Became just the second White Sox pitcher to
9.0, 5x, last: 9/4/15, CWS at KC

SEASON IN REVIEW
make at least 25 starts in his first five seasons
Tommy Thomas also did it from 1926-31. Most Runs Allowed
Among active players who pitched for only one 9, 3x, last: 6/22/15, CWS at MIN
MLB team, made the sixth most starts in the
majors (247)Trailed Felix Hernandez, Justin Most ER Allowed
Verlander, Matt Cain, Clayton Kershaw and Adam 9, 2x, last: 8/5/14, CWS vs. TEX
Wainwright.
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2016 12, 2x, last: 7/20/14, CWS vs. HOU
Made four starts with CWS before the team Most HRs Allowed
granted him his unconditional release on 5/15. 4, 2x, last: 8/5/14, CWS vs. TEX
Lost all four of his starts to run his losing streak
to seven gamesThe skid is one shy of his Most Walks
career-worst streak, done twice and last from 6, 3x, last: 5/17/11, CWS vs. TEX
4/3-5/29/11.
Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY

2015 10, 4x, last: 7/2/14, CWS vs. LAA

Completed his ninth season with the White Sox. Longest Winning Streak
Made 30 starts for the fifth time in his career 6, 5/29-8/6/08
and second season in a rowTied for sixth in the
Longest Losing Streak
American League with one shutout and tied for
8, 2x, last: 4/3/-5/29/11
sixth with two complete games.
Lefties batted .240 (40-167), including a .190
OPPONENTS

(22-116) average through his first 22 starts, down

from his .269 career mark entering the season. Threw his fifth career complete game, and third
Suffered his first career loss to KC in his season shutout, on 5/31 at HOUSurrendered 10 hits,
debut on 4/9 at Kauffman Stadium (4 ER/5.2 IP) including four doubles and one tripleRecorded
Was 7-0 over his first 16 career starts against the his 1,000th strikeout (George Springer) in the
Royals. first inning, becoming the 10th pitcher in CWS
history to reach the milestoneBecame the first
Allowed seven runs (three earned) on eight hits
MISCELLANEOUS

Sox pitcher to throw a shutout with 10-plus hits

over just 2.1 IP on 5/3 at MIN, matching the
allowed since Stan Bahnsen on 6/21/73 vs. OAK
shortest non-injury related start of his career
(12 hits).
Also committed two errors in the outing.

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Threw his sixth career complete game and

second of the season on 9/5 at KC, allowing one
2012
Made nine starts before undergoing season-
run on seven hitsRetired 17 of 18 from the third
ending surgery on his left shoulder in August
through the eighth but lost his shutout bid in the
Underwent surgery on 8/6 at Rush University
ninth on a sacrifice fly.
Medical Center to repair a capsular tear and

2014 debride the rotator cuff and biceps.

MANAGER & STAFF

Suffered the loss in his first Opening Day start on

Eleven wins, 193.2 IP, 32 starts and 20 quality
4/6 at TEX (3 ER/6.0 IP).
starts were his highest marks since 2010.
Placed on the disabled list on 5/25 (retro to 5/20)
Ranked among the American League left-handed
with a strained left shoulder.
leaders in starts (T2nd), IP (6th), QS (T6th) and
wins (T9th).
Finished the season in 10th place on the White
2011
Went 0-8 with a 5.25 ERA (41 ER/70.1 IP) in his
Sox all-time strikeout list with 962Passed Eddie
first 11 starts, 6-1 with a 2.03 ERA (16 ER/71.0 IP)
Cicotte (961), Alex Fernandez (951), Jim Scott
JOHN DANKS

in his next 11 and 2-3 with a 7.76 ERA (25 ER/29.0

(945), Jack McDowell (918), Tommy John (888)
IP) in his final five.
and Rich Dotson (873) during the season.
Became the third pitcher in club history to start
His 25 home runs allowed tied for the fifth most
a season 0-8, joining Roy Wilkinson (0-10 in
in the ALranked second in the AL with 102
1921) and Eddie Smith (0-8 in 1942)Joined Mark
earned runs allowed.
Mulder (1997) and Anthony Reyes (2007) as the
Went 1-0 vs. Kansas City to improve to 7-0 in 16
only pitchers since 1961 to go 0-8 before 6/1
SEASON IN REVIEW

career startsBecame the first Sox pitcher since

The 0-8 start was the first by a pitcher who won
at least 1914 to go undefeated in his first 16-plus
15 games or more the previous season since
starts vs. a single opponent.
Montreals Dale Murray in 1976.

2013 Won his next four decisions (4-0, 0.98 ERA),

tied for the third-longest streak since 1920 by a
Made 22 starts after working his way back from
pitcher who started the season with an eight-
season-ending surgery the previous August.
game losing streak.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

His 14 losses were a career high.

Tossed his third career complete game in a losing
Registered a career-best 3.30 strikeout-to-walk effort on 5/23 vs. TEX (8.0 IP).
ratio (89 SO/27 BB).
Went to the 15-day disabled list from 6/26-7/20
Joined his younger brother, Jordan, as the first with a strained right oblique.
pair of brothers to be on the White Sox roster at
Threw his second shutout on 8/27 at SEA while
the same time since Robert and Sandy Alomar Jr.
striking out 10.
in 2004.
Started the season on the disabled list to
2010
BRAVES HISTORY

continue his recovery from left shoulder

Set career bests in wins (15), IP (213.0), strikeouts
surgeryWas reinstated from the disabled list on
(162) and opponents average (.237)Recorded
5/24Made his season debut that night vs. MIA,
his second consecutive season with at least 10
going 6.0 innings and allowing three earned runs.
wins, 30 starts and 200.0 IP.
Retired a career-high 26 consecutive batters over
Along with Mark Buehrle, became the eighth pair
a two-start span from 6/8-15, tied for the fifth-
of Sox southpaws to each throw at least 200.0 IP
longest streak by a White Sox pitcher since 1991
in consecutive seasons and first since Jim Kaat
Also retired 30 straight at home from 6/8-26.
and Wilbur Wood (1974-75).
OPPONENTS

Won on 8/25 vs. TEX, allowing two runs over 6.0

Ranked among the AL leaders in GIDP (T4th, 25),
IP while his brother, Jordan, played right field and
quality starts (T8th, 21), pickoffs (T8th, 4), innings
hit a homer runBecame the first pitcher to start
(9th) and wins (T10th)Surrendered two earned
and win a game in which his brother homered as
runs or less 21 times, tied for third-most in the AL
a teammate since 6/28/47 when Walker Cooper
behind Felix Hernandez (25) and C.J. Wilson (22).
homered in support of his brother, Mort, for the
Tossed his second career complete game and
New York Giants.
first shutout on 7/8 vs. LAA, surrendering a
MISCELLANEOUS

Lost his last four starts from 8/31-9/18 before

career-low two hitsTook a no-hitter into the
being shut down for the remainder of 2013.
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2009 Minor League Highlights
Recorded his first season with at least 200.0 IP Named a 2006 Texas League All-StarRanked
while tying Mark Buehrle for the team lead in by Baseball America as Texas No. 2 prospect
wins Along with Buehrle, became the first pair following the 2005 and 2004 seasonPitched
of Sox southpaws to reach the 200.0-innings in the Futures Games on 7/11/04 in Houston,
milestone in a season since Britt Burns and Floyd earning the victory with a scoreless inning.

MANAGER & STAFF

Bannister in 1985.
Ranked among the AL leaders in pickoffs (T2nd, AMATEUR
6), GIDP (T7th, 22), hits per 9.0 IP (8th, 8.27), Graduated from Round Rock (Texas) High School
average against (10th, .245), ERA (10th, 3.77) and in 2003 and was selected as the Gatorade Texas
quality starts (T10th, 20). High School Player of the Year and a second
Tossed his first career complete game in a win on team High School All-American by Baseball
9/28 at CLE. America as a senior.

2008 Personal

JOHN DANKS
Ranked among the AL leaders in ERA (5th), starts His wife is Ashley Monroe, a country music singer
(T5th, 33), baserunners per 9.0 IP (9th, 11.22) and and member of the Pistol Annies.
opponents average (10th, .246)Allowed two His father, John, was a four-year basketball
earned runs or less in 22 starts, tied with CLEs letterman at the University of Texas (1977-80)
Cliff Lee for the most among AL pitchers. His brother, Jordan, played with John in the
Lowered his ERA by 2.18 from 2007, the second- White Sox organization from 2008-14.

SEASON IN REVIEW
biggest improvement in baseball. Participates in True Heroes, a group of pro
Earned the win in a one-game playoff vs. MIN players that spend time visiting military hospitals.
on 9/30, allowing two hits over 8.0 scoreless Shaves his head during Spring Training to support
IP in Chicagos 1-0 victory that clinched the AL St. Baldricks fundraising efforts.
Central title. Has partnered with Oral Health America in
Threw 19.2 IP scoreless IP from 4/15-26. promoting NSTEP, a program to educate the
Won a career-best six straight decisions over 13 baseball community and American public about

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
starts from 5/29-8/6. the dangers of smokeless tobacco.

2008 POSTSEASON Career Transactions

Earned the win in Game 3 of the ALDS vs. TB, Selected by the Texas Rangers in the first round
striking out seven (3 ER/6.2 IP). (ninth overall) of the 2003 First-Year Player
Draft...Signed by Randy Taylor.
2007 Acquired by the Chicago White Sox, along with
Ranked among the AL rookie leaders in losses RHP Nick Masset and RHP Jacob Rasner, from BRAVES HISTORY

(1st), strikeouts (3rd), starts (T3rd) and IP (4th). the Texas Rangers in exchange for RHP Brandon
Made his first Opening Day roster at age 21 McCarthy and OF David Paisano on December
(turned 22 on 4/15) 23, 2006.

Lost his MLB debut on 4/8 vs. MIN despite On Chicago (AL) disabled list (strained right
allowing two earned runs over 6.2 innings. oblique) from June 26 to July 20, 2011; included
rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A Charlotte.
Earned his first MLB victory on 5/9 at MIN
(1 ER/6.2 IP). On Chicago (AL) disabled list (left shoulder strain)
from May 25 to the end of the 2012 season;
OPPONENTS

Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as

included rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A
the No. 1 Prospect in the Texas organization prior
CharlotteTransferred to the 60-day disabled list
to being traded to the White Sox on 12/23/06.
on August 11.
On Chicago (AL) disabled list (recovery from
left shoulder surgery) from March 22 to May
24, 2013; included rehabilitation assignment to
Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte.
MISCELLANEOUS

Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league

contract on December 9, 2016.

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Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2003 AZL Rangers 1-0 0.69 5 3 0 0 0 13.0 6 3 1 0 0 4 22 1 0
Spokane 0-2 8.53 5 5 0 0 0 12.2 12 12 12 0 0 7 13 0 0
2004 Clinton 3-2 2.17 14 8 0 0 0 49.2 38 17 12 4 1 14 64 1 0
Stockton 1-4 5.24 13 13 0 0 0 55.0 62 38 32 5 1 26 48 3 1
MANAGER & STAFF

2005 Bakersfield 3-3 2.50 10 10 0 0 0 57.2 50 18 16 5 2 16 53 1 0

Frisco 4-10 5.49 18 17 0 0 0 98.1 117 66 60 12 5 34 85 3 0
2006 Frisco 5-4 4.15 13 13 0 0 0 69.1 74 38 32 11 2 22 82 3 0
Oklahoma 4-5 4.33 14 13 0 0 0 70.2 67 43 34 11 1 34 72 2 0
2007 Chicago (AL) 6-13 5.50 26 26 0 0 0 139.0 160 92 85 28 4 54 109 3 0
2008 Chicago (AL) 12-9 3.32 33 33 0 0 0 195.0 182 74 72 15 4 57 159 7 0
2009 Chicago (AL) 13-11 3.77 32 32 1 0 0 200.1 184 89 84 28 5 73 149 1 0
2010 Chicago (AL) 15-11 3.72 32 32 1 1 0 213.0 189 93 88 18 4 70 162 2 1
JOHN DANKS

2011 Chicago (AL) 8-12 4.33 27 27 2 1 0 170.1 182 89 82 19 7 46 135 6 0

Charlotte# 1-0 2.00 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 9 2 2 2 0 2 6 0 0
2012 Chicago (AL) 3-4 5.70 9 9 0 0 0 53.2 57 35 34 7 1 23 30 5 0
Charlotte# 0-0 2.25 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 4 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 0
2013 Birmingham# 1-0 2.57 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 5 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 0
Charlotte# 1-0 3.45 3 3 0 0 0 15.2 13 8 6 1 2 12 14 0 0
Chicago (AL) 4-14 4.75 22 22 0 0 0 138.1 151 81 73 28 4 27 89 3 0
2014 Chicago (AL) 11-11 4.74 32 32 0 0 0 193.2 205 106 102 25 9 74 129 7 0
SEASON IN REVIEW

2015 Chicago (AL) 7-15 4.71 30 30 2 1 0 177.2 195 104 93 24 3 56 124 8 1

2016 Chicago (AL) 0-4 7.25 4 4 0 0 0 22.1 28 20 18 5 0 11 16 1 0
Minor Totals 24-30 4.09 99 89 0 0 0 462.0 457 250 210 52 14 173 461 14 1
Major Totals 79-104 4.38 247 247 6 3 0 1503.1 1533 783 731 197 41 491 1102 43 2
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Division Series Record

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2008 CWS vs. TB. 1-0 4.05 1 1 0 0 0 6.2 7 3 3 1 0 3 7 0 0

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .964 247 55 216 10 281 11
BRAVES HISTORY

Major League Batting Record

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2014 Chicago (AL) .333 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Major Totals .083 11 24 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 8 0 0 10
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Joel Santos De La Cruz

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 Weight: 250
DOB: June 9, 1989 Opening Day Age: 27
Born: Haina, DR Resides: Haina, DR
MLB Debut: June 29, 2016 MLB Service Time: 0.121
Acquired: Signed to minor-league contract, November 20, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

JOEL DE LA CRUZ
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016 CAREER HIGHS

In his first season in the Braves organization,
made his MLB debut after beginning the year
with Triple-A GwinnettSplit his time with the Most IP
6.0, 2x, last: 7/4/16 at PHI

SEASON IN REVIEW
Braves between the starting rotation and the
bullpen, making 22 appearances, nine starts.
Most Runs Allowed
Lost his MLB debut, 3-0 to CLE on 6/29 after the
7, 7/4/16 at PHI
club selected his contract from Triple-A Gwinnett
earlier that day...Allowed three runs, earned, and Most ER Allowed
seven hits...Became the fourth Braves pitcher 6, 8/21/16 vs. WSH
to make his MLB debut with an interleague start
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
and the first since Randall Delgado on 6/17/11 vs.
TEX...Charlie Morton (6/14/08 at LAA) and Kyle 9, 7/4/16 at PHI
Davies (5/21/05 at BOS) also did it.
Most HRs Allowed
With the club twice prior to making his MLB
2, 2x, last: 8/21/16 vs. WSH
debutAtlanta first selected his contract on
4/11 before he was optioned to Gwinnett the Most Walks
next dayOutrighted off the 40-man roster on 5, 8/5/16 at STL
4/22 and selected again on 5/20Optioned to
Gwinnett on 5/22 and outrighted again on 5/29. Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY

Dropped all seven of his decisions to become the 5, 9/2/16 at PHI

first Braves pitcher to lose his first seven career Longest Winning Streak
decisions since Dave Campbell started 0-7 in
None
1977 and 1978Since the franchise moved to
Atlanta in 1966, only one other pitcher began his Longest Losing Streak
career 0-7Frank LaCorte started 0-9 in 1975 7, 6/29/16-present
and 1976.
Received 10 total runs of support as a starter
OPPONENTS

for a rate of 1.96 runs per nine inningsAmong

Became one of 22 Braves rookies to play, tying
qualifying pitchers, James Shields had the lowest
the Atlanta franchise record for most in a single
rate of 3.22 per nine inningsReceived no runs of
season with the 2015 amount.
support in five of his starts.
Went 4.1 shutout innings while not striking out a
Lost his first two starts before moving to the
batter, 7/31 vs. PHIPitched in relief on 7/28 vs.
bullpen for seven appearances, 7/8-7/28
PHI and became just the fourth Braves pitcher
Returned to the rotation for seven starts, 7/31-
MISCELLANEOUS

since 2000 to go at least 4.1 shutout innings in a

9/2, before making his final six appearances out
start on two days rest or less.
of the bullpen, 9/6-9/30.

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Went 0-6 with a 5.09 ERA (26 ER/46.0 IP) as a Made his Triple-A debut in 2014 with Scranton/
starter and 0-1 with a 4.32 ERA (8 ER/16.2 IP) as WB and went 7-0 in 15 games with the RailRiders
a reliever. the next season, tied for the most wins without a
Collected a hit in his first MLB at-bat. loss on the staff.

2015 Transactions
Selected to the MLB roster by NYY on 4/13, Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers as a non-
MANAGER & STAFF

but did not appear in a game...Optioned to the drafted free agent on March 19, 2006...Signed by
minors two days later. Fernando Arango.
Spent the rest of the season between Double-A Signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor
Trenton and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. league contract on February 5, 2008.
Signed by the New York Yankees to a minor
MINOR LEAGUE RECAP league contract on April 19, 2010.
Appeared in 173 minor league games, 42 starts, Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
JOEL DE LA CRUZ

after making his professional debut in 2006 with contract on November 20, 2015.
the Brewers Rookie-Level team in the Arizona Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
league. contract on October 23, 2016.
Missed all of 2007 and 2008 while recovering
from right elbow UCL reconstruction surgery
performed by Dr. Angelo Mattalino in Scottsdale
Arizona on 12/2/07.
SEASON IN REVIEW

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

2006 AZL Brewers 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 1 0 0 1 4 4 0 0

2007 Injured - Did Not Play
2008 Did Not Play
2009 DSL Nationals 0-4 7.27 13 0 0 0 0 26.0 37 29 21 0 4 17 14 9 1
2010 DSL Yankees1 1-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 0
DSL Yankees2 0-1 7.11 7 0 0 0 2 6.1 10 5 5 0 0 1 5 1 0
2011 GCL Yankees 2-0 5.10 17 0 0 0 0 30.0 30 20 17 3 0 12 19 4 0
Tampa 0-1 3.00 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 1 1 0 1 1 3 0 0
2012 Tampa 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Charleston 3-3 3.66 25 0 0 0 3 46.2 45 25 19 3 1 27 49 7 3
BRAVES HISTORY

2013 Tampa 6-3 3.28 33 6 0 0 1 85.0 70 35 31 2 3 27 73 6 1

2014 Trenton 4-4 4.34 11 10 0 0 0 56.0 60 31 27 3 3 19 39 3 1
Scranton/WB 3-5 4.52 17 12 0 0 0 65.2 74 43 33 6 2 18 38 5 1
2015 Trenton 1-2 3.47 8 2 0 0 0 23.1 24 12 9 2 2 5 13 2 0
Scranton/WB 7-0 3.25 15 7 0 0 0 61.0 59 25 22 4 2 17 29 0 0
2016 Gwinnett 1-3 4.68 21 5 0 0 0 57.2 62 32 30 5 5 24 44 2 1
Atlanta 0-7 4.88 22 9 0 0 0 62.2 65 40 34 10 2 22 37 0 0
Minor Totals 28-26 4.15 173 42 0 0 6 466.1 476 260 215 28 24 174 334 40 8
OPPONENTS

Major Totals 0-7 4.88 22 9 0 0 0 62.2 65 40 34 10 2 22 37 0 0

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .917 22 2 9 1 12 0

Major League Batting Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

2016 Atlanta .188 21 16 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 8 0 0 1

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INFIELDER
Full Name: Travis Timothy Demeritte

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Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 Weight: 180
DOB: September 30, 1994 Opening Day Age: 22
Born: Manhattan, NY Resides: Statham, GA
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Acquired from the Texas Rangers on July 27, 2016

TRAVIS DEMERITTE
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING At the time he was acquired by Atlanta, led the
California League in home runs (25), slugging
No. 19 - Baseball America
percentage (.583) and extra-base hits (49).
No. 10 - MLBPipeline.com
Batted over. 300 during April (.309, 25-for-81)

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and July (.343, 23-for-67)Hit below .250 during

2016 May (.223, 23-for-103), June (.231, 21-for-91) and

August (.240, 24-for-100).
Played his fourth professional campaign between
Was the starting second baseman for the
two High-A stops within the Texas Rangers and
California League All-Star teamWent 1-for-2
Atlanta Braves organizations in 2016.
with one double.
Opened the 2016 season with High-A High
Was the starting second baseman for the United
Desert of the California League and clubbed 25

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
States team in the Futures Game played in San
home runs with 59 RBI and 13 stolen bases, while
Diego, Calif.Went 0-for-1 with one walk.
batting .272 (90-for-331) in 88 games prior to a
midseason trade from Texas to Atlanta on 7/27. Following the 2016 campaign, played in 22
games for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall
After joining the Braves organization, played in 35
LeagueBatted .261 (24-for-92) with four home
games, all with the Carolina Mudcats, and batted
runs, 14 RBI, an .855 OPS and 23 runs scored
.250 (31-for-124) with three home runs, 11 RBI,
Tied for the AFL lead with 48 total bases, while
21 runs scored and a .384 on-base percentage
he ranked fifth in slugging percentage with a .522
through the remainder of the season. BRAVES HISTORY
mark.
Set career highs in nearly every offensive
Entered the 2016 campaign ranked by Baseball
category including career bests with 28 home
America as the 28th-best prospect in the Texas
runs, 29 doubles, nine triples, 70 RBI, 17 stolen
Rangers organization.
bases, 94 runs scored and 123 games played

2015
for the High Desert Mavericks and the Carolina
Mudcats.
Combined to hit a career-high 28 home runs Opened the 2015 season with Single-A Hickory
between High Desert and Carolina, eight more and hit .241 (41-for-170) with 12 doubles, five
OPPONENTS

than any other Braves minor leaguerAlso home runs and 19 RBI in 41 games prior to being
combined for a career-high 70 RBI which would placed on the restricted list on 6/4.
rank third among Braves farmhands. Was transferred to Low-A Spokane upon his
Had a .935 OPS spanning 88 games with High return from the restricted list on 9/2 and played
DesertFinished with a .915 OPS between High in five games with the Indians.
Desert and Carolina, which would qualify as the
top mark in the Braves farm system.
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Finished with 66 extra-base hits, tied for the sixth

most among all minor league batters and eight
behind the Single-A leader.

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Following the season, played in 56 games Posted a .321/.433/.491 line against right-handed
with the Adelaide Bite in the Australian Winter pitching and .184/.354/.316 versus southpaws.
LeagueBatted .216 (44-for-204) with 12 Poked a three-run home run in his first
doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 36 RBI and professional at-bat on 6/20 at the AZL Royals.
24 walksHit .177 (17-for-96) with 11 walks and Batted .342 (13-for-38) over his first nine games
35 strikeouts over his first 25 games and .250 before hitting .156 (7-for-73) over his next 13
(27-for-108) with 13 walks and 25 strikeouts over contests, tallying 11 walks in that stretch...Batted
MANAGER & STAFF

his final 31 contests. .344 (21-for-61) over his final 17 games.

2014 Amateur
Led the South Atlantic League (and all teenage Batted .404 (36-for-89) with 42 runs, seven
players) in the minor leagues with 25 home runs.. doubles, one triple, 12 home runs, 37 RBI and five
Finished third among all Rangers farmhands in stolen bases as a senior at Winder-Barrow High
homers. School in Winder, Ga...Set a school record with
TRAVIS DEMERITTE

Rated as the ninth-best prospect in the 32 career home runs.

organization by MLB.com following the season. Tabbed the 11th-best high school position player
Hit 20 of his 25 home runs versus right-handed in the 2013 Draft and the 23rd-best position
pitching and 15 of his 25 away from Hickory. player overall by Baseball America.
Had a season-best two home runs on a pair of
occasions (4/10 vs. ASH and 7/31 at SAV). Personal
Logged time defensively at second, third, and Committed to play baseball at the University of
SEASON IN REVIEW

shortstop. South Carolina prior to signing with the Texas

Hit .250 (62-for-248) with 20 home runs and 50 Rangers in 2013.
RBI over his next 70 games, but batted .114 (9- Attended Winder Barrow (Ga.) High School.
for-79) in his final 27 contests.
Transactions
2013 Selected by the Texas Rangers in the first round
Rated the ninth-best prospect in the Arizona (30th overall) of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft...
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

League by Baseball America in his first Signed by Derrick Tucker.

professional season. Acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the Texas
Compiled the second-highest on-base Rangers in exchange for LHP Dario Alvarez and
percentage (.411) in the AZL. RHP Lucas Harrell on July 27, 2016.

Complete Record
BRAVES HISTORY

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E

2013 AZL Rangers .285 39 144 31 41 5 3 4 20 0 0 2 29 49 5-1 .411 .444 11
2014 Hickory .211 118 398 77 84 16 2 25 66 5 4 9 50 171 6-2 .310 .450 18
2015 Hickory .241 48 170 27 41 12 1 5 19 0 1 2 25 69 10-1 .343 .412 1
Spokane .150 5 20 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 0-2 .227 .150 1
2016 High Desert .272 88 331 73 90 20 4 25 59 0 4 2 41 125 13-3 .352 .583 11
Carolina .250 35 124 21 31 9 5 3 11 1 0 1 26 50 4-1 .384 .476 2
Minor Totals .244 333 1187 229 290 62 15 62 175 6 9 16 173 475 38-10 .346 .479 44
OPPONENTS

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

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RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Robert Allen Dickey

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Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-3 Weight: 215
DOB: October 29, 1974 Opening Day Age: 42
Born: Nashville, TN Resides: Franklin, TN
MLB Debut: April 22, 2001 MLB Service Time: 11.007
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on November 18, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

R.A. DICKEY
Career Highlights CAREER HIGHS
Won the National League Cy Young Award in
2012 after winning a career-best 20 gamesAlso
made his only All-Star game that season. Most IP
9.0, 11x, last: 9/2/15, TOR vs. CLE

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Since becoming a full-time starter in 2010, has
made 221 starts, tied for the seventh most in Most Runs Allowed
baseball over that time frameHis 1441.0 innings
9, 2x, last: 6/13/04, TEX vs. STL
are the ninth most in baseball since that season.
Among active pitchers, his 15 complete games are Most ER Allowed
tied for 12th, while his six shutouts are tied for 14th. 9, 2x, last: 6/13/04, TEX vs. STL
Won his only Gold Glove award in 2013.
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Used the knuckleball as his primary pitch during
11, 6x, last: 8/23/15, TOR at LAA
his second stint with TEX during 2005 season...
Began throwing the knuckler with Triple-A Most HRs Allowed
Oklahoma in July... Worked on the pitch with 6, 4/6/06, TEX vs. DET
Rangers Hall of Famer Charlie Hough during a
road trip to Anaheim in September. Most Walks
6, 2x, last: 3/31/14, TOR at TB
2016 Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
In his fourth season with Toronto, compiled his 13, 2x, last: 9/27/12, NYM vs. PIT
highest ERA (4.46) since becoming a full-time
starter in 2010His 169.2 IP were his fewest since Longest Winning Streak
2010, while he lost a career-most 15 games. 11, 4/25/12-7/19/12
Snapped a five-season string of at least 200.0 IP
Longest Losing Streak
From 2011-2015, tossed the fourth-most innings
in MLB (1,097.0)Only James Shields (1135.0), 5, two times, last: 4/8/11-5/14/11
Clayton Kershaw (1128.0) and Felix Herandez
OPPONENTS

(1107.2) worked more.

Went 3-8 with a 5.28 ERA (52 ER/88.2 IP) in 15 Finished as the second fastest working pitcher
games at home, while finishing 7-7 with a 3.56 in the majors, taking an average of 18.3 seconds
ERA (32 ER/81.0 IP) in 15 road games, 14 starts. between pitches according to PITCHf/x data
After the first of August, compiled a 3.76 ERA (16 Only Wade Miley (17.8 seconds) worked quicker.
ER/38.1 IP) and allowed only two home runs over Induced 21 groundball double plays, tied for
eight games, seven starts to finish the season ninth most in the majors.
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From the beginning of the season through the end

of July, tied for the MLB lead with 26 home runs
allowed while tying for second with 12 losses.

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Made his season debut in TORs second game 2015 postseason

of the season on 4/4 at TB, earning the win after In his only postseason appearances, went 0-1
tossing 5.0 innings and allowing three runs, with a 7.11 ERA (5 ER/6.1 IP) in two starts...In his
earned, in a 5-3 victoryHas worked the first postseason debut, went 4.2 innings and allowed
or second game of the season every year since one run in Game 4 of the ALDS vs. TEX.
2012Was the Blue Jays Opening Day starter in
2013 and 2014.
2014
MANAGER & STAFF

Reached 30 games pitched for the sixth

Led the club with 34 starts (T1st in MLB), 215.2
consecutive seasonIs one of seven MLB
innings (8th in AL), 14 wins, a .233 opponents
pitchers with such a streak (James Shields, Max
average (6th in AL) and 23 quality starts (7th in AL).
Scherzer, Jon Lester, Ian Kennedy, Cole Hamels
Went 14-13 for the second consecutive season,
and Madison Bumgarner).
while also making the same number of starts.
Took the loss 7/23 vs. SEA...Went 3.0 innings, his
Allowed just three stolen bases, tied for ninth
shortest start since 5/26/11 at CHI (2.2IP)...Had
fewest in the AL.
his streak of 60 consecutive home starts with at
Suffered his second straight loss on Opening
R.A. DICKEY

least 5.0 IP snapped, which at the time was the

longest active streak in baseball. Day, dropping a 9-2 decision to TB on 3/31 at
Tropicana Field.
Allowed 14 first-inning runs while opponents hit
.303 (36-for-119) in the opening frame. Recorded his 1,000th career strikeout on 6/27 vs.
CWS in the third inning (Tyler Flowers).

2015 2013
Led TOR with 33 starts (T2nd in AL), 214.1 innings
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pitched (4th in AL) and 20 quality starts (T8th in In his first season with Toronto led the club in
AL)...Was his fifth consecutive season with at least many categories, including starts (34), innings
200.0 innings...Became one of three pitchers (224.2), wins (14), strikeouts (177) and quality
to make 30 or more starts in five consecutive starts (19)...His 4.21 ERA was second on the team.
seasons (James Shields/Yovani Gallardo). Ranked second in the AL in innings (224.2), tied
Lost just one of his last 14 starts, recording a 2.88 for eight in wins (14) and 14th in strikeouts (177)...
Threw 3505 pitches, fifth most in the AL.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

ERA and .230 opponents average...At Rogers

Centre had a 9-3 record with a 3.11 ERA and Posted three complete games to rank second in
a .197 opponents average...The .197 average the AL, one behind leader Chris Sale.
against at home ranked third in the AL behind Allowed 35 home runs for a 1.40 HR/9...The 35
Dallas Keuchel (.186) and teammate Marco home runs were a career-high and was one
Estrada (.195)...Had a six-game win streak over his short of the club record held by Woody Williams
last eight home starts, compiling a 1.94 ERA. in 1998...Marked the second highest total in the
Earned career win 100 vs. TB, 9/25. majors (A.J Griffin, 36).
Did not pick up his first road win until his 10th Started Opening Day, becoming just the fifth
BRAVES HISTORY

outing with a 5-2 win at OAK on 7/23...Won just pitcher to win a Cy Young the previous season
two of his 16 road starts. and start an opener for a different team the
Club won each of his 10 starts from 7/23-9/8, following year (Greg Maddux, David Cone, Pedro
which tied for the fourth-longest such streak in Martinez, Roger Clemens)

2012
franchise history and the longest since TOR won
14 consecutive starts by Roy Halladay in 2003...
Received a no-decision in an 8-5 win at PHI on Finished with 20 victories on his way to the NL Cy
9/18 (5 ER/4.0 IP)...The outing snapped the Blue Young award in his second season with NYM.
OPPONENTS

Jays franchise record of 20 consecutive starts Set new career-bests in wins (20), innings pitched
with 3 earned runs or less (7/26-8/16). (233.2), ERA (2.73; 71 ER/233.3 IP)), complete
Became the first 40-year old to start the home games (five), shutouts (three), and WHIP (1.05).
opener for the Toronto Blue Jays on 4/13 vs. TB... Named to the 2012 National League All-Star
With his win on 5/4 became the fourth different team, the first and only such honor of his career...
Blue Jay pitcher to win a game at at least 40 Pitched 1.0 inning, the sixth inning, allowing no
runs, one hit and one hit-batsman...Walked none
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years of ageJoined Darren Oliver (six times),

Dan Plesac (once) and Dave Stieb (once). and struck out one.

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Ranked in the top two in all three NL triple crown Became the 10th pitcher since 1900 to record
categories (wins, ERA, strikeouts)...Tied for consecutive one-hitters (6/13 at Tampa Bay and
second in the major leagues with 20 wins...Struck 6/18 vs. Baltimore)...Became the first pitcher in
out 230 in 233.2 innings, which ranked third in modern baseball history (since 1900) to register
the majors and first in the NL...Was fourth in the back-to-back complete game one-hitters with
majors and second in the NL with a 2.73 ERA... 10 strikeouts or more in both starts...Became
Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles) led the majors the first pitcher to throw consecutive one-hitters

MANAGER & STAFF

with a 2.56 ERA...Finished fourth in the NL with since TORs Dave Stieb in 1988Stieb one-hit
a 1.05 WHIP...Finished first in the NL with 22 CLE on the road on 9/24 and then allowed one
starts of pitching at least 7.0 innings...David Price hit vs. BAL on 9/30.
(Tampa Bay) led the majors with 23 starts of at Set a franchise record with 32.2 consecutive
least 7.0 innings. scoreless innings pitched from 5/22-6/13,
Recorded 27 quality starts, to lead the majors... breaking Jerry Koosmans 31.2 scoreless mark set
His strikeout to walk ratio of 4.26 ranked fourth in in 1973...Dickeys streak ended in the ninth inning
the majors and third in the NL...Limited opposing with an unearned run...His earned run scoreless

R.A. DICKEY
right-handed batters to a .218 (102-468) batting streak went to 44.2 innings before it was snapped
average, good for seventh in the NL...Dickey vs. NYY on 6/24.
had 15 starts in which he struck out eight or Won 11 consecutive decisions, 4/25-7/19 to set
more, tying him for second in the majors with Yu a career-long winning streakThe 11-game win
Darvish (Texas)...Max Scherzer (Detroit) led the streak was the best of his career and the third-
majors with 17 such starts. longest in Mets history...Dickeys streak spanned
Underwent surgery on October 18 in Philadelphia 16 starts, also tied for the third longest streak of

SEASON IN REVIEW
to repair a core muscle injury that developed consecutive starts without a loss in Mets history.
during the season...Dr. Williams Meyers performed Won six starts, recording 63 strikeouts and
the procedure at Jefferson Surgery Center and allowing only two runs from 5/17-6/18...No other
successfully repaired the injury. major league pitcher since 1900 went 6-0 with at
Was the National League Pitcher of the Month for least 60 strikeouts and two or fewer runs allowed
June...It was his first career Pitcher of the Month over a span of six straight starts.
honor...Began the month with 37.0 consecutive
2011

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
innings without surrendering an earned run...The
streak dated from 6/2 vs. STL to 6/24 vs. NYY...He In his second season with NYM, set career-highs
went 5-0 in six starts, leading the majors for the in innings pitched, starts, and strikeouts.
month in ERA (0.93), innings pitched (48.1) and Finished the season with 12 straight quality starts,
strikeouts (55)...His five wins are also tied for the dating to July 25, the longest such streak of his
most in the majors. career...Tied for the longest in the NL (Javier
Had a 0.93 ERA for the month of June despite Vazquez and Tim Hudson) and tied for the
allowing five earned runs on June 24 vs. the second longest in the majors (Jered Weaver, 15)... BRAVES HISTORY
Yankees...This was the first time in the 100-year Finished with 22 quality starts to lead the team.
tracking of earned runs that a pitcher allowed five Recorded his first career double-digit strikeout
earned runs in a start, yet finished the month with game, fanning 10 vs. PIT on 5/31...
an ERA below 1.00.
Threw his fourth career complete game in a 3-2
Named the NL Player of the Week for the week of loss at PIT on 6/11.
May 21-27...Went 2-0 with a 0.63 ERA (1 ER/14.1
Made his 100th major league start on 8/21
IP)...Struck out 21 in those 14.1 innings.
against MIL...Since 1947, the only pitcher who
Set his career-high total in strikeouts three was older at the time of his 100th career start
OPPONENTS

different times this season...Recorded 12 and 13 than Dickey (36 years, 296 days) was Masato
strikeouts in back-to-back starts at TB on 6/13 Yoshii (age 36 years,
and again vs. BAL on 6/18, respectively, setting
356 days on April 11, 2002) with Montreal....Other
a new career-high each time...He first set his
than Yoshii, the last pitcher to make his 100th
career-high by striking out 11 at PIT on 5/22...
big league start at such an advanced age was
Matched his career-high with 13 strikeouts in his
Ed Heusser in 1946 (age 37 years, 103 days) with
start vs. PIT on 9/27.
Cincinnati.
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2010 2007
Set career highs in wins, starts, innings, strikeouts, Spent the entire season with Triple-A Nashville,
and complete games in his first season with NYM. leading the league with 13 wins.
Finished seventh in the National League in ERA, Named Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year.
fourth with a 1.99 home ERA (18 earned runs/81.1 Signed a minor league contract with Minnesota
innings) and third with a night ERA of 2.53 (33 on 11/29, but was selected by Seattle in Major
MANAGER & STAFF

earned runs/117.1 innings)...His walk per nine League Baseballs Annual Rule V Draft in
inning rate of 2.2 was the best of his career and December.
the third-best mark in the NL.
Threw a one-hitter, the 35th in franchise history, 2006
to beat PHI, 1-0, on 8/13 at Citi Field...It was the Took the loss in his only start with TEX on 4/6
second complete-game effort of Dickeys career vs. DET, allowing eight hits and seven runs in
and the only hit he allowed was a line-drive single 3.1 innings pitched, while tying a modern major
by pitcher Cole Hamels...He struck out seven, league record by giving up six home runs.
one off his season-high, and walked one...Prior
R.A. DICKEY

Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma on 4/7...Was

to Dickey, the last pitcher to throw a complete- outrighted to Oklahoma on 4/26.
game one-hitter in a 1-0 victory with the only hit
Made four trips to the disabled list during the
by the pitcher was Sandy Koufax on 5/23/60...
season with a sore right shoulder.
Bennie Daniels (a career .170 hitter) got the only
Pittsburgh hit that night, a second-inning single.
Set a Mets record and led all MLB pitchers by
2005
Made TEXs Opening Day roster for the second
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handling 61 total chances without an error...Broke

straight season and pitched in five games out of
Tom Glavines club record set in 2005, when the
the bullpen before going on the 15-day disabled
left-hander had 55 total errorless chances.
list, 4/13-5/25, with right triceps inflammation.
Started the season with Triple-A Buffalo, where
Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma on 5/25...
he threw a near perfect game...Set a Buffalo
Went 0-3, then began working on throwing
modern-day record when he retired 27 straight
a knuckleball with former major league
hitters on 4/29 vs. Durham...Fernando Perez
knuckleballer Charlie Hough while with
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

singled on an 0-2 pitch to start the game before

Oklahoma.
Dickey set down the next 27 hitters in order...He
needed just 90 pitches, throwing 68 for strikes in Recalled by Texas on 9/12 and got his only win at
his second complete game of the season. the major league level on 9/18 vs. SEA.
NYM selected his contract from Triple-A Buffalo
on 5/19. 2004
Spent the majority of the season with TEX,
2009 including two rehabilitation stints at Double-A
Frisco (AA).
BRAVES HISTORY

Made the MINs Opening Day roster and made his

first and only start on 4/10 at CWS...Earned the Placed on the 15-day disabled list from 6/25-7/18
win with 5.0 innings of three-run ball. with a strained right rhomboid muscle in his back
and again on 7/30-8/22 with the same injury.
Made 34 more appearances in relief.
Optioned to Triple-A Rochester on 8/7...
Designated for assignment on 8/29.
2003
Started the season with Triple-A Oklahoma...

2008 Pitched in two games before being recalled by

TEX on 4/13.
OPPONENTS

Started the season at Triple-A Tacoma before

Earned his first major league victory on 4/24 vs.
SEA recalled him on 4/14...Pitched 1.0 scoreless
BOS, tossing 3.0 innings in relief.
inning of relief that night vs. KC, marking his first
game in the majors in over two years (4/6/06). Picked up his first major league hit on 6/7 vs.
MON in San Juan, PR, (single off Claudio Vargas).
Earned his first win of the season on 6/9 at TOR,
pitching 2.0 scoreless innings of relief for his first Finished second among AL rookies in wins, while
victory since 9/18/05 vs. SEA. his .529 winning percentage was tops among
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AL rookies with at least 100.0 innings pitched...

Tied a major league record for the fifth time
Ranked third among AL rookies in strikeouts and
when he threw four wild pitches in the fifth
fifth in innings pitched.
inning on 8/17 at MIN.

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Minor League Highlights Career Transactions
Named a Texas League All-Star in 1999...Threw Selected by the Texas Rangers in the first round
1.0 scoreless inning in the All-Star GameIn (18th overall) of the 1996 First-Year Player Draft...
1998, led the Florida State League with 38 saves Signed by Mark Giegler.
in 57 appearances for Single-A Port Charlotte, On Texas disabled list (strained right rhomboid
equaling the FSL record for saves in a season... ligament) from June 26 to July 19, 2004

MANAGER & STAFF

Also compiled the second most saves in the On Texas disabled list (upper back strain) from
minorsNamed to the Florida State League July 30 to August 23, 2004
postseason All-Star team...Finished second in
On Texas disabled list (right triceps inflammation)
ranking for the National Association Rolaids
from April 13 to May 25, 2005
Relief Man Award.
Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor

AMATEUR league contract on January 12, 2007

Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league
Is a 1993 graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy
contract on November 30, 2007
(Tenn.) High School... Named an All-American in

R.A. DICKEY
baseball his senior year. Selected by the Seattle Mariners in the Rule 5
Draft on December 6, 2007
Attended the University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
where he left school with the record for career Returned to the Minnesota Twins on March 29,
wins (38)...Majored in English. 2008
Member of the bronze medal winning U.S. Acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the
Olympic team at the 1996 Summer Games in Minnesota Twins in exchange for C Jair

SEASON IN REVIEW
Atlanta. Fernandez on March 29, 2008
Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league
PERSONAL contract on December 25, 2008
Helped form a non-profit organization called Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league
Honoring Thy Father Mission, aimed at reaching contract on January 5, 2010
out to school, athletic and church youth groups Acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays, along with C
as well as performing missionary work in Latin Josh Thole and C Mike Nickeas, from the New

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
American countries. York Mets in exchange for C John Buck, C Travis
Active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. dArnaud, RHP Noah Syndergaard and OF William
Was the recipient of the Ya Gotta Have Heart Beccera on December 17, 2012
Award at the BBWAA Dinner on 1/25/11. Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year
Received the Tennessee Male Athlete of the contract for the 2017 season with a club option
Year Award on 2/11/11 in Nashville, TN. for the 2018 season on November 18, 2016.
Was inducted into the Tennessee Baseball Hall of
Fame on 1/18/12. BRAVES HISTORY

Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in January, 2012

with Mets bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello and
former teammate, pitcher Kevin SloweyRaised
over $100,000 during the climb for Bombay Teen
Challenge, an organization dedicated to rescuing
young women from forced prostitution.
Honored at the Thurman Munson Dinner on
1/31/12 with a Thurman Award.
OPPONENTS

His autobiography Wherever I Wind Up, My

Quest for Truth, Authenticity and the Perfect
Knuckleball was released in March, 2012.
Authored a second book Knuckleball Ned, a
childrens book in 2014.
Is featured in a documentary film titled
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Knuckleball.
Received an Honorary Doctorate of Sacred Letter
form Wycliffe College (Toronto) in 2013.

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Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
1997 Charlotte 1-4 6.94 8 6 0 0 0 35.0 51 32 27 8 0 12 32 5 3
1998 Charlotte 1-5 3.30 57 0 0 0 38 60.0 58 31 22 9 0 22 53 3 2
1999 Tulsa 6-7 4.55 35 11 0 0 10 95.0 105 60 48 13 2 40 59 9 0
Oklahoma 2-2 4.37 6 2 0 0 0 22.2 23 12 11 1 1 7 17 2 0
2000 Oklahoma 8-9 4.49 30 23 2 0 1 158.1 167 83 79 13 7 65 85 5 2
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2001 Oklahoma 11-7 3.75 24 24 3 0 0 163.0 164 77 68 14 7 45 120 3 0

Texas 0-1 6.75 4 0 0 0 0 12.0 13 9 9 3 0 7 4 1 0
2002 Oklahoma 8-7 4.09 37 19 1 0 0 154.0 176 81 70 8 4 47 109 5 0
2003 Oklahoma 1-1 1.20 3 2 0 0 0 15.0 14 3 2 1 0 3 4 0 0
Texas 9-8 5.09 38 13 1 1 1 116.2 135 68 66 16 5 38 94 5 2
2004 Texas 6-7 5.61 25 15 0 0 1 104.1 136 77 65 17 4 33 57 5 1
Frisco 1-1 1.98 4 4 0 0 0 13.2 16 5 3 0 0 1 9 0 0
2005 Texas 1-2 6.67 9 4 0 0 0 29.2 29 23 22 4 2 17 15 2 0
Oklahoma 10-6 5.99 19 17 1 0 0 121.2 152 88 81 12 8 39 81 9 2
2006 Texas 0-1 18.90 1 1 0 0 0 3.1 8 7 7 6 0 1 1 0 0
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Oklahoma 9-8 4.92 22 19 3 1 1 131.2 134 80 72 17 11 46 61 6 2

2007 Nashville 13-6 3.72 31 22 3 0 0 169.1 159 80 70 18 7 60 119 12 0
2008 Tacoma 2-5 3.44 7 7 0 0 0 49.2 58 25 19 2 3 8 30 2 0
Seattle 5-8 5.21 32 14 0 0 0 112.1 124 65 65 15 2 51 58 11 1
2009 Minnesota 1-1 4.62 35 1 0 0 0 64.1 74 34 33 8 4 30 42 4 0
Rochester 2-1 5.13 5 5 1 1 0 33.1 39 20 19 1 0 9 18 4 0
2010 Buffalo 4-2 2.23 8 8 2 1 0 60.2 55 21 15 3 3 8 37 4 1
New York (NL) 11-9 2.84 27 26 2 1 0 174.1 165 62 55 13 4 42 104 11 0
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2011 New York (NL) 8-13 3.28 33 32 1 0 0 208.2 202 85 76 18 9 54 134 9 1

2012 New York (NL) 20-6 2.73 34 33 5 3 0 233.2 192 78 71 24 9 54 230 4 1
2013 Toronto 14-13 4.21 34 34 3 1 0 224.2 207 113 105 35 10 71 177 7 1
2014 Toronto 14-13 3.71 34 34 1 0 0 215.2 191 101 89 26 14 74 173 5 0
2015 Toronto 11-11 3.91 33 33 2 0 0 214.1 195 97 93 25 11 61 126 9 2
2016 Toronto 10-15 4.46 30 29 0 0 0 169.2 169 97 84 28 6 63 126 5 1
Minor League Totals 79-71 4.25 296 169 16 3 50 1283.0 1371 698 606 120 53 412 834 69 12
A.L. Totals 71-80 4.53 275 178 7 2 2 1267.0 1281 691 638 183 58 446 873 54 8
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

N.L. Totals 39-28 2.95 94 91 8 4 0 616.2 559 225 202 55 22 150 468 24 2
Major League Totals 110-108 4.01 369 269 15 6 2 1883.2 1840 916 840 238 80 596 1341 78 10
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2015 Tor. vs. Tex. 0-0 1.93 1 1 0 0 0 4.2 5 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 0

Championship Series Record

BRAVES HISTORY

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2015 Tor. vs. KC 0-1 21.60 1 1 0 0 0 1.2 4 5 4 2 1 2 1 0 0

All-Star Game Record

Year Club, Site W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2012 N.L., KC 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

World Baseball Classic Record

OPPONENTS

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2013 United States 0-1 5.00 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 11 5 5 2 0 1 6 0 0

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .970 370 104 342 14 460 26

Major League Batting Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

2016 Toronto .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Major Totals .175 102 206 13 36 3 0 0 11 27 0 1 4 37 0 0 14

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CATC HE R
Full Name: Cole Tyler Flowers

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-4 Weight: 260
DOB: January 24, 1986 Opening Day Age: 31
Born: Roswell, GA Resides: Woodstock, GA
MLB Debut: September 3, 2009 MLB Service Time: 5.148
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on December 15, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017 (option for 2018)

TYLER FLOWERS
career highlights
Completed his 11th professional season, CAREER HIGHS
including his eighth at the Major League level, in
2016Spanning his 11 professional seasons, has Most Runs
played for two organizations, the Atlanta Braves 3, 3x, last: 8/20/16 vs. WSH

SEASON IN REVIEW
and Chicago White Sox.
Returned to the Atlanta organization prior to Most Hits
the 2016 seasonSigned a two-year contract 4, 3x, last: 4/19/16 vs. LAD
through the 2017 season with the Braves on
Most Doubles
December 17, 2015Was originally selected by
3, 6/30/16 vs. MIA
the Braves out of Chipola Junior College in the
33rd round of the 2005 amateur draftJoined Most Triples

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
the Chicago White Sox on December 4, 2008 in a 1, 2x, last: 8/4/14, CWS vs. TEX
six-player trade.
Played high school baseball for Blessed Trinity Most Home Runs
High School located in Roswell, GaHad his 2, 2x, last: 9/8/14, CWS vs. OAK
No. 21 jersey retired and was inducted into the
Most RBI
schools Hall of Fame in 2015.
4, 3x, last: 9/12/16 vs. MIA

2016 Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY

Returned to the Atlanta organization for his 3, 8/18/11, CWS vs. CLE
eighth season at the Major League level and 11th
professional season overall...Had one of his best Most Stolen Bases
offensive seasons as he batted a career-best .270 1, 2x, last: 6/26/12, CWS at MIN
(76-for-281) with a career-high 18 doubles, eight
Longest Hitting Streak
home runs and 41 RBI in 83 games.
8 games, 8/28-9/8/14
Appeared in 81 games, including 76 starts at
catcherPosted a .995 fielding percentage,
OPPONENTS

committed just three errors in 639 total chances.

Posted a .274 (75-for-274) batting average and a Twenty-six of his final 61 hits went for extra bases
.362 on-base percentage in 76 starts at catcher. (18 doubles, 8 home runs)His first extra-base hit
of the season came on 5/18 after not recording
Batted .348 (23-for-66) with six doubles, one
an extra-base hit in his first 19 games of the
home run and 31 RBI when batting with runners
season.
in scoring position...Ranked second on the club
among players with at least 50 plate appearances Missed 30 team games due to a left hand fracture
MISCELLANEOUS

with a .453 on-base percentage in such from mid-July to mid-AugustWas placed on the
situations. 15-day disabled list on 7/15 (retroactive to 7/10)
and activated off the DL on 8/17.

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Activated off the disabled list on 8/17 and Batted .280 (42-for-150) with nine doubles,
returned to the action on 8/18Started 30 of the 10 home runs, 24 RBI and an .891 OPS in the
Braves remaining 41 games in the season and seasons second half.
batted .299 (32-for-107) with nine doubles, 20 Ranked among the AL leaders after the All-Star
RBI and a .378 on-base percentage in 30 games break in slugging (3rd, .553) and OPS (6th).
through the remainder of the season. Made his second straight Opening Day start at
Posted his third career four-hit game on 4/19 vs. catcher.
MANAGER & STAFF

LADHas had one four-hit effort each of the last Hit .367 (29-for-79) in April, his highest monthly
three seasons. mark in 2014.
Stroked three doubles in a game for the first time Recorded a hit in seven straight at-bats from
in his career on 6/30 vs. MIA. 4/3-4, becoming the first White Sox catcher to

2015
accomplish the feat and the first Sox player to
do so since Magglio Ordonez (also seven from
Was the Chicago White Sox Opening Day catcher 6/6-7/01).
TYLER FLOWERS

for the third straight season and appeared in 112 Logged his ninth multi-hit game of the season
games. on 4/28 vs. TB, matching his number from 2013...
Started 100 games at catcher and also made two Surpassed his previous seasons total with his
appearances at first base...Made his sixth career 10th multi-hit effort on 5/9 vs. ARI.
appearance at first base on 5/29 at HOU. Snapped a career-long 0-for-25 stretch with an
Threw out 14.5 percent (9-of-62) of attempted RBI single on 6/18 vs. SF.
basestealers. Hit .434 (23-for-53) over 17 games from 7/13-8/6,
SEASON IN REVIEW

The White Sox pitching staff owned a 3.68 ERA raising his average from .213 to .252.
(359 ER/878.1 IP) when he was behind the plate, Recorded six multi-hit efforts in nine games from
which ranked fifth among American League 7/13-29, going 16-for-32 (.500) with six doubles,
catchers in ERA. one homer and seven RBI.
Stroked nine home runs on the season, seven of Fell a double short of the cycle on 8/4 vs. TEX
which came before the All-Star break. (hit a game-tying solo homer and a go-ahead,
Homered in a career-high three consecutive two-run single).
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

games, 6/26-7/1. Matched his career high (also 2013) with his 10th
Connected on a game-winning, solo home run in home run on 8/30 [1] vs. DET.
the top of the 11th inning off Miguel Socolovich Recorded his first career multi-homer game and
on 6/30 at STL. matched a career high with four RBI, 9/2 at MIN.
Matched his career high (second time) with a Registered a career-high, eight-game hitting
four-hit effort on 9/30 vs. KC. streak from 8/28-9/8, hitting .400 (12-for-30)
Matched his season high with three RBI on 8/21 with five homers and seven RBI.
at SEA and 9/4 at KC. Hit a game-tying, solo homer with two outs in
BRAVES HISTORY

2014
the bottom of the ninth and a game-ending solo
shot in the 12th on 9/8 vs. OAK (marked his first
Finished among the American League catching career game-ending homer).
leaders in several categories: fourth in starts (120) Joined Seattles Donnie Scott (4/29/85 vs. MIL) as
and innings caught (1052.0); tied for fourth in the only catchers in history to hit a game-tying
games (124); tied for sixth in caught stealing (22). homer in the ninth and a game-ending shot in
Recorded career highs in virtually every category the same game...The last White Sox player to
in his second season as the White Sox starting accomplish the feat was Joe Crede on 8/27/02
OPPONENTS

catcher. vs. TOR.

Stroked 10-plus home runs for the second Extended his career high with his 15th and final
straight season, one of five AL catchers to homer (two-run shot) in the White Sox 2-0 win
accomplish the feat. on 9/22 at DET.
Threw out 26.2 percent (22-of-84) of attempted
basestealers.
White Sox pitchers owned a 3.97 ERA (464
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ER/1,052.0 IP) when he was behind the plate.

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2013 White Sox pitchers compiled a 3.96 ERA (113
ER/256.2 IP) in games he caught.
Appeared in 84 games with the White Sox before
Was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on 7/10...Hit
undergoing season-ending surgery on his right
.316 (12-for-38) in his first 13 games with CWS.
shoulder on 9/5.
Recorded his first Major League home run and
White Sox pitchers owned a 3.86 ERA (295
RBI on 8/13 vs. KC (off Luke Hochevar).
ER/687.2 IP) when he was behind the plate.

MANAGER & STAFF

Hit his first grand slam on 8/28 at SEA (Jason
Threw out 20.0 percent (13-for-65) of attempted
Vargas).
basestealers.
Homered in consecutive games on 9/26-27 vs.
Homered in the White Sox 1-0 Opening Day
TOR.
victory on 4/1 vs. KC...Became the fourth player
in baseball history to homer in a 1-0 season- Hit .261 (58-for-222) with eight doubles, 15 home
opening win, joining Pittsburghs Bob Bailey runs and 32 RBI in 65 games with Charlotte.
(1965), the Yankees Frank Fernandez (1968) and Ranked third in the International League in OBP
the Dodgers Gary Sheffield (2001). (.390) and tied for sixth in homers at the time of

TYLER FLOWERS
Hit his second home run in the Chicagos second his promotion.

2010
game on 4/3 vs. the Royals, joining Sherm Lollar
(1958) as the only Sox catchers to homer in the
teams first two games (STATS LLC). Spent most of the season with Triple-A Charlotte,
Hit go-ahead, three-run homers on 4/17 at TOR but did appear in eight games (three starts) with
and 5/2 at TEX. Chicago.
Made just eight starts from 8/1 through end of his Was recalled from Charlotte on 9/1...Made his

SEASON IN REVIEW
season due to discomfort in his right shoulder. season debut on 9/7 at DET (0-for-1)
Was placed on the 60-day disabled list on 9/3. Named to the International League All-Star Team.
Underwent surgery to debride his right rotator Entered the season ranked by Baseball America
cuff and labrum on 9/5 at Rush University as the No. 2 Prospect in the Sox organization..
Medical Center in Chicago. Also tabbed by the same publication as the Best
Power Hitter and having the Best Strike Zone
2012 Discipline among Chicago farmhands.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2009
Appeared in 52 games and made 41 starts (40 at
catcher and one at first base).
White Sox pitchers owned a 4.04 ERA (162 Played the majority of the season between
ER/360.2 IP) when he was behind the plate. Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte,
batting .297 (105-for-353) with 15 home runs and
Threw out 30.0 percent (12-of-40) of attempted
56 RBI in 108 games between the two clubs.
basestealers.
Had his contact selected on 9/1 and made his
Hit .347 (17-for-49) with four homers and eight
Major League debut as a pinch-hitter on 9/3 at BRAVES HISTORY
RBI and six runs scored over 14 games (13 starts
CHI...Collected his first hit on 9/19 vs. KC (single
at catcher) from 7/22-8/26.
off Victor Marte)...Made three total starts with
Went 11-for-29 (.379) with four homers and eight
Chicago.
RBI in August.
Was named to the Topps Class AA All-Star Team
Collected three hits and three RBI, including a
and the Southern League Mid- and Postseason
solo homer, on 8/11 vs. OAK.
All-Star Teams.
Hit an estimated 463-foot solo homer (above
Played in MLBs All-Star Futures Game in St. Louis.
the second deck in left field at Rogers Centre) on
Began the season ranked by Baseball America as
OPPONENTS

8/17 at TOR.
the No. 4 Prospect in the White Sox system...Also
Hit a game-tying home run on 8/25 vs. SEA and a
was cited by ESPN.com as the No. 51 Prospect in
go-ahead two-run shot on 8/26 vs. the Mariners.
baseball.
Was on Paternity Leave List from 8/30-31 as he
and his wife welcomed a daughter, Mia.

2011
MISCELLANEOUS

Made 28 starts at catcher and two at first base.

Threw out 19.4 (6-for-25) percent of attempted
basestealers.

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minor league highlights Transactions

Was named Single-A Myrtle Beachs Most Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 33rd round
Valuable Player and a Carolina League of the 2005 First-Year Player Draf...Signed by Al
postseason All-Star in 2008. Goetz.
Following the 2007 season, played for Mesa of Acquired by the Chicago White Sox along with
the Arizona Fall League...Led the AFL in home LHP Santos Rodriguez, INF Jonathan Gilmore
MANAGER & STAFF

runs (12) and slugging percentage (.973), ranked and INF Brent Lillibridge from the Atlanta Braves
eighth in average (.387). in exchange for RHP Javier Vazquez and LHP
Participated in the AFL Rising Stars Showcase and Boone Logan on December 4, 2008.
was named to the AFL Top Prospect Team. On Chicago (AL) 60-day disabled list (right
Was the 2007 Rome Braves Most Valuable Player. shoulder surgery), from September 2, 2013 to the
end of the season.
Amateur Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a two-year
Attended Chipola (Fla.) Junior College, where he contract on December 17, 2015.
TYLER FLOWERS

was a NJCAA Second-Team All-American in 2006. On Atlanta disabled list (left hand fracture)
from July 10 to August 17; included an injury
Personal rehabilitation assignment to Gulf Coast League
(R), Rome (A) and Gwinnett (AAA).
He and his wife Nancy have three children; Mia,
Brantley and Beckham.
Is a 2004 graduate of Blessed Trinity (Ga.) High
School...Had his No. 21 jersey retired and was
SEASON IN REVIEW

inducted into the schools Hall of Fame in 2015.

Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2006 Danville .279 34 129 24 36 9 0 5 16 0 1 4 16 30 0-0 .373 .465 1
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

2007 Rome .298 106 389 65 116 34 2 12 70 0 4 3 49 74 3-4 .378 .488 8

2008 Myrtle Beach .288 122 413 72 119 32 1 17 88 0 4 5 98 102 8-7 .427 .494 13
2009 Birmingham .302 77 248 54 75 18 2 13 43 0 3 9 57 76 3-0 .445 .548 3
Charlotte .286 31 105 13 30 10 0 2 13 1 0 3 10 32 0-0 .364 .438 3
Chicago (AL) .188 10 16 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 8 0-0 .350 .250 0
2010 Charlotte .220 100 346 43 76 22 2 16 53 2 3 6 55 121 2-1 .334 .434 5
Chicago (AL) .091 8 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0-0 .333 .091 0
2011 Charlotte .261 65 222 36 58 8 0 15 32 1 0 8 39 84 2-0 .390 .500 3
Chicago (AL) .209 38 110 13 23 5 1 5 16 0 2 3 14 38 0-1 .310 .409 2
BRAVES HISTORY

2012 Chicago (AL) .213 52 136 19 29 6 0 7 13 1 0 4 12 56 2-1 .296 .412 2

2013 Chicago (AL) .195 84 256 24 50 11 0 10 24 0 1 4 14 94 0-1 .247 .355 4
2014 Chicago (AL) .241 127 407 42 98 16 1 15 50 1 1 8 25 159 0-1 .297 .396 8
2015 Chicago (AL) .239 112 331 21 79 12 0 9 39 2 1 6 21 104 0-1 .295 .356 5
2016 Atlanta .270 83 281 27 76 18 0 8 41 0 4 11 29 91 0-0 .357 .420 3
GCL Braves# .000 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 .000 .000 0
Gwinnett# .429 2 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0-0 .500 .429 0
Rome# .000 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 .000 .000 0
Minor Totals .275 539 1865 308 513 133 7 80 315 4 15 38 325 521 18-12 .391 .483 36
OPPONENTS

A.L. Totals .223 431 1267 124 283 51 2 46 142 4 5 26 93 464 2-5 .289 .376 21
Braves Totals .270 83 281 27 76 18 0 8 41 0 4 11 29 91 0-0 .357 .420 3
Major Totals .232 514 1548 151 359 69 2 54 183 4 9 37 122 555 2-5 .302 .384 24
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP PB CS ATT PCT P-OFF

Catcher .994 492 3604 249 24 3877 27 43 86 370 23% 0
First Base 1.000 7 30 6 0 36 4 - - - - -

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FOLTYNEWICZ
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Michael Gary Foltynewicz

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-4 Weight: 200
DOB: October 7, 1991 Opening Day Age: 25
Born: Sterling, IL Resides: Minooka, IL
MLB Debut: August 2, 2014 MLB Service Time: 1.163
Acquired: Acquired from Houston, January 14, 2015

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Spent the majority of the season with Atlanta
after beginning the year at Triple-A Gwinnett
Also missed 28 games on the 15-day disabled list, Most IP
8.0, 5/14/16 at KC

SEASON IN REVIEW
6/4-6/30, with right elbow discomfort.
Set career-high totals for wins (nine), starts (22),
Most Runs Allowed
innings (123.1) and strikeouts (111)His nine
7, 2x, last: 7/27/16 at MIN
wins led the club, while his starts, innings and
strikeouts all ranked third. Most ER Allowed
Won his final five decisions of the season to set a 7, 8/20/15 at CHI
career-high winning streakCompiled a 3.88 ERA
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
(22 ER/51.0 IP) over his run, which covered nine
starts, 8/7-9/28. 12, 2x, last: 7/27/16 at MIN
Went 2-2 with a 3.51 ERA (13 ER/33.1 IP) in six Most HRs Allowed
starts before going to the DLWent 7-3 with 4, 2x, last: 7/5/16 at PHI
a 4.60 ERA (46 ER/90.0 IP) in 16 games after
returning. Most Walks
Fanned 10 in a 2-0 win at CWS on 7/10, the 5, 7/21/16 at COL
right-handers first career double-digit strikeout
Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
game...Did not issue a base-on-balls and finished
10, 7/10/16 at CWS
as one of 11 pitchers in 2016 to strike out at least
10 with no walks in a scoreless outing...The last Longest Winning Streak
Braves pitcher to accomplish the feat was LHP 5, 8/7/16-present
Alex Wood on 8/31/14.
Equaled his career high by allowing four homers Longest Losing Streak
in a 5-1 loss at PHI on 7/5...Allowed 18 home runs 4, 8/15/15-5/2/16
total, but only seven over his final 14 turns.
OPPONENTS

Went a career-long 20.2 consecutive innings

without issuing a base-on-balls from the third Made his MLB season debut, 5/2 at NYM...Lost
inning of his season debut on 5/2 to the second after allowing four runs, earned, and three home
inning on 5/25. runs in 3.2 innings...Went to Spring Training with
Faced five batters over the minimum in 8.0 the Braves but was optioned to Gwinnett (AAA)
shutout innings to beat KC, 5-0, on 5/14 at on 3/30 as he recovered from surgery on 9/21/15
Kauffman Stadium and snap a career-high four- to remove the anterior half of his first rib.
MISCELLANEOUS

game losing streak...The 8.0 innings set a new Allowed a career high-tying total in runs (seven)
career high. and hits (12) on 7/27 at MIN, but earned the win in
a 9-7 victory.

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Went 3-0 with a 2.84 ERA (8 ER/25.1 IP) in four Struck out at least seven batters in five
interleague starts. consecutive games, 5/6-5/29...It was the longest
Began the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, but streak of its kind by a Braves pitcher since
Atlanta recalled him on 5/2....Went 1-2 in four Brandon Beachy had a nine-game run in 2011
starts with the G-Braves prior to his promotion, (fanned 36 total in 31.1 IP).
compiling a 2.05 ERA (5 ER/22.0 IP) with 20 Made three consecutive appearances out of
strikeouts and 14 walks. Atlantas bullpen (7/7 at MIL, 7/9 and 7/11 at COL)
MANAGER & STAFF

and did not earn a decision (2 ER/2.2 IP).

2015 Opened the 2015 season with Gwinnett and
In his sixth professional campaign, returned pitched at a 3.49 ERA (22 ER/56.2 IP), while going
to predominately work as a starting pitcher as 1-6 over 10 total starts spanning three separate
he made 28 appearances, including 25 starts, stints with the team.
between Atlanta and Triple-A Gwinnett. Entered the 2015 season ranked by Baseball
Made three separate appearances with the Major America as the Braves second-best prospect...
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ

League club from early May to late August (5/1- Also tabbed by the publication in their Best
6/17, 7/7-7/12, 7/29-end of the season) and went Tools survey as having the Best Fastball in the
4-6 with a 5.71 ERA in 18 appearances (15 starts). organization.

2014
Was diagnosed with costochondritis on 9/2
and sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Underwent surgery on 9/21/15, to remove the In his fifth professional season, made his Major
anterior half of his first rib...The procedure was League debut with the Houston Astros, appearing
performed by Dr. William Mayfield at Wellstar in 16 contests - all in relief - with the Major
SEASON IN REVIEW

Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga. League club.

Made his Braves debut on 5/1 at Turner Field. Combined to make 37 total appearances
Beat CIN 4-3 to collect his first career victory en between Oklahoma City (AAA) and Houston with
route to becoming the first Braves player to win a 7-8 record and a 5.13 ERA and 116 strikeouts in
his starting debut since Kenshin Kawakami beat 121.1 innings pitched.
WSH 5-3 in his Major League debut on 4/11/09... Spent the first four months of the season with
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

In his second career at-bat, the right-hander Oklahoma City, going 7-7 with a 5.08 ERA over
doubled home two runs for his first career 21 games (18 starts) before having his contract
hit and RBI...The rookie had zero career plate purchased on 8/1.
appearances in the minor leagues. After predominately pitching as a starter during
Won his first two starts with the Braves on 5/1 his time in the minor leagues, made all 16 of his
and 5/6...The last pitcher to win consecutive appearances with the MLB club in relief.
starts to begin his Braves career was Ben Sheets, Made his Major League debut on 8/2 vs. TOR
who won three straight in 2012. with 0.2 scoreless frames (1 BB, 1 K)...He entered
Allowed 17 home runs on the season, for a 1.77 in the eighth inning and retired two of his three
BRAVES HISTORY

HR/9.0 innings pitched ratio, which ranked batters faced as he recorded his first career hold.
second highest in the Majors among pitchers
with at least 75.0 innings. 2013
Stopped a nine-game winless streak on 8/8 vs. Entered the season ranked No. 5 in the Astros
MIA, earning his first victory since 5/24. organization and No. 46 in all of baseball by
Allowed a career-most and a Braves season Baseball America.
high-tying four home runs on 8/3 vs. SF...Did not Advanced to High-A Lancaster, where he went
strike out a batter over 6.0 innings to become
OPPONENTS

1-0 with a 3.81 ERA (11 ER/26.0 IP) in seven

the first pitcher in Atlanta franchise history (since games (five starts).
1966) to allow at least four home runs and not Promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi on 5/2 and
fan a batter...Prior to Foltynewicz, only four MLB finished his season with the Hooks.
pitchers since 1966 went at least 6.0 innings with
Earned Midseason and Postseason All-Star
no strikeouts and four or more homers allowed
honors in the Texas League.
(Jeremy Guthrie, 5/14/13; Cory Lidle, 8/3/04;
Whitey Ford, 7/2/66). Named by the Texas League managers and
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coaches as the Best Pitching Prospect with

the Best Fastball and Best Breaking Pitch in
Baseball Americas Best Tools Survey.

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2012 2010
Entered the season as the Astros No. 9 prospect Drafted on 6/7 as one of three Astros first-round
per Baseball America. picks (also outfielder Delino DeShields (#8) and
Earned the organizations Minor League Pitcher infielder Mike Kvasnicka (#33)).
of the Year Award after posting a 14-4 record and Made his professional debut on 6/26 with
a 3.14 ERA (53 ER/152 IP) in 27 starts. Greeneville vs. Johnson City.

MANAGER & STAFF

Was named the South Atlantic Leagues Most After the season, ranked by Baseball America as
Outstanding Pitcher and was a SAL Midseason the No. 7 prospect in the Appalachian League.
and Postseason All-Star...Also named a MiLB.com
Organization All-Star. PERSONAL
Ranked tied for first in the SAL in wins and starts, Name is pronounced FUL-ta-nev-ich.
second in innings pitched, fifth in ERA and sixth Graduated from Minooka (Ill.) High School.
in strikeouts (125).
TRANSACTIONS

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ
2011 Selected by the Houston Astros in the first round
Entered the season as the Astros No. 4 prospect (19th overall) of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft...
with the Best Fastball in the system, per Baseball Signed by Troy Hoerner.
America. Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with RHP
Lost his first six decisions on the season, bringing Andrew Thurman and INF Rio Ruiz from the
his professional record to 0-9, before winning on Houston Astros in exchange for C/OF Evan Gattis
5/18 vs. West Virginia. and RHP James Hoyt on January 14, 2015.

SEASON IN REVIEW
Won five of his six decisions from 5/18-7/14. On Atlanta disabled list (right elbow soreness),
June 4 to June 30, 2016; included a rehabilitation
assignment to Gwinnett (AAA)

Complete Record

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2010 Greeneville 0-3 4.03 12 12 0 0 0 44.2 46 24 20 3 6 15 39 8 0
2011 Lexington 5-11 4.97 26 26 0 0 0 134.0 149 84 74 10 7 51 88 8 1
2012 Lexington 14-4 3.14 27 27 0 0 0 152.0 145 65 53 11 5 62 125 6 0
2013 Lancaster 1-0 3.81 7 5 0 0 0 26.0 31 16 11 4 0 14 29 5 1
Corpus Christi 5-3 2.87 23 16 0 0 3 103.1 75 39 33 8 5 52 95 9 2
2014 Oklahoma City 7-7 5.08 21 18 0 0 0 102.2 98 63 58 10 10 52 102 9 4
Houston 0-1 5.30 16 0 0 0 0 18.2 23 11 11 3 0 7 14 3 0
2015 Gwinnett 1-6 3.49 10 10 1 0 0 56.2 52 28 22 7 0 26 63 1 0 BRAVES HISTORY
Atlanta 4-6 5.71 18 15 0 0 0 86.2 112 63 55 17 4 29 77 3 1
2016 Gwinnett 1-2 1.67 5 5 0 0 0 27.0 13 7 5 0 2 14 25 1 0
Atlanta 9-5 4.31 22 22 0 0 0 123.1 125 61 59 18 6 35 111 13 1
Minor Totals 34-36 3.84 131 119 1 0 3 646.1 609 326 276 53 35 286 566 47 8
A.L. Totals 0-1 5.30 16 0 0 0 0 18.2 23 11 11 3 0 7 14 3 0
N.L. Totals 13-11 4.89 40 37 0 0 0 210.0 237 124 114 35 10 64 188 16 2
Major Totals 13-12 4.92 56 37 0 0 0 228.2 260 135 125 38 10 71 202 19 2
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment
OPPONENTS

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .969 56 8 23 1 32 1

Major League Batting Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

2016 Atlanta .139 19 36 3 5 1 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 19 0 0 0
Major Totals .109 36 64 3 7 2 0 0 4 6 1 0 1 38 0 0 1

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freeman
FIRST BASEM A N
Full Name: Frederick Charles Freeman
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Right

Height: 6-5 Weight: 220
DOB: September 12, 1989 Opening Day Age: 27
Born: Villa Park, CA Resides: Atlanta, GA
MLB Debut: September 1, 2010 MLB Service Time: 6.033
Acquired: Atlantas second round pick in the 2007 draft
FREDDIE FREEMAN

Contract Status: Signed through 2021

career highlights
Has posted averages of 148 games played, 84
runs scored, 34 doubles, 23 home runs and 86
CAREER HIGHS
RBI over his last six seasons, 2011-16...Had an Most Runs
injury-plagued season in 2015 and saw his games 4, 6/28/14 at PHI
SEASON IN REVIEW

played drop to 118.

Finished sixth in National League MVP voting in Most Hits
2016...Earned his first career NL Player of the 4, 7x, last: 9/19/16 at NYM
Month honor in September of 2016.
Most Doubles
Won three N.L. Player of the Week honors in
2, 18x, last: 9/2/16 at PHI
2016...Has earned five such awards overall.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Finished fifth in the 2013 National League Most Most Triples

Valuable Player of the Year voting, with career 1, 14x, last: 7/23/16 at COL
highs in batting average (.319) and RBI (109), while
matching his then career best 23 home runs. Most Home Runs
Finished second in National League Rookie of the
2, 9x, last: 8/22/16 at ARI
Year voting (to teammate Craig Kimbrel) in 2011, Most RBI
when he batted .282 with 32 doubles, 21 homers 5, 5x, last: 7/27/16 at MIN
and 76 RBI in 157 games.
Posted a career-best 30-game hitting streak Most Walks
BRAVES HISTORY

from 8/24-9/28/16...During the streak had a .384 3, 8x, last: 6/12/15 at NYM
(43-for-112) batting average with seven home
Most Stolen Bases
runs and 27 RBI.
1, 19x, last: 9/21/16 at NYM
Stroked a career-high 34 home runs in 2016 and
according to the Elias Sports Bureau, it marked the Longest Hitting Streak
ninth time in Major League history that a player 30 games, 8/24-9/28/16
has notched a 30-game hitting streak during a
season in which he hit 30-or-more home runs.
OPPONENTS

Stroked career home run No. 100 on 7/31/15 at

Led the Majors with a .376 (35-for-93) batting
PHI. Became the third-youngest Atlanta Brave
average with runners in scoring position in 2015.
to reach the 100-homer mark behind Andruw
Jones and Bob Horner. Owns a .303 (74-for-244) batting average with
19 doubles, 10 home runs and 106 RBI when
Has batted .319 (200-for-627) with 50 doubles,
batting with runners in scoring position and two
29 homers and 302 RBI with runners in scoring
outs over the previous five seasons, 2012-16, the
MISCELLANEOUS

position over the last five seasons (2012-16)...His

ninth-best mark in the National League and the
.319 average ranks at the 10th-best mark in the
13th-best mark in the Majors in that time span.
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Ranks seventh in the National League with 234 Had a career-high 46-game on-base streak, 8/6-
RBI with runners in scoring position over last four 9/28...Hit .390 (64-for-164) with a .512 on-base
seasons (2013-16). percentage during the streak, which equaled
Since the start of the 2011 season, leads the the longest in the majors in 2016 (Washingtons
National League (tied for sixth in the Majors) with Jayson Werth)...The streak also ranked as the
81 three-hit efforts. third longest streak in Atlanta history and was the
longest by a Braves player since Gary Sheffield
Ranks eighth in the NL with 68 game-winning

MANAGER & STAFF

set the Atlanta record in 2002 (52 games).
RBI since start of 2011.
Finished the season with 33 home runs, 43
Owned a .289 (455-for-1576) batting average
doubles and six triples, joining Hank Aaron (1959)
with 93 doubles, 64 homers and 250 RBI in 447
as the only two players in Braves franchise history
career games played at Turner Field.
to record at least 30 home runs, 40 doubles and
Agreed to terms on an eight-year contract five triples.
through the 2021 season on February 4, 2014. In 70 games after the All-Star break, posted the

2016
second-best batting average with runners in

FREDDIE FREEMAN
scoring position (.442, 23-for-52) and the fourth-
Finished sixth in the National League MVP voting best on-base percentage (.433), while scoring
in his seventh season at the Major Legaue level 59 runs which tied for second in the majors with
and 10th professional season overall. teammate Ender Inciarte.
Batted .302 with career highs in hits (178), From 6/1 through the end of the season, batted
home runs (34), extra-base hits (83), on-base .327 (130-for-398) with 35 doubles, 26 home
percentage (.400) and slugging percentage runs, 76 RBI, a .428 on-base percentage, a 1.068

SEASON IN REVIEW
(.596), while driving in 91 runs in 158 games. OPS and 78 runs scored in 108 games.
Ranked fifth in the National League in home Hit for the cycle on 6/15 vs. CIN...Singled in his
runs (34), tied for second in doubles (43), third in final at-bat in the 11th inning to secure the feat...
slugging percentage (.569) and fourth in on-base It was the first of Freemans career as he became
percentage (.400). the third player in Atlanta history to do it and first
Earned his first career National League Player since Mark Kotsay on 8/14/2008.
of the Month honor in September after leading
2015

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
the Majors with a .486 on-base percentage and
leading the N.L. with a .681 slugging percentage Following a 2014 campaign in which he played
during Sept. and October...He batted .385 (tied
in all 162 games, experienced his first injury-
for the N.L. lead) during the seasons final full
plagued season and played in a career-low 118
month (Sept.) with nine doubles, seven home
games.
runs, 25 RBI and 23 runs scored in 27 games.
Batted .276 (115-for-416) with 27 doubles, 18
Was a three-time National League Player of the
home runs, 66 RBI and 62 runs.
Week selection, weeks ending 9/25, 9/4 and 6/19.
Had two separate stints in the disabled list. The
Led the National League with 83 extra-base hits, BRAVES HISTORY
first was from 6/18 through 7/25 with a right wrist
finishing four off the Major-League lead (David
contusion. His second was from 8/4 through
Ortiz, 87)...Became just the second Atlanta player
8/19 with a strained right oblique.
to post 80 extra-base hits in a season joining
Chipper Jones, who had 87 in 1999. Prior to his 6/18 disabled list stint, was batting .299
Posted a career-high 30-game hitting streak 8/24 (76-for-254) with 20 doubles, 12 homers and 26
9/28 to become the ninth player in MLB history RBI through the first 43 games of the season.
to have a 30-game hitting streak in a season in On 6/18, snapped his Major-League-leading
which he hit at least 30 home runs (Elias Sports consecutive games played streak of 234 games
OPPONENTS

Bureau)...Freemans streak was the longest (missed the contest due to a strained right
hitting streak in the majors since 2011, when Dan oblique). Freeman had played in all of the Braves
Uggla hit safely in an Atlanta franchise-record 234 games (233 starts) dating to 9/24/13.
33 straight games...His streak was also the third- Snapped his streak of 217 consecutive starts
longest streak in Atlanta history. (dating to 9/24/13) on 5/31, but entered the game
Clubbed his career-high 34th home run of the in the bottom of the seventh inning at 1B and
season, 10/1...Became the sixth first baseman in stroked a solo HR in the ninth inning.
MISCELLANEOUS

franchise history to hit at least 34 home runs in a Led the Majors with a .376 (35-for-93) batting
season and the first since Andres Galarraga (44) average with runners in scoring position.
in 1998.

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Collected a career high-matching five RBI (fourth Over the final two months of the season, from
time) on 9/23 at NYM, including three in the 8/2 on, batted .310 (57-for-184) with 15 doubles,
ninth inning on a three-run home run that gave three home runs and 19 RBI...Had a .423 on-base
Atlanta a 6-3 lead...Freeman entered the game percentage and a .409 batting average on balls
as a pinch-hitter in the seventh and went 2-for-2 put in play in that span.
with a two-run double and a three-run homer in Reached base safely via hit or walk in 26
his two at-bats. consecutive games, 6/23-7/8 hitting .353 (36-for-
MANAGER & STAFF

His three-run home run in the ninth inning on 102) with a .442 on-base percentage.
9/23 put the Braves up 6-3 and was his seventh His season-best hitting streak was 11 games,
GW-RBI of 2015. 9/3-15: .350 (14-for-40), four doubles, one home
Stroked career home run No. 100 on 7/31 at run, four RBI.
PHI...Became the third-youngest Atlanta Brave Reached base safely via hit or walk in 17
to reach the 100-homer mark behind Andruw consecutive contests, 4/1-20...Batted .422 (27-
Jones and Bob Horner. for-64) with seven doubles, five home runs, 14
FREDDIE FREEMAN

In 66 games prior to the All-Star break, batted RBI, a .506 on-base percentage and a 1.272 OPS
.299 (76-for-254) with 20 doubles, 12 homers in that time span.
and 41 RBI...In 52 games post All-Star break, he Had a career-high homerless at-bat streak of 83
batted .241 (39-for-162) with seven doubles, six from his second at-bat of 6/27s game at PHI to
homers and 25 RBI. his second inning at-bat on 7/23 vs. MIA.
Matched his career high with four hits (third time) Named to his second career All-Star team as
on 4/28 vs. WSH. a player ballot selection...Entered the game
SEASON IN REVIEW

in the sixth inning as a defensive replacement

2014 (committed one error) and collected his first
In his fourth full season in the Majors, was one career hit in a Mid-Summer Classic with a single
of four Major League players to play in all 162 to right field in the eighth inning.
regular-season games joining KCs Alcides
Escobar, TBs Evan Longoria and SFs Hunter 2013
Pence. Finished fifth in the National League Most
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Set the Braves franchise mark and led the Majors Valuable Player of the Year voting, with career
with a career-high 1,449 innings played. highs in batting average (.319) and RBI (109), while
Produced a .288 (175-for-607) batting average matching his then career best 23 home runs.
with 65 extra-base hits, including 18 home runs His .319 (176-for-551) batting average ranked as
and 78 RBI. the third-highest mark in the NL and was tied for
Collected a career-high 43 doubles, tops among sixth in the Majors.
National League first basemen, fifth overall in the Posted a .443 (58-for-131) batting average with
Majors and second in the National League. runners in scoring position, the second highest
BRAVES HISTORY

His 43 doubles also set the Braves franchise average in the Majors.
record for most doubles by a Braves first Collected 45 two-out RBI which ranked tied for
baseman. second in the NL and tied for fifth in the Majors.
His .288 batting average ranked tied for second Was the only player in the NL to rank in the top
among National League first basemen, while his 10 in both night and day batting averages (day:
.386 on-base percentage ranked tied for first. .327; night: .316).
Drew a career-high 90 walks, easily eclipsing his Ranked tied for second in the NL and tied fourth
previous record of 66 (2013) and tops among in the Majors with 109 RBI, topping his career
OPPONENTS

Major League first baseman; Ranked fifth in the best of 94 in 2012.

Majors and third in the National League. Led the team and ranked tied for fourth in the NL
Reached base safely multiple times in a game in with 15 game-winning RBI.
89 contests, the most in the Majors (Elias Sports Went 7-for-10 (.700) with three doubles and 17
Bureau). RBI in bases loaded situations...His average tied
Ranked tied for 11th in the National League with for the third-best mark in the Majors in bases
48 multi-hit games. loaded situations.
MISCELLANEOUS

Had 16 games of three-plus hits which ranked Had 52 games of two or more hits, the fifth-most
tied for sixth-most in the Majors. in the NL.

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Batted .380 (35-for-92) with six home runs and
21 RBI in the month of September.
2011
Finished second in Rookie of the Year voting to
Owned a .349 (74-for-212) average with 12 home
teammate closer Craig Kimbrel...He received 21
runs and 44 RBI over his final 57 games, from
second-place votes and seven third-place votes.
7/28 through the end of the season.
Named Baseball Digests Rookie of the Year.
From 5/15 through the end of the season, batted
Won the National League Rookie Triple Crown,
.329 (148-for-450) with 21 home runs, 90 RBI

MANAGER & STAFF

leading all NL rookies in home runs (T1st, 21),
and 45 multi-hit games over 121 games.
batting average (.282) and RBI (76).
His two-run home run off MIAs Jose Fernandez
Led all Major-League rookies in doubles (32) and
in the first inning of 8/30 game snapped an
on-base percentage (.346), finished second in at-
0-for-14 skid and proved to be the game winner.
bats (571) and runs scored (67)...Led all National
Drilled first career Opening Day home run with a
League rookies with a .448 slugging percentage.
two-run, two-out shot in 4/1s first inning vs. PHI.
Named the NL Rookie of the Month for July
Voted by the fans to his first career All-Star

FREDDIE FREEMAN
after leading all Major League rookies with 38
game...In the MLB.com Final Vote contest,
hits, a .362 batting average and a .433 on-base
Freeman received 19.7 million votes, an all-time
percentage in 27 games during July...Paced the
Final Vote record...Was unable to participate in
NL with six homers and 17 runs scored and tied
the All-Star game due to a left thumb injury.
for the lead with 18 RBI.

2013 POSTSEASON Became just the eighth rookie in franchise history

to hit 20+ home runs and the first to do so since
Made his second career appearance on a
Chipper Jones clubbed 23 in 1995.

SEASON IN REVIEW
postseason roster, starting all four of the National
Finished the season with 161 hits, the most
League Division Series games vs. LAD...Went
among Atlanta-era rookies...Collected 53 extra-
5-for-16 (.313) with one extra-base hit in four
base hits, two shy of tying Ron Gants 1988
contests.
rookie mark of 55.
In Game 2, stroked a leadoff double in the fourth
Posted a then career-best 20-game hitting streak
inning and came around to score, giving the
(.402), 7/17-8/6...The streak was the longest by a
Braves a 2-1 lead.
National League rookie in 2011 and cccording to

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2012 STATS, LLC, it was the second-longest in Braves
franchise history for a rookie (Alvin Dark, 23
Put together a fine sophomore season, batting
straight games in 1948).
.259 (140-for-540) while setting career highs
Hit .300 (133-for-444) with 17 HR and 64 RBI
with 91 runs scored, 23 home runs and 94 RBI...
over 118 games, from 5/14 through the end of
His RBI total was the most by a Braves player
the season to raise his season batting average 62
since 2007 when Jeff Francoeur drove in 105.
points in that span (from .220 to .282).
Finished the season with 42 two-out RBI, tied for
Went 3-for-4 with two RBI off Felix Hernandez on BRAVES HISTORY
third-most among NL batters and two behind
6/29 to become the first Braves rookie to notch
teammate Dan Uggla.
three hits off a defending Cy Young winner since
Earned National League Player of the Week
Francisco Cabrera in 1989 off Orel Hershiser.
honors twice: 4/16-22 and 4/30-5/6.
Belted his first career two-homer game on 7/4
Recorded his second career multi-homer game,
vs. COL and hit four home runs over four games,
4/19 at ARI with a career-high five RBI.
7/4-7, including three homers in a four-at-bat
Hit his first career game-ending home run on span (five plate appearances), 7/4-5...7/4-5 was
9/25, a two-run shot off Mike Dunn in the ninth also the first time in his career he homered in
OPPONENTS

inning to give the Braves a 4-3 win vs. MIA...The consecutive games.
home run was Freemans 22nd of the season,
surpassing his previous career high of 21...The
win clinched a playoff spot for Atlanta.

2012 postseason
In his first career postseason game on 10/5 vs.
MISCELLANEOUS

STL, went 3-for-4 with a walk.

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2010 Entered 2008 season as Baseball Americas

87th-ranked prospect and ninth-best first-base
Tabbed by Baseball America as the Braves
prospect.
second-best prospect, the 20th-best prospect in
Recipient of the 2008 Hank Aaron Award,
all of minor league baseball and fifth-best in the
presented annually to the top offensive
International League.
performer in the Braves minor league system.
In his first season with Gwinnett, posted a .319
Was a 2008 South Atlantic League Mid-Season
MANAGER & STAFF

average with 18 home runs and 87 RBI earning

and Post-Season All-Star and was named a
International League Rookie of the Year honors.
High-A All-Star by Baseball America...Following
Was the second-youngest starter at AAA...
the season, ranked as the Braves fifth-best
International League managers rated him the
prospect by Baseball America and the 38th-best
leagues best defensive first baseman.
minor leaguer in MLB.coms Top 50 list..
As the best offensive performer in the farm
Played entire 2008 season at Rome at just 18
system, was named the Braves 2010 Hank Aaron
years of age, yet ranked second in the South
FREDDIE FREEMAN

Award winner.
Atlantic League with a .521 slugging percentage,
Made his Major League debut at first base on was third with seven triples and 256 total bases,
9/1 (0-for-3) after having his contract purchased fourth with 95 RBI, 155 hits and 58 extra-base
from GWN when rosters expanded that day. hits, fifth with a .316 average and tied for fifth
Played in 20 games with the big-league Club, with 33 doubles.
going 4-for-24 (.167) with one double, one home Named a two-time SAL Player of the Week in
run and one RBI. 2008, for the week ending 7/14 (.484, 5 2B, 2 HR,
Belted his first Major-League homer 9/21 at PHI 9 RBI) and the week ending 7/21 (.391 average, 2
SEASON IN REVIEW

with a solo pinch-home run off Roy Halladay. HR, 5 RBI).

Collected his first career hit 9/5 at FLA with a Led the 2007 Gulf Coast League Braves in his
single in the ninth inning off Clay Hensley. first professional season in games (59), at-bats
Ranked in the top three among Braves minor (224) and home runs (6).
leaguers in seven different offensive categories
including first in home runs (18), RBI(87) and hits Personal
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

(147), second in OPS (.898) and batting average He and his wife Chelsea welcomed their first
(.319) and third in doubles (35) and runs (73). child, Charlie, in September of last season.
Honored by the Braves organization as GWNs Attended El Modena (Calif.)High School.
April Player of the Month (.264, 23-for-87, 4 HR
and 13 RBI).
Posted two 12-game hitting streaks, 6/11-23 and
Transactions
Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second
6/25-7/6 and reached base safely in 26 straight round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft...Signed
contests, 6/10-7/6. by Tom Battista.
BRAVES HISTORY

Named an ILpostseason All-Star...Following On the Atlanta 15-day disabled list (strained right
the season, was limited to just five games (.125, oblique) from April 7 to April 22, 2013; included
2-for-16) with the Phoenix Desert Dogs of the injury rehabilitation assignment to Gwinnett (AAA).
Arizona Fall League due to a left thumb injury.
Agreed to terms with the Atlanta Braves on an

minor league highlights eight-year contract through the 2021 season on

February 4, 2013.
Entered the 2009 season ranked as the 59th-best
On Atlanta disabled list (right wrist contusion) from
prospect in all of baseball by MLB.com, while
June 23 through July 25, 2015; included an injury
OPPONENTS

ESPN tabbed him as 67th-best...Following the

rehabilitation assignment to Gulf Coast League (R).
2009 campaign, was named the Best Defensive
On Atlanta disabled list (strained right oblique)
First Baseman in Double-A and Single-A by
from August 4 through August 19, 2015; included
Baseball America and was also rated by Carolina
an injury rehabilitation assignment to Gwinnett
and Southern League managers as the best
(AAA).
defensive first baseman in both leagues.
Batted .267 in 12 games for the 2009 Peoria
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Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2007 GCL Braves .268 59 224 24 60 7 0 6 30 0 1 2 7 33 1-2 .295 .379 5
2008 Rome .316 130 491 70 155 33 7 18 95 0 0 3 46 84 5-5 .378 .521 14
2009 Myrtle Beach .302 70 255 43 77 19 0 6 34 0 2 14 26 41 1-4 .394 .447 6

MANAGER & STAFF

Mississippi .248 41 149 15 37 8 0 2 24 0 5 4 11 19 0-0 .308 .342 2
2010 Gwinnett .319 124 461 73 147 35 2 18 87 0 9 6 43 84 6-2 .378 .521 6
Atlanta .167 20 24 3 4 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 8 0-0 .167 .333 0
2011 Atlanta .282 157 571 67 161 32 0 21 76 0 5 6 53 142 4-4 .346 .448 6
2012 Atlanta .259 147 540 91 140 33 2 23 94 0 9 7 64 129 2-0 .340 .456 12
2013 Atlanta .319 147 551 89 176 27 2 23 109 0 5 7 66 121 1-0 .396 .501 10
Gwinnett# .500 3 10 3 5 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 3 0-0 .583 .700 0
2014 Atlanta .288 162 607 93 175 43 4 18 78 0 3 8 90 145 3-4 .386 .461 5
2015 Atlanta .276 118 416 62 115 27 0 18 66 0 2 7 56 98 3-1 .370 .471 4

FREDDIE FREEMAN
Gwinnett# .375 2 8 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 3 0-0 .500 .500 1
GCL Braves# .182 3 11 2 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 4 0-0 .182 .455 1
2016 Atlanta .302 158 589 102 178 43 6 34 91 0 5 10 89 171 6-1 .400 .569 5
Minor Totals .302 432 1609 230 486 105 9 51 277 0 17 30 136 271 13-13 .364 .474 35
Major Totals .288 909 3298 507 949 206 14 138 515 0 29 45 418 814 19-10 .373 .484 42
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

SEASON IN REVIEW
Wild Card Game Record
Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2012 Atl. vs. StL .750 1 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2013 Atl. vs. LAD .313 4 16 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0

All-Star Game Record

Year Club, Site AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2013 N.L., NYM Injured - Did Not Play
2014 N.L., MIN 1.000 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

MAJOR LEAgue Fielding Record BRAVES HISTORY

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
First Base .995 898 7345 564 42 7951 692
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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FREEMAN
LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Samuel Douglas Freeman
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Left

Height: 5-11 Weight: 180
DOB: June 24, 1987 Opening Day Age: 29
Born: Houston, TX Resides: Prosper, TX
MLB Debut: June 1, 2012 MLB Service Time: 2.087
Acquired: Signed to minor-league contract, November 18, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
SAM FREEMAN

N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Went to spring training with Texas before being
designated for assignment on 3/29Acquired by
MIL on 4/5, and appeared in seven games before Most IP
2.0, 4x, last: 4/28/16, MIL at CHI
SEASON IN REVIEW

being designated for assignment again on 5/9

Spent the remainder of the year with Triple-A
Most Runs Allowed
Colorado Springs.
4, 2x, last: 4/21/16, MIL vs. MIN
Made his first three professional starts with
Colorado SpringsHas 405 professional relief Most ER Allowed
appearances, 142 at the MLB level. 4, 2x, last: 4/21/16, MIL vs. MIN
Started on 5/23, 5/28 and 6/2Did not earn a
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

decision and tossed 6.1 combined innings with

nine runs, all earned, allowedTransitioned back 4, 2x, last: 4/21/16, MIL vs. MIN
to the bullpen for his final 26 appearances. Most HRs Allowed

2015
2, 8/8/14, STL at BAL

Spent his first season with TEX after the club Most Walks
acquired him from STL in exchange for cash 4, 2x, last: 4/28/16, MIL at CHI
considerations on 3/28...Began the season in the
Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

minors, and was promoted to Texas on 5/14.

4, 8/11/14, STL at MIA
From the date of his Texas debut on 5/14 through
8/18, led the majors with 45 appearances (31.1 IP). Longest Winning Streak
Compiled a 0.79 ERA (2 ER/22.2 IP) with 28 SO 3, 8/13/13-9/18/14
and a .193 opponent average (.576 OPS) over 31
games from 6/17-8/18His ERA in that span was Longest Losing Streak
the lowest of any AL pitcher with at least 20.0 2, 6/27/12-9/29/12
innings pitched and second-lowest in MLB.
OPPONENTS

Pitched in seven straight Texas games from

7/7-18 spanning the All-Star break, posting 3.0 Saw action in just nine games from 8/19 through
scoreless innings across 11 batters facedWas the end of season (spanning 44 team games).
the longest such streak by a Rangers player Ranked third on the team in appearances while
since Dale Mohorcic tied the MLB record by establishing career highs in games, innings,
pitching in 13 straight team games, 8/6-20/86... strikeouts, and holds (12)Ranked tied for second
Prior to Freeman, the last AL pitcher to work in on club in holds and fourth in strikeouts.
MISCELLANEOUS

as many as seven consecutive games was MINs

Allowed 11 of 47 (23.4%) inherited runners to
Eddie Guardado, who pitched in eight straight,
score, the 13th-lowest percentage in the AL...The
8/1-9/98
team-high 47 IR ranked fourth in the AL

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2014 Minor League Highlights
Went 2-0 with a 2.61 ERA (11 ER/38.0 IP) over 44 Missed all of the 2010 season after undergoing
relief outings with STL, setting MLB career highs left elbow ulnar collateral ligament
in most categories, including games, innings, reconstruction surgery on 3/10Was a Florida
strikeouts and games finished (nine). State League All-Star in 2009.
His 2.61 ERA ranked 15th in MLB among pitchers
AMATEUR

MANAGER & STAFF

with at least 40 appearances.
Had two stints with STL: 5/13-17 and 5/24-end Played baseball and football at Hebron High
of season. School in Carrollton, Texas.
Was scoreless in 35 of 44 appearances while Played college baseball at the University of
recording a career-high 11 holds Kansas in Lawrence, KS after two years at North
Opponents slugged just .299, as he permitted Central Texas College.

Personal
only five extra-base hits all seasonHeld right-
handed batters to a .195 (17-for-87) average with

SAM FREEMAN
two extra-base hits (both doubles), 11th-lowest He and his wife Jaime have a daughter, Ryan
average against among MLB lefty relievers. Leigh.

2013 Transactions
Made 13 appearances over two stints with STL Selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 32nd
and spent the rest of the season with Triple-A round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft...Signed
Memphis. by Joe Almaraz .

SEASON IN REVIEW
First recalled on 8/8 before being optioned on Acquired by the Texas Rangers from the St. Louis
8/15Returned on 8/29 and spent the remainder Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations on
of the year with the Cardinals. March 28, 2015.
Earned his first MLB win on 8/13 vs. PIT. Acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Texas
Faced 50 batters and did not allow a home run. Rangers in exchange for cash considerations on
April 5, 2016.
2012

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
Saw first MLB action over two stints with St. contract on October 25, 2016.
LouisSplit the remainder of the season between
Triple-A Memphis and Double-A Springfield
Recalled for the first time on 6/1 and made his
debut that night at NYMGot two outs and
allowed one hit and one run, earned.
Returned to the minors on 6/29 before returning
BRAVES HISTORY
for good on 9/1.
Began year with Double-A Springfield before
promotion to Memphis on 5/14.
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2008 Johnson City 4-1 3.70 20 0 0 0 2 24.1 23 15 10 2 1 12 34 4 0
Palm Beach 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0
2009 Palm Beach 2-1 1.64 26 0 0 0 1 33.0 18 7 6 0 0 13 30 2 0
Springfield 0-1 3.52 15 0 0 0 1 23.0 19 9 9 6 1 14 17 2 0
MANAGER & STAFF

2010 Injured - Did Not Play

2011 Palm Beach 0-0 4.00 7 0 0 0 0 9.0 8 5 4 0 0 4 7 0 0
Springfield 2-2 3.03 52 0 0 0 3 59.1 53 28 20 5 2 28 52 3 1
2012 Springfield 1-3 1.56 15 0 0 0 1 17.1 12 5 3 1 1 4 12 2 0
Memphis 2-2 2.08 27 0 0 0 0 30.1 25 7 7 3 0 12 27 2 0
St. Louis 0-2 5.40 24 0 0 0 0 20.0 17 13 12 2 1 10 18 0 0
2013 Memphis 7-2 2.97 49 0 0 0 2 69.2 57 25 23 4 3 27 66 3 0
St. Louis 1-0 2.19 13 0 0 0 0 12.1 8 3 3 0 0 5 8 2 0
SAM FREEMAN

2014 Memphis 0-1 3.54 16 0 0 0 0 20.1 25 12 8 1 1 7 26 4 0

St. Louis 2-0 2.61 44 0 0 0 0 38.0 34 13 11 2 4 19 35 3 0
2015 Round Rock 0-0 1.13 8 0 0 0 0 8.0 5 1 1 0 0 6 8 0 0
Texas 0-0 3.05 54 0 0 0 0 38.1 31 13 13 4 3 25 40 0 0
2016 Milwaukee 0-0 12.91 7 0 0 0 0 7.2 13 11 11 2 0 9 8 1 0
Colorado Springs 2-1 5.20 30 3 0 0 2 55.1 63 34 32 4 3 28 46 3 0
Minor Totals 20-14 3.15 266 3 0 0 12 351.2 308 148 123 26 12 156 329 25 1
A.L. Totals 0-0 3.05 54 0 0 0 0 38.1 31 13 13 4 3 25 40 0 0
SEASON IN REVIEW

N.L. Totals 3-2 4.27 88 0 0 0 0 78.0 72 40 37 6 5 43 69 6 0

Major Totals 3-2 3.87 142 0 0 0 0 116.1 103 53 50 10 8 68 109 6 0
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Pitcher .897 142 5 21 3 29 0

BRAVES SHUTOUTS
The Braves threw nine shutouts in 2016, including one in the final game of the season for the second
consecutive year...They beat Detroit, 1-0, to close down Turner Field on October 2, after sweeping
St. Louis, 6-0 and 2-0, in a doubleheader on the final day of 2015.
BRAVES HISTORY

Date Opponent Score Opposition Hits Winner-Loser-Save

5/3 at NYM 3-0 1 M.Wisler-M.Harvey-A.Vizcaino
5/14 at KC 5-0 8 M.Foltynewicz-D.Gee-None
5/21 at PHI 2-0 2 W.Perez-A.Morgan-A.Vizcaino
6/19 at NYM 6-0 1 J.Teheran-J.deGrom-None
7/10 at CWS 2-0 6 M.Foltynewicz-J.Shields-J.Johnson
7/17 COL 1-0 4 J.Johnson-G.Germen-None
OPPONENTS

7/26 at MIN 2-0 5 L.Harrell-E.Santana-J.Johnson

9/4 at PHI 2-0 5 J.Teheran-J.Thompson-J.Johnson
10/2 DET 1-0 5 J.Teheran-J.Verlander-J.Johnson
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CATC HE R
Full Name: David Joseph Freitas

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-2 Weight: 240
DOB: March 18, 1989 Opening Day Age: 28
Born: Wilton, CA Resides: Wilton, CA
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on November 16, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

DAVID FREITAS
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016 2014
Completed his seventh professional campaign in Acquired by Baltimore in an offseason trade with
2016 playing 91 games between two stops in the Oakland and played his first season in the Orioles
Chicago Cubs farm system in his first season with system.
the organization...Atlanta marks Freitass fifth Batted .263 (50-for-190) in 61 combined games

SEASON IN REVIEW
organization. between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk,
Batted .295 (98-for-332) with 27 doubles, six stroking 12 doubles and six home runs with 29 RBI.
home runs and 53 RBI for Double-A Tennessee Closed his season batting .368/.429/.596 over 18
and Triple-A Iowa in 91 games, his highest game games in August and September, including an
total since the 2012 season. eight-game hitting streak (.429, 12-for-28) from
His .295 batting average marked his highest 8/14-27.
average since 2010, his first season of

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
professional baseball, when he hit .307 (67-for- 2013
218) in 62 games. Combined to bat .231 (74-for-321) with 47 runs,
Opened the season at Tennessee and batted .284 24 extra-base hits and 30 RBI in 90 combined
(21-for-74) with seven doubles, two home runs games between Double-A Midland and Triple-A
and 17 RBI in his first 23 games of the season Sacramento.
before a transfer to Iowa on 5/27Played in 25 Poked solo home runs in five consecutive hits
games with Iowa through 7/13 when he returned over a five-game span from 5/16-24, going 5-for-
to Tennessee for the remainder of the season. 20 with one strikeout. Went 2-for-4 with a pair of BRAVES HISTORY
Split time defensively at catcher (43 games) and homers on 5/23 at Tulsa.
first base (33 games)Committed one error in Following the season, appeared in nine games
196 (.995) total chances with the Iowa Cubs. with Mesa of the Arizona Fall League, batting
Had a .315 (58-for-184) road batting average in .222/.382/.333 with eight runs, one home run,
49 contestsHit .270 (40-for-148) in home games. four RBI and four walks.
Hit safely in 16 of 18 games from 7/15 to 8/7, going Acquired by the Baltimore Orioles on 12/12 as the
25-for-74 (.338) with a .380 on-base percentage. player to be named later along with INF Jemile
Weeks from the Oakland Athletics in exchange
2015
OPPONENTS

for RHP Jim Johnson (December 3).

Played his second season in the Baltimore chain
and again split time between Bowie (AA) and
Norfolk (AAA), combining to bat .241 (63-for-261)
with 33 RBI in 75 games.
Poked 25 hits in 82 at-bats (.305) against lefties,
MISCELLANEOUS

but hit just .212 (38-for-179) against righties.

Made two errors in 379 chances behind the plate
(.995%).

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2012 Personal
Named a Carolina League mid-season All-Star... He and his wife Kacee have a son, Owen.
Acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Is a 2007 graduate of Elk Grove High School (Calif.).
Washington Nationals in exchange for OF Kurt
Suzuki on 8/3. Transactions
2011
Selected by the Washington Nationals in the 15th
MANAGER & STAFF

round of the 2010 free-agent draft...Signed by

Named a South Atlantic League mid-season Johnny Martnez.
All-Star. Acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the

2010
Washington Nationals in exchange for catcher
Kurt Suzuki on August 3, 2012.
Named a New York-Penn League mid-season Acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the
All-Star. Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed

Amateur
pitched Jim Johnson on December 12, 2013.
DAVID FREITAS

Signed to a one-year, minor league contract with

Was a junior college All-American at Cosumnes an invitation to spring training with the Atlanta
River College before transferring to the University Braves on November 16, 2016.
of Hawaii after two seasons (2009 and 2010).
SEASON IN REVIEW

Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2010 Vermont Lake .307 62 218 32 67 19 0 4 40 1 3 5 34 47 2-0 .408 .450 2
2011 Hagerstown .288 123 427 67 123 30 0 13 73 0 1 6 82 87 2-1 .409 .450 6
2012 Potomac .271 78 273 37 74 22 0 5 46 0 2 7 39 52 0-0 .374 .407 2
Midland .333 20 63 12 21 6 0 2 11 0 3 2 6 15 0-0 .392 .524 3
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

2013 Midland .214 61 224 34 48 6 0 9 21 0 0 2 20 39 0-0 .285 .362 8

Sacramento .268 29 97 13 26 8 0 1 9 0 0 2 11 14 0-0 .355 .381 2
2014 Bowie .250 53 168 22 42 11 0 5 25 1 1 1 19 24 0-0 .328 .405 2
Norfolk .364 8 22 2 8 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 6 3 0-0 .500 .545 0
2015 Norfolk .231 4 13 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 .231 .385 0
Bowie .242 71 248 28 60 12 0 8 33 1 4 6 17 37 1-0 .302 .387 2
2016 Iowa .321 25 84 7 27 7 0 2 15 1 3 0 7 20 3-0 .362 .476 1
Tennessee .286 66 248 37 71 20 1 4 38 0 0 1 21 47 0-0 .344 .423 10
Minor Totals .273 600 2085 292 570 144 1 54 315 4 17 32 262 385 8-1 .361 .421 38
BRAVES HISTORY

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

OPPONENTS
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LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Max Dorian Fried

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left
Height: 6-4 Weight: 185
DOB: January 18, 1994 Opening Day Age: 23
Born: Santa Monica, CA Resides: Henderson, NV
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Acquired from San Diego, December 19, 2014
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

MAX FRIED

Opponents hit .236 (87-for-369) on the season,

Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING including a .233 (24-for-103) mark by lefties.
No. 10 - Baseball America
Allowed just four earned runs over a seven-start
No. 10 - Baseball Prospectus
stretch from 6/3[2]-7/15, going 5-1 with a 1.06
No. 9 - MLB.com
ERA (4 ER/34.0 IP) in that span.

SEASON IN REVIEW

Finished the season as the sixth-best prospect in

2016 the SAL according to Baseball America.

Added to the 40-man roster on 11/18.
Spent the season with Single-A Rome after
entering the season as the clubs ninth-best
prospectStruck out 112 for a K/9 ratio of 9.79. 2015
Ranked as the clubs third-best prospect
Made his Atlanta organizational debut on 4/9

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
according to Baseball America, but did not pitch
vs. AugustaTossed 5.0 innings and allowed
while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
three hits and three runs, two earned, to take a
no-decisionThe start was his first action since
7/21/14 after he missed all of 2015 recovering 2014
from Tommy John surgery. Began the year on High-A Lake Elsinores (San
Diego) disabled list with forearm soreness...
Helped the R-Braves to the South Atlantic
He returned in July and made five starts before
title after winning both his playoff starts while
hitting the disabled list again (on 7/24) and having
compiling a 1.23 ERA (2 ER/14.2 IP) with 24
left elbow surgery on 8/20...Dr. Neal ElAttrache BRAVES HISTORY
strikeoutsBeat Charleston, 4-1, in the deciding
performed UCL reconstruction surgery in Los
game of the series on 9/10 with 7.2 innings and 11
Angeles, Calif., on 8/20/14.
strikeoutsThen tossed 7.0 innings with a career-
best 13 strikeouts to close out Lakewood on 9/16. Entered the season as the No. 3 prospect in the
Padres system by Baseball America.
Ended the season in the Top 10 among Atlantas
pitching farmhands in wins (T7th, 8) and
strikeouts (T9th, 112), and his eight victories 2013
established a new career high. Named by Baseball America as the No. 2 prospect
in the Padres organization entering the season.
OPPONENTS

Made two trips to the disabled list due to a blister,

first from 7/5-15 and again from 7/16-8/14. Spent the year with Single-A Fort Wayne, where he
tied for the team lead with 23 starts, tied for second
Went 9-5 with a 2.74 ERA (26 ER/85.1 IP) over his
on the club with 118.1 innings and tied for third
final 16 games, 15 startsStarted the season 1-2
with six wins...His 3.49 ERA (46 ER/118.2 IP) ranked
with a 5.85 ERA (21 ER/32.1 IP) in his first seven
second-best on the club among pitchers with at
starts through 5/14.
least 20 starts, while his 100 strikeouts led the team.
Fanned 44 batters in 25.1 innings over his final
MISCELLANEOUS

Had a hitless outing spanning 5.2 innings on 5/9.

four starts of the season (including playoffs)
Collected consecutive 10-strikeout games before Rated by Baseball America as the No. 8 prospect
fanning 11 and 13 in his two playoff starts. in Midwest League following the campaign.

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2012 Transactions
Made his professional debut with the rookie- Selected by the San Diego Padres in the first
level Arizona League Padres where he pitched round (seventh overall) of the 2012 First-Year
to a 1.86 ERA (2 ER/9.2 IP) in August, including Player Draft...Signed by Brent Mayne
turning in four consecutive scoreless outings in Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with INF
his final four starts. Jace Peterson, OF Dustin Peterson and OF Mallex
MANAGER & STAFF

Rated as the top left-handed pitcher by Baseball Smith from the San Diego Padres in exchange for
America among all players in the 2012 draft class. OF Justin Upton and RHP Aaron Northcraft on
December 19, 2014.
AMATEUR
Attended Harvard-Westlake High School in
Studio City, Calif. for his senior year, where he
was teammates with Lucas Giolito (White Sox)
Attended Montclair College Preparatory School
in Van Nuys, Calif. for three years before the
MAX FRIED

school cut all athletics.

Committed to UCLA before signing with San
Diego.

Complete Record
SEASON IN REVIEW

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2012 AZL Padres 0-1 3.57 10 9 0 0 0 17.2 14 9 7 1 1 6 17 5 0
2013 Fort Wayne 6-7 3.49 23 23 0 0 0 118.2 107 54 46 7 8 56 100 10 3
2014 AZL Padres 0-0 5.40 3 3 0 0 0 5.0 8 3 3 0 0 3 8 0 0
Fort Wayne 0-1 4.76 2 2 0 0 0 5.2 7 3 3 1 0 2 2 0 0
2015 Injured - Did Not Pitch
2016 Rome 8-7 3.93 21 20 0 0 0 103.0 87 52 45 10 4 47 112 11 3
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Minor Totals 14-16 3.74 59 57 0 0 0 250.0 223 121 104 19 13 114 239 26 6
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

STARTing PITCHERS USED

BRAVES HISTORY

The Braves used a franchise record-tying (since 1900) 16 starting pitchers in 2016 which also
led the majors.The 1945 Boston Braves, the 1936 Boston Bees and the 1911 Boston Rustlers
also used 16 starting pitchers. The last MLB team to use more in a season was the 2006 Kan-
sas City Royals, who finished the year with 17 different starting pitchers. The MLB record since
1900 is 24 by the 1915 Philadelphia Athletics. The 16 starters are below.

Player Starts Player Starts

Julio Teheran 30 John Gant 7
OPPONENTS

Matt Wisler 26 Robert Whalen 5

Mike Foltynewicz 22 Lucas Harrell 5
Aaron Blair 15 Jhoulys Chacin 5
Williams Perez 11 Josh Collmenter 3
Bud Norris 10 Ryan Weber 2
Joel De La Cruz 9 Roberto Hernandez 2
Tyrell Jenkins 8 Casey Kelly 1
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INFIELDE R
Full Name: Adonis Arrieta Garcia

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 5-9 Weight: 205
DOB: April 12, 1985 Opening Day Age: 31
Born: Ciego de Avila, Cuba Resides: Spring Hill, FL
MLB Debut: May 19, 2015 MLB Service Time: 1.067
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on April 7, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

ADONIS GARCIA
2016
Spent his second season in the Braves CAREER HIGHS
organization playing the majority of the year with
the Major League club, appearing in 134 games Most Runs
with Atlanta and 19 games with the organizations 3, 9/3/16 at PHI

SEASON IN REVIEW
Triple-A affiliate.
Opened the 2016 campaign with Atlanta and Most Hits
batted .260 (27-for-104) with one home run and 4, 7/8/16 at CWS
eight RBI in 28 games before being optioned to
Most Doubles
Gwinnett (AAA) on 5/6.
2, 3x, last: 8/31/16 vs. SD
Played 19 games with Gwinnett from 5/7-25
Collected at least one hit in 18 of his 19 games Most Triples

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
while batting at a .356 (26-for-73) clipEleven of None
his 26 hits went for extra bases, including four
consecutive games with a home run, 5/12-15. Most Home Runs
Started 17 of his 19 games with GWN in left field. 2, 2x, last: 9/8/14 vs. OAK
Returned to the Major League club on 5/27 and Most RBI
batted .276 (118-for-428) with 27 doubles, 13 3, 8x, last: 9/20/16 at NYM
home runs and 57 RBI in the final 106 games.
Had a .303 (92-for-304) batting average, a .342 Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY

on-base percentage and an .809 OPS over his 2, 2x, last: 4/10/16 vs. STL
final 72 games of the season (7/6-10/2).
Most Stolen Bases
Had 24 RBI in his last 37 games of the season,
1, 3x, last: 10/2/16 vs. DET
8/21-10/2.
Six of his 14 home runs in 2016 and 11 of 24 in Longest Hitting Streak
his career have either tied the game or given the 10 games, 7/17-28/16
Braves a lead...Eight of his 24 career home runs
have come in the eighth inning or later.
OPPONENTS

Ranked second on the club in two-out RBI with Batted .302 (42-for-139) with eight doubles,
25Tied for second in game-winning RBI with two home runs and 16 RBI against left-handed
nineRanked third in extra-base hits (43) and pitchersHis batting average was .262 (103-for-
go-ahead RBI (18). 393) with 21 doubles, 12 home runs and 49 RBI
Set a single-game career high with four hits (4- off righties.
for-5, two doubles) on 7/8 at CWS. Following the season, played in 32 games for
MISCELLANEOUS

Produced a .337 (32-for-95) batting average in 24 Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan
July gamesWas tied for second in the majors Winter League...Batted 293 (36-for-123) with
with 10 doubles during the month. eight doubles, three home runs and 18 RBI.

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2015 Tallied three hitting streaks of at-least 10 games,

hitting .356 (16-for-45) during an 11-game
Joined the Braves organization after signing as a
stretch from 4/9-23 before recording a hit in 17
minor-league free agent on April 7, 2015 and split
straight games from 5/3-20, batting .451 (32-for-
the season between Gwinnett (AAA) and Atlanta.
71).
Opened the year with Gwinnett and batted .284
Recorded a league-high 21-game hitting streak
with 17 doubles, three home runs and 47 RBI
from 7/17-8/30 and hit .386 (34-for-88) during
MANAGER & STAFF

before having his contract purchased on 5/19

that span.
and joining the big-league club.
Stole a career-best 11 bases in 14 attempts
Completed his first Major League season playing
(78.6%)..Following the season, was tabbed an
in 58 games, batting .277 (53-for-191) with 10
Organization All-Star by MiLB.com.
home runs, 26 RBI and 20 runs scored.
Batted .313 (73-for-233) with 28 runs, seven
Made his Major League debut on 5/19 as a
homers and 41 RBI in 57 games with Navegantes
pinch-hitter in the ninth inning (strikeout). Made
del Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League
a second pinch-hit appearance (walk) on 5/20
following the season.
ADONIS GARCIA

prior to being optioned back to GWN on 5/22.

Selected by the organization as the Gwinnett
Braves Player of the Year.
2013
Played in six games with the GCL Yankees 1 and
Ranked second in the International League at the 2, batting .278 (5-for-18) with one home run.
time of his promotion in batting average (.351),
Joined Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on 7/1
hits (47) and doubles (11).
and hit safely in 21 of his first 25 contests (.320,
Stroked his first career home run - a solo shot in
SEASON IN REVIEW

32-for-100).
the sixth inning on Michael Wacha - 7/26 at STL.
Overall for the RailRiders, batted .256 (51-for-
Poked a two-run homer (the third of his career) 199) with 17 runs, nine doubles, one triple, three
in 8/3s 12th inning vs. SF for his first career homers and 10 RBI in 50 games.
game-ending hit (and home run).
Following the season, appeared in 53 games for
His first three career home runs were all go- Navegantes del Magallanes of the Venezuelan
ahead homers. According to Elias, the last Braves Winter League, batting .325 (75-for-231) with 15
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

player to accomplish this feat was Brett Butler, doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 39 RBI and
in 1983. 38 runs.
Clubbed his first career pinch-home run, 9/12 Hit safely in 28 of his final 30 games, batting .375
vs. NYM. (30-for-80) during a 17-game hitting streak from
Twenty of his first 50 career hits went for extra 11/26-12/18.
bases (12 2B, 8 HR).
Went 16-for-46 (.348) in his final 17 games of the 2012
season...Hit .315 (23-for-73) in 19 games, 8/8-30. Made his professional debut and combined to bat
BRAVES HISTORY

Named Gwinnetts Player of the Month for April .263 (59-for-224) with 19 doubles, five home runs
after hitting .328 (22-for-67) with nine runs, five and 29 RBI in 57 games with Single-A Tampa and
doubles, one home run and 10 RBI in 18 games. Double-A Trenton.
Following the season, played for Braves third Played in 39 games with the Indios de Mayaguez
base coach Eddie Perez for Navegantes del of the Puerto Rican Winter League, hitting .292
Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League. (45-for-154) with nine doubles, one triple, six
Led the team with a .370 (50-for-135) batting home runs and 26 RBI and earned a spot on the
average with seven doubles, two triples, three PWL postseason All-Star roster.
OPPONENTS

home runs and 22 RBI in 36 games helping the

Club reach postseason play. Batted .308 (8-for- Transactions
26) with one double and two RBI in six games Signed by the New York Yankees as a non-drafted
during the Caribbean Series. free agent on April 28, 2012...Signed by the New

2014
York Yankees international scouting department.
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
Batted .319 (109-for-342) with 58 runs, 20 contract on April 7, 2015.
MISCELLANEOUS

doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 45 RBI

in 86 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
in the Yankees organization.

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2012 Tampa .236 29 106 11 25 7 1 1 15 0 0 0 9 18 0-2 .296 .349 1
Trenton .288 28 118 17 34 12 0 4 14 0 1 2 5 18 2-1 .325 .492 1
2013 Scranton/WB .256 50 199 17 51 9 1 3 10 1 0 5 11 21 4-4 .312 .357 1

MANAGER & STAFF

GCL Yankees1 .111 3 9 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0-0 .111 .444 0
GCL Yankees2 .444 3 9 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0-0 .400 .444 0
2014 Scranton/WB .319 86 342 58 109 20 3 9 45 0 5 4 17 51 11-3 .353 .474 6
2015 Gwinnett .284 87 331 43 94 17 1 3 47 0 3 1 15 41 5-1 .314 .369 8
Atlanta .277 58 191 20 53 12 0 10 26 0 2 0 5 35 0-0 .293 .497 10
2016 Atlanta .273 134 532 65 145 29 0 14 65 0 0 6 24 93 3-2 .311 .406 18
Gwinnett .356 19 73 14 26 7 0 4 18 0 0 4 3 12 2-1 .413 .616 0
Minor Totals .290 305 1187 161 344 72 6 25 151 1 10 16 60 164 24-12 .330 .424 17
Major Totals .274 192 723 85 198 41 0 24 91 0 2 6 29 128 3-2 .307 .430 23

ADONIS GARCIA
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Third Base .929 165 102 262 28 392 23
Left Field 1.000 14 15 1 0 16 0

SEASON IN REVIEW
2016 Braves detailed hitting
Multi-Hit Games Infield Multi-RBI Games 2-Out GW
Player 2 3 4 5 6 Tot Hits 2 3 4 5 Tot RBI RBI
Aybar 19 3 0 0 0 22 15 2 1 0 0 3 3 0
Beckham 11 2 0 0 0 13 2 4 2 0 0 6 4 2

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Bonifacio 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Brignac 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Castro 4 2 0 0 0 6 4 1 1 0 0 2 3 0
Chacin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
dArnaud 9 4 0 0 0 13 5 4 1 0 0 5 10 2
De La Cruz 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Flowers 13 3 1 0 0 17 5 4 3 1 0 8 14 2
Foltynewicz 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Francoeur 10 1 1 0 0 12 3 5 2 0 0 7 14 4 BRAVES HISTORY

Freeman 29 12 4 0 0 45 8 9 6 2 1 18 24 15
Garcia 26 11 1 0 0 38 12 10 6 0 0 16 25 9
Inciarte 35 7 1 0 0 43 19 5 1 0 0 6 10 6
Johnson 5 0 0 0 0 5 3 2 0 0 0 2 2 1
Kemp 15 3 0 0 0 18 3 4 3 1 0 8 8 4
Markakis 27 12 1 0 0 40 6 18 3 0 0 21 36 9
Olivera 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Peterson 19 2 0 0 0 21 9 4 3 0 0 7 14 3
OPPONENTS

Pierzynski 9 1 0 0 0 10 3 5 0 0 0 5 12 0
Recker 5 0 0 0 0 5 0 6 0 0 0 6 3 0
Ruiz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
Smith 6 3 0 0 0 9 11 1 2 1 0 4 7 3
Snyder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 1
Stubbs 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Swanson 10 2 0 0 0 12 5 1 3 0 0 4 6 2
MISCELLANEOUS

Teheran 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wisler 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 261 68 9 0 0 338 119 87 39 5 1 132 203 64

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GARCA
LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Jaime Omar Garca
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left

Height: 6-2 Weight: 213
DOB: July 8, 1986 Opening Day Age: 30
Born: Reynoso, Mexico Resides: Mission, TX
MLB Debut: July 11, 2008 MLB Service Time: 8.047
Acquired: Acquired from St. Louis, December 1, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
JAIME GARCA

Career Highlights CAREER HIGHS

His 3.57 career ERA ranks 14th best in the NL
since his rookie season of 2008.
Since 2010, has the 11th-fewest home runs Most IP
9.0, 4x, last: 4/14/16, STL vs. MIL
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allowed per nine-innings pitched (0.77) in the

majors, while inducing the fourth-most double
Most Runs Allowed
plays per nine (1.09)
12, 5/28/11, STL at COL
Has surrendered 15 home runs to left-handed
batters in his career, 13 of them to former All- Most ER Allowed
Stars (Ryan Howard, Carlos Gonzalez, Freddie 11, 5/28/11, STL at COL
Freeman [2], Jay Bruce, Bryce Harper, Miguel
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Montero, Alex Gordon, Charlie Blackmon, Joey

Votto [2], Jason Castro, Stephen Vogt; Lucas 13, 6/8/16, STL at CIN
Duda and Colby Rasmus are the only left-
Most HRs Allowed
handed-hitting non All-Stars to homer off Garcia)
3, 8/16/16, STL at HOU

2016 Most Walks

Made 30 starts and 32 appearances, tying his 5, 3x, last: 5/21/15, STL at NYM
single-season high in appearances (2011)
Marked his second 30-start season (32 GS, Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

2011)Finished as one of six National League 13, 4/14/16, STL vs. MIL
lefties to make at least 30 starts. Longest Winning Streak
Led the NL with a 57.9 ground ball percentage. 5, 3x, 8/8/15-9/5/15
Ranked tied for fifth in the NL in double plays
induced (21) and fourth in GIDP/9 IP (1.10). Longest Losing Streak
Recorded two double-digit strikeout games (11 5, 8/23/16-present
vs. ATL on 8/5 and 13 vs. MIL on 4/14).
OPPONENTS

Pitched at least 6.0 innings in 14 starts (10 quality)

and had four starts with 8.0 or more innings, tied Twenty-six of his 89 earned runs (7.80 ERA) came
for seventh in the National League. in the 1st inning of starts (had a 4.00 ERA [63
His career-high 13 losses were tied for the fourth ER/141.2 IP] in the rest of the game)...Opponents
most in the NL. batted .364 (47-for-129) with nine home runs in
Allowed a career-high and team-leading 26 the first inning.
home runs, tied for sixth most in the NL and tied Produced scoreless innings streaks of 15.1 (4/30-
MISCELLANEOUS

for third most among Cardinals left-handers in 5/11) and 15.0 (4/8-4/19).
franchise history (Harvey Haddix, 1954, and Ray
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Threw a one-hit shutout while fanning 13 vs. MIL 2015 POSTSEASON
on 4/14...Became the first left-handed Cardinals Started Game 2 of the National League Division
pitcher in history to throw a one-hit shutout with Series vs. CHI, taking the loss after allowing five
at least 13 strikeoutsThe outing marked his runs, none earned, in just 2.0 IP, as the Cardinals
fourth career complete-game shutout and the lost, 6-3.
one-hitter was his career low-hit performance...
Took a no-hitter through 5.2 innings before
2014

MANAGER & STAFF

Domingo Santana singled to right.
For a third consecutive season, had his season
Finished season 1-5 with a 7.60 ERA (34.1 IP) over
cut short due to injury...Began the season on
his final nine games (seven starts), dating to 8/10.
the disabled list recovering from left shoulder
Lost five consecutive decisions to close out the surgery performed in May 2013.
season, the most consecutive in his careerHis
Made his first Major League start since 5/17/13 on
skid began on 8/23.
5/18 vs. ATLAllowed four runs in 7.0 IP and was
Made pair of relief outings at SF (9/16) and COL in line for the win upon his exit, but the Cardinals
(9/21)Went 6.0 innings combined, allowing two lost 6-5 when ATL scored in the 9th.

JAIME GARCA
runs and two hits while striking out 10Fanned
Earned his first win of 2014, his 40th career win
five over a bullpen career-high 4.0 scoreless
and 10th win of his career at CIN on 5/24, a 6-3
innings during an 11-1 loss at Coors Field on 9/21.
victory.

2015 Placed on the 15-day disabled list on 6/21 with

left shoulder inflammation and transferred to
Made 20 starts for the first time since 2012, the 60-day on 7/11, missing the remainder of the
despite being on the disabled list twice.

SEASON IN REVIEW
season...Had neurogenic thoracic outlet surgery
Missed the first 40 games of the year while on 7/11 performed by Dr. Robert Thompson in
recovering from thoracic outlet surgery (July St. Louis.
2014)Made two rehab starts, one at Triple-A
Memphis and one at Double-A Springfield.
2013
Posted 10 wins for the third time in his career and Made nine starts in April and May before ending
first time since 2010 and 2011 (career-high 13 up on the disabled list with a left shoulder strain

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
wins each year). on 5/18...Missed the remainder of the season (121
Threw 6.0 or more innings in 18 of 20 starts with games).
15 quality starts and five starts without allowing Had surgery to repair labrum and rotator cuff in
an earned run. late May, performed by Dr. George Paletta.
The Cardinals were shut out in all six of his losses. Pitched the 4/8 home opener vs. CIN and tied his
Had 17 GIDP, tied for fifth among NL left-handed career-high with 10 strikeouts.
pitchers...His 17 double plays in 129.2 innings Threw a season-high 8.0 innings in back-to-back
(1.18 GIDP/9 IP) would have ranked fourth in the starts, 4/30 vs. CIN and 5/5 at MIL, allowing a BRAVES HISTORY
National League but did not qualify. single run in both wins.
Posted a groundball percentage of 62.0%, the
highest of his career (minimum 60.0 innings). 2012
Had 10 starts of 7.0 or more innings while Made 20 starts that surrounded a disabled list
allowing two runs or less to rank ninth among stint for shoulder issues.
MLB left-handers. Made 11 starts before being placed on the
Walked five in his season debut at NYM on 5/21, but disabled list on 6/6 with a left shoulder strain...
had no walks in 30.0 IP over his next four starts. Missed 64 games while on the DL and made four
OPPONENTS

Recorded his 500th strikeout on 6/12 vs. KC, rehab starts: one at High-A Palm Beach, two at
striking out Omar Infante in the 8th inning. Double-A Springfield and a final rehab start at
Suffered a left groin strain 6/24 at MIA (7.0IP) and Triple-A Memphis.
was placed on the disabled list on 7/4, missing 16 Activated off the disabled list on 8/19 and made
gamesMade a rehab start on 7/23 at Single-A nine starts to close out the year, going 4-3 with a
Peoria and did not allow a hit in 5.0 innings. 3.25 ERA in those games.
Was 7-2 with a 2.74 ERA from 8/1 through the Ranked tied for 11th in the NL with 17 double
MISCELLANEOUS

end of the seasonThe Cardinals were 10-2 in plays induced...Induced double plays at a rate of
his 12 starts during that span and his seven wins 1.26/9 IP, which would have ranked first in the NL
were tied for eighth in the majors in that span. with the necessary innings needed to qualify.

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Ranked first in the NL with 1.53 GDP/9 IP during World Series since Danny Cox registered a 1.29
September and eighth in NL ERA (2.45) for the ERA in two starts in 1985...His 9.0 strikeouts/9.0
monthAlso had a sub 3.00 ERA in April (2.78). IP tied for the fifth best in Cardinals World Series
His 10 hits and .250 average at the plate paced history (min. two starts)...His 25.2 innings pitched
St. Louis pitchers...Recorded four sacrifice hits ranked third for the postseason, trailing only
on the year, three coming in one game: 9/4 vs. Chris Carpenter (36.0) and C.J. Wilson (28.0)...His
NYMHit his second career home run in his final 21 strikeouts ranked tied for third with teammate
MANAGER & STAFF

start of the season, 10/1 vs. CIN. Chris Carpenter, trailing C.J. Wilson (26) and
Struck out a career high-tying 10 batters vs. PIT Justin Verlander (25)...Started Game 3 of the
on 8/19 in his first start after returning from the NLDS vs. PHI and threw 6.2 scoreless innings
DL and threw a season-high 8.0 innings with two with seven strikeouts before Ben Francisco hit a
unearned runs. three-run home run with two outs in the bottom
of the 7thBecame one of two pitchers (Yovani

2012 POSTSEASON Gallardo, MIL) to record an RBI in the postseason,

grounding out to score David Freese in Game
Started one game during the postseason, NLDS
JAIME GARCA

5 of the NLCS...Threw 7.0 scoreless innings of

Game 2 vs. WSH and went just 2.0 IP allowing a
three-hit ball in Game 2 of the World Series to
single run before coming out of the game...Was
receive a no-decision in a 2-1 Cardinals loss...
removed from the roster after his Game 2 start
Started Game 6 of the World Series allowing two
with a left shoulder strain and inflammation and
runs over 3.0 innings.
did not pitch the remainder of the postseason.

2011 2010
SEASON IN REVIEW

Named to the Topps, Baseball Digest and

Posted career highs in innings (194.2), strikeouts
Baseball America All-Rookie Teams and finished
(156) and games started (32) while tying his
third in the National League Rookie of the
personal best with 13 wins.
Year award voting to SFs Buster PoseyGarcia
Only allowed 11 extra base hits to lefties and just garnered one first-place vote, one second and 16
two home runs. third-place votes...Was the only pitcher among
Honored as National League co-Player of the the top eight players voted.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Week (week ending 4/3) with CHIs Starlin Castro. Received one third-place vote in the NL Cy
Won a career-high five straight decisions, 4/3- Young award voting, finishing 12th.
5/12. Ranked fourth in the National League in ERA
Tossed two shutouts, the first on 4/3 vs. SD (first (2.70), second among all MLB rookies.
start of the season) and again on 5/6 vs. MIL. Finished the season with 13 wins, the first STL
Retired career-best first 22 batters of the game rookie since Alan Benes (13 in 1996) to win 13
(7.1 IP) vs. MIL on 5/6 before settling for his third gamesDick Hughes (16-6 in 1967) was the last
career complete-game shutout, a career-low STL rookie to win more.
BRAVES HISTORY

two-hitter with eight strikeouts. Led all rookies with 13 wins and his .619 winning
Finished second on the team with 13 wins (tied percentage ranked second...Fanned 132 batters
for 12th in the NL), tied for second in the NL in to finish third and his 163.1 innings pitched and
shutouts (two) and tied for ninth in complete 28 starts were second most among National
games (two). League rookies.
Led MLB with 23 unearned runs allowed. Threw just 93.2 pitches per start, fourth fewest in
Ranked first in the NL in highest run support the NL among qualifying pitchers.
average (5.92) and seventh in MLBRanked tied Made 19 quality starts in 28 turns.
OPPONENTS

for third in the NL in double plays (25) and fourth Had the third lowest ERA through his first 12
in DP/9 IP (1.16). starts (1.49) for any rookie left-hander according
Hit his first career home run, a three-run shot to the Elias Sports Bureau.
into the second deck at Miller Park on 8/2. His 10 hits at the plate were the most by a STL
rookie pitcher since Jason Simontacchi had 12
2011 POSTSEASON in 2002.
Made five starts in the postseason, finishing 0-2 Tossed a three-hitter to beat SF 9-0 on 8/22
MISCELLANEOUS

with a 4.21 ERA...Had a 1.80 ERA in two World Needed just 89 pitches, the fewest pitches for a
Series starts (10.0 IP), which was the lowest by a Cardinals complete game since Bob Tewskbury
Cardinals pitcher making two starts in the same used 86 vs. SD on 8/30/92.

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2008 Transactions
Made his MLB debut on 7/11 at PIT with 2.0 Selected by Baltimore Orioles in the 30th round
scoreless innings of reliefSt. Louis selected his (889th overall) in the 2004 draft, but did not sign.
contract on 7/10 from Triple-A Memphis. Selected by St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round
Made his first MLB start on 7/20 vs. SD, going 5.0 (680th overall) of the 2005 First-Year Player
innings and receiving a no-decision in a 9-5 win. Draft...Signed by Joe Almaraz.

MANAGER & STAFF

Optioned to Memphis on 7/25 and recalled on On St. Louis disabled list (left elbow), August 27
8/1Earned his first career win, collected the to end of 2008 season.
victory in relief on 8/5 vs. LAD. On St. Louis disabled list (left elbow), March 28
Placed on the disabled list 9/3, retroactive to to August 20, 2009; included injury rehabilitation
8/27, and underwent season-ending left elbow assignments to Gulf Coast League (R), July
ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery 23-August 4; Palm Beach (A), August 4-18; and
on 9/8, performed by Dr. George Paletta. Memphis (AAA), August 19-20.
Signed a four-year contract extension with club
Minor League Highlights

JAIME GARCA
options for the 2016 season and the 2017 season,
In 2009, began season on MLB 15-day disabled July 13, 2011.
list recovering from 2008 left elbow surgery On St. Louis disabled list (left shoulder strain),
Activated in August and helped Triple-A Memphis June 6 - August 19, 2012; included injury
to the PCL championshipIn 2007, was leading rehabilitation assignments to GCL Cardinals (R),
the Texas League with 97 strikeouts before his Springfield (AA) and Memphis (AAA)Transferred
season ended on 7/23 with a sprained ligament in to the 60-day disabled list on July 16, 2012.

SEASON IN REVIEW
his left elbowRepresented the Cardinals at the On St. Louis disabled list (left shoulder surgery),
Futures games in 2006, but did not playNamed May 18 - end of 2013 seasonTransferred to the
a Midwest League All-Star and led Cardinals 60-day disabled list on May 30.
minor leaguers with 131 strikeouts that season
On St. Louis disabled list (left shoulder), March,

Personal 21 - May 18, 2014; included injury rehabilitation

assignments to Springfield (AA) and Memphis
Is an avid supporter of Water Mission, a non- (AAA).

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
profit organization that works to provide safe,
On St. Louis disabled list (neurogenic thoracic
clean water to communities in need.
outlet surgery), June 21 - end of 2014 season
He works closely with 1Mission, a non-profit Transferred to the 60-day disabled list on July 11.
community development organization that
On St. Louis disabled list (neurogenic thoracic
gives people in poverty the opportunity to earn
outlet surgery), March 27 - May 21, 2015;
a house by serving their community of Puerto
included injury rehabilitation assignments to
Penasco...While Jaime has generously funded
Memphis (AAA) and Springfield (AA).
homes to those in need, his real passion and
On St. Louis disabled list (left groin strain), July BRAVES HISTORY
dedication is in spending time with the families
4 - July 28, 2015; included injury rehabilitation
and sharing his testimony.
assignment to Peoria (A)
Jaime also visits his birth city of Reynosa,
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the St. Louis
Mexico, where he generously funds scholarships
Cardinals in exchange for RHP John Gant, minor-
programs for children to attend school and
league RHP Chris Ellis and minor-league INF Luke
participate in sports.
Dykstra on December 1, 2016
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2006 Quad Cities 5-4 2.90 13 13 1 0 0 77.2 67 28 25 1 2 18 80 7 4
Palm Beach 5-4 3.84 12 12 0 0 0 77.1 84 33 33 3 1 16 51 5 5
2007 Springfield 5-9 3.75 18 18 0 0 0 103.1 93 47 43 14 3 45 97 13 1
2008 Springfield 3-2 2.06 6 6 1 0 0 35.0 26 10 8 0 2 16 41 1 0
MANAGER & STAFF

Memphis 4-4 4.44 13 12 0 0 0 71.0 74 41 35 6 3 26 59 9 3

St. Louis 1-1 5.63 10 1 0 0 0 16.0 14 10 10 4 1 8 8 3 0
2009 GCL Cardinals# 0-1 4.50 2 2 0 0 0 4.0 4 2 2 0 0 1 3 1 0
Palm Beach# 0-1 0.71 3 2 0 0 0 12.2 4 1 1 0 0 4 16 0 0
Memphis 2-0 3.86 4 4 0 0 0 21.0 17 14 9 5 2 9 22 2 0
2010 St. Louis 13-8 2.70 28 28 1 1 0 163.1 151 64 49 9 3 64 132 4 1
2011 St. Louis 13-7 3.56 32 32 2 2 0 194.2 207 100 77 15 2 50 156 12 1
2012 St. Louis 7-7 3.92 20 20 0 0 0 121.2 136 58 53 7 0 30 98 12 1
GCL Cardinals# 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 2.1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
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Springfield# 1-0 5.23 2 2 0 0 0 10.1 8 6 6 2 0 0 11 0 0

Memphis# 0-1 3.60 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 4 2 2 1 0 3 8 1 0
2013 St. Louis 5-2 3.58 9 9 0 0 0 55.1 57 26 22 6 0 15 43 3 0
2014 Springfield# 0-0 9.00 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 3 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 0
Memphis# 0-0 3.60 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 3 2 2 1 0 2 5 1 0
St. Louis 3-1 4.12 7 7 0 0 0 43.2 39 20 20 6 3 7 39 1 0
2015 Memphis# 0-1 16.88 1 1 0 0 0 2.2 6 5 5 0 1 2 3 0 0
SEASON IN REVIEW

Springfield# 1-0 3.00 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 6 2 2 1 0 0 6 0 0

St. Louis 10-6 2.43 20 20 0 0 0 129.2 106 37 35 6 3 30 97 4 0
Peoria# 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 0
2016 St. Louis 10-13 4.67 32 30 1 1 0 171.2 179 94 89 26 7 57 150 8 0
Minor Totals 26-27 3.58 80 78 2 0 0 440.1 403 195 175 35 15 143 411 40 13
N.L. Totals 62-45 3.57 158 147 4 4 0 896.0 889 409 355 79 19 261 723 47 3
Major Totals 62-45 3.57 158 147 4 4 0 896.0 889 409 355 79 19 261 723 47 3
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2011 StL vs. Phi. 0-1 3.86 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 6 3 3 1 0 2 3 1 0
2012 StL vs. Wsh. 0-0 4.50 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 0 3 3 0 0
2015 StL vs. Chi. 0-1 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 4 5 0 1 0 1 2 0 0
D.S. Totals 0-2 3.27 3 3 0 0 0 11.0 12 9 4 2 0 6 8 1 0
BRAVES HISTORY

Championship Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2011 StL vs. Mil. 0-1 7.27 2 2 0 0 0 8.2 13 7 7 2 1 3 8 0 0

World Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2011 StL vs. Tex. 0-0 1.80 2 2 0 0 0 10.0 8 2 2 0 0 3 10 0 0
OPPONENTS

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .954 158 22 145 8 175 5

Major League Batting Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

2016 St. Louis .171 29 41 3 7 0 0 0 4 7 1 0 2 17 0 0 3
Major Totals .147 153 272 24 40 2 1 2 16 24 1 1 11 91 0 0 8

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HURSH
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Jason Brewster Hursh

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-2 Weight: 200
DOB: October 2, 1991 Opening Day Age: 25
Born: Carrollton, TX Resides: Carrollton, TX
MLB Debut: August 13, 2006 MLB Service Time: 0.006
Acquired: Braves rst-round pick (31st overall) in 2013
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

JASON HURSH
2016 CAREER HIGHS
Appeared in two games with Atlanta while
splitting the remainder of the season between
Triple-A Gwinnett and Double-A Mississippi... Most IP
1.0, 8/13/16 at WSH

SEASON IN REVIEW
Entered the season as Atlantas No. 23 prospect
according to Baseball America.
Most Runs Allowed
Transitioned the bullpen full-time in his fourth
4, 8/17/16 vs. MIN
pro seasonHis 45 combined games between
the majors and the minors set a career-high total. Most ER Allowed
Made his MLB debut on 8/13 at WSH after the 4, 8/17/16 vs. MIN
Braves selected his contract from the G-Braves
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
the day beforeAllowed three hits and a run over
1.0 inning. 3, 8/13/16 at WSH
Allowed four runs, earned, one hit and three Most HRs Allowed
walks in his other MLB appearance, 8/17 vs. MIN. None
Began the season with Double-A Mississippi
Promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett on 7/29. Most Walks
Left the M-Braves with a 19.1-inning scoreless 3, 8/17/16 vs. MIN
streak over 12 games from 6/23-7/27Collected Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
two wins and converted all three of his saves
1, 8/13/16 at WSH
chances during his runTossed 7.0 more
scoreless innings with the G-Braves, 7/30-8/7, Longest Winning Streak
prior to his selection to Atlantas active roster. None
Compiled a 1.97 ERA (16 ER/73.0 IP) in 43 games
between the G-Braves and the M-BravesWent
Longest Losing Streak
more than 1.0 inning in 30 of his appearances in None
the minors.
OPPONENTS

2015 Made nine relief appearances with the M-Braves

Split his third professional campaign between and pitched to a 2.25 ERA (3 ER/12.0 IP) before
Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett, moving to Gwinnett on 8/6.
combining to go 4-6 with a 5.18 ERA (56 ER/97.1 On the season, compiled a 4.00 ERA (12 ER/27.0
IP) over 34 games (15 starts). IP) in relief, spanning his final 19 appearances of
The 34 games tied for 10th most among Atlanta the season.
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minor leaguers. Earned his first two professional saves, first on

Opened the season in Mississippis rotation and 7/19 vs. Jacksonville (2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R) and again on
went 2-6 with a 5.63 ERA in 15 starts. 7/25 vs. Mobile (1.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 SO).

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2014 Amateur
Entered the season ranked by Baseball America as Played two seasons (2011-13) of baseball at
the sixth-best prospect in the organization. Oklahoma State University, going 7-6 with a 2.78
In his second professional season, earned Braves ERA (42 ER/136.0 IP) in 26 games (20 starts), with
organizational Pitcher of the Year honors after 96 strikeouts.
ranking second among all Braves minor league Garnered All-Big 12 Second Team honors after
MANAGER & STAFF

pitchers in wins (11), fifth in innings pitched (148.1), going 6-5 with a 2.79 ERA (33 ER/106.1 IP) in 16
eighth in ERA (3.58) and 10th in WHIP (1.31). starts in 2013.
His 3.58 ERA ranked as the sixth-best ERA in the Missed the 2012 season recovering from Tommy
Southern League. John surgery performed on his right elbow by
Dr. John Conway in Dallas, Texas on 8/16/11.
2013 Was named first-team all-state during his senior
Joined Single-a Rome in early July after being season at Trinity Christian High School (Texas),
selected in the first round of the First-Year going 11-2 with a 2.47 ERA and 123 strikeouts in
JASON HURSH

Player Draft and went 1-1 with a 0.67 ERA in nine 70.0 innings pitched.
appearances.
Compiled 2.0 scoreless innings in his Transactions
professional debut, 7/5 vs. Asheville. Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the first round
(31st overall) of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft...
Signed by Gerald Turner
SEASON IN REVIEW

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2013 Rome 1-1 0.67 9 9 0 0 0 27.0 20 9 2 1 1 10 15 4 0
2014 Mississippi 11-7 3.58 27 26 1 1 0 148.1 151 70 59 5 7 43 83 6 0
2015 Mississippi 3-6 5.14 24 15 0 0 2 82.1 111 52 47 3 0 32 60 2 0
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Gwinnett 1-0 5.40 10 0 0 0 0 15.0 16 9 9 2 1 5 5 0 0

2016 Mississippi 3-2 2.05 35 0 0 0 3 57.0 42 16 13 0 3 23 42 6 1
Gwinnett 0-0 1.69 8 0 0 0 0 16.0 15 3 3 0 2 8 8 0 0
Atlanta 0-0 33.75 2 0 0 0 0 1.1 4 5 5 0 0 3 1 1 0
Minor Totals 19-16 3.46 113 50 1 1 5 345.2 355 159 133 11 14 121 213 18 1
Major Totals 0-0 33.75 2 0 0 0 0 1.1 4 5 5 0 0 3 1 1 0
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Major League Fielding Record

BRAVES HISTORY

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher 1.000 2 1 0 0 1 0
OPPONENTS
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OUTFIELDER
Full Name: Ender David Inciarte

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left
Height: 5-11 Weight: 190
DOB: October 29, 1990 Opening Day Age: 26
Born: Maracaibo, Venezuela Resides: Maracaibo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: May 2, 2014 MLB Service Time: 2.157
Acquired: Acquired from Arizona on December 8, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2021 (option for 2022)

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career highlights
Earned his first career Gold Glove award in 2016. CAREER HIGHS
Finished fifth in the 2014 National League Rookie
of the Year balloting. Most Runs
3, 2x, last: 9/17/16 vs. WSH

SEASON IN REVIEW
Since the start of the 2014 season, has 34 outfield
assists, the fifth-most in baseball and just four off
Most Hits
the leaderIn that same time span, has tallied 64
defensive runs saved, the third most among all 4, 6x, last: 8/24/16 at ARI
outfielders. Most Doubles
Signed a five-year contract extension on 2, 2x, last: 8/20/16 vs. WSH
December 23, 2016The contract runs through
Most Triples

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
the 2021 season with a club option for 2022.
1, 14x, last: 9/22/16 at MIA
2016 Most Home Runs
In his first season in the Braves organization and
2, 9/27/15, ARI at SD
his third campaign at the major league level,
produced a .291 (152-for-522) batting average Most RBI
with 24 doubles, a team-leading seven triples and 4, 4/13/15, ARI at SD
16 stolen bases, and 85 runs scored in 131 games.
Earned his first Gold Glove award following the Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY

seasonTied for the lead among all major league 3, 5/25/16 vs. MIL
centerfielders with four double plays logged
Most Stolen Bases
Collected 14 outfield assists, tied for third most in
2, 6x, last: 8/31/16 vs. SD
MLB (second in the NL) and four off the lead.
Opened the year by playing in the teams first Longest Hitting Streak
three games of the season (.250, 2-for-8) before 19 games, 7/19-8/8/16
landing on the disabled list with a left hamstring
strain on 4/9...Missed 26 games before returning
OPPONENTS

to action on 5/7...Batted .227 (52-for-229) in

Ranked in the top five in the Majors in several
59 games prior to the All-Star break, before
offensive categories after the All-Star break
producing one of the top performances in a
including tied for second in runs scored (59 and
second-half of a season in Atlanta franchise
with teammate Freddie Freeman), third in hits
history (since 1966).
(100), and fifth in batting average (.341, 100-
Produced a .341 (100-for-293) batting average
for-293) and at-bats (293)...His .396 on-base
post All-Star break, the 13th highest mark in
MISCELLANEOUS

percentage ranked ninth in the Majors.

Atlanta-franchise history (since 1966).

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Became the first player in Atlanta history to have Led the National League and ranked second in
two hitting streaks of at least 17 games in a single the Majors with a .448 average (13-for-29) with
seasonBoth streaks came post-All-Star break. a 3-2 count...Only the Twins Shane Robinson
Produced a personal career-high 19-game (.462) had a higher average.
hitting streak 7/19-8/8...Batted .368 (28-for-76) Was 21-for-31 (67.7%) in stolen base attempts.
with a .402 on-base percentage and 14 runs Tied for sixth in the NL with six steals of third base.
during the 19-game span. Hit .330 (77-for-233) at Chase Field, the seventh-
MANAGER & STAFF

Hit in 18 consecutive games, 8/19-9/7...Had a highest home average in the NL.

.413 (33-for-80) average with nine extra-base On the 15-day disabled list from 6/16-7/17 with
hits, a .478 on-base percentage and 18 runs over a strained right hamstring. Appeared in seven
the stretch. rehabilitation games with Rookie AZL D-backs
Hit safely in 57 of his final 66 games (with an and Double-A Mobile.
at-bat) of the season, 7/19-10/2...Posted a .341 Smacked his first career lead-off home run (on
(95-for-277) mark in those 66 games. the first pitch of his at-bat), 8/22 at CIN.
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Returned to the lead-off spot in the lineup on Batted in the leadoff spot 116 times and hit .304
8/5, and hit .329 (73-for-222) with 45 runs scored (133-for-437) in those games.
in 53 gamesHis 73 hits in that span ranked third
Recorded his first career multi-homer game on
in the National League and fifth in the majors,
9/27 at SD.
while his 45 runs scored were third most in MLB.
Batted .310 or higher in four of his six months:
Had a career-best 27-game on-base streak,
.316 (April), .339 (July) .310 (August), .317 in
7/19-8/18Had a .390 on-base percentage and
(Sept./Oct.).
SEASON IN REVIEW

scored 18 runs during the streakReached base

at least once in each game via a hit in all but one Played 77 games in right field, 47 in left field and
contest during the 27-game stretchLed off 8/9s 22 in centerfield
game at MIL with a walk before going 0-for-3 the Posted a .802 OPS in the second half, compared
remainder of the game. to .686 prior to the All-Star Break.
Finished second on the club with 43 multi-hit Notched his first career game-ending hit (single)
games, 32 of which came after the All-Star in the 10th-inning on 4/10 vs. LAD.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

breakIn addition, seven of his eight games with Tied his career high with four RBI on 4/13 at SD.
three or more hits came after the All-Star break. Did not strike out in 12 consecutive games from
Matched his career high (sixth time) with four hits 4/15-28, the longest streak by a D-back since
(4-for-7) 8/24 at ARI. Martin Prados 14-game stretch from 6/18-7/5/13.
Matched his career high with four hits on 5/6
2015 (Game 1) at COL.
Spent his first full season in the Majors in 2015 Doubled in five straight games, 7/22-26, one shy
and hit .303 (159-for-524) with 27 doubles, five of ARIs club record set by Conor Jackson.
triples, six home runs, 21 stolen bases and 73
BRAVES HISTORY

Played in his last game of the season on 9/29 due

runs scored in 132 games. to a contusion on his right ankle.
His .303 batting average ranked ninth in the
National League. 2014
Ranked second among all players with 29 Finished fifth in the National League Rookie of
defensive runs saved, trailing only TBs Kevin the Year balloting after hitting .278 (116-for-418)
Kiermaier. with 18 doubles, four home runs and 27 RBI in
Had 10 outfield assists, tied for the fourth most 118 games with the D-backs.
OPPONENTS

among National League outfielders. Ranked among NL rookie leaders in runs scored
Ranked second in the NL with a .332 average (2nd, 54), hits (2nd, 116), average (3rd, .278),
(127-for-383) vs. right-handed pitchers, trailing doubles (3rd, 18), stolen bases (3rd, 19), mutli-hit
only the Nationals Bryce Harper (.335). games (3rd, 28) and total bases (4th, 150).
Ranked among NL leadoff hitters in average (3rd, Record a career-high four hits on three
.304), hits (5th, 133), stolen bases (T-5th, 18) and occasions, becoming the first D-backs rookie
runs scored (6th, 64). with at least three four-hit games in a season.
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His 19 stolen bases ranked second on the clubs Named Midwest League Player of the Week,
single-season rookie leaderboard, while his 116 4/16-23: .619 (13-for-21, six runs, six doubles,
hits were seventh and 54 runs were eighth. one triple, three RBI and four walks in six games.
His 86.4 stolen base percentage (19-for-22) Played for Zulia in the Venezuelan Winter League.
ranked second in the NL behind Drew Stubbs Selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the Major
(87.0), and also marked the third-highest League phase of the Rule 5 draft (12/6).
percentage in team history, trailing Eric Byrnes in

MANAGER & STAFF

2006 (89.3) and 2007 (87.7)...Was successful in 13
of his final 14 attempts.
2011
Batted .262 (118-for-450) with 19 doubles, one
Established a club rookie record with an 18- home run, 25 RBI and 26 stolen bases in 116
game hitting streak, 7/31-8/19 (.316, 25-for-79)... games with Single-A South Bend.
The streak was tied for the second-longest by a Named to the MWL Mid-Season All-Star team.
rookie on the season (also: Jose Abreu, 6/15-7/4).
Tied for second among NL rookies with 10
2010

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outfield assists (B. Hamilton, Marcell Ozuna).
Appeared in 85 games between Short-Season A
Batted .294 (95-for-323) in 76 games from the Yakima and South Bend, batting .229 (67-for-293)
leadoff position. with 13 doubles, seven triples and 23 RBI.
Batted .383 (23-for-60) in interleague play, tied
for the fifth-best average in the Majors. 2009
Made his Major League debut on 5/2 at SD and Batted .325 (77-for-237) with 14 doubles, one
collected his first hit with a single off Dale Thayer. homer and 22 RBI in 66 games with rookie-level

SEASON IN REVIEW
Notched his first career RBI with a two-run single Missoula.
on 5/28 vs. SD.
Clubbed the first home run of his career off Personal
Aaron Harang on 7/5 at ATL. His late father, Astolfo, was an Atlanta Braves
Batted .312 (34-for-109) in 26 games with fan and encouraged Ender to play and pursue a
Triple-A Reno before being recalled on 4/30. career in baseball.

Transactions
Played in 33 games with Zulia in the Venezuelan

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Winter League...Hit .333 (52-for-156) and earned
a Gold Glove for his defensive effort with Zulia. Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks as a non-
Entered 2014 tabbed by Baseball America as drafted free agent on May 25, 2008...Signed by
Arizonas Fastest Baserunner and as the Best Miguel Nava.
Outfield Arm. Selected by the Philadelphia Phillies from the
Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League phase
2013 of the 2012 Rule 5 Draft on December 6, 2012.
Batted .281 (133-for-473) with 17 doubles, five Returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks from the BRAVES HISTORY
home runs, 25 RBI and 43 stolen bases in 127 Philadelphia Phillies as a Rule 5 selection on April
games in his first full season at Double-A Mobile. 4, 2013.
Named to the Southern League Mid-Season All- On Arizona disabled list (strained right hamstring)
Star team. from June 16 to July 17, 2015; included injury
Led the Southern League in stolen bases. rehabilitation assignments to AZL D-backs and
Mobile (AA).
Began the season with the Phillies after being a
Rule 5 selection in December 2012, but did not Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with RHP
appear in any games and was returned to the Aaron Blair and INF Dansby Swanson from the
OPPONENTS

D-backs on 4/4. Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP

Shelby Miller and LHP Gabe Speier on December
Earned SL Player of the Week honors for 4/29-
8, 2015.
5/6: .526 (10-for-19) in six games.
Signed a five-year contract extension with the

2012 Atlanta Braves on December 23, 2016The

contract runs through the 2021 season with a
Batted .307 (145-for-473) with 28 doubles, 10
club option for 2022.
MISCELLANEOUS

triples, two home runs, 47 RBI and 46 stolen

bases in 127 games between two Single-A clubs,
South Bend and Visalia.

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2008 DSL D-backs .300 62 227 36 68 7 0 0 18 3 1 2 27 35 22-6 .377 .330 2
2009 Missoula .325 66 237 33 77 14 1 1 22 5 1 0 15 40 10-4 .364 .405 6
2010 South Bend .225 66 227 26 51 9 7 1 20 7 2 3 14 35 5-4 .276 .339 1
MANAGER & STAFF

Yakima .242 19 66 10 16 4 0 0 3 4 1 0 7 17 2-1 .311 .303 1

2011 South Bend .262 116 450 73 118 19 5 1 25 12 3 2 47 59 26-15 .333 .333 4
2012 South Bend .293 65 225 36 66 16 5 1 30 5 3 0 31 31 18-4 .375 .422 3
Visalia .319 62 248 46 79 12 5 1 17 6 1 2 22 32 28-8 .377 .419 3
2013 Mobile .281 127 473 68 133 17 3 5 25 8 2 6 27 47 43-8 .327 .362 2
2014 Reno .312 26 109 22 34 4 2 2 12 0 1 0 10 21 7-2 .367 .440 1
Arizona .278 118 418 54 116 18 2 4 27 4 0 0 25 53 19-3 .318 .359 5
2015 Arizona .303 132 524 73 159 27 5 6 45 2 5 4 26 58 21-10 .338 .408 6
AZL D-backs# .400 2 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0-0 .500 .400 0
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Mobile# .300 5 20 3 6 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 2 0-0 .391 .600 0

2016 Atlanta .291 131 522 85 152 24 7 3 29 5 2 4 45 68 16-7 .351 .381 4
Gwinnett# .333 2 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0-0 .429 .333 0
Minor Totals .284 618 2293 354 652 103 29 13 173 50 15 15 205 319 161-52 .345 .372 23
Atlanta Totals .291 131 522 85 152 24 7 3 29 5 2 4 45 68 16-7 .351 .381 4
Major Totals .292 381 1464 212 427 69 14 13 101 11 7 8 96 179 56-20 .337 .385 15
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment
SEASON IN REVIEW

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Center Field .990 218 574 22 6 602 4
Left Field .974 94 183 8 5 196 1
Right Field .967 78 114 4 4 122 1
Outfield .984 365 871 34 15 920 6
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

players used in 2016

The Braves used an MLB-most 60 players in 2016, tied for the most in franchise history with
the 2015 team. Since 1900, only one other team used at least 60 players in a season.
BRAVES HISTORY

The 2014 Texas Rangers hold the MLB record with 64 players used.
The Braves used 35 pitchers and 25 hitters in 2016. OF Nick Markakis and 1B Freddie Freeman
led the position players with 158 games played, while RHP Jim Johnson made a team-high 65
appearances. RHP Julio Teheran led the club with 30 starts.
Five Braves played over 100 games in 2016. Those players are below.

Player Games
Freddie Freeman 158
Nick Markakis 158
OPPONENTS

Adonis Garcia 134

Ender Inciarte 131
Jace Peterson 115
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JACKSON
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Luke Ray Jackson

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-2 Weight: 210
DOB: August 24, 1991 Opening Day Age: 25
Born: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Resides: Southwest Ranches, FL
MLB Debut: September 4, 2015 MLB Service Time: 0.088
Acquired: Acquired from Texas, December 8, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

LUKE JACKSON
2016 CAREER HIGHS
Split the season between Texas, the 15-day
disabled list and the minor leagues, appearing in
eight games for the Rangers. Most IP
2.1, 2x, last: 6/1/16, TEX at CLE

SEASON IN REVIEW
Also played with Double-A Frisco and Triple-A
Round Rock. Most Runs Allowed
Began the year on the 15-day DL with back 6, 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
stiffness...Reinstated on 4/13 and optioned that
day to Round Rock. Most ER Allowed
Returned to Texas on 5/16 until returning to 6, 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
Round Rock on 6/9...Also up from 6/22-7/3.
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Spent the remainder of the season with Frisco,
5, 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
striking out better than a batter per inning (32
SO/241. IP). Most HRs Allowed
For the minor league season, compiled a 1-1 1, 5x, last: 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
record and a 3.69 ERA (19 ER/46.1 IP) in 36
Most Walks
games out of the bullpen...Also had three saves.
2, 3x, last: 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
2015 Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
Made his MLB debut after spending the majority 2, 2x, last: 9/16/15, TEX vs. HOU
of the season with Triple-A Round Rock.
Pitched 0.2 innings at LAA on 9/4 in his MLB Longest Winning Streak
debut...Allowed two runs, earned, and two hits. None
Did not allow a run in five of his following six Longest Losing Streak
appearances to close out the season for TEX. None
Began the season in the Round Rock rotation
before moving to the bullpen for his final 34
OPPONENTS

games...Went 0-2 with a 3.68 ERA (21 ER/47.0 IP)

as a reliever. 2013
2014
Split the year between Double-A Frisco and
Single-A Myrtle Beach, earning the Nolan Ryan
Named a Texas League All-Star after going Minor League Pitcher of Year award.
8-2 with a 3.02 ERA in 15 games, 14 starts for Named a Carolina League All-Star after going 9-4
Double-A Frisco.
MISCELLANEOUS

with a 2.41 ERA (27 ER/101.0 IP) in 19 starts for

Made his Triple-A debut on 6/30, and finished the the Pelicans.
season with Round Rock.

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2012 PERSONAL
Tossed his only professional complete game His father, Edward, played football at Florida
for Single-A Hickory in his last start for the State, while his mother, Kim, ran track at
Crawdads...Went 5.0 innings to suffer a 4-0 loss University of Louisville.
in a rain-shortened game. Played soccer and football in his youth and did
Finished the season with Single-A Myrtle Beach. not begin pitching until the ninth grade.
MANAGER & STAFF

2011 Transactions
Made his professional debut with single-A Selected by the Texas Rangers in the
Hickory. supplemental round (45th overall) of the 2010
Allowed four runs in 4.0 innings his debut at First-Year Player Draft...Signed by Juan Alvarez.
Rome on 5/20. On Texas disabled list (back stiffness) from March
25 to April 13, 2016; included injury rehabilitation
AMATEUR assignment to Round Rock (AAA).
LUKE JACKSON

Selected out of Calvary Christian High School in Acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the Texas
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., after going 8-0 with a 0.90 Rangers in exchange for RHP Tyrell Jenkins and
ERA his senior year, compiling 87 strikeouts with RHP Brady Feigl on December 8, 2016
three shutouts and two savesAdded two home
runs and 21 RBI at the plate.

Complete Record
SEASON IN REVIEW

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2011 Hickory 5-6 5.64 19 19 0 0 0 75.0 83 57 47 9 4 48 78 12 1
2012 Hickory 5-5 4.92 13 13 1 0 0 64.0 63 37 35 4 5 33 72 5 1
Myrtle Beach 5-2 4.39 13 13 0 0 0 65.2 67 35 32 2 4 32 74 4 0
2013 Myrtle Beach 9-4 2.41 19 19 0 0 0 101.0 79 30 27 6 3 47 104 6 0
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Frisco 2-0 0.67 6 4 0 0 0 27.0 13 2 2 0 0 12 30 3 0

2014 Frisco 8-2 3.02 15 14 0 0 1 83.1 58 28 28 5 4 24 83 8 1
Round Rock 1-3 10.35 11 10 0 0 0 40.0 56 49 46 9 2 28 43 2 0
2015 Round Rock 2-3 4.34 39 5 0 0 0 66.1 62 37 32 3 1 35 79 11 0
Texas 0-0 4.26 7 0 0 0 0 6.1 5 3 3 1 0 2 6 1 0
2016 Round Rock 1-0 2.45 16 0 0 0 2 22.0 13 7 6 2 1 15 27 1 0
Texas 0-0 10.80 8 0 0 0 0 11.2 22 14 14 4 0 8 3 0 0
Frisco 0-1 4.81 20 0 0 0 1 24.1 27 18 13 4 2 17 32 5 0
Minor Totals 38-26 4.24 171 97 1 0 4 568.2 521 300 268 44 26 291 622 57 3
Major Totals 0-0 8.50 15 0 0 0 0 18.0 27 17 17 5 0 10 9 1 0
BRAVES HISTORY

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher 1.000 15 0 1 0 1 0
OPPONENTS
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JOHNSON
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: James Robert Johnson

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-6 Weight: 250
DOB: June 27, 1983 Opening Day Age: 33
Born: Johnson City, NY Resides: Bradenton, FL
MLB Debut: July 29, 2006 MLB Service Time: 8.161
Acquired: Signed as a free-agent on December 4, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2018

JIM JOHNSON
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CAREER HIGHS
Led the AL in saves in back-to-back seasons,
collecting 51 saves in 2012 and 50 rescues during
the 2013 season...Became just the second pitcher Most IP
2.1, 2x, last: 6/1/16, TEX at CLE

SEASON IN REVIEW
in MLB history to record back-to-back 50-save
seasons, joining LADs Eric Gagne (2002-03).
Most Runs Allowed
Named an AL All-Star in 2012
6, 7/2/16, TEX at MIN

2016 Most ER Allowed

Recorded his third 20-save season, converting 20 6, 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
of 23 opportunities while compiling a career-best
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
68 strikeoutsWas one of 18 National League
relievers to strike out better than a batter per 5, 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
inning pitched (minimum 64.0 IP). Most HRs Allowed
His 9.5 K/9 ratio was a career-bestHis previous 1, 5x, last: 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
high was 7.5 in 2010.
Began the season in a setup role, before Most Walks
becoming the teams closer when RHP Arodys 2, 3x, last: 7/2/16, TEX at MIN
Vizcano went to the 15-day disabled list on
Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
7/16His .870 save percentage was his best since
2, 2x, last: 9/16/15, TEX vs. HOU
closing a career-best 51 games in 54 chances
(.944) in 2012. Longest Winning Streak
Spent 23 games on the 15-day disabled list, 5/10- None
6/3, with a right groin strainCompiled an 0-4
record and a 7.90 ERA (12 ER/13.2 IP) in 15 games Longest Losing Streak
prior to landing on the disabled list. None
In 50 games after returning from the DL, went
OPPONENTS

2-2 with all 20 of his saves and a 1.76 ERA (10

ER/51.0 IP)Among relievers with at least 40.0 Among Braves pitchers with as many post All-Star
innings over that stretch (6/3-end of the season), break save opportunities as Johnson, only Craig
Johnsons 1.76 ERA was sixth best in the majors. Kimbrel (2013) and John Smoltz (2002) had
His 18 saves after the All-Star break tied for better second-half save percentagesBoth went
eighth most in the NL and two off the leadHis 24-for-25 (96%).
94.7 (18-for-19) save percentage over that time Appeared in his 500th career game with 1.1 IP on
MISCELLANEOUS

was third best in baseball among qualifiersThe 5/6 vs. ARI.

only qualifiers to not blow a save chance after Made his eighth Opening Day roster.
the break were Zach Britton and Craig Kimbrel.

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Named the NL Player of the Week for the week

ending July 31... Tied for the MLB lead in saves,
2013
Led the American League and tied ATLs Craig
converting each of his four save opportunities
Kimbrel for the Major League-lead with 50
while not allowing a run over his 4.0 innings
saves.
pitched...Held opponents to just one hit and two
walks last week while striking out five. Also led the majors with 51 saves in 2012 and
became the second pitcher in ML history
Struck out at least one batter in a career-best 15
MANAGER & STAFF

to lead the majors in saves in back-to-back

straight games, 7/23-8/25 (21 total).
seasons...The first was Rollie Fingers, who did it
Eight of his 20 saves came in a one-run decision.
with San Diego in 1977 and 1978.
Collected his second career at-bat, 9/7 at WSH
Became one of just two pitchers to lead the AL
He struck out.
in saves in back-to-back seasons since 1986
Signed a two-year major league contract for (Francisco Rodriguez, 2005-06).
2017 and 2018 on 10/2.
Became the second reliever in Major League

2015 history with back-to-back 50-save seasons,

JIM JOHNSON

joining LADs Eric Gagne (2002-03)...Mariano

Opened the 2015 campaign with Atlanta after Rivera is the only other reliever with two 50-
signing a one-year contract with the Club in save seasons in his career (2001, 04).
December 2014.
His 50 saves in 2013 tied for sixth-most in AL
Was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers along history and were second most in Baltimore
with four other players (all Braves) in a three- history to his record of 51 in 2012.
team, 13-player trade on July 30, 2015, and spent
Was 3-8 with a 2.94 ERA in career-high 74
SEASON IN REVIEW

the final two months of the year with LAD.

appearances...The appearances ranked sixth in
Combined to go 2-6 with 10 saves, 25 holds and the AL and seventh in Orioles history.
a 4.46 ERA in 72 total appearances between the
Was charged with a career-high and ML leading
two clubs.
nine blown saves and his save percentage of
Ranked sixth in the National League in holds 84.7% ranked 10th in the AL...The blown saves
(25) and tied for 13th with 72 appearances (two tied the Baltimore record (Don Aase, 1986; Mike
shy of his career high 74 set in 2013 while with Timlin, 1999).
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Baltimore).
Opponents grounded into 17 double plays,
Made 17 consecutive scoreless outings (17.2 IP), which were the most in the majors among
6/9-7/17...Went 1-0 with four saves and six holds relievers and a career high...They were second
over the span that ended with a run on 7/20. most in Baltimore history by a reliever (Doug
During his final 21 games with Atlanta, allowed Sisk, 21 in 1988).
just two earned runs in 21.2 innings pitched for Had seven hit batters which tied the Baltimore
a 0.83 ERA. record for a reliever.
Went 0-3 and had a 10.13 ERA (21 ER/18.2 IP) in Allowed just three extra base hits (one double,
BRAVES HISTORY

23 games for LAD. two home runs) to right-handed batters

2014
Surrendered five home runs, all solo shots.
Compiled a 0.64 ERA in 14 games in April and
In his 14th professional season and eighth
converted each of his 10 save opportunities...
Major League season, played for the Oakland
Tied for the ML lead in saves in the first month
Athletics and Detroit Tigers, tallying 54 games
of the season, then logged a 9.75 ERA in 12
and 53.1 innings with a 5-2 record and a 7.09 ERA
appearances in May.
between the two clubs.
Converted each of his first 14 save chances
OPPONENTS

Also made four appearances for Tigers Triple-A

and had a 0.95 ERA over his first 19 games
club, Toledo Mudhens (0-1, 3.86).
before he was charged with his first blown
Opened the season with OAK and went 4-2 with save 5/14 against SD...That snapped a streak of
two saves and a 7.14 ERA over 38 appearances. 35 consecutive saves dating back to 7/30/12...
Designated for assignment by OAK on 7/24. It was the longest consecutive save streak in
Signed by Detroit to a minor league contract on Baltimore history, breaking the previous mark
8/5 and was assigned to Toledo (AAA). of 34 set by Randy Myers (5/6-9/27/97).
MISCELLANEOUS

Made his Tigers debut on 8/17 vs. SEA (0.2 IP, 2 H, Became the all-time Oriole Park at Camden
3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K). Yards saves leader with his 44th, 6/16 vs. BOS.

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Collected his 100th save 6/30 against NYY.
Finished June with 11 saves, which tied for the
2009
Went 10-for-16 in save opportunities, going
ML lead and tied the Orioles record for the
8-for-11 after becoming primary closer on 7/31.
month (Gregg Olson, 1993).
Allowed eight home runs after not allowing any
Credited with his 40th save of the season 8/23
in 2008.
against OAK to become the first Oriole with
Earned his first save of the season on 4/14 at TEX
two 40-save seasons.

MANAGER & STAFF

with 2.0 scoreless innings.

2012 2008
Set BALs single-season record and led the
Began the season with Triple-A Norfolk...Recalled
majors with 51 saves, becoming the fifth different
4/11 and made his first appearance 4/13 at TB
reliever in American League history to post a
50-save season. Finished sixth among American League rookies
with 54 appearances despite missing the last five
Also set club record with 63 games finished.
weeks of the season.

JIM JOHNSON
Made his first career All-Star team (1.0 IP, 1 SO)...
Earned his first Major League win on 6/2 vs. BOS.
Was named MLB Delivery Man of the Month for
Notched his first save 4/19 with a season-high 3.1
May after posting a 1.42 ERA and nine saves.
scoreless innings vs. NYY.
Broke the club single-season save record on 9/21
Posted a 2.23 ERA in 54 games before his
at BOS with his 46th, passing Randy Myers (45 in
season was cut short on 9/1 with right shoulder
1997).
impingement syndrome.
Became the second fastest to 30 saves in Os

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Placed on the disabled list 9/8, retroactive to 9/1.
history reaching it in his 95th game, 7/22 at CLE...

2007
The previous franchise best was by Lee Smith,
who did it in his 87th game, 7/14/97.
Spent the majority of the season at Triple-A
2012 POSTSEASON Norfolk, but did make one relief appearance in
two brief stints with BAL.
Pitched a scoreless ninth to close out the Os 5-1
win at Texas in the American League Wild Card Recalled 4/24 and made one appearance on 4/25

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Game...Went 0-1 with two saves and a 10.38 ERA vs. BOS (2.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H) before being optioned
in four games in the ALDS against NYY. to Norfolk on 4/29.
Recalled again on 8/23; optioned to Norfolk on
2011 8/24.
Set career-highs in wins (6), innings pitched (91.0) Went 6-12 with a 4.07 ERA in 26 games, including
and strikeouts (58). 25 starts, for Norfolk.
Ranked among American League relief leaders in Tied for second in the International League in
innings pitched (2nd), wins (T-3rd), groundball/ losses, but also ranked among the league leaders BRAVES HISTORY
flyball ratio and groundball percentage (6th), in complete games (T6th), starts (T8th) and
games (T-7th) and walks per nine innings (10th). innings pitched (T10th).

2010 2006
Was limited to 26 games and 26.1 innings due to Recalled from Double-A Bowie on 7/29 to make
injury. one start for the Orioles, a 13-11 loss to CWS in
Opened the season with the Orioles, compiling his Major League debut (3.0 IP, 13 baserunners).
a 6.52 ERA in 10 games in April before being Optioned back to Bowie the next day.
OPPONENTS

optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on 5/1. Led Bowie in wins (13), innings pitched (156.0)
Picked up his only save of the season, 4/18 at OAK, and strikeouts (124) and tied for the lead with 26
one of four different Os pitchers to have a save in starts.
the teams first four wins of the year...The Os were Topped Orioles farmhands in wins for the second
third Major League team since the save became straight season...Also tied for second in innings
an official statistic in 1969 to accomplish that feat. pitched and finished fifth in strikeouts.
Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on 5/28 and Named to the Eastern League All-Star team,
MISCELLANEOUS

placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right where he pitched a scoreless inning in relief to
elbow inflammation...Transferred to the 60-day preserve the Souths lead, allowing a hit and
DL on 7/21...Reinstated from the DL on 8/27. striking out one batter.

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MINOR LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS Career Transactions

Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Year and Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth
earned the Jim Palmer Prize as the top pitcher in round (143rd overall) in the 2001 First-Year Player
the Orioles farm system in 2005...Led the league Draft...Signed by Jim Howard.
in strikeouts (168), tied for second in wins (12), On Baltimore disabled list (right shoulder
ranked third in ERA (3.49) and fourth in innings impingement) from September 1, 2008 to the end
MANAGER & STAFF

pitched (159.2)...Led Orioles minor leaguers in of the season.

wins (12) and strikeouts (174) and was eighth On Baltimore disabled list (right elbow
among all minor leaguers in strikeouts. inflammation) from May 28 to August 27, 2010;

PERSONAL
included injury rehabilitation assignments to the
GCL Orioles, Bowie (AA) and Frederick (High-A).
He and his wife Elizabeth have three children; Acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the
daughters, Abigail and Charlie, and son, Levi. Baltimore Orioles in exchange for INF Jemile
Was the Atlanta Braves nominee for the 2016 Weeks and a player to be named later (C David
JIM JOHNSON

Roberto Clemente Award. Freitas) on December 2, 2013.

Grew up in Endicott, N.Y. and is a 2001 graduate Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a minor league
of Union-Endicott (N.Y.) HS...He had his high contract on August 7, 2014.
school jersey retired following the 2010 season. Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year
contract on December 4, 2014.
Acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers along with
LHPs Alex Wood and Luis Avilan, RHP Bronson
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Arroyo and minor-league INF Jose Peraza in a

13-player, three-team trade, in exchange for
Atlanta acquiring INF Hector Olivera, LHP Paco
Rodriguez and minor-league RHP Zachary Bird
and Miamis 2016 Competitive Balance Lottery
Selection on July 30, 2015.
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

contract on December 1, 2015.

On Atlanta disabled list (right groin strain) from
May 10 to June 3, 2016; included rehabilitation
assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett and Single-A
Rome.
Signed a two-year contract extension on
October 2, 2016.
BRAVES HISTORY
OPPONENTS
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Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2001 GCL Orioles 0-1 3.86 7 4 0 0 0 18.2 17 10 8 3 2 7 19 1 0
2002 Bluefield 4-2 4.37 11 9 0 0 0 55.2 52 36 27 5 3 16 36 1 1
2003 Bluefield 3-2 3.68 11 11 0 0 0 51.1 62 24 21 2 4 18 46 4 1

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2004 Delmarva 8-7 3.29 20 17 0 0 0 106.2 97 44 39 9 9 30 93 6 0
Frederick 0-0 9.00 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 6 4 3 0 0 1 6 1 0
2005 Frederick 12-9 3.49 28 27 2 0 1 159.2 139 77 62 11 19 64 168 5 1
Bowie 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 3 0 0 0 1 2 6 0 0
2006 Bowie 13-6 4.44 27 26 0 0 0 156.0 165 80 77 13 11 57 124 6 0
Baltimore 0-1 24.00 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 9 8 8 1 1 3 0 0 0
2007 Norfolk 6-12 4.07 26 25 2 0 0 148.0 164 79 67 15 12 48 109 6 0
Baltimore 0-0 9.00 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 2 2 0 0 2 1 0 0
2008 Norfolk 0-1 2.25 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 2 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 0

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Baltimore 2-4 2.23 54 0 0 0 1 68.2 54 18 17 0 3 28 38 1 1
2009 Baltimore 4-6 4.11 64 0 0 0 10 70.0 73 32 32 8 3 23 49 2 1
2010 Baltimore 1-1 3.42 26 0 0 0 1 26.1 32 11 10 2 1 5 22 4 0
Norfolk 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GCL Orioles# 0-0 6.75 4 4 0 0 0 4.0 5 3 3 1 0 1 5 0 0
Bowie# 0-0 1.80 4 1 0 0 0 5.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 6 0 0
Frederick# 0-0 3.00 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 6 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
2011 Baltimore 6-5 2.67 69 0 0 0 9 91.0 80 30 27 5 2 21 58 2 1

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2012 Baltimore 2-1 2.49 71 0 0 0 51 68.2 55 21 19 3 3 15 41 1 0
2013 Baltimore 3-8 2.94 74 0 0 0 50 70.1 72 26 23 5 7 18 56 2 0
2014 Oakland 4-2 7.14 38 0 0 0 2 40.1 60 33 32 5 3 23 28 4 0
Toledo 0-1 3.86 4 0 0 0 0 4.2 4 3 2 0 0 1 2 1 0
Detroit 1-0 6.92 16 0 0 0 0 13.0 9 13 10 0 3 12 14 0 0
2015 Atlanta 2-3 2.25 49 0 0 0 9 48.0 45 14 12 2 1 14 33 2 0
Los Angeles (NL) 0-3 10.13 23 0 0 0 1 18.2 32 22 21 3 4 6 17 1 0

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2016 Atlanta 2-6 3.06 65 0 0 0 20 64.2 57 23 22 3 3 20 68 6 0
Rome# 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0
Gwinnett# 0-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Minor Totals 46-41 3.84 151 128 4 0 1 730.2 728 363 312 60 62 246 626 32 3
A.L. Totals 23-28 3.57 414 1 0 0 124 453.1 447 194 180 29 26 150 307 16 3
N.L. Totals 4-12 3.77 137 0 0 0 30 131.1 134 59 55 8 8 40 118 9 0
Atlanta Totals 4-9 2.72 114 0 0 0 29 112.2 102 37 34 5 4 34 101 8 0
Major Totals 27-40 3.62 551 1 0 0 154 584.2 581 253 235 37 34 190 425 25 3
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment BRAVES HISTORY

Wild Card Game Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2012 Bal. at Tex. 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
OPPONENTS

2012 Bal. vs. NYY 0-1 10.38 4 0 0 0 2 4.1 6 6 5 2 0 0 4 0 0

All-Star Game Record

Year Club, Site W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2012 A.L., KC 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Major League Fielding Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .955 551 36 90 6 132 8

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johnson
INFIELDER
Full Name: Micah D. Johnson
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Right

Height: 6-0 Weight: 200
DOB: December 18, 1990 Opening Day Age: 26
Born: Indianapolis, IN Resides: Indianapolis, IN
MLB Debut: April 6, 2015 MLB Service Time: 0.083
Acquired: Acquired from Los Angeles (NL), January 13, 2017
MICAH JOHNSON

Contract Status: Signed through 2017

2016
Played at two different levels during the 2016 CAREER HIGHS
campaign, including appearing in seven games
for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Most Runs
Played in two games for Triple-A Oklahoma 2, 2x, last: 5/6/15, CWS vs. DET
SEASON IN REVIEW

before being recalled by Los Angeles on 4/9...

Went 0-for-3 in two games before returning to Most Hits
Oklahoma on 4/10. 3, 5/6/15, CWS vs. DET
Returned to the Major League level on 9/19 and Most Doubles
went 1-for-3 (.333) in five games.
1, 4x, last: 9/13/15, CWS vs. MIN
Posted a .261 (121-for-464) batting average with
Most Triples
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

23 doubles, five home runs, 37 RBI, 26 stolen

bases and 72 runs scored in 120 games with None
Oklahoma.
Most Home Runs
Led Oklahoma City with 121 hits, 28 stolen bases
None
and 72 runs scored.
Had a season high four hits in his last contest Most RBI
with Oklahoma on 9/5. 1, 4x, last: 9/19/15, CWS at CLE
Recorded two, two steal games, 4/7 and 5/8.
Most Walks
BRAVES HISTORY

2015 3, 9/14/15, CWS vs. OAK

Made his Major League debut on Opening Day Most Stolen Bases
(4/6) and appeared in 36 games in his first season 1, 3x, last: 5/12/15, CWS at MIL
with the Chicago White Sox...Spent the majority
of the season with Triple-A Charlotte. Longest Hitting Streak
Was the Chicago White Sox Opening Day second 7 games, 4/18-24/15
baseman 4/6 at KC...Singled off Yordano Ventura
OPPONENTS

in the sixth inning for his first career hit.

Made 32 starts at second base for the White Sox, Entered the season rated by Baseball America as
compiling a .978 fielding percentage. the No. 4 prospect and the Fastest Baserunner
Stole his first career base on 4/19 at DET. in the Chicago system.
Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on 5/14 and Following the season, underwent a left knee plica
batted .315 (98-for-311) with eight home runs, excision performed by Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph
17 doubles, three triples, 36 RBI, 54 runs scored on 10/1 in Chicago, Ill.
MISCELLANEOUS

and 28 stolen bases in 78 games before being

recalled on 9/8.
Tied for fifth in the International League in steals.

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2014 Appeared in six games with Glendale in the
Arizona Fall League, hitting .320 with three
Combined to hit .294 (123-for-419) with 19
doubles, one triple, six RBI, six runs and three
doubles, six triples, five homers, 44 RBI, 48 runs
stolen bases before undergoing surgery to
and 22 steals in 102 games between Double-A
reposition a nerve in his right elbow.
Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte.
Selected to play in the MLB All-Star Futures Game.
2012

MANAGER & STAFF

Opened the 2014 campaign with Birmingham Led rookie-advanced Great Falls in hits (74),
and hit safely in 30 of 37 games..Was transferred triples (5), total bases (106), walks (43), stolen
to Triple-A Charlotte on 5/13. bases (19), runs scored (49) and games played
Was on the Knights disabled list from 5/24-6/8 (69) to earn a selection as a Pioneer League post-
with a strained left hamstring and again from season All-Star in his first professional season.
8/18 through the remainder of the season with Ranked by Baseball America as the Fastest
the same injury. Baserunner in the White Sox 2012 draft class.

MICAH JOHNSON
Entered the season rated by Baseball America as
the No. 6 Prospect in the White Sox organization...
Also tabbed by the same publication as the
amateur
Played collegiately at Indiana University... Was
Fastest Baserunner in the system. named a preseason All-America selection by

2013
Baseball America entering his junior season.
Named Second Team All-Big Ten in 2011.
Combined to hit .312 (167-for-536) with 24
Tabbed as Indianas Best Male Athlete by
doubles, 15 triples, seven home runs, 58 RBI, 106

SEASON IN REVIEW
MaxPreps Baseball in 2009.
runs scored and 84 stolen bases over 131 games
between Single-A Kannapolis, High-A Winston
Salem and Double-A Birmingham.
Personal
Is a 2009 graduate of Park Tudor (Ind.) High
Led all of MiLB with 84 stolen bases... Honored
School.
by Chicago with a commemorative base on 9/18
for leading the minor leagues in stolen bases.
Led the White Sox organization in hits (167),
Transactions

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the ninth
triples (15) and stolen bases.
round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft...Signed
Named to the Single-A South Atlantic League by Mike Shirley.
mid- and post-season All-Star teams.
Acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from
Honored as the Topps Single-A All-Star at second the Chicago White Sox along with RHP Frankie
base. Montas and OF Trayce Thompson in a three-team
Transferred to Birmingham on 8/29 and helped trade on December 16, 2015...The White Sox
lead the team to the Southern League title. received INF Todd Frazier from Cincinnati and the
BRAVES HISTORY
Batted .368 (14-for-38) with seven RBI over 10 Reds received INF Jose Peraza, OF Scott Schebler
games in the SL playoffs to win Championship and INF Brandon Dixon from Los Angeles.
Series Most Valuable Player honors. Acquired by the Atlanta Braves in exchange for
Tabbed by Baseball America as the Best cash considerations on January 13, 2017.
Baserunner in the South Atlantic League.
OPPONENTS
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2012 Great Falls .273 69 271 49 74 10 5 4 25 43 3 0 1 74 19-6 .375 .391 10
2013 Kannapolis .342 77 304 76 104 17 11 6 42 40 3 1 3 67 61-19 .422 .530 21
Winston-Salem .275 49 211 28 58 7 4 1 15 10 5 1 1 27 22-7 .309 .360 8
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Birmingham .238 5 21 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 4 1-0 .227 .238 0

2014 Birmingham .329 37 146 18 48 9 1 3 16 21 1 1 1 27 10-7 .414 .466 4
Charlotte .275 65 273 30 75 10 5 2 28 16 9 3 1 42 12-6 .314 .370 9
2015 AZL White Sox .333 5 15 4 5 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0-0 .412 .467 1
Charlotte .315 78 311 54 98 17 3 8 36 32 4 4 0 63 28-7 .375 .466 10
Chicago (AL) .230 36 100 10 23 4 0 0 4 9 2 0 2 30 3-2 .306 .270 3
2016 Oklahoma City .261 120 464 72 121 23 3 5 37 41 8 1 1 105 26-11 .321 .356 17
Los Angeles (NL) .167 7 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 .167 .167 0
Minor Totals .292 505 2016 333 588 95 32 29 200 205 33 12 8 411 179-63 .357 .414 80
MICAH JOHNSON

AL Totals .230 36 100 10 23 4 0 0 4 9 2 0 2 30 3-2 .306 .270 3

NL Totals .167 7 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0-0 .167 .167 0
Major Totals .226 43 106 11 24 4 0 0 4 9 2 0 2 31 3-2 .299 .264 3
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
SEASON IN REVIEW

Second Base .978 36 139 76 3 139 14

Left Field .--- 1 0 0 0 0 0

2016 braves pinch hitters

BATTER AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO OBP
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Aybar .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 .167

Beckham .211 19 2 4 1 0 1 4 4 5 .348
Bonifacio .333 12 2 4 0 0 0 2 1 4 .385
Brignac .000 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 .000
Castro .286 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 .286
dArnaud .360 25 5 9 1 0 0 0 3 7 .429
Flowers .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 .000
Francoeur .219 32 4 7 0 0 0 4 6 13 .342
Garcia .200 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .200
BRAVES HISTORY

Inciarte .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .333

Johnson .125 16 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 4 .222
Kemp .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Lalli .125 8 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 .125
Markakis .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Olivera .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Peterson .056 18 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 .105
Pierzynski .200 15 1 3 2 0 0 2 1 2 .278
OPPONENTS

Recker .400 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 .500

Ruiz .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Smith .333 12 3 4 0 0 0 0 4 5 .500
Snyder .273 33 6 9 4 1 3 8 0 12 .273
Stubbs .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 .000
Swanson .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Teheran .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
MISCELLANEOUS

Tuiasosopo .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000

Whalen .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals .202 242 26 49 10 1 4 23 24 88 .279

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Kemp
OUTFIELDER
Full Name: Matthew R. Kemp

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-4 Weight: 210
DOB: September 23, 1984 Opening Day Age: 32
Born: Midwest City, OK Resides: San Diego, CA
MLB Debut: Septe, 2006 MLB Service Time: 10.049
Acquired: Acquired from San Diego on July 30, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2019

MATT KEMP
career highlights
Is a two-time National League All-Star (2011 and
2012) and won both the Rawlings Gold Glove
CAREER HIGHS
and Silver Slugger award in 2009 and 2011. Most Runs
Finished second in the National League MVP

SEASON IN REVIEW
4, 2x, last: 4/21/10, LAD at CIN
voting in 2011 after hitting .324 (195-for-602)
with a career-high 39 home runs, 126 RBI, 115 Most Hits
runs scored and 40 stolen bases in 161 games 5, 8/2/10, LAD vs. SD
played...His 126 RBI led all of Major League
Most Doubles
Baseball and his 39 home runs led National
Leaguers. 3, 9/22/11, LAD vs. SF
Was the 2011 N.L. Hank Aaron Award winner.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Most Triples
Selected as Baseball Americas 2011 Major League 1, 36x, last: 8/14/15 SD at COL
Player of the Year.
Most Home Runs
Named to the Sporting News 2011 All-Star team.
2, 10x, last: 9/22/16 at MIA
Named by his peers as the National Leagues
2011 Most Outstanding Player in the Players Most RBI
Choice Award voting. 6, 2x, last: 4/9/16, SD at COL
Chosen by his teammates and coaches as the
winner of the 2011 Roy Campanella Award, Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY

which is given to the Dodger player who best 4, 8/30/11, LAD vs. SD
exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the late
Most Stolen Bases
Hall of Fame catcher.
3, 4/9/11, LAD at SD
Selected to the 2012 National League All-Star
teamDid not participate due to injury. Longest Hitting Streak
Participated in the 2012 Home Run Derby and 19 games, 7/9-8/1/08
served as the National League captain.
OPPONENTS

Is tied for the National-League lead with 102

game-winning RBI since the start of the 2009 His 79 outfield assists since the start of the 2008
season. Since his debut in 2006, has the fourth- season rank as the third most in the National
most game-winning RBI in the NL with 119.v League in that time span.
Was selected by the local San Diego chapter of Among all active qualifying players, ranks seventh
the Baseball Writers Association of America as in the majors with a .326 career batting average
the Padres 2015 team MVP. against left-handed pitching.
MISCELLANEOUS

Hit his first career cycle after tripling in his final

at-bat, 8/14 at COL.It was the first cycle in SD
franchise history (came in the clubs 7,444th game).

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In 2011, became the seventh player in history to

finish the season ranked in the top three in home
2015
In his first season with the Padres led the club in
runs, batting average, RBI and stolen bases in
hits (158), games played (154) and RBI (100), his
their respective leagues, joining Hall-of-Famers
most games played, most hits and most RBI since
Ty Cobb (1907, 1909-11), Honus Wagner (1908),
having a career-high 195 hits and 126 RBI in 2011,
George Sisler (1920), Chuck Klein (1932), Willie
the third 100-RBI campaign of his career.
Mays (1955) and Hank Aaron (1963).
MANAGER & STAFF

Became the 14th different Padre in team history

2016 to collect 100 RBI in a season (19th time overall)
and the first to do so since Chase Headley had a
In his 11th professional season, Kemp batted
National-League leading 115 RBI in 2012.
a combined .268 (167-for-623) with 35 home
runs and 108 RBI between the San Diego Padres His 100 RBI were fourth most in the National
and Atlanta BravesKemp joined the Braves League and ranked 13th overall in Major League
organization in a two-player trade on 7/31 after Baseball His RBI total also tied for the third-
playing in 100 games with the Padres, 4/4-7/29. most in franchise history for a player in his
first year with the club and the most since Phil
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Played in his first game as a Brave on 8/2 and

Plantier had 100 RBI in his first season with the
batted .280 (60-for-214) with 15 doubles, 12
Friars in 1993.
home runs and 39 RBI in 56 games with Atlanta,
while the team posted a 31-25 record. Of his 100 RBI, 35 gave the Padres a lead, tied for
the most go-ahead RBI in the Majors in 2015 with
Drove in 30 runs over his last 35 starts, 8/23-
Josh Donaldson.
10/2...The team went 22-13 in that stretch.
Fifteen of his 100 gave the Padres a win, ranking
Stroked 35 home runs, including 12 with Atlanta
SEASON IN REVIEW

tied with Buster Posey for fifth in the National

Reached the 30-homer mark for the second time
League for game-winning RBI.
in his career (had a career-best 39 in 2011).
Drove in 35 go-ahead RBI this season, tied with
Finished fourth in the National League with 35
Josh Donaldson for the highest total in Major
home runsTied for the second-most home runs
League BaseballHis 35 go-ahead RBI in 2015
following the All-Star break with 19.
were tied for the third-most by a Padres player
Recorded his 10th career two-homer game, 9/22 at
since 1974, trailing only Fred McGriffs 37 in 1991
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

MIAIt was his third of 2016 and first with the Braves.
and Joe Carters 36 in 1990.
Five of his Braves home runs either tied the game
On 8/14 at COL he hit for the first cycle in his
or gave Atlanta a lead.
career and the first in Padres franchise history,
Drove in his 100th RBI on 9/20 at NYM, marking coming up with a triple in his final at-bat to
his fourth career 100-RBI season. complete the cycleCame in the clubs 7,444th
Batted .417 (20-for-48) with seven of the 20 hits all-time game, and was the 309th cycle in Major
going for extra bases (four doubles, three homers) League historyHe became the 51st player since
during a season-high 12-game hitting streak, 9/7-20. full play-by-play data became available in 1974
BRAVES HISTORY

From 6/1 through the remainder of the season, to hit for the cycle with the triple coming as the
hit .288 (119-for-413) with 22 home runs, 75 RBI final hit, and the third to do so in 2015 (also, Shin-
and a .851 OPS over 104 games. Shoo Choo for Texas on 7/21 and Brock Holt for
After playing in his first game with Atlanta on 8/2, Boston on 6/16)...
the Braves offensive numbers greatly improved Hit .326 (30-for-92) with one home run and 16
Atlantas rank in the Majors and the National RBI over 23 games in April before hitting .186
League, 8/2 through the end of the season: (21-for-113) with no home runs and 10 RBI over
29 games in May...From 6/1 through the end of
Runs scored (289): MLB (3rd), NL (2nd)
OPPONENTS

the season, batted .274/.326/.501 (107-for-391)

Batting average (.278): MLB (3rd), NL (3rd with 22 home runs and 74 RBI.
Hits (538): MLB (5th), NL (3rd) Over his first 56 games from 4/6-6/5 he hit one
Doubles (119): MLB (2nd), NL (1st) home run before hitting 22 over his final 98
Extra-base hits (185): MLB (T6th), NL games from 6/6-9/29.
(T4th)
Batted .282 (24-for-85) with five home runs and
RBI (275): MLB (3rd), NL (2nd) 15 RBI in July and was named the Padres Player
MISCELLANEOUS

On-base percentage (.348): MLB (1st), of the Month for July by the San Diego Hall of
NL (1st) Champions.
OPS (.786): MLB (2nd), NL (2nd)
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Had 25 RBI in August, the fifth most in MLB and 2014 POSTSEASON
second most in the NL...Were the most by a Batted .353 (6-for-17) with one home run and
Padre since Chase Headley had 31 RBI in August two RBI in four games during the NLDS vs. STL.
2012 and the most by a Padre in a single month
since Headleys 30 RBI in September 2012The
25 RBI in August were tied for the second most
2013
Appeared in just 73 games, going 71-for-263
for Kemp in any single month of his career.

MANAGER & STAFF

(.270) with six home runs and 33 RBI due to three
Collected 87 hits at home, marking the most hits
separate stints on the disabled list with injuries to
in a single season by a Padre in the history of
his left ankle and left shoulderAlso missed time
Petco Park...Passed Brian Giles 84 hits at home
due to a strained right hamstring (5/30-6/25), left
in 2004, Petcos inaugural year...
shoulder AC joint irritation (7/8-21) and a sprained
Started in right field on Opening Day, 4/6, at left ankle (7/22-9/16).
Dodger Stadium vs. his former team, driving in
Hit .345 (20-for-58) over his final 17 games of the
three runs off of Clayton Kershaw...He was the
season with four homers and 15 RBI.
first player to record three RBI vs. Kershaw since
Underwent two offseason surgical procedures

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5/26/13 when Pete Kozma did so for STL.
Had a left shoulder clean up procedure on his AC
Reached base safely in a career-best 31-straight
joint on 10/10 by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan
games (via hit, walk or hit by pitch) from 8/7-9/11,
Jobe Clinic in Los AngelesAlso underwent
hitting .328 (41-for-125) with 10 home runs and
surgery on his left ankle on 10/21, performed by
35 RBI over that stretch...Was the longest on-
Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C.
base streak in a single season by a Padre since
2002 when Ryan Klesko reached base safely in
2012

SEASON IN REVIEW
56 straight games.
Selected to his second straight National League
Belted his second career leadoff home run on
All-Star team and led the Dodgers with 23 home
6/28 vs. ARI, his first since 8/17/08 vs. MIL.
runs in an-injury shortened season (106 games).
Drove in a season-high five RBI on 6/6 at CIN,
Hit 20-or-more homers in his fourth straight
including his second home run of the season
season, becoming the first Dodger to do so since
to snap a career-long 44-game, 174 at-bat
Eric Karros (6, 1995-2000).
homerless streak.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Had appeared in a Major League-high 399
Hit 200th career home run on 9/4 vs. LAD.
consecutive games until sitting out the contest

2014 on 5/14...Missed a combined 51 games during

two DL stints with a left hamstring strain.
In his first season with the Padres, posted his
Named National League Player of the Week
fifth career 20-homer season, hitting .287 with
for the weeks of 4/4-8 and 4/9-15, becoming
25 home runs, 89 RBI and 77 runs scored in 150
the first player to win back-to-back N.L. Player
games.
of the Week honors to begin a season and
Led the Majors with a .606 slugging percentage the first player ever to win the award for three
BRAVES HISTORY

while batting .309 with 17 home runs (third most consecutive weeks (dating back to the week of
in MLB) and 54 RBI (second most in MLB) in 64 9/25/11) since the awards inception in 1974...The
games after the All-Star Break. only other player to capture consecutive Player
Ranked among N.L. leaders in home runs (25, of the Week awards to begin a season was Tony
T8th), doubles (38, T7th) and slugging (.506, 4th). Armas, who accomplished the feat in the A.L. in
Named N.L. Player of the Month for September, 1981 with the Oakland Athletics.
leading the Majors with nine homers and tying Unanimously voted as the April National League
OPPONENTS

for the lead with 25 RBI (also, Adrian Gonzalez). Player of the Month, leading the Majors with a
Named N.L. Player of the Week for the week .417 average (35-for-84), 12 home runs and an
ending 8/3...Hit five home runs with nine RBI. .893 slugging percentage, while topping the NL
Had a 16-game hitting streak from 8/22-9/10, in RBI (25), hits (35) and runs (24).
hitting .333 (21-for-63) over the streak. His 12 April homers set a Dodgers franchise
Acquired by the Padres along with Tim Fedrowicz record and were the fifth most ever during the
and cash considerations as part of a five-player month behind Albert Pujols (14, 2006), Alex
MISCELLANEOUS

trade on 12/18/14. Rodriguez (14, 2007), Luis Gonzalez (13, 2001)

and Ken Griffey, Jr. (13, 1997).
Joined Tony Perez (CIN, 1970), Larry Walker

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(COL, 1997) and Barry Bonds (SF, 2004) as the Ranked among the National League leaders in
only four players since 1921 to finish April with a batting average (.324, 3rd), home runs (39, 1st),
.400 batting average, 10-or-more homers and at RBI (126, 1st), runs (115, 1st), stolen bases (40,
least 20 RBI. T-2nd), on-base percentage (.399, 4th), slugging
His 75 total bases in the month of April tied for percentage (.586, 2nd), hits (195, 2nd), multi-hit
the eighth most all-time. games (57, T-1st) and total bases (353, 1st).
Had at least one RBI in nine consecutive games Became the seventh player in history to finish
MANAGER & STAFF

from 9/25/11-4/10/12, tying the Dodger franchise the season ranked in the top three in homers,
record held by Roy Campanella (5/30-6/5 in average, RBI and steals in their respective league,
1955) and Augie Galan (9/18-28 in 1944). joining Hall of Famers Ty Cobb (1907, 1909,
Led the club with 11 game-winning RBI. 1910, 1911), Honus Wagner (1908), George Sisler
(1920), Chuck Klein (1932), Willie Mays (1955) and
Batted .363 (45-for-124) vs. left-handers, the
Hank Aaron (1963).
seventh best mark in the Majors, with 11 of his 23
homers vs. lefties. Was the first Dodger to lead the National League
in home runs and RBI since Dolph Camilli in 1941
Hit the 150th home run of his career on 9/29 vs.
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and the first Dodger in franchise history to lead

COL with his second of game, his second multi-
the NL in homers, RBI and runs.
homer game of the year.
Became one of five players in Major League
Did not play in the All-Star Game due to injury,
history to hit over 30 homers, steal more than 35
but did participate in the Home Run Derby and
bases, drive in more than 100 runs and hit higher
served as captain of the N.L. squad.
than .310, joining Ken Williams (1922), Barry
Underwent left shoulder surgery on 10/5 to
Bonds (1992), Alex Rodriguez (1998) and Vladimir
SEASON IN REVIEW

repair a tear of the labrum...The surgery was

Guerrero (2002).
performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
Hit .335 with runners in scoring position (10th,

2011 NL) and .344 with runners on (3rd).

Led the Dodgers and tied for eighth in the NL
Finished second in National League Most Valuable
with a career-high 74 walks.
Player voting after hitting .324 (195-for-602) with
a career-high 39 home runs, 126 RBI, 115 runs Tied second in the MLB with 24 intentional walks.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

scored and 40 stolen bases in 161 games. Hit .330 or higher in four different months: April
Led all of Major League Baseball with 126 RBI. (.362), June (.375), August (.330), September (.343).

Led all National Leaguers with 39 home runs. Ended the season with MLBs longest active
consecutive games played streak at 365.
Took home several honors, including the 2011
N.L. Hank Aaron Award, his second career Led all N.L. center fielders with 11 outfield assists
Rawlings Gold Glove and his second career and led MLB with 1,380.0 innings played in center.
Louisville Silver Slugger. Voted to start in the Midsummer Classic and
went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in his
Was also selected as Baseball Americas Major
BRAVES HISTORY

first All-Star appearance.

League Player of the Year, chosen as a Sporting
News All-Star and named the National Leagues Won N.L. Player of the Week honors for the week
Most Outstanding Player in the Players Choice of 9/19-25, after hitting .423 (11-for-26) with three
Award voting. homers, four doubles, seven RBI and nine runs.
Chosen by teammates and coaches as the Became the first player in Dodgers franchise
winner of the sixth annual Roy Campanella history and the 13th in Major League history with
Award, which is given to the Dodger player who 30 home runs and 40 steals in the same season..
best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the Agreed to terms on an eight-year contract
OPPONENTS

late Hall of Fame catcher. through the 2019 season on 11/18/2010

2010
Became the second Dodger to record 30 homers
and 30 steals in the same season (Raul Mondesi,
1997, 1999). Played in a career-high 162 games, hitting 28
home runs with 89 RBI and 82 runs scored.
Led the Dodgers in homers, runs, RBI, games,
at-bats (602) and strikeouts (170).
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Became the 11th Los Angeles Dodger and the Led the team with 49 multi-hit games, one more
seventh outfielder in club history to slug 25-or- than Andre Ethier...Also logged a team-best 16
more home runs in consecutive seasons. games with three-or-more hits.
First Dodger to accomplish the feat since Shawn Opened the season with a 14-game hitting streak
Green in 2001 and 2002. from 4/6-21, batting .392 (20-for-51) with five
Played in all 162 games and ended the year doubles, two triples, three home runs, 14 RBI and
playing in 204 consecutive games, which was the 12 runs scored...Was the longest season-opening

MANAGER & STAFF

longest active streak in the Major Leagues. streak in the Majors...
Among all big league center fielders, ranked third Had 10 RBI in extra innings, which was the most
with 28 homers and fourth with 89 RBI in baseball since Juan Gonzalez had 11 in 1991
Recorded his second career game-ending with Texas...Became the first NL player with a
hit and first career walk-off home run in the double-digit extra-inning RBI season since Tim
Dodgers 1-0, 10-inning win vs. ARI on 6/1. Wallach had 11 for the Expos in 1982...Collected
five RBI in a game four times, joining Albert
Set a career high with five hits, 8/2 at SD.
Pujols as the only players in baseball with four
Homered in his last five games (9/28-10/3),

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games with at least five RBI.
establishing a new career best for consecutive
games with a home runEarlier in the season,
homered in four straight contests from 4/13-16.
2009 postseason
Belted two homers and collected four RBI across

2009 eight postseason starts during the NLDS vs. St.

Louis and and LCS vs. Philadelphia.
Established then career-highs with 26 home

2008

SEASON IN REVIEW
runs, 101 RBI, 97 runs scored, 52 walks and 159
games played.
Enjoyed a breakout season, batting .290 with
Became the first Dodger in franchise history
38 doubles, 18 home runs, 76 RBI and 35 stolen
with at least 25 homers, 100 RBI and 30 stolen
bases in a career-high 155 games played.
bases in a season...With 26 homers and 34 steals,
Started 144 games (92 in center field, 52 in
became the first Dodger to hit 20 homers with
right field), the highest total among the clubs
20 stolen bases since Shawn Green in 2001...

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
outfielders.
Became just the eighth player in franchise history
to accomplish the feat, joining Babe Herman Finished tied for seventh in the National League
(1929), Willie Davis (1962), Davey Lopes (1979), in steals with Floridas Hanley Ramirez.
Pedro Guerrero (1982-83), Kirk Gibson (1988), Became the youngest Dodger to steal at least 35
Raul Mondesi (1995, 1997, and 1999) and Green bases since Mariano Duncan swiped 38 bags in
(2000-2001). 1985 as a 22-year-old.
Ranked third in the National League in stolen Tied for third on the Los Angeles Dodger single-
bases with 34. season list behind Frank Howard (19 in 1962) and
Gary Sheffield (17 in 2001).
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Joined Andre Ethier as the two Dodgers
with 100-RBI seasons, the first set of Dodger Had a 19-game hitting streak, 7/9-8/1 (.359)...
teammates to do so since 2001 (Shawn Green - Was the longest by a Dodger since Nomar
125 and Gary Sheffield - 100). Garciaparras 22-game streak, 6/16-7/13/06.
Reached the 100-RBI plateau on 9/24 at WSH With his 30th steal on 8/30 at ARI, became just
with a three-run homer. the fifth Los Angeles Dodger to record at least 30
Ranked third in the Majors with 14 outfield doubles and 30 stolen bases in the same season.
assists...Only Bostons Jason Bay and Houstons Named the Bank of America National League
OPPONENTS

Hunter Pence had more with 15. Player of the Week for the week of 4/28-5/4,
Belted three grand slams which tied him for hitting .407 (11-for-27), 11 RBI and seven runs.
second in the Majors with Ryan Howard, Hanley Established a career-high with five RBI on 4/26...
Ramirez and Cody Ross, trailing only Albert Also established a LAD record as all five RBI came
Pujols five. in the same inning.
Homered on Opening Day, 4/6 at SDDodgers On 6/5, was suspended by Major League Baseball
went 19-6 in games he homered. for four games for his involvement in a 6/2 scuffle
MISCELLANEOUS

with Colorados Yorvit Torrealba...Suspension

was later reduced to two games.

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2007 Entered the 2006 season rated as the Best Athlete

in the Dodger farm system by Baseball America.
Made his first career Opening Day roster and
Following the season, played for the Estrellas de
went on to post the fourth-highest single-season
Oriente and Tigres de Licey in the Dominican
batting average (.342) in Los Angeles Dodger
Winter League following the season.
history (minimum 300 PA), behind Mike Piazza
(.362 in 1997), Tommy Davis (.346 in 1962) and
minor league highlights
MANAGER & STAFF

Piazza (.346 in 1995).

In 2005 set Single-A Vero Beach franchise
His .342 average was tops in the National League
records in home runs (27) and slugging
and third-highest mark in MLB among players
percentage (.569), while earning post-season All-
with 300-or-more plate appearances, behind
Star honors from the Florida State League.
Magglio Ordonez (.363) and Ichiro Suzuki (.353).
Played for the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the
Began the season hitting .429 (6-for-14) in five
Arizona Fall League after the 2005 season,
games, but went on the 15-day disabled list on
helping them to the AFL championship while
4/10 with a mild shoulder separation suffered
being named to the All-Prospect team.
while crashing into the right field wall during the
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home opener on 4/9. Ranked as the eighth-best prospect in the

Dodgers minor league system by Baseball America
Activated from the DL and optioned to Triple-A
entering 2006...Rated as the Best Athlete in the
Las Vegas on 4/27...Recalled from Las Vegas for
Dodger farm system by Baseball America.
the remainder of the season on 6/8.
Hit the first Loge Level home run at Dodger
Stadium since Olmedo Saenz (7/27/05) on 6/12.
Personal
SEASON IN REVIEW

Stays active with his home state of Oklahoma

2006 through holiday visits and donations of winter

gear, toys, and educational aids for local mobile
Following an invitation to spring training, opened
home parks and Positive Tomorrows, a school for
the season at Double-A Jacksonville before
children of homeless families.
making his Major League debut on 5/28 at WSH
Made a donation to the Regional Bank of
(1-for-4) and collected his first Major League hit
Oklahoma during the 2010 offseason as part of
with a single in the eighth inning off Nationals
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

his Score Against Hunger campaign and to 2013

reliever Jon Rauch.
tornado relief efforts.
Registered his first RBI, stolen base, multi-hit
Made special Christmas visits to Sweet Alice in
game and multi-RBI game on 5/29 at ATL.
Watts and City of Hope Hospital in Duarte during
Slugged his first Major League homer on
the 2011 offseason.
6/1 in his second Dodger Stadium at-bat off
Honored by the Negro Leagues Museum in
Philadelphias Gavin Floyd.
January 2012 with a Legacy Award.
Homered twice off Rockies starter Aaron Cook
Served as grand marshal of the 2013 LA Kingdom
in the Dodgers 6-5 win on 6/11 to record his first
BRAVES HISTORY

Day parade in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr.

career multi-homer game.
Was recruited by the University of Oklahoma as a
According to SABRs David Vincent, became the
basketball player.
first Dodger and fifth Major Leaguer in history to
hit seven homers in his first 18 days in the Majors,
joining the Yankees Dusty Rhodes (1952), the
Cubs Mandy Brooks (1925), Pittsburghs Dino
Restelli (1949) and Seattles Alvin Davis (1984).
Became the first Dodger to hit four homers in his
OPPONENTS

first 10 games with the team since Jimmy Wynn

in 1974 (Elias Sports Bureau).
Joined Dick Gray (1958) as the only Dodger to
launch three homers in his first seven days in the
Major Leagues.
Homered to tie the game in his first-career
pinch-hit appearance on 6/14 at SD.
MISCELLANEOUS

Optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, 7/14...Recalled

for a final time on 9/1 when rosters expanded.

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Transactions On the Los Angeles (NL) 15-day disabled list
(strained right hamstring) from May 30 to June
Selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth
25, 2013; included an injury rehabilitation
round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft...Signed
assignment to Albuquerque (AAA).
by Mike Leuzinger.
On the Los Angeles (NL) 15-day disabled list (AC
On the Los Angeles (NL) 15-day disabled list
joint irritation, left shoulder) from July 8 to July
(separated right shoulder) from April 10 to
21, 2013.

MANAGER & STAFF

April 27, 2007; included an injury rehabilitation
On the Los Angeles (NL) 15-day disabled list
assignment to Las Vegas (AAA).
(sprained left ankle) from July 24 to September
Agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers
16, 2013; included an injury rehabilitation
on a two-year contract through the 2011 season
assignment to Rancho Cucamonga (A+).
on January 18, 2010.
On the Los Angeles (NL) 15-day disabled list
Agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers
(recovery from left ankle surgery) from March 19
on an eight-year contract through the 2019
to April 4, 2014.
season on November 15, 2011.
Acquired by the San Diego Padres along with C

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On the Los Angeles (NL) 15-day disabled list
Tim Federowicz and cash considerations from
(strained left hamstring) from May 15 to May
the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for RHP
29, 2012; included an injury rehabilitation
Zach Eflin, RHP Joe Wieland and C Yasmani
assignment to Albuquerque (AAA).
Grandal on December 18, 2014.
On the Los Angeles (NL) 15-day disabled list
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with cash
(re-aggravated strained left hamstring) from May
considerations from the San Diego Padres in
31 to July 13, 2012; included injury rehabilitation

SEASON IN REVIEW
exchange for INF Hector Olivera on July 30, 2016.
assignments to Rancho Cucamonga (A+) and
Albuquerque (AAA).
Underwent left shoulder surgery on October 5,
2012 to repair a tear of the labrum...The surgery
was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
brave of the year award winners
The Brave of the Year Award is chosen annually by a vote of the Atlanta chapter of the BBWAA

1966 ........................ Felipe Alou 1981.......................... Rick Camp 1999.................. Chipper Jones
1967........................ Hank Aaron 1982......................Dale Murphy 2000...................... Tom Glavine
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1968......................... Felipe Alou 1983......................Dale Murphy 2001.................. Chipper Jones
1969........................Hank Aaron 1984......................Dale Murphy 2002...................... John Smoltz
1970........................... Rico Carty 1985.......................Dale Murphy 2003....................Gary Sheffield
1971.........................Hank Aaron 1986.................... Ken Oberkfell 2004........................... J.D. Drew
1972........................ Dusty Baker 1987.......................Dale Murphy 2005...................Andruw Jones
1973.........................Hank Aaron 1988.......................Gerald Perry 2006................... Brian McCann
Darrell Evans 1989..................... Lonnie Smith 2007.................. Chipper Jones
Dave Johnson 1990............................Ron Gant 2008.................. Chipper Jones
1974...........................Ralph Garr 1991.................Terry Pendleton 2009..................Javier Vazquez
OPPONENTS

Phil Niekro 1992.................Terry Pendleton 2010.......................Tim Hudson

1975........................ Carl Morton 1993......................David Justice 2011..................... Craig Kimbrel
1976.................Willie Montanez 1994.....................Greg Maddux 2012..................... Craig Kimbrel
1977................... Jeff Burroughs 1995......................Greg Maddux 2013............... Freddie Freeman
1978.......................... Phil Niekro 1996...................... John Smoltz 2014......................Justin Upton
1979.......................... Phil Niekro 1997.................... Denny Neagle 2015.................... A.J. Pierzynski
1980......................Dale Murphy 1998...................... Tom Glavine 2016.............. Freddie Freeman
MISCELLANEOUS

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2003 GCL Dodgers .270 43 159 11 43 5 2 1 17 0 2 0 7 25 2-1 .298 .346 1
2004 Columbus .288 111 423 67 122 22 8 17 66 1 5 5 24 100 8-7 .330 .499 8
Vero Beach .351 11 37 5 13 5 0 1 9 0 1 0 4 12 2-1 .405 .568 1
2005 Vero Beach .306 109 418 76 128 21 4 27 90 1 5 5 25 92 23-6 .349 .569 5
MANAGER & STAFF

2006 Jacksonville .327 48 199 38 65 15 2 7 34 0 0 5 20 38 11-2 .402 .528 2

Los Angeles (NL) .253 52 154 30 39 7 1 7 23 0 3 0 9 53 6-0 .289 .448 5
Las Vegas .368 44 182 37 67 14 6 3 36 1 0 2 17 26 14-3 .428 .560 1
2007 Las Vegas .329 39 161 32 53 16 3 4 20 0 1 2 10 26 9-2 .374 .540 4
2007 Los Angeles (NL) .342 98 292 47 100 12 5 10 42 0 3 0 16 66 10-5 .373 .521 1
2008 Los Angeles (NL) .290 155 606 93 176 38 5 18 76 1 3 1 46 153 35-11 .340 .459 3
2009 Los Angeles (NL) .297 159 606 97 180 25 7 26 101 0 6 3 52 139 34-8 .352 .490 2
2010 Los Angeles (NL) .249 162 602 82 150 25 6 28 89 0 9 4 53 170 19-15 .310 .450 5
2011 Los Angeles (NL) .324 161 602 115 195 33 4 39 126 0 7 6 74 159 40-11 .399 .586 5
MATT KEMP

2012 Los Angeles (NL) .303 106 403 74 122 22 2 23 69 0 3 3 40 103 9-4 .367 .538 1
Albuquerque# .500 4 16 6 8 2 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 2 0-0 .500 1.000 0
R. Cucamonga# .429 4 14 2 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 0-0 .500 .500 0
2013 Los Angeles (NL) .270 73 263 35 71 15 0 6 33 0 3 2 22 76 9-0 .328 .395 5
Albuquerque# .182 3 11 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 1-0 .250 .364 0
R. Cucamonga# .000 5 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0-1 .053 .000 0
2014 Los Angeles (NL) .287 150 541 77 155 38 3 25 89 0 6 0 52 145 8-5 .346 .506 7
2015 San Diego .265 154 596 80 158 31 3 23 100 0 8 5 39 147 12-2 .312 .443 8
SEASON IN REVIEW

2016 San Diego .262 100 409 54 107 24 0 23 69 0 6 0 16 100 0-0 .285 .489 2
Atlanta .280 56 214 35 60 15 0 12 39 0 6 1 20 56 1-0 .336 .519 1
Minor Totals .310 421 1638 277 507 103 25 62 282 3 14 19 111 338 70-23 .357 .516 19
N.L. Totals .286 1426 5288 819 1513 285 36 240 856 1 63 25 439 1367 183-61 .340 .490 48
Atlanta Totals .280 56 214 35 60 15 0 12 39 0 6 1 20 56 1-0 .336 .519 1
Major Totals .286 1426 5288 819 1513 285 36 240 856 1 63 25 439 1367 183-61 .340 .490 48
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2008 LAD vs. Chi. .154 3 13 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0
2009 LAD vs. StL .143 3 14 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0
2014 LAD vs. StL .353 4 17 1 6 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
D.S. Totals .227 10 44 3 10 2 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0

Championship series Record

BRAVES HISTORY

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E

2008 LAD vs. Phi. .333 5 15 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 1 1
2009 LAD vs. Phi. .250 5 20 2 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 0
C.S. Totals .286 10 35 3 10 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 5 12 0 2 1

All-star game Record

Year Club, Site AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
OPPONENTS

2011 N.L., Ari. .500 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

2012 N.L., KC Did Not Appear
All-Star Totals .500 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

MAJOR LEAGUE fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
MISCELLANEOUS

Center Field .985 827 1712 48 26 1786 15

Right Field .977 473 770 32 19 821 7
Left Field .985 109 188 3 3 194 2
Outfield Totals .983 1381 2670 83 48 2801 24

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LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Adam John Kolarek

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left
Height: 6-3 Weight: 215
DOB: January 14, 1989 Opening Day Age: 33
Born: Baltimore, MD Resides: Baltimore, MD
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Signed to minor-league contract, November 17, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

ADAM KOLAREK
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016 AMATEUR
Played his first season in the Rays organization... Played three seasons at the University of
Split his campaign between Double-A Maryland after graduating from Catonsville (Md.)
Montgomery and Triple-A Durham, combining to High School in 2007.

SEASON IN REVIEW
post a 3-4 record with a 3.13 ERA (21 ER/60.1 IP).
Allowed opponents to hit just .194 (42-for-216) Personal
on the season, including a .143 (10-for-70) mark Father, Frank, played for Oakland from 1976-82.
by left-handed batters.
Surrendered one earned run or fewer in 41 of Transactions
his 47 appearances on the season, including 35 Selected by the New York Mets in the 11th round
outings with no earned runs. of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft...Signed by Jim

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Thompson
MINOR LEAGUE RECAP Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor
Has appeared in 290 minor league games, with league contract on October 23, 2015.
all but two in relief, since making his professional Selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the minor
debut in 2010 with the Mets Rookie-level club at league phase of the 2015 Rule 5 Draft.
Kingsport.
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
Was a Florida State League All-Star in 2012 with contract on November 17, 2016.
St. Lucie.
BRAVES HISTORY
Made his Triple-A debut in 2013, appearing in
two games with Las Vegas.

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2010 Kingsport 0-0 3.86 5 0 0 0 0 9.1 3 4 4 1 1 3 15 0 0
Brooklyn 2-1 2.89 17 0 0 0 1 28.0 16 11 9 3 2 14 30 2 0
OPPONENTS

2011 St. Lucie 0-1 7.36 5 0 0 0 0 7.1 13 6 6 0 0 4 3 0 0

Savannah 7-0 2.22 21 1 0 0 5 52.2 41 16 13 1 6 19 55 2 0
2012 St. Lucie 1-3 2.37 44 0 0 0 18 57.0 49 18 15 3 2 21 70 6 0
Binghamton 2-0 5.68 6 0 0 0 1 6.1 10 4 4 2 0 4 8 1 0
2013 Binghamton 3-3 1.71 44 0 0 0 1 63.0 47 15 12 3 2 22 63 3 0
Las Vegas 0-0 11.25 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 5 5 0 2 3 1 0 0
2014 Binghamton 1-2 6.07 48 0 0 0 2 56.1 77 45 38 2 6 21 43 2 0
2015 Binghamton 2-4 4.43 51 1 0 0 1 67.0 59 35 33 4 3 28 61 5 0
MISCELLANEOUS

2016 Montgomery 3-2 3.32 13 0 0 0 0 19.0 14 13 7 0 2 12 17 2 0

Durham 0-2 3.05 34 0 0 0 2 41.1 28 15 14 1 4 23 46 2 0
Minor Totals 21-18 3.50 290 2 0 0 31 411.1 362 187 160 20 30 174 412 25 0

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LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Ian A. Krol
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left

Height: 6-1 Weight: 210
DOB: May 9, 1991 Opening Day Age: 25
Born: Hinsdale, IL Resides: Naperville, IL
MLB Debut: June 5, 2013 MLB Service Time: 2.149
Acquired: Acquired from Detroit, November 20, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
IAN KROL

2016 CAREER HIGHS

In his first season with the Braves, set career-
high totals with 63 appearances, 51.0 innings, 56
strikeouts, and a 3.18 ERA (18 ER)Also tied his Most IP
3.0, 9/16/15, DET at MIN
SEASON IN REVIEW

career high with two wins and 10 holds.

His 63 appearances were two off the team lead.
Most Runs Allowed
Began the year with Triple-A Gwinnett before 5, 8/22/14, DET at MIN
the club recalled him on May 10From that
date through the end of the season, his 63 Most ER Allowed
appearances tied for second most in baseball and 4, 2x, last: 8/9/15, DET vs. BOS
four off the lead of San Diegos Brad Hand.
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

His 63 appearances were the most by a Braves

5, 6/20/15, DET at NYY
lefty since Luis Avilan pitched in 75 games in 2013.
Made his Braves debut on 5/10 vs. PHITossed a Most HRs Allowed
scoreless inning with one strikeout. 2, 3x, last: 6/20/15, DET at NYY
Compiled a 2.55 ERA (7 ER/24.2 IP) in 28 game
prior to the All-Star breakIn his final 12 games Most Walks
prior to the break, 6/11-7/9, compiled a 1.38 ERA 2, 8x, last: 7/23/16 at COL
(2 ER/13.0 IP).
Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

Allowed seven runs, six earned, over an eight- 4, 6/23/13, WSH vs. COL
game span, 8/12-8/30In his other 55 games,
compiled a 2.49 ERA (12 ER/43.1 IP). Longest Winning Streak
Lefties hit .287 (25-for-87), but allowed his only 3 games, 9/16/15-current
home run to a left-hander on 7/20 at CIN (Joey
Longest Losing Streak
Votto)Righties went 29-for-112 (.259).
3 games, 6/17-7/23/15
Opponents hit .291 (16-for-55) with runners in
scoring position, but only .231 (6-for-26) in these
OPPONENTS

situations with two outs.

Went more than 1.0 inning in 10 appearances,
including a season-best 2.0 frames in four
2015
Made Detroits Opening Day roster for the
outings (5/22 at PHI, 6/16 vs. CIN, 7/9 at CWS,
second consecutive season and appeared in
8/28 at SF).
33 games out of the bullpen for the Tigers,
Compiled a 2.76 ERA (9 ER/29.1 IP) in 36 games going 2-3 (28.0IP/18ER) with a 5.79 ERA with 26
at Turner FieldHad a 0.96 ERA (2 ER/18.2 IP) in strikeouts in 28.0 innings pitched.
MISCELLANEOUS

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Split the season between Detroit and Triple-A
Toledo...Was a part of the Major League roster
MINOR LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
In 2011, missed time from 4/7-6/29 with a left
on four separate occasions...Optioned to
elbow ulnar collateral ligament injury...Earned a
Toledo on 4/23...Recalled from Toledo on 6/12...
Midwestern All-Star berth in 2010 during his first
Optioned to Toledo on 6/24...Recalled from
full season of professional baseball.
Toledo on 7/6...Optioned to Toledo on 8/10...

AMATEUR
Recalled from Toledo on 9/8 for the final time.

MANAGER & STAFF

Earned the win on 9/16 at MIN, pitching a
career-high 3.0 innings with one walk and two Attended Neuqua Valley (Ill.) High School.
strikeouts...According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Went 9-1 with a 0.94 ERA and tossed two no-
he became the first Tigers reliever to earn a win hitters, including a perfect game as a junior in
while hurling at least three hitless innings on the 2008.
road since Dan Miceli held the Brewers without a
hit in three innings of relief in a 12-inning Detroit TRANSACTIONS
win at MIL on 8/21/1997. Selected by the Oakland Athletics in the seventh
Lefties compiled a .326 (14-for-43) average, while round (213th overall) of the 2009 First-Year

IAN KROL
right-handers batted .262 (17-for-65). Player Draft...Signed by Kevin Mello.
Acquired by the Washington Nationals as the
2014 player to be named later from the Oakland
Made the Tigers Opening Day roster and spent Athletics on March 20, 2013, completing a three
the majority of his time with Detroit while team trade in which Washington acquired RHP
also making eight appearances with Triple-A A.J. Cole and RHP Blake Treinen from Oakland,

SEASON IN REVIEW
Toledo and one rehabilitation appearance with the Seattle Mariners acquired OF Michael Morse
Single-A West Michigan. from Washington, and Oakland acquired C John
Appeared in 45 games out of the bullpen for the Jason from Seattle on January 16, 2013.
Tigers over three separate stints with the Club. Acquired by the Detroit Tigers along with LHP
Recorded his first MLB save on 6/14 vs. MIN. Robbie Ray and INF Steve Lombardozzi from the
Washington Nationals in exchange for RHP Doug
Sidelined from 6/21-7/6 with left shoulder
Fister on December 2, 2013.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
inflammation.
On Detroit disabled list (left shoulder
Left-handed batters hit at a .261 (18-for-69) clip,
inflammation) from June 21 to July 6, 2014;
while righties hit .348 (24-for-69).
included an injury rehabilitation assignment to

2013 West Michigan (A).

Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with LHP
Appeared in 32 games with the Nationals -
Gabe Speier from the Detroit Tigers in exchange
including making his Major League debut - in
for OF Cameron Maybin and cash considerations
two separate stints with the club.
on November 20, 2015. BRAVES HISTORY
Joined the Nationals organization on 3/20 as the
player to be named later to complete the January
20, 2013, trade that sent Michael Morse to SEA.
Assigned to Double-A Harrisburg to begin the
season and posted a 0.69 ERA (2 ER/26.0 IP) and
29 strikeouts in 21 games before the Nationals
purchased his contract on 6/4.
Made his MLB debut vs. NYM on 6/5...Allowed a
OPPONENTS

hit while striking out three in 1.0 inning of work.

Did not allow a run in his first 10.2 major league
innings (nine appearances) from 6/5-30.
Fanned a career-high four batters on 6/23 vs. COL.
Recorded his first Major League win on 7/25 vs.
PIT (blown save) as the Nationals plated two
runs in the bottom of the ninth inning.
MISCELLANEOUS

Assigned to Triple-A Syracuse on 8/20 and

appeared in five games before being recalled by
WSH on 9/1.

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Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2009 AZL Athletics 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vancouver 0-1 8.10 3 1 0 0 0 3.1 6 5 3 0 0 1 4 0 0
2010 Kane County 9-4 2.65 24 23 0 0 0 118.2 98 42 35 5 7 19 91 2 3
Stockton Ports 1-0 3.66 4 4 0 0 0 19.2 18 9 8 3 1 9 20 0 0
MANAGER & STAFF

2011 AZL Athletics 0-0 0.00 3 3 0 0 0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0

2012 Stockton 1-7 5.21 21 15 0 0 0 86.1 95 64 50 13 3 24 79 1 1
Midland 1-2 5.06 8 0 0 0 0 10.2 11 6 6 0 0 2 10 2 0
2013 Harrisburg 0-0 0.69 21 0 0 0 1 26.0 14 4 2 1 2 7 29 0 0
Washington 2-1 3.95 32 0 0 0 0 27.1 28 12 12 5 0 8 22 2 0
Syracuse 1-1 4.91 5 0 0 0 0 3.2 2 2 2 0 0 1 7 0 0
2014 Detroit 0-0 4.96 45 0 0 0 1 32.2 42 23 18 6 2 13 28 1 1
West Michigan# 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Toledo 0-0 3.86 8 0 0 0 0 7.0 11 3 3 1 0 1 12 0 0
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2015 Detroit 2-3 5.79 33 0 0 0 0 28.0 31 19 18 4 2 17 26 0 0

Toledo 1-1 2.30 28 0 0 0 1 31.1 21 10 8 0 0 13 34 3 0
2016 Gwinnett 1-2 4.38 12 0 0 0 1 12.1 10 6 6 1 0 6 14 1 0
Atlanta 2-0 3.18 63 0 0 0 0 51.0 54 19 18 4 3 13 56 5 0
Minor Totals 15-18 3.40 139 47 0 0 3 326.0 286 151 123 24 13 83 307 9 4
A.L. Totals 2-3 5.34 78 0 0 0 1 60.2 73 42 36 10 4 30 54 1 1
N.L. Totals 4-1 3.45 95 0 0 0 0 78.1 82 31 30 9 3 21 78 7 0
SEASON IN REVIEW

Atlanta Totals 2-0 3.18 63 0 0 0 0 51.0 54 19 18 4 3 13 56 5 0

Major Totals 6-4 4.27 173 0 0 0 1 139.0 155 73 66 19 7 51 132 8 1
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Pitcher .941 173 11 21 2 34 4

BULLPEN BITS
The Braves bullpen used 26 different pitchers in a relief role in 2016, compiling an overall
28-29 record and a 3.95 ERA (249 ER/567.1 IP). The 567.1 innings set a franchise record, while
finishing fifth in baseball. The previous record was 557.0 IP by the 1985 team.
The bullpen also set a franchise record with 543 strikeouts. Braves relievers compiled a K/9
BRAVES HISTORY

rate of 8.61. That mark was the sixth highest by any Braves bullpen.
The Braves bullpen allowed 42 home runs, the fewest in the NL and two behind the MLB lead
of the Chicago White Sox. Braves relievers allowed two home runs after September 1, the
fewest in baseball.

Player Innings Player Innings

Jim Johnson 64.2 Brandon Cunniff 17.0
Ian Krol 51.0 Jason Grilli 17.0
OPPONENTS

Arodys Vizcaino 38.2 Joel De La Cruz 16.2

Mauricio Cabrera 38.1 Casey Kelly 16.2
Chris Withrow 37.2 Dario Alvarez 15.0
Hunter Cervenka 34.0 Tyrell Jenkins 12.0
Jose Ramirez 32.2 Jed Bradley 7.0
Alexi Ogando 32.0 Madison Younginer 7.0
Eric OFlaherty 28.2 Shae Simmons 6.2
Ryan Weber 28.1 Matt Marksberry 3.1
MISCELLANEOUS

John Gant 20.0 Dan Winkler 2.1

Chaz Roe 20.0 Jason Hursh 1.1
Bud Norris 18.1 Matt Wisler 1.0

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CATC HE R
Full Name: Blake Lalli

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 Weight: 210
DOB: May 12, 1983 Opening Day Age: 33
Born: Pittsburgh, PA Resides: Shelby, NC
MLB Debut: May 18, 2012 MLB Service Time: 0.071
Acquired: Signed as a free agent, October 16, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

BLAKE LALLI
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016
In his first season in the organization, played the CAREER HIGHS
majority of the year with Atlantas Triple-A affiliate
Gwinnett BravesBatted .256 (89-for-348) with Most Runs
22 doubles, one home run and 36 RBI in 109

SEASON IN REVIEW
1, 2x, last: 5/2/13, MIL vs. STL
games at the minor league level.
With Gwinnett, appeared in 60 games at first Most Hits
base, including 52 startsPlayed in 45 games at 1, 7x, last: 9/29/16 vs. PHI
catcher, making 42 startsAlso pitched in three
Most Doubles
games totaling 3.0 innings.
1, 9/29/16 vs. PHI
Batted .350 (48-for-137) in 42 games after the
Triple-A All-Star breakHad 14 doubles, a .391

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Most Triples
on-base percentage and an .843 OPS in that None
span.In 68 games prior to the break his batting
average was .194 (41-for-211). Most Home Runs
Had his contract purchased from Gwinnett on None
9/11 and appeared in 10 games with Atlanta, Most RBI
going 2-for-13 (.154)Made one start at first base
2, 5/21/12, CHI at HOU
on 9/16 (0-for-4).His appearance as a pinch-
hitter (0-for-1) on 9/11 was his first appearance in Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY
the majors since 5/14/13 with MIL. 1, 5/26/12, CHI at PIT
Collected a pinch-single in the eighth inning on
9/14 for his first Major League hit since singling as Most Stolen Bases
a pinch-hitter on 5/2/13. None
Drove in a run on 9/29, his first RBI at the Major Longest Hitting Streak
League level since 4/20/13. 2 games, 5/1-2/13

2015
OPPONENTS

Spent his second consecutive season with

the Diamondbacks organization and hit .260 2014
(64-for-246) over 81 games...It was his fourth Played 93 games with Triple-A Reno and batted
consecutive season at the Triple-A level. .275 (78-for-284) with 17 doubles and 27 RBI.
Made 68 appearances (63 starts) at catcher and Threw out 41.0 percent (28-of-69) at attempted
committed just one error in 494 total chances for basestealers, the third-best percentage in the
MISCELLANEOUS

a .998 fielding percentage. Pacific Coast League.

Hit .349 (29-for-83) over his final 29 games of the
season to lift his average 47 points from .213 to .260.

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2013 2007
Hit .125 (3-for-24) in 16 games for the Brewers, Compiled a .295 (79-for-268) average with 13
starting five games at first base and one game at doubles, four home runs and 33 RBI in 77 games
catcher. with Peoria (A).
Also appeared in 82 games with Triple-A
Nashville, batting .282 (80-for-284) with 14 2006
MANAGER & STAFF

doubles, 11 home runs, 35 RBI and 36 runs Made his professional debut and batted .173
scored. (13-for-75) with three doubles and four RBI in 25
games between Single-A Boise and Peoria (A).
2012
In his seventh professional season, made his amateur
Major League debut as a pinch-hitter (0-for-1), Attended Gardner-Webb University and earned
5/18 vs. CWS... Appeared in six games total for First-Team All-Atlantic Sun Conference honors
the Cubs. twice (2005, 2006).
BLAKE LALLI

Combined to hit .256 (81-for-316) with 20 Became the first alumnus of GWU to reach the
doubles, eight home runs, and 41 RBI in 97 Majors when he debuted with Chicago in 2012.
games between Triple-A Iowa (CHI) and Triple-A
Sacramento (OAK). Personal
2011
He and his wife Sherri have two children, Olivia
and Brock.
Batted .287 (100-for-349) with 22 doubles, nine Is a 2001 graduate of Pine-Richland (Penn.) HS,
SEASON IN REVIEW

home runs and 52 RBI in his third straight full where he was teammates with Neil Walker.
season with Double-A Tennessee.
Named to the Southern League Mid-Season All-
Star team for the third consecutive season.
Transactions
Signed by the Chicago Cubs as a non-drafted

2010
free agent on May 22, 2006...Signed by Billy
Swoops.
Appeared in 130 games for Tennessee and hit
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the

.311 (141-for-453) with 23 doubles, four homer Chicago Cubs in exchange for C Anthony Recker
runs and 52 RBI to earn his second straight on August 27, 2012.
selection to the Southern League Mid-Season Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor
All-Star team. league contract on November 19, 2012.

2009 Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a minor

league contract on October 28, 2013.
Spent the entire season with Tennessee, batting
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
.314 (117-for-373) with 25 doubles, five homers
BRAVES HISTORY

contract on January 26, 2016.

and 52 RBI to earn his first selection to the
Southern League Mid-Season All-Star team. Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
contract on October 16, 2016.

2008
Batted .326 (130-for-399) with 38 doubles,
11 homers, and 70 RBI in 111 games between
Single-A Peoria, Single-A Daytona and Double-A
Tennessee.
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2006 Boise .000 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0-0 .125 .000 0
Peoria .191 22 68 3 13 3 0 0 4 0 0 2 3 11 1-1 .247 .235 2
2007 Peoria .295 77 268 29 79 13 0 4 33 2 1 3 18 43 3-1 .345 .388 1
2008 Peoria .283 12 46 5 13 4 0 1 7 0 1 0 2 9 0-0 .306 .435 2

MANAGER & STAFF

Daytona .343 76 283 30 97 29 0 7 49 1 3 3 19 34 0-0 .386 .519 7
Tennessee .286 22 70 9 20 5 0 3 14 0 0 0 4 18 0-0 .324 .486 1
2009 Tennessee .314 118 373 49 117 25 0 5 52 1 2 4 32 50 0-2 .372 .421 6
2010 Tennessee .311 130 453 63 141 23 0 4 52 0 1 2 68 53 0-2 .403 .389 7
2011 Tennessee .287 108 349 40 100 22 1 9 52 0 3 2 39 59 0-0 .359 .433 8
2012 Iowa .259 93 301 33 78 20 0 7 40 0 6 0 17 54 0-1 .293 .395 3
Chicago (NL) .133 6 15 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 0-0 .188 .133 0
Sacramento .200 4 15 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0-1 .250 .400 0
2013 Nashville .282 82 284 36 80 14 0 11 35 3 1 1 22 68 0-0 .334 .447 7

BLAKE LALLI
Milwaukee .125 16 24 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 0-0 .125 .125 2
2014 Reno .275 93 284 31 78 17 1 3 29 0 0 1 27 57 0-2 .340 .373 5
2015 Reno .260 81 246 18 64 10 0 3 30 2 4 2 21 28 0-2 .319 .337 1
2016 Gwinnett .256 109 348 28 89 22 0 1 36 4 4 2 22 60 1-1 .301 .328 8
Atlanta .154 10 13 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0-0 .154 .231 0
Minor Totals .286 1030 3395 375 972 207 2 59 434 13 26 22 296 546 5-13 .345 .401 58
Atlanta Totals .154 10 13 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0-0 .154 .231 0

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Major Totals .135 32 52 2 7 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 13 0-0 .151 .154 2
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MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
First Base .967 11 59 0 2 61 7

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Catcher 1.000 5 22 0 0 22 0

2016 Braves Monthly batting/pitching totals BRAVES HISTORY

Month G Avg. Runs HR W-L Sv-Op ERA SO-BB

April 23 .229 75 (3.3) 5 5-18 4-9 5.05 94-180
May 28 .228 86 (3.1) 16 10-18 5-7 3.72 79-220
June 28 .256 103 (3.7) 18 12-16 6-9 4.37 102-222
July 26 .252 96 (3.7) 26 10-16 6-11 4.56 89-178
August 28 .268 140 (5.0) 27 13-15 8-9 5.19 97-212
Sept./Oct. 28 .289 149 (5.3) 30 18-10 10-13 4.28 86-215
OPPONENTS
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LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Jacob Stephen Lindgren
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left

Height: 5-11 Weight: 210
DOB: March 12, 1993 Opening Day Age: 24
Born: Biloxi, MS Resides: Bay St. Louis, MS
MLB Debut: May 25, 2015 MLB Service Time: 0.134
Acquired: Signed as a free agent, December 4, 2016
JACOB LINDGREN

Contract Status: Signed through 2017

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Missed the majority of the season after
undergoing Tommy John surgery on 8/5...
Yankees Head Team Physician Dr. Christopher Most IP
2.0, 5/25/15, NYY vs. KC
SEASON IN REVIEW

Ahmed performed the operation at New York-

Presbyterian Hospital.
Most Runs Allowed
Went to spring training with NYY, but began the
2, 5/29/15, NYY at OAK
season with Single-A Tampa and pitched in six
games before being shut down. Most ER Allowed
2, 5/29/15, NYY at OAK
2015 Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Made his MLB debut while compiling a 5.14 ERA

(7.0IP, 4ER) without recording a decision over 3, 5/29/15, NYY at OAK
seven relief appearances in one stint with the Most HRs Allowed
Yankees (5/24-6/13).
1, 3x, last: 6/12/15, NYY at BAL
Selected to the 25-man roster from Triple-A
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on 5/24. Most Walks
Made his MLB debut in a 5/25 win vs. KC, closing 2, 5/25/15, NYY vs. KC
out the game with 2.0 scoreless innings (2 BB,
Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

2K)Made his debut at 22 years, 74 days old,

2, 3x, last: 6/5/15, NYY vs. LAA
becoming the youngest pitcher to appear for
the Yankees since Phil Hughes in 2008 (age 21) Longest Winning Streak
and the youngest LHP to do so since Sterling None
Hitchcock in 1992 (age 21).
Recorded his first career strikeout (Paulo Longest Losing Streak
Orlando, swinging). None
Became the first Yankee to make his MLB debut
OPPONENTS

within one year of being drafted (second round

of 2014) since OF Deion Sanders (30th round in players appeared in the same game less than one
88) made his debut on 5/31/89 vs. SEA. year after being drafted since Giants RHP Tim
Became the third member of the 2014 MLB Lincecum and Mets RHP Joe Smith both pitched
draft class to appear in a Major League game in in the same game on 5/29/07.
2015, joining LHP Carlos Rodon (Chicago-AL, Underwent surgery on 6/22 to remove a
first round, third overall pick) and LHP Brandon bone spur in his left elbowThe surgery was
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Finnegan (Kansas City, first round, 17th overall performed by Yankees Head Team Physician Dr.
pick)Finnegan threw 3.0 scoreless innings Christopher Ahmad, at New York-Presbyterian
in the game, marking the first time that two Hospital.

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2014 Personal
Made his professional debut with GCL Yankees Despite being a left-handed pitcher, is primarily
1, Single-A Charleston, Single-A Tampa and right-handed.
Double-A Trenton...Went 2-1 with one save, a Lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast when
2.16 ERA (25.0IP, 6ER) and 48 strikeouts in 19 Hurricane Katrina hit...Assisted with recovery
relief appearances. efforts.

MANAGER & STAFF

Held opponents to a .135 batting average (12- Both of his parents served in the Marine Corps.
for-89).
Following the season, was tabbed by Baseball TRANSACTIONS
America as the eighth-best prospect in the Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 12th round of
Yankees organization. the 2011 First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign.

AMATEUR
Selected by the New York Yankees in the second
round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft...Signed
Played three seasons for Mississippi State, going

JACOB LINDGREN
by Andy Cannizaro.
12-6 with a 2.64 ERA (139.2IP, 41ER) and 189K On New York (AL) 60-day disabled list (recovering
Was a 2014 All-American and named to the from left elbow surgery) from September 7 to
2014 All-SEC First Teamposted a 0.81 ERA with November 4, 2015
100K during his junior year, leading the country
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year
in strikeouts among relievers and strikeouts per
contract on December 4, 2016.
nine innings (16.3).

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Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2014 GCL Yankees1 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Charleston 1-0 1.80 4 0 0 0 1 5.0 1 1 1 0 1 0 11 4 0
Tampa 0-0 0.00 6 0 0 0 0 7.1 3 1 0 0 0 4 17 2 0
Trenton 1-1 3.86 8 0 0 0 0 11.2 6 6 5 0 0 9 18 3 0
2015 Scranton/WB 1-1 1.23 15 0 0 0 3 22.0 16 7 3 0 0 10 29 2 0
New York (AL) 0-0 5.14 7 0 0 0 0 7.0 5 4 4 3 0 4 8 0 0
2016 Tampa 1-0 2.57 6 0 0 0 1 7.0 0 4 2 0 1 9 8 6 0
Minor Totals 4-2 1.83 40 0 0 0 5 54.0 28 19 11 0 2 32 85 17 0
A.L. Totals 0-0 5.14 7 0 0 0 0 7.0 5 4 4 3 0 4 8 0 0 BRAVES HISTORY
Major Totals 0-0 5.14 7 0 0 0 0 7.0 5 4 4 3 0 4 8 0 0
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Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .500 7 0 1 1 2 0
OPPONENTS
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markakis
OUTFIELD ER
Full Name: Nicholas Markakis
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left

Height: 6-1 Weight: 215
DOB: November 17, 1983 Opening Day Age: 33
Born: Woodstock, GA Resides: Monkton, MD
MLB Debut: April 3, 2006 MLB Service Time: 11.000
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on December 5, 2014
Contract Status: Signed through 2018
NICK MARKAKIS

CAREEr highlights
2017 marks his 15th professional season and CAREER HIGHS
his 12th Major League campaignPlayed his
entire career with Baltimore prior to signing a Most Runs
four-year contract with Atlanta as a free agent on 3, 17x, last: 9/12/16 vs. MIA
SEASON IN REVIEW

December 5, 2014.
Twice named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award Most Hits
winner among American League right fielders, 5, 7/3/11, BAL at ATL
originally winning the honor in 2011 before
Most Doubles
collecting the award a second time in 2014.
3, 2x, last: 4/10/16 vs. STL
Has been a constant in the lineup and in right
field since the start of the 2006 seasonIn that
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Most Triples
11-year span, he has averaged 153 games played 1, 17x, last: 7/21/15 vs. LAD
with 172 hits, 36 doubles, 73 RBI and 81 runs
scored per season. Most Home Runs
Since entering the league in 2006: 3, 8/22/06, BAL vs. MIN

Has hit the sixth-most doubles in the Most RBI

majors with 392; 6, 6/10/11, BAL vs. TB
Has collected 1,889 hits, the fifth most Most Walks
in MLB;
BRAVES HISTORY

4, 2x, last: 5/6/12, BAL at BOS

Has 151 three-hit games, the third most
in MLB; Most Stolen Bases
Leads all MLB outfielders with 14,428 2, 6/17/07, BAL vs. ARI
innings played;
Longest Hitting Streak
His .993 fielding percentage is tops
among right fielders and ranks ninth 19 games, 6/8-30/11
among all outfielders.
OPPONENTS

Stroked at least 40 doubles every year from

2007-10...Among players that began their careers Played his 393rd straight error-free game in the
after 19XX, only five outfielders have as many or outfield on June 18, 2015 setting a Major League
more 40+ double seasons as Markakis: Bobby record for the most consecutive errorless games
Abreu (7), Magglio Ordonez (4), Luis Gonzalez (4), by an outfielder...Broke Darren Lewis record
Garret Anderson (4) and Larry Walker (4). (392), set from 1990-1994.
Snapped his historic streak of 398 games played
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in the outfield without an error on June 25, 2015

at WSH after being charged with a fielding error
in the first inning.

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Finished the 2014 season among Baltimores Opened the season batting .302 (26-for-86) with
franchise all-time top-10 in games (10th, 1,365), 11 doubles in 23 April gamesDuring the month
at-bats (9th, 5,331), runs (8th, 749), hits (6th, of May, hit .190 (19-for-100) with three doubles
1,547), doubles (6th, 316), RBI (9th, 658), walks Beginning 6/1, posted a .281 (116-for-413) batting
(9th, 553), average (5th, .290), OBP (9th, .358), average with 24 doubles, 12 of his 13 home runs
OPS (9th, .793), total bases (6th, 2,318) and multi- and a .347 on-base percentage while playing in
hit games (4th, 435). 108 of the teams 110 games through the end of

MANAGER & STAFF

Became the all-time leader in Oriole Park at the season.
Camden Yards history in hits (767) with a pair of Stroked three doubles in a game for the second
base hits on May 22, 2014 vs. CLE to pass Cal time in his career on 4/10 vs. STL.
Ripken Jr. (702 hits). Also became the all-time Batted .381 (16-for-42) with a .458 on-base
leader in at-bats (2,646) at Oriole Park at Camden percentage during a season-high 11-game hitting
Yards during the 2014 season. streak, 9/7-19His batting average when hitting
Became the second player in Orioles history to with runners in scoring position during the run
record six seasons with 50+ multi-hit games was .438.

NICK MARKAKIS
(2007-11, 2014) on September 13, 2014 vs. NYY,
joining Eddie Murray (1978-80, 1982-84). 2015
Collected his 1,500th hit on August 1, 2014 vs. Completed his first season with Atlanta and his
SEA, becoming the second outfielder in Orioles 10th Major League season batting .296 (181-for-
history with at least 1,500 hits (Brady Anderson, 612) with 38 doubles, three home runs, 53 RBI
1,589). and 73 runs scored in 156 games.
Garnered American League Player of the Week Posted his highest double total (38) since hitting

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award, winning the honors for the week of July 45 in 2010.
17, 2011, after going 6-for-14 (.429) with two Ranked ninth in the National League with a .370
doubles, two homers, five runs scored and six on-base percentage...It was his highest mark
RBI in four games. since 2008 (.406).
Named American League Rookie of the Month atted .308 (82-for-266) from 7/20 through the
for August 2006 after hitting .354 (34-for-96) remainder of the season (a span of 64 games).
with a .400 OBP over 26 games. Stroked 10

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Collected 52 multi-hit games, the fourth most in
home runs and 26 RBI for the month. the National League and tied for the 10th most in

2016
the Majors.
Led off 9/25s game at MIA with a line-drive
In his second season with the organization homer to right field, his second game-opening
played in a team-best (tied with Freddie Freeman) homer of the season (also 7/20) and the fourth of
158 games while batting .269 (161-for-599) with his career.
38 doubles, 13 home runs, 89 RBI.
Posted two double-digit hitting streaks. His first
Led the club with a .308 (53-for-172) batting was a team-best 15 games and came 7/24-8/8
BRAVES HISTORY

average and 70 RBI when batting with runners (.379 25-for-66)...His second was 11 games from
in scoring positionThirty-two of those 70 RBI 8/19-30 (.375, 18-for-48).
came with two outs.
Snapped his historic streak of 398 games played in
Posted double-digit home runs (13) for the 10th the outfield without an error on 6/25 at WSH after
time in his last 11 seasons. being charged a fielding error in the first inning.
Ranked second on the team and tied for ninth Played his 393rd straight error-free game in the
in the National League with 38 doubles...His 38 outfield on 6/18 setting a Major League record
doubles matched his total from the 2015 season
OPPONENTS

for most consecutive errorless games by an

and were the most since he hit 45 in 2010. outfielder...Broke Darren Lewis record (392), set
Since joining the Braves prior to the 2015 season, from 1990-1994.
has 76 doubles, the fifth-most in the National The majority of his at-bats came as the No. 1, No.
League...Had six consecutive doubles, 4/9-11 3 and No. 4 batter in the lineup...Produced a .295
Also tied a Braves franchise record for the most (74-for-251) average while batting leadoff.
doubles (11) in the month of April (Hank Aaron,
Went 41-for-134 (.306) when batting with
1969 and Marcus Giles, 2003).
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runners in scoring position...Had 46 RBI in such

Drove in 89 runs, his highest total since situations.
collecting 101 RBI during the 2009 season.

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2014 2013
Played in at least 155 games for the seventh Became the franchise leader with his seventh
time in the last eight seasons (2007-11, 13-14), Opening Day start in right field (all consecutive)...
the fourth-most in Baltimore club history (Cal Moved into the top 10 in Baltimore franchise
Ripken, 15; Brooks Robinson, 11; Eddie Murray, 9). history in hits (10th, 1,370), total bases (10th,
Ended the season with 328 consecutive errorless 2,070), extra-base hits (10th, 431), doubles (289)
MANAGER & STAFF

games in the OF (dating to 8/11/12), just eight and RBI (9th, 608).
games shy of Rich Amarals American League Was a Gold Glove finalist among AL RF (1.000
record of 336 (1995-2000). fielding %).
Collected two hits on 5/22 vs. CLE, tying and Had four straight multi-hit games, 5/9-12.
passing Cal Ripken Jr. (702 hits) to become the Had a season-best 12-game hit streak, 5/15-27,
all-time leader in hits at Oriole Park. batting .377 (20-for-53).
Hit .346 (36-for-104) in close and late situations, Snapped a career-worst 31-game streak without
with nine extra-base hits and a .393 OBP. an extra-base hit, 8/25 vs. OAK, with a double
NICK MARKAKIS

Led the majors with 617 at-bats out of the leadoff and home run.
spot in the lineup, stroking 169 hits from the top
of the batting order to finish fourth in the league
among leadoff hitters.
2012
Had his first injury-plagued season in 2012 and
Put together an 18-game hitting streak from made his first two career appearances on the
4/21-5/11, hitting .356 (26-for-73) with three disabled list...Was on the DL from 5/3-7/9 (right
doubles, two homers and eight RBI during the hamate bone fracture) and again 9/9 through the
SEASON IN REVIEW

streaks duration...The streak was the longest by end of season (broken thumb).
an Orioles hitter on the year and fell one game In limited action, the Orioles went 62-42 in his
short of his career-long hitting streak of 19 starts and he batted .336/.397/.559 in the 62 wins.
games, done from 6/8-6/30/11.
Became one of 14 players in the majors with 25+
Passed Ken Singleton (1,456) and moved into sixth doubles from 2006-12.
place on the Orioles all-time hit list on 6/16 at TB.
Had his highest season average (.298) and OPS
Stroked the first leadoff home run of his career
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

(.834) since 2008 (.306 and .897, respectively).

on 8/3, a game Baltimore went on to win 1-0...
Became first Oriole to hit a home run in first at-
It was the Orioles first win in franchise history in
bat on Opening Day since Luis Matos (4/4/05).
which the first and only run came courtesy of a
leadoff homer. Had surgery performed to repair the the right
hamate bone on 6/1/2012, performed by Dr.
Hit his 10th home run of the season on 8/4 at
Brian Schofield. Returned to the starting lineup
WSH, tying Brady Anderson for fourth in club
on 7/13 and batted leadoff for first time in his
history with nine seasons of 20+ doubles and
career that night vs. DET.
10+ home runs.
BRAVES HISTORY

Broke left thumb with a hit-by-pitch by CC

Posted his 427th career multi-hit game, 8/10 vs.
Sabathia on 9/8 vs. NYY, ending his season...Had
STL, passing Brady Anderson for sole possession
surgery performed on the thumb on 9/11/ 2012,
of fourth place on Baltimores all-time list.
performed by Dr. Brian Schofield.
Snapped a season-worst 0-for-21 stretch from
Batted leadoff in all 54 games after returning
8/19-24 with his 12th home run of the season
at the end of the All-Star break, batting
on 8/25 vs. TB (Odorizzi)...His five-game hitless
.335/.390/.489 with 34 runs, 15 doubles, two
stretch tied the longest of his career, done four
triples, five home runs and 28 RBI in that span.
times (4/21-28/06, 8/29-9/2/11, 9/12-17/11).
OPPONENTS

Hit last of Orioles three consecutive home runs

Hit back-to-back home runs with Alejandro De
to start the game, 5/10 vs. TEX [1], setting an
Aza to start the game on 9/25 at NYY, becoming
American League record.
the first pair of Orioles to hit back-to-back home
runs to start a road game since Jerry Hairston, Jr.
and Mike Bordick on 6/6/01 at NYY... 2011
Won his first career Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Underwent successful fusion surgery to repair
after completing the first error-free season of 150
a herniated disc in his neck on December 17,
MISCELLANEOUS

or more games played by an Orioles outfielder

2014...The surgery was performed by Dr. Steven
in franchise history and finished fifth in the
Wray in Atlanta, Ga.
American League with 14 outfield assists.

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Became the third Orioles outfielder to win a Gold
Glove, joining Paul Blair (1967, 1969-75) and
2009
Drove in 100 runs (101) for the second time in his
Adam Jones (2009).
career (112 in 2007).
Named American League Player of the Week for
Tied for the American League lead with 161
7/14-17...Went 6-for-14 (.429) with two doubles,
games played, the second time in his career he
two homers, five runs scored and six RBI in four
played 161 in a season (2007).
games.

MANAGER & STAFF

Collected 45 doubles, sixth most in the AL (third
Recorded his 1,000th career hit with a third-
consecutive season of 40+).
inning single on 7/15, becoming the 14th player
to record 1,000 or more hits for the Orioles. Finished in the top 10 in the AL in games (T1st,
161), sac flies (T1st, 10), at-bats (3rd, 642), plate
Ranked among AL leaders in games (160, 3rd), at-
appearances (6th, 711), doubles (6th, 45) and hits
bats (641, 4th), plate appearances (716, 5th), hits
(T7th, 188).
(182, 10th), singles (135, 5th), times on base (251,
9th) and outfield assists (14, 5th)... Reached base safely in a career-high 38
consecutive games, 7/5-8/18, batting .335 (54-

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Over a five-season span (2007-11), was one of
161) with a .935 OPS.
two American Leaguers (Ichiro) to collect 180
or more hits and one of four American Leaguers Collected team-leading 52 multi-hit and 28
(Robinson Cano, David Oritz, Michael Young) to multi-RBI games.
hit 30 or more doubles. Hit second career grand slam off Brad Penny,
Played in 160 games, the fourth time in his 4/17 at BOS
previous five seasons he played in 160 or more .Hit safely in a then career-high-tying 17 straight

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and fifth straight season he led the Orioles in games, 4/13-5/1, batting .385 (25-for-65) with a
games played. 1.059 OPS in that time.
Set career and team-season-high with 19-game Tied a then career-high (12 times) with four hits
hitting streak, 6/8-30...Hit .414 during the run. (6/25 at FLA, 6/17 vs. NYM and 4/21 vs. CWS).

2008
Set career-high with five hits, 7/3 at ATL.
Set career-high with six RBI, 6/10 vs. TB.
Made first career start at first base, 6/1 at SEA. Appeared in 157 games in his third MLB season,

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
setting career highs in average (.306), runs

2010 scored (106), doubles (48), walks (99), on-base

percentage (.406) and slugging percentage
Finished the season tied for fourth in the
(.491)...Led the Majors with 17 outfield assists.
American League with 45 doubles and became
Finished among the top-25 in the American
third player in Major League history with four
League in 16 categories: road batting average
straight 43-double seasons, joining Joe Medwick
(1st, .330), times on base (1st, 283), walks (2nd,
(1935-39) and Tris Speaker (1920-23), both of
99), on-base percentage (3rd, .406), doubles
whom are in the Hall of Fame.
(T3rd, 48), runs (4th, 106), on-base plus slugging BRAVES HISTORY
Became the first player in Orioles history with
(7th, .897), games played (T9th, 157), average
four consecutive 40-double seasons and the
(10th, .306), hits (T10th, 182), extra-base hits
19th outfielder since 1900 with four-or-more
(T10th, 69), total bases (T11th, 292), multi-hit
seasons of 40 doubles or more in his career...
games (T12th, 51), slugging percentage (20th,
The streak of four consecutive years tied him
.491), at-bats (20th, 595) and RBI (23rd, 87).
for third-most among outfielders since 1900
Hit safely in a career-high 17 straight games,
behind Medwick (7 seasons from 1933-39), Harry
6/22-7/10, batting .397 (27-for-68, 9 doubles, 2
Heilmann (5 seasons from 1923-27) and Tris
home runs, 18 RBI and 21 runs).
OPPONENTS

Speaker (four seasons from 1920-23).

Set a career-high with four walks, 6/22 at MIL.
Batted .361 against left-handed pitching, the
highest average in MLB for a left-handed hitter. Had second career multi-HR game on 9/14 vs.
MIN, reaching 20 HR for the second straight
Tied his then career-high with four hits on 8/6
season.
vs. CWS.
Collected his 200th career double, 8/16 vs. SEA.
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2007 Matched an Orioles record by hitting three home

runs on 8/22 vs. MIN...Marked the 18th time
In his sophomore MLB season, was named Most
in club history a player hit three home runs..
Valuable Oriole by local media after batting .300
Became the 21st rookie to hit three homers in a
with 23 home runs and 112 RBI in 161 games.
game and the first Orioles rookie to do so.
Ranked in the top-25 in the American League in
Had six homers over a six-game span, 8/16-22,
11 categories: games played (3rd, 161), go-ahead
becoming only the eighth rookie to hit six home
MANAGER & STAFF

RBI (T4th, 31), doubles (T6th, 43), at-bats (7th,

runs over a span of six of his teams games,
637), hits (7th, 191), total bases (7th, 309), RBI
according to the Elias Sports Bureau, and first
(8th, 112), extra-base hits (T9th, 69), multi-hit
since ATLs David Justice in 1990.
games (T9th, 57), runs (17th, 97), average (19th,
.300) and stolen bases (T21st, 18).
Hit 15 of his team-leading 23 home runs at home
MINOR LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
Named the 2005 Brooks Robinson Award winner
and slugged .519 at Camden Yards.
as the Orioles Minor League Player of the Year.
Hit his first career grand slam on 4/13 vs. KC.
Named to the 2005 Carolina League Post-
NICK MARKAKIS

Homered on 9/16 at TOR, giving him 20 HR and Season All-Star Team.

100 RBI for the year...Joined Jim Gentile (141 in
Following the 2005 season, batted .326 in 26
1961) and Cal Ripken (102 in 1983) as the only
games for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League.
Orioles to drive in 100 or more runs in their
Played for the 2004 Greek Olympic Baseball
second full season.
team in Athens, Greece (missed the final month
Hit his first career game-winning home run in the
of the season so do so)...Led the team with a .346
bottom of the eighth inning on 9/24 vs. KC.
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(9-for-26) average and six RBI.

2006 Signed with the Orioles one week after being

selected in the first round of the 2003 First-Year
Set an Orioles rookie record for highest batting
player draft and spent the season at Class-A
average (.291) among qualifiers with 502 plate
AberdeenMissed two-plus weeks of the season
appearances.
in July to play for the Greek National team in the
Finished sixth in American League Rookie of the European Championships in the Netherlands...
Year voting and was named as an outfielder on
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Went 10-for-19 with five RBI in a five-game span,

the Baseball Digest and Topps All-Rookie Teams. 7/21-25.
Beginning on 5/27, started 98 of the final 103
games, including 96 starts in right field, and
batted .314 through the end of the season.
amateur
Attended Young Harris (Ga.) Junior College and
Named American League Rookie of the Month batted .439 (98-for-223) with 21 HR and 92 RBI
for August...Hit safely in 22 of 26 games, batting and stole 19 bases in 20 attempts in 2003.
.354 (34-for-96) with seven doubles, 10 home Also pitched at Young Harris, going 12-0 with 1
runs, 26 RBI, 22 runs scored and a .740 slugging
BRAVES HISTORY

save and a 1.68 ERA in 15 games and led all junior

percentage...His 10 home runs in August set an college pitchers with 160 strikeouts.
Orioles record for a rookie in a calendar month...
In 2003, was listed by Baseball America as the
Became the 11th rookie in the last 50 years to hit
second-best junior college prospect.
at least 10 homers in a calendar month.
Was named Junior College Player of the Year by
Batted .354 in August, his third consecutive
Baseball America in 2002.
month with an average over .335.
Played for the Greek Olympic Baseball Team
Made his Major League debut in the season
during the 2004 games held in Athens, Greece,
opener on 4/3 vs. TB, entering defensively in
OPPONENTS

leading the team with a .346 batting average.

right field in the ninth inning...Went 1-for-3 with 3
walks in his first start on 4/5 vs. TB, homering off
Devil Rays Dan Miceli for his first MLB hit..
Became the third player since 1959 to draw
walks in each of his first three Major League plate
appearances (ARIs Danny Klassen on 7/4/98 and
KC As Bob Rocky Johnson in 1960).
MISCELLANEOUS

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Personal Signed a six-year contract with the Baltimore
Orioles through the 2014 season, with an option
He and his wife Christina have three sons; Taylor,
for 2015, on January 22, 2009.
Tucker and Toby.
On Baltimore disabled list (right hamate bone
Nick and Christina are active with the Boys and
fracture), May 3 to July 9, 2012; underwent
Girls Club located in Cherokee County (Ga.)...
successful surgery by Dr. Brian Schofield on June
They also participate in a variety of charitable
1, 2012; included a rehabilitation assignment to

MANAGER & STAFF

events within the inner city areas in Maryland,
Bowie (AA).
especially during the holiday seasons.
On Baltimore disabled list (broken thumb),
Graduated from Woodstock (Ga.) High School.
September 9 to the end of the 2012 season;

Transactions
underwent successful surgery by Dr. Brian
Schofield on September 11, 2012.
Selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 35th round Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a four-year
of the 2001 First-Year Player Draft; did not sign. contract through the 2018 season on December
Selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 23rd round 5, 2014.

NICK MARKAKIS
of the 2002 First-Year Player Draft; did not sign.
Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the first
round (seventh overall) of the 2003 First-Year
Player Draft...Signed by Dave Jennings.

SEASON IN REVIEW
braves at fort bragg
The Braves played host to the Miami Marlins on July 3 at Fort Bragg Field in Fort Bragg, N.C...The
game marked the first regular-season professional contest in any sport to be played on an active
U.S. military base...A sell-out crowd of 12,582 attended, while a nationwide ESPN television audience
watched...The Marlins won, 5-2.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
BRAVES HISTORY
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2003 Aberdeen .283 59 205 22 58 14 3 1 28 1 3 1 30 33 13-5 .372 .395 1
2004 Delmarva .299 96 355 57 106 22 3 11 64 2 5 2 42 66 12-3 .371 .470 2
2005 Frederick .300 91 350 59 105 25 1 12 62 0 4 4 43 65 2-1 .379 .480 5
MANAGER & STAFF

Bowie .339 33 124 19 42 16 2 3 30 0 1 0 18 30 0-1 .420 .573 0

2006 Baltimore .291 147 491 72 143 25 2 16 62 3 2 3 43 72 2-0 .351 .448 2
2007 Baltimore .300 161 637 97 191 43 3 23 112 1 6 5 61 112 18-6 .362 .485 2
2008 Baltimore .306 157 595 106 182 48 1 20 87 0 1 2 99 113 10-7 .406 .491 3
2009 Baltimore .293 161 642 94 188 45 2 18 101 0 10 3 56 98 6-2 .347 .453 6
2010 Baltimore .297 160 629 79 187 45 3 12 60 0 5 2 73 93 7-2 .370 .436 3
2011 Baltimore .284 160 641 72 182 31 1 15 73 0 6 7 62 75 12-3 .351 .406 0
2012 Baltimore .298 104 420 59 125 28 3 13 54 0 5 4 42 51 1-1 .363 .471 2
Bowie# .300 3 10 4 3 1 0 2 4 0 0 0 2 2 0-0 .417 1.000 0
NICK MARKAKIS

2013 Baltimore .271 160 634 89 172 24 0 10 59 0 8 3 55 76 1-2 .329 .356 0

2014 Baltimore .276 155 642 81 177 27 1 14 50 0 2 4 62 84 4-2 .342 .386 0
2015 Atlanta .296 156 612 73 181 38 1 3 53 0 1 3 70 83 2-1 .370 .376 1
2016 Atlanta .269 158 599 67 161 38 0 13 89 0 9 5 71 101 0-2 .346 .397 4
Minor Totals .301 282 1044 161 314 78 9 29 188 3 13 7 135 196 27-10 .380 .476 8
A.L. Totals .290 1365 5331 749 1547 316 16 141 658 4 45 33 553 774 61-25 .358 .435 18
Braves Totals .282 314 1211 140 342 76 1 16 142 0 10 8 141 184 2-3 .358 .386 5
Major Totals .289 1679 6542 889 1889 392 17 157 800 4 55 41 694 958 63-28 .358 .426 23
SEASON IN REVIEW

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2014 Bal. vs. Det. .250 3 12 3 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Championship Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2014 Bal. vs. KC .263 4 19 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Right Field .993 1628 3211 101 22 3334 16
BRAVES HISTORY

Left Field .984 26 59 1 1 61 0

Center Field 1.000 9 15 0 0 15 0
Outfield .993 1646 3285 102 23 3410 16
First Base 1.000 6 48 2 0 50 3
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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MINTER
LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Alex Jordan Minter

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left
Height: 6-0 Weight: 205
DOB: September 2, 1993 Opening Day Age: 23
Born: Tyler, TX Resides: Whitehouse, TX
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Braves Competitive Balance B pick (75th overall) in 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

A.J. MINTER
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING 2015

No. 18 - Baseball America Did not pitch professionally as he recovered from
No. 22 - MLBPipeline.com Tommy John surgery performed on his left
elbow on 3/30.

SEASON IN REVIEW
2016 AMATEUR
Made his professional debut, pitching out of the Pitched for three seasons at Texas A&M University.
bullpen for three different levels of the Braves Went 5-0 with a 2.00 ERA (13 ER/58.1 IP) over
organization as he recovered from Tommy 56 appearances (four starts) during his collegiate
John surgery in March of 2015Did not pitch on career...Moved from the bullpen to the starting
consecutive days all season. rotation for his junior season in 2015, going 2-0

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Made 31 combined appearances, compiling a with a 0.43 ERA (1 ER/21.0 IP) across four starts to
1.30 ERA (5 ER/34.2 IP), a .149 (18-for-121) and open the year before undergoing season-ending
47 strikeoutsGave up three extra-base hits total surgery.
and no runs in 29 of 31 games. Following his sophomore season he appeared
Began the year with Single-A Rome, making his in nine games out of the bullpen for the USA
professional debut on 5/5 vs. Hickory in Game Baseball Collegiate National Team, posting a 0-0
2 of a doubleheaderFinished with two saves record with a 0.00 ERA, striking out 10 in 12.1
and no decisions while not allowing a run in five innings.
games for the R-Braves.
BRAVES HISTORY

Advanced to Single-A Carolina on 5/19 and Transactions

debuted for the Mudcats on 5/22Struck out four Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the Competitive
over 2.0 scoreless innings that day at Wilmington. Balance B round (75th overall) of the 2015 First-
Made his Double-A debut on 7/5, striking out two Year Player Draft...Signed by Darin Vaughan.
over 1.2 innings vs. Montgomery.
Struck out at least one batter in 16 of his 18
regular season appearances with Mississippi
OPPONENTS

Fanned 12 consecutive batters, 7/9-22.

Made three scoreless postseason appearances
for the M-Braves.

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
MISCELLANEOUS

2016 Rome 0-0 0.00 5 0 0 0 2 6.2 2 0 0 0 0 1 6 1 0

Carolina 0-0 0.00 8 0 0 0 0 9.1 3 0 0 0 0 4 10 0 0
Mississippi 1-0 2.41 18 0 0 0 0 18.2 13 5 5 0 0 6 31 3 0
Minor Totals 1-0 1.30 31 0 0 0 2 34.2 18 5 5 0 0 11 47 4 0
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MORRIS
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Akeel J. Morris
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-1 Weight: 195
DOB: November 14, 1992 Opening Day Age: 24
Born: St. Thomas, VI Resides: St. Thomas, VI
MLB Debut: June 17, 2015 MLB Service Time: 0.004
Acquired: Acquired from New York (NL), June 8, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
AKEEL MORRIS

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Split the season between Atlantas and New
Yorks (NL) organization after a midseason trade
between the clubs...Combined to go 5-3 with Most IP
0.2, 6/17/15, NYM at TOR
SEASON IN REVIEW

a 3.25 ERA (22 ER/61.0 IP) in 47 minor league

games out of the bullpen.
Most Runs Allowed
Began the season with Double-A Binghamton,
5, 6/17/15, NYM at TOR
compiling a 2-2 record and a 4.62 ERA (13
ER/25.1 IP) in 22 games. Most ER Allowed
Traded to Atlanta on 6/8 in exchange for INF/OF 5, 6/17/15, NYM at TOR
Kelly Johnson.
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Spent one day with Atlanta at the MLB level after

3, 6/17/15, NYM at TOR
the club recalled him on 8/12...Did not appear
in the game and the team optioned him back to Most HRs Allowed
Double-A Mississippi. 1, 6/17/15, NYM at TOR
Appered in 25 games with the M-Braves, going
3-1 with a 2.27 ERA (9 ER/35.2 IP)/ Most Walks
Did not allow a home run while with Mississippi. 3, 6/17/15, NYM at TOR

2015
Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

None
Made his MLB debut after beginning the
season with Single-A St. Lucie...Became one Longest Winning Streak
of 12 players from the Virgin Islands to reach None
the majors...Others include Midre Cummings,
Calvin Pickering, and Jerry Browne.
Longest Losing Streak
None
Recalled from St. Lucie on 6/15 and made his
debut on 6/17 at TOR...Pitched 0.2 innings,
OPPONENTS

and allowed three hits, three walks and

surrendered five earned runs...Became the
12th player from the Virgin Islands to reach the MINOR LEAGUE RECAP
majors. Appeared in 179 minor league games, 26 starts,
since making his professional debut in 2010...
Optioned to Double-A Binghamton on 6/18.
Owns a 17-16 record, a 2.84 ERA and 38 saves...
Named to the mid-season Florida State League Paced the South Atlantic League with 16 saves
All-Star team after going 0-1 with 13 saves and in 2014, while also leading all SAL relievers with
MISCELLANEOUS

a 1.69 ERA (6 ER/32.0 innings) in 24 games. 14.05 strikeouts per nine innings (89 strikeouts in
57.0 innings)...Also named a SAL All-Star.

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AMATEUR Transactions
Graduated from Charlotte Amalie High School in Selected by the New York Mets in the 10th round
St. Thomas (Virgin Islands) where he played four of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft...Signed by
years of baseballWas a shortstop until the 11th Ismael Cruz.
grade, when he switched to the mound. Acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the New
York Mets in exchange for INF/OF Kelly Johnson

MANAGER & STAFF

on June 8, 2016.

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2010 GCL Mets 1-1 2.19 8 6 0 0 0 24.2 13 11 6 0 2 17 28 1 0
2011 Kingsport 3-2 3.86 11 11 1 0 0 51.1 30 28 22 5 3 38 61 8 0

AKEEL MORRIS
2012 Kingsport 0-6 7.98 11 6 0 0 2 38.1 38 37 34 7 4 22 50 3 0
2013 Brooklyn 4-1 1.00 14 3 0 0 1 45.0 29 7 5 1 1 23 60 1 0
2014 Savannah 4-1 0.63 41 0 0 0 16 57.0 19 5 4 1 1 22 89 5 1
2015 St. Lucie 0-1 1.69 24 0 0 0 13 32.0 11 6 6 1 0 14 46 2 1
New York (NL) 0-0 67.50 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 3 5 5 1 0 3 0 0 0
Binghamton 0-1 2.45 23 0 0 0 0 29.1 17 8 8 1 0 15 35 2 3
2016 Binghamton 2-2 4.62 22 0 0 0 6 25.1 19 13 13 4 0 16 36 0 0
Mississippi 3-1 2.27 25 0 0 0 0 35.2 27 9 9 0 0 21 50 6 0

SEASON IN REVIEW
Minor Totals 17-16 2.84 179 26 1 0 38 338.2 203 124 107 20 11 188 455 28 5
Major Totals 0-0 67.50 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 3 5 5 1 0 3 0 0 0
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Pitcher --- 1 0 0 0 0 0

BRAVES HISTORY
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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NEWCOMB
LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Sean William Newcomb
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left

Height: 6-5 Weight: 255
DOB: June 12, 1993 Opening Day Age: 23
Born: Brockton, MA Resides: Randolph, MA
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Acquired from Los Angeles (AL), November 12, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
SEAN NEWCOMB

NON-RO S T E R I N VIT E E
His 11.12 SO/9 ratio ranked second in the minors
Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING among pitchers with at least 130.0 innings...Only
32 minor leaguers since 2000 have compiled a
No. 8 - Baseball America
single-season SO/9 mark as high as Newcombs
No. 4- Baseball Prospectus
11.12 (minimum 130.0 innings).
No. 6 - MLB.com
SEASON IN REVIEW

Walked 76, the fifth most in the minors...Issued at

MLB.coms #
80
least one walk in each of his 27 starts.

Top 100 PROSPECTS List Named to the USA roster for the Futures Game
during the All-Star break, tossing a perfect inning
of relief in a 10-1 win over the World squad.

2016 Began the season with Single-A Burlington,

appearing in seven games (seven starts) and
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Spent the year with Double-A Mississippi, tying going 1-0 with 1.83 ERA (7 ER/34.1 IP) before a
for the Southern League lead with 27 starts. promotion to High-A Inland Empire on 5/16....
His 320 strikeouts over the last two seasons are Ranked second in the Midwest League with 45
the second most among all minor leaguers...He strikeouts at the time of his promotion.
is 11 off the lead of Jaime Schultz Struck out a season-high 11 over 5.0 innings on
In his first season in the Braves organization, 6/16 at Bakersfield.
fanned 152, tied for 18th most among all MiLB
Allowed one run or less in eight of his 13 starts
players and most in the SL...His 9.77 K/9 ranked
with the 66ers.
fifth best among qualifying minor leaguers.
BRAVES HISTORY

Named the California League Pitcher of the Week

His 71 walks were tied for the 13th most in MiLB.
on 8/3 after tossing 6.0 shutout innings to beat
Made two postseason starts...Took a no-decision Lake Elsinore on the road, 7/28.
in a Game 1, 6-5 loss of the first round against
Moved to Double-A Arkansas on 8/2 and allowed
Pensacola and lost, 2-0, in Game 2 of the
four runs total over his first five Double-A starts
championship series at Jackson.
(28.0 IP/1.29 ERA), 8/2-8/25.
Entered 2016 as the Braves second-best
Tossed 7.0 no-hit innings on 8/25 vs. Tulsa,
prospect according to Baseball America.
allowing only one walk.
OPPONENTS

2015 2014
Ended the 2015 season as LAAs top rated minor
Made his professional debut, pitching at two
leaguer, according to the publication.
levels and going a combined 0-1 with a 6.14 ERA
Went a combined 9-3 with a 2.38 ERA (36 (10 ER/14.2 IP).
ER/136.0 IP) in 27 games (27 starts) across three
Started with the rookie-level Arizona League
minor league levels for Los Angeles (AL)...Struck
AngelsTossed 3.0 total innings over two starts.
MISCELLANEOUS

out 168, tied for the second most by any minor

Moved to Single-A Burlington on 8/8 and finished
leaguer.
the season there, striking out 15 over 11.2 innings.

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AMATEUR PERSONAL
Attended the University of Hartford, 2012-2014 Attended Middleboro High School in Middleboro,
Went 8-2 with a 1.25 ERA (13 ER/93.1 IP) and Mass.
106 strikeouts as a junior, winning America East
Conference Pitcher of the Year. Transactions
Established a school record with 243 strikeouts Selected by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

MANAGER & STAFF

over his three collegiate seasons. in the first round (15th overall) in the 2014 First-
Earned his first collegiate victory on 3/24/12 with Year Player Draft...Signed by Nick Gorneault.
a seven inning no-hitter against Yale...It was the Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with
first no-hitter in school history for Hartford since SS Erick Aybar, RHP Chris Ellis and cash
the program transitioned to the Division I level considerations,from the Los Angeles of Anaheim
in 1984. in exchange for SS Andrelton Simmons and C
Jose Briceno on November 12, 2015.

SEAN NEWCOMB
Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2014 AZL Angels 0-0 3.00 2 2 0 0 0 3.0 3 1 1 1 0 1 3 0 0
Burlington 0-1 6.94 4 4 0 0 0 11.2 13 9 9 1 0 5 15 3 0
2015 Burlington 1-0 1.83 7 7 0 0 0 34.1 25 9 7 1 1 19 45 2 0

SEASON IN REVIEW
Inland 6-1 2.47 13 13 0 0 0 65.2 50 22 18 2 1 33 84 3 0
Arkansas 2-2 2.75 7 7 0 0 0 36.0 22 12 11 2 1 24 39 1 0
2016 Mississippi 8-7 3.86 27 27 1 0 0 140.0 113 62 60 4 7 71 152 5 0
Minor Totals 17-11 3.28 60 60 1 0 0 290.2 226 115 106 11 10 153 338 14 0
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2016 Braves by Day and month
Day Home Road Month Home Road
Monday (4-12) 2-4 2-8 April (5-18) 1-12 4-6
Tuesday (10-14) 3-9 7-5 May (10-18) 4-10 6-8 BRAVES HISTORY
Wednesday (10-15) 6-6 4-9 June (12-16) 7-10 5-6
Thursday (10-10) 6-6 4-4 July (10-16) 4-6 6-10
Friday (10-16) 3-10 7-6 August (13-15) 5-6 8-9
Saturday (12-13) 5-8 7-5 September (16-10) 8-6 8-4
Sunday (12-13) 6-7 6-6 October (2-0) 2-0 ---
Total 31-50 37-43 Total 31-50 37-43
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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odom
CATC HE R
Full Name: Joseph Caleb Odom
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-2 Weight: 215
DOB: May 12, 1983 Opening Day Age: 33
Born: Birmingham, AL Resides: Hoover, AL
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Braves 13th round pick in 2013
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
JOE ODOM

N O N-RO S T E R I N VIT EE

2016 Hit .304 (17-for-56) with three home runs, 13 RBI

and a .952 OPS against lefties.
Split his fourth season in the Braves organization
Appeared in eight games for the Peoria Javelinas
between High-A Carolina and Double-A
of the Arizona Fall League, going 4-for-30 (.133).
MississippiPlayed in a combined 91 games,
including 65 starts at catcher, and hit .278 (91-for-
2014
SEASON IN REVIEW

327) with 19 doubles, nine home runs and 38 RBI.

Spent his first full season in the organization with
Opened the season with Carolina and batted
High-A Lynchburg...Had his first career two-home
.292 (56-for-192) over 52 games before joining
run game, 6/23 and a career-best four hits, 8/6.
Mississippi on 6/22Played in 39 games with

2013
Mississippi through the remainder of the season.
For the season, hit .337 (28-for-83) with six home
Began his career with rookie-level Gulf Coast
runs and 15 RBI vs. left-handed pitchersBatted
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

League Braves after being a 13th-round selection

.258 (63-for-244) vs. right-handed pitchers.
by Atlanta in the 2013 first-year player draft.
Batted .300 (24-for-80) in 22 games as the
designated hitter with Carolina.
Thirty of his 91 hits went for extra bases, including
amateur
Attended Division III Huntingdon College (Ala.)
a career best 19 doubles...Tied for sixth among
from 2011-2013, and led all of D3 with 14 home
Braves farmhands in slugging percentage (.431).
runs as a junior.
Recorded his third career multi-home run game
Drafted with the 403rd overall pick in 2013,
and drove in a career-high tying five run, 6/6.
BRAVES HISTORY

becoming the Hawks highest selection ever and

2015 the first since 1989, when the New York Yankees
drafted pitcher James Moody.
Spent the season at High-A Carolina...Hit .222
(48-for-216) with seven home runs and 40 RBI.
Transactions
Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 13th round
of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft...Signed by

Complete Record
Hugh Buchanan.
OPPONENTS

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E

2013 GCL Braves .250 16 32 6 8 2 0 0 3 0 0 1 7 9 1-0 .400 .313 1
Danville .190 14 42 3 8 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 3 14 0-0 .234 .214 1
2014 Lynchburg .205 61 185 18 38 7 0 6 20 3 2 1 29 48 1-3 .313 .341 5
2015 Carolina .222 65 216 29 48 16 1 7 40 1 5 1 20 53 0-0 .285 .403 2
2016 Carolina .292 52 192 30 56 12 2 8 29 1 2 3 15 40 0-0 .349 .500 5
MISCELLANEOUS

Mississippi .259 39 135 10 35 7 0 1 9 0 1 0 7 27 0-0 .294 .333 3

Minors Total .241 247 802 96 193 45 3 22 104 5 12 6 81 191 2-3 .311 .387 17
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

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oflaherty
LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Eric George OFlaherty

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left
Height: 6-3 Weight: 210
DOB: February 5, 1985 Opening Day Age: 31
Born: Walla Walla, WA Resides: Redmond, WA
MLB Debut: August 16, 2006 MLB Service Time: 9.062
Acquired: Signed to minor-league contract, December 22, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

ERIC OFLAHERTY
N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

Career Highlights CAREER HIGHS

From 2011-2014, compiled a 1.54 ERA in 182
appearances...That mark was second-lowest
among relievers with 150.0 or more innings Most IP
4.2, 5/12/07, SEA vs. NYY

SEASON IN REVIEW
behind Craig Kimbrel (1.51 ERA).
Did not get charged with a loss in three seasons
Most Runs Allowed
from 2012-14 (104 appearances).
6, 4/13/08, SEA vs. BAL
Led all major leaguer relievers with a 0.98 ERA
in 2011. Most ER Allowed
6, 4/13/08, SEA vs. BAL
2016 Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Returned to the Atlanta organization after a 3/27
8, 4/13/08, SEA vs. BAL
trade with Pittsburgh...Made his eighth Opening
Day roster. Most HRs Allowed
Had two separate stints on the disabled list... 1, 24x, last: 6/11/16, vs. CHI
Missed 27 games, 6/12-7/16, with a right
knee strain and then went back on the DL Most Walks
with a season-ending left elbow injury, 3, 3x, last: 4/24/15, OAK vs. HOU
8/19...Underwent left elbow ulnar nerve
Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
decompression on 8/25...Dr. James Andrews
4, 2x, last: 5/13/12, at STL
performed the operation in Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Compiled a 1.50 ERA in six rehabilitation games Longest Winning Streak
with Gwinnett (AAA), Rome (A) and the rookie- 8, 9/14/11-7/18/14
level GCL Braves.
Lefties went 19-for-66 (.288) against him with
Longest Losing Streak
five doubles, a triple, two walks and a home run. 3, 2x, last: 4/4-5/15/16
Made his first MLB error, 8/14...Began his career
OPPONENTS

with 471 error-free games.

Was 1-2 with a 5.91 ERA (14 earned runs/21.1
2015 innings) in 25 games for the Athletics before the
Made 41 appearances with Oakland and New trade...Also spent time on the disabled list from
York (NL), compiling a 8.10 ERA (27 ER/30.0 IP). 5/2-6/2 with a left shoulder strain.
Began the season with the As...Acquired by the Made his Mets debut on 8/5 at MIA and allowed
Mets along with cash on 8/4 in exchange for four runs on four hits in 0.2 innings.
MISCELLANEOUS

minor league right-handed pitcher Dawrin Frias. Left-handed batters hit .415 (27-65) while right-
handed batters hit .278 (20-72).

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2014 2008
Pitched in 21 games with Oakland in his first Made the Opening Day roster for the first time in
season back from Tommy John surgery. his career, breaking camp with Seattle.
Recorded only career save on 8/27 at HOU. Was 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA in seven games for
the Mariners before being optioned to Double-A
2013 West Tennessee of the Southern League.
MANAGER & STAFF

2007
Posted a 2.50 ERA in 19 games with Atlanta
before having Tommy John surgery.
Was placed on the disabled list on 5/18 with a Began with Triple-A Tacoma before being recalled
strained left elbow...Underwent season-ending to Seattle on 4/20 for the rest of the season.
Tommy John surgery on 5/21. Earned first career win on 5/4 vs. NYM.

2012 2006
ERIC OFLAHERTY

Compiled a 1.73 ERA in 64 games with the Made his MLB debut on 8/16 after beginning the
Braves...His ERA was third-best in the National season at Single-A Inland Empire...The Mainers
League for relievers. selected his contract that day.
Allowed one of his 22 inherited runners to score
(4.5%)...That mark was the best among relievers MINOR LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
with at least 20 inherited runners. In 2005, was named Single-A Wisconsins Most
Compiled a 0.35 ERA (1 ER/26.0 IP after the All- Valuable Pitcher by the Mariners...Named the
Star break (29 games). rookie-level AZL Mariners Most Valuable Pitcher
SEASON IN REVIEW

Did not allow an earned run in his final 28 games by the organization in 2004.

AMATEUR
of the season (25.0 innings).
Did not allow an extra-base hit to a lefty.
Graduated from Walla Walla (Wash.) High School...
2012 postseason Was named the 2003 Pitcher of the Year in the Big
Nine Conference during his senior season, after
Appeared in the Wild Card game vs. STL and
going 5-2 with a 1.99 ERA and 83 strikeouts.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

pitched 1.0 inning while allowing two hits.

2011 personal
He and his wife Heather have one son, Mac.
Finished the season with an 0.98 ERA while

TRANSACTIONS
making a career-high tying 78 appearances.
His 0.98 ERA led all MLB relievers...The 0.98 ERA
Selected by the Seattle Mariners in the sixth
was the lowest ERA for a NL reliever since 2002
round of the 2003 June free agent draft...Signed
(Atlantas Chris Hammond posted a 0.95 ERA).
by Phi Geisler.
BRAVES HISTORY

Struck out a career-high 67 hitters.

Claimed by the Atlanta Braves off waivers from
Did not allow an earned run from 6/7-8/3 (23.1
the Seattle Mariners, November 20, 2008.
innings pitched).
On Atlanta disabled list (mononucleosis) from
Ended the year on a 19.2 inning scoreless streak,
July 10 to August 20, 2010; included an injury
not allowing a run over his final 20 games.
rehabilitation assignment to Gwinnett (AAA).

2010 On Atlanta disabled list (Tommy John surgery)

from May 18 through the end of the 2013 season.
Appeared in 56 games with the Braves and was
OPPONENTS

Signed by the Oakland Athletics to a two-year

3-2 with a 2.45 ERA.
contract through the 2015 season on January 22,
Placed on the 15-day disabled list from 7/10-8/19
2014.
with mononucleosis...Reinstated from the DL on
On Oakland disabled list (recovering from Tommy
8/20.
John surgery) from February 17-July 2, 2014;

2009 included an injury rehabilitation assignment to

Stockton (A) and Sacramento (AAA).
Finished his first full season in the major leagues
MISCELLANEOUS

Acquired by the New York Mets along with cash

and made a career-high setting 78 appearances,
considerations from the Oakland Athletics in
which tied for ninth most in the NL.
exchange for RHP Dawrin Frias on August 4, 2015.

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Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor On Atlantas disabled list (left elbow neuritis)
league contract on February 18, 2016. from August 19 through the end of the 2016
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the season; transferred to the 60-day disabled list on
Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash September 1.
considerations on March 27, 2016. Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league
On Atlantas disabled list (right knee strain) contract on December 22, 2016.
from June 12 to July 16, 2016; included injury

MANAGER & STAFF

rehabilitation assignment to the GCL Braves (R),
Rome (A) and Gwinnett (AAA).

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2003 AZL Mariners 3-0 1.95 13 1 0 0 0 27.2 17 10 6 1 2 7 20 0 0

ERIC OFLAHERTY
Everett 1-0 3.38 3 1 0 0 0 10.2 8 5 4 1 2 3 7 1 0
2004 Wisconsin 3-3 6.12 11 10 0 0 0 57.1 83 43 39 3 3 23 38 12 0
Wisconsin 4-4 3.75 45 0 0 0 13 69.2 73 35 29 2 3 30 51 7 1
2006 Inland Empire 0-1 3.45 16 0 0 0 1 28.2 31 11 11 1 3 6 33 0 0
San Antonio 2-2 1.14 25 0 0 0 7 39.1 45 10 5 0 4 15 36 0 2
Tacoma 1-0 0.00 2 0 0 0 0 3.2 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0
Seattle 0-0 4.09 15 0 0 0 0 11.0 18 9 5 2 0 6 6 2 0
2007 Tacoma 0-0 1.13 6 0 0 0 3 8.0 5 1 1 0 1 4 8 1 0

SEASON IN REVIEW
Seattle 7-1 4.47 56 0 0 0 0 52.1 45 26 26 1 5 20 36 4 1
2008 Seattle 0-1 20.25 7 0 0 0 0 6.2 16 15 15 2 2 4 4 0 0
West Tenn 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Tacoma 1-0 4.96 14 0 0 0 2 16.1 23 9 9 1 0 9 19 2 0
2009 Atlanta 2-1 3.04 78 0 0 0 0 56.1 52 23 19 2 6 18 39 2 0
2010 Atlanta 3-2 2.45 56 0 0 0 0 44.0 37 14 12 2 1 18 36 3 0
Gwinnett# 0-0 0.00 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0
2011 Atlanta 2-4 0.98 78 0 0 0 0 73.2 59 9 8 2 3 21 67 1 0

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2012 Atlanta 3-0 1.73 64 0 0 0 0 57.1 47 14 11 3 2 19 46 1 0
2013 Atlanta 3-0 2.50 19 0 0 0 0 18.0 12 5 5 2 0 5 11 0 0
2014 Stockton# 1-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
Sacramento# 0-1 4.32 7 1 0 0 0 8.1 6 4 4 1 0 3 5 3 0
Oakland 1-0 2.25 21 0 0 0 1 20.0 15 5 5 3 2 4 15 3 0
2015 Oakland 1-2 5.91 25 0 0 0 0 21.1 29 17 14 1 0 13 15 0 0
Nashville# 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stockton# 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
New York (NL) 0-0 13.50 16 0 0 0 0 8.2 18 13 13 1 2 5 6 1 0
2016 Atlanta 1-4 6.91 39 0 0 0 0 28.2 39 25 22 3 2 11 22 3 0 BRAVES HISTORY

GCL Braves# 0-1 9.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0

Rome# 0-0 0.00 4 1 0 0 0 4.0 6 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 0
Gwinnett# 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Minor Totals 16-12 3.45 155 15 0 0 26 284.2 307 132 109 11 18 102 239 26 3
A.L. Totals 9-4 5.25 124 0 0 0 1 111.1 123 72 65 9 9 47 76 9 1
N.L. Totals 14-11 2.83 350 0 0 0 0 286.2 264 103 90 15 16 97 227 11 0
Atlanta Totals 14-11 2.49 334 0 0 0 0 278.0 246 90 77 14 14 92 221 10 0
Major Totals 23-15 3.51 474 0 0 0 1 398.0 387 175 155 24 25 144 303 20 1
OPPONENTS

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Wild Card Game Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2012 Atl. vs. StL. 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Major League Fielding Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .970 474 8 57 1 66 2

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OUTFIELDER
Full Name: Dustin Allen Peterson
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-3 Weight: 210
DOB: Septemer 10, 1994 Opening Day Age: 22
Born: Phoenix, AZ Resides: Gilbert, AZ
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Acquired from San Diego, December 19, 2014
DUSTIN PETERSON

Contract Status: Signed through 2017

N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT E E
Ranked third among organizational hitters with
Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING 12 home runsWas tied for sixth in slugging
percentage (.431, also ranked fourth in the
No. 16 - Baseball America
Southern League) and ninth in OPS (.774).
No. 18 - MLBPipeline.com
Hit at a .282 (148-for-524) clip, the seventh
SEASON IN REVIEW

highest mark in the Southern League and 10th

2016 highest among organizational hitters.
Twice earned Southern League Player of the
Set career highs in nearly every offensive
category while earning Atlanta Braves Minor Week honors, for the weeks ending 7/24 and
League Player of the Year honors as he played 6/19.From 6/13-19, hit at a .429 clip with nine
in 132 games in his first professional season at RBI over eight gamesFor the week ending 7/24,
Double-A Mississippi in 2016Ranked in the top he tallied 13 hits in six games, including five
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

10 in several offensive categories among Braves doubles and one triple with nine RBI.
farmhands and Southern League batters. Batted .297 (121-for-407) with 33 doubles and
Posted a .282 batting average (148-for-524) with 71 RBI with a .356 on-base percentage through
career highs in doubles (38), RBI (88), home runs his first 103 games of the seasonHis batting
(12), OPS (.774) and runs scored (65). average over his final 29 games, 8/2-9/5, was
.231 (27-for-117) with five doubles, four home
Started each of his 132 games played, including
runs, 17 RBI and a .297 on-base percentage.
125 in left field and four in center field.
Batted over .300 in back-to-back months: June
Collected 148 hits, the second most in the
BRAVES HISTORY

(.320, 31-for-97) and July (.345, 39-for-113).

organization and fifth most among all Double-A
battersOver a two-month span, 6/1-7/31, Posted a multi-hit effort in nearly half of his
collected 70 hits over 52 games for a .333 (70- games in which he collected at least one hitHad
for-210) batting average. 95 games with at least one hit, 43 of which were
of the multi-hit fashion.
Paced Atlanta farmhands and ranked tied for fifth
among all Double-A batters with 88 RBI. In seven games during the Southern League
playoffs, went 10-for-29 (.345) with a solo home
Was one of two players at the Double-A level
run and three RBI.
with 38 doublesRanked tied for 15th among all
OPPONENTS

minor leaguers and finished one double shy of Entered 2016 as Atlantas No. 22 prospect as
the organizational lead. named by Baseball America.
Fifty-two of his 148 hits went for extra bases Hit .324 (22-for-68) over 18 games played in the
Had the second most extra-base hits in the Arizona Fall LeagueHis batting average was
Southern League and second most in the second on the Salt River Rafters and ranked as
organizationForty-two of his total 52 extra- the eighth highest mark in the AFL.
base hits came in his first 99 gamesHad just 10
MISCELLANEOUS

extra-base hits over his final 33 games.

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2015 2014
Tabbed by Baseball America as Atlantas 19th-best Spent the full season with Single-A Fort Wayne
prospect entering the 2015 season. in the Padres system, pacing the club with 31
Played his first season in the Atlanta organization doubles and logging the third-most hits (123).
with High-A Carolina, and batted .251 (112-for- Plated 79 runs on the season, good for second-
446) with 25 extra-base hits and a career-best most on the team.

MANAGER & STAFF

44 walks. Started the year hitting .264 (84-for-318) over the
Ended the season in the Top 10 among Braves seasons first three months, before hitting just
prospects in RBI (T3rd, 62), runs (5th, 58), .187 (39-for-209) in July, August and September.
hits (9th, 112) and home runs (9th, 8)...Earned Collected the first four-hit game of his career on
Carolina League Mid-Season All-Star honors after 6/24 vs. Dayton, going 4-for-6 with a double, RBI
hitting .283 (51-for-180) with five homers and 24 and two runs.
RBI in 50 games over the seasons first half.
2014

DUSTIN PETERSON
Batted .314 (33-for-105) in 30 games to open the
season before landing on the disabled list on 5/13 Made his professional debut with the Arizona
following the crash of the Mudcats bus. League Padres after being a second-round pick
Returned from the DL on 6/2 and batted .232 (50th overall) in the 2013 June free agent draft.
(79-for-341) in 88 games the remainder of the Rated by Baseball America following the season
season. as the No. 15 prospect in the Arizona League.
Batted at a .288 (57-for-198) clip with runners on
base, including a .377 (23-for-61) average with Personal

SEASON IN REVIEW
two outs and runners on, compared to a .222 Had a scholarship offer to play baseball at
(55-for-248) mark with the bases empty. Arizona State, but chose to sign with the Padres.
Poked a career high-tying four hits on two Brother, D.J., was selected as the 12th-overall
occasions, going 4-for-4 with two runs, one pick by Seattle in 2013.
double, a home run and two RBI on 4/29 at
Lynchburg, before also going 4-for-4 with two
doubles and two RBI on 8/24 vs. Wilmington.
Transactions

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Selected by the San Diego Padres in the second
Stroked the second grand slam of his career on round (50th overall) of the 2014 June free-agent
8/19 vs. Salem as part of a 3-for-5 night with draft...Signed by Dave Lottsfeldt.
three runs and four RBI.
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with LHP
Max Fried, INF Jace Peterson and OF Mallex
Smith from the San Diego Padres in exchange for
OF Justin Upton and RHP Aaron Northcraft on
December 19, 2014.
BRAVES HISTORY

Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2013 AZL Padres .293 38 157 20 46 8 0 0 18 0 3 3 9 33 3-0 .337 .344 14
2014 Fort Wayne .233 126 527 64 123 31 3 10 79 0 5 6 25 137 1-3 .274 .361 38
2015 Carolina .251 118 446 58 112 15 2 8 62 0 6 2 44 91 6-3 .317 .348 3
OPPONENTS

2016 Mississippi .282 132 524 65 148 38 2 12 88 0 4 5 45 100 4-1 .343 .431 4
Minor Totals .259 414 1654 207 429 92 7 30 247 0 18 16 123 361 14-7 .314 .378 59
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment
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INFIELDER/OUT FI EL DER
Full Name: Jace Ryan Peterson
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Right

Height: 6-0 Weight: 215
DOB: May 9, 1990 Opening Day Age: 26
Born: Lake Charles, LA Resides: Lake Charles, LA
MLB Debut: April 25, 2014 MLB Service Time: 2.031
Acquired: Acquired from San Diego on December 19, 2014
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
JACE PTERSON

2016
Spent the majority of his second season in the CAREER HIGHS
Braves organization at the Major League level,
playing in 115 games, making 90 startsHis Most Runs
90 starts with Atlanta came at four different 3, 3x, last: 7/27/16 at MIN
SEASON IN REVIEW

positions: second base (77 games), left field (11),

third base (1) and center field (1). Most Hits
Finished the season with a .254 (89-for-350) 3, 8x, last: 9/12/16 vs. MIA
batting average with 16 doubles, seven home runs
Most Doubles
and a .350 on-base percentage in 115 games.
2, 6/29/16 vs. CLE
Opened the year with Atlanta and hit .182 (8-for-
44) with one extra-base hit (double) and four RBI
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Most Triples
in 21 games (13 starts) before being optioned to 1, 6x, last: 8/13/16 at WSH
Triple-A Gwinnett on 5/2.
Played in 26 games at the Triple-A level, going
Most Home Runs
18-for-97 (.186) with three doubles and six RBI 1, 13x, 8/21/16 vs. WSH
before returning to Atlanta on 6/10Started 16 Most RBI
games at second base and 10 in center field
4, 5/16/15 at MIA
While with Gwinnett, was placed on the paternity
leave list 5/5-9. Most Walks
BRAVES HISTORY

Returned to Atlanta on 6/10 and hit .265 (81- 3, 2x, last: 7/24/16 at COL
for-306) with a .362 on-base percentage, seven
home runs and 38 runs scored in 94 games Most Stolen Bases
through the remainder of the season. 1, 19x, last: 9/2/16 at PHI
His .362 on-base percentage from 6/10 through Longest Hitting Streak
the remainder of the season ranked 16th in the 13 games, 6/19-7/2/16
National League, while his 47 walks were 13th.
In his first 21 games after rejoining Atlanta, 6/10-
OPPONENTS

7/2, hit safely in 20 of 21 contests (and 20 of 20

Hit all seven of his home runs after his recall
starts) batting .359 (28-for-78) with nine extra-
from Gwinnett (AAA) on 6/10.Fifteen of his 16
base hits (six doubles, three home runs), a .420
doubles also came after his return to Atlanta.
on-base percentage and 13 runs scored.
Smacked his first career game-ending home run
Over his final 29 starts of the season, 8/20-
in the 10th inning, 8/21 vs. WSH.
10/2, hit .279 (29-for-104) with a .385 on-base
percentageOwned a .271 (77-for-284) batting Hit in a career-best 13 consecutive games 6/19-
MISCELLANEOUS

average with a .370 on-base percentage in 77 7/2Had a .358 (19-for-53) batting average,
starts after returning from Triple-A, 6/10. seven extra-base hits (four doubles, three home
runs), and a .986 OPS during the stretch.

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2015 2014
Made his first Opening Day roster in his first Made his Major League debut in 2014, having
season with Atlanta and hit .239 (126-for-528) been called up to the majors on four different
with six home runs and 52 RBI in 152 games. occasions.
Finished second on the team in games (152), Originally had his contract selected from
plate appearances (597) and stolen bases (12). Double-A San Antonio on 4/25 and made his

MANAGER & STAFF

Led all National League players with 22 bases- Major League debut that night at Washington,
loaded RBI...His mark tied for the third-highest coming off the bench to go 1-for-2 with a single
bases-loaded total in Atlanta-franchise history off Stephen Strasburg.
since at least 1974...Brian McCann had 26 in 2007 Also had Major League stints from 6/4-28, 7/12-
and Jeff Francoeur finished with 24 that same 24 and 8/14-20.
year. Also hit .563 (9-for-16) with the bases full. Started 18 games total for the Padres, 10 at
Hit his first career home run, a grand slam off second base and eight at third base.
Mat Latos on 5/16 at Miami...Became the fourth Appeared in 22 games with the Surprise Saguaros

JACE PTERSON
Braves player whose first career home run was in the Arizona Fall League and batted .262 (22-
also a grand slam, and the first since Marcus for-84) with nine RBI.
Giles, who accomplished the feat on 5/15/01
off of Colorados Mike Hampton...The other two
instances were Barry Bonnell on June 5, 1977 vs.
2013
Named the team MVP for Single-A Lake Elsinore,
SFs Randy Moffitt and Vic Correll on July 31, 1974 batting a career-best .303 with 42 stolen bases.
also off SFs Moffitt...His four RBI set a career-
The Storms starting shortstop, finished the

SEASON IN REVIEW
high total.
season ranked sixth in the California League
Hit .252 (76-for-302) with 37 of his 52 RBI in 83 in batting, tied for third in triples (13), fourth in
games prior to the All-Star break, including .282 stolen bases and had the fifth-lowest plate-
(29-for-103) in May...Batted .221 (50-for-226) appearance-to-strikeout-ratio at 8.55.
during the second half.
Was the Padres organizational Offensive Player
Made 65 starts as the leadoff hitter, hitting .231 of the Month in June after batting .389 with four
(60-for-260) with a .312 OBP. doubles, four triples, four home runs, 19 RBI and

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Compiled a 4.2 defensive runs above average 25 runs scored while stealing 12 bases in as many
mark, which ranked seventh-best among attempts.
qualifying second baseman...Turned 109 double Following the season, was rated by Baseball
plays, tied for the fourth most in the majors. America as the seventh-best prospect in the
Collected his first game-ending RBI, singling Padres system.
home Alberto Callaspo with two outs in the 11th
inning on 5/23 vs. MIL.
Hit in a career-best nine straight, 6/7-6/15,
2012
Spent the entire campaign with Single-A Fort BRAVES HISTORY
batting .385 (15-for-39) during his run. Wayne.
Collected a career-high three hits six times. Prior to the season, named the Best Athlete in
Batted .273 (67-for-245) with a .366 OBP at the Padres organization according to Baseball
Turner Field. Only one of his six home runs Americas annual Best Tools survey.
came at home.Entered 2015 ranked by Baseball Played in the Midwest League All-Star Game.
America as the Braves ninth-best prospect, as
Stole 51 bases in 64 attempts, finishing second in
well as the Best Athlete and possessing the
the Midwest League in thefts.
Best Strikezone Discipline among Atlanta
OPPONENTS

farmhands.
2011
Spent his entire first professional season with
Short-A Eugene, playing in 73 games.
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amateur Transactions
Was a two-sport athlete at McNeese State Selected by the San Diego Padres in the
University playing both baseball and football supplemental round (58th overall) of the 2010
(defensive back). First-Year Player Draft...Signed by Kevin Ellis.
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with LHP
Personal Max Fried, INF Dustin Peterson and OF Mallex
MANAGER & STAFF

He and his fiance Brianna have a daughter, Marley. Smith from the San Diego Padres in exchange for
Graduated from Hamilton Christian High School OF Justin Upton and RHP Aaron Northcraft on
in Louisiana, where he was All-State in football, December 19, 2014.
basketball and baseball.

Complete Record
JACE PTERSON

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E

2011 Eugene .243 73 276 48 67 9 5 2 27 2 3 2 50 53 39-10 .360 .333 18
2012 Fort Wayne .286 117 444 78 127 23 9 2 48 8 2 5 62 63 51-13 .378 .392 28
2013 Lake Elsinore .303 113 423 78 128 17 13 7 66 7 7 5 54 58 42-10 .382 .454 21
2014 San Antonio .311 18 74 10 23 3 0 1 7 0 0 0 9 9 4-3 .386 .392 5
San Diego .113 27 53 3 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 18 2-0 .161 .113 4
SEASON IN REVIEW

El Paso .306 68 248 44 76 21 6 2 39 6 2 1 42 50 12-6 .406 .464 5

2015 Atlanta .239 152 528 55 126 23 5 6 52 7 3 3 56 120 12-10 .314 .335 9
2016 Atlanta .254 115 350 45 89 16 1 7 29 2 3 1 52 69 5-5 .350 .366 13
Gwinnett .186 26 97 8 18 3 2 0 6 1 0 1 11 15 2-2 .275 .258 1
Minor Totals .281 415 1562 266 439 76 35 14 193 24 14 14 228 248 150-44 .375 .401 78
Atlanta Totals .245 267 878 100 215 39 6 13 81 9 6 4 108 189 17-15 .328 .347 22
Major Totals .237 294 931 103 221 39 6 13 81 11 6 5 110 207 19-15 .319 .334 26
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Second Base .981 245 458 662 22 1142 167
Left Field .926 15 25 0 2 27 0
Third Base .913 11 2 19 2 23 0
Center Field 1.000 1 2 0 0 2 0
Outfield .931 16 27 0 2 29 0
BRAVES HISTORY

2016 braves walk-off wins

The Braves had five walk-off wins in 2016, including two by home runs. Freddie Freeman had the
first, a solo shot against Derek Law and San Francisco on June 1 before Jace Peterson beat Washing-
ton on August 21 with a 10th-inning, two-out solo homer. The other walk-off wins were by singles;
Chase dArnaud had two of them while Adonis Garcia had the other.
OPPONENTS

The Braves also won 19 games in their last at-bat, most in the NL.

Date Opponent Score Batter Action RBI Pitcher Inning Outs

6/1 SF 5-4 Freddie Freeman Home Run 1 Derek Law 11 0
6/15 CIN 9-8 Chase dArnaud Single 1 Alfredo Simon 13 0
7/17 COL 1-0 Chase dArnaud Single 1 Gonzalez Germen 9 2
8/21 WSH 7-6 Jace Peterson Home Run 1 Shawn Kelley 10 2
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9/10 NYM 4-3 Adonis Garcia Single 1 Josh Smoker 10 2

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INFIELDER
Full Name: Brandon Emil Phillips

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 Weight: 211
DOB: June 28, 1981 Opening Day Age: 35
Born: Raleigh, NC Resides: Stone Mountain, GA
MLB Debut: September 13, 2002 MLB Service Time: 12.022
Acquired: Acquired from Cincinnati, February 12, 2017

BRANDON PHILLIPS
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CAREER HIGHS

Is a three-time National League All-Star and a
2011 Sporting News All-Star.
Is trying to become only the fifth player in Major Most Runs
3, 26x, last: 9/11/16, CIN at PIT

SEASON IN REVIEW
League history to produce as a second baseman
2,000 hits (1,854), 200 HR (194) and 200 stolen
Most Hits
bases (198), joining Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar,
4, 14x, last: 9/26/16, CIN at STL
Craig Biggio, Joe Morgan and Ryne Sandberg.
Ranks third all-time in fielding percentage by a Most Doubles
National League second baseman (.9886; Ryne 2, 27x , last: 9/11/16, CIN at PIT
Sandberg .9894, Tommy Herr .9891).
Most Triples

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Has won four Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, and a
1, 34 times, last: 4/19/16, CIN vs. COL
Louisville Silver Slugger Award...Was a Gold Glove
Award finalist in 2012, 2014 and 2015. Most Home Runs
In five consecutive seasons from 2010-2014, was 2, 13 times, last: 8/6/16, CIN at PIT
rated by field managers the NLs best defensive
second baseman. Most RBI
Three times led NL second basemen in fielding 7, 7/30/15, CIN vs. PIT
percentage (2007, 2008, 2014)...In 2014, with
Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY
CIN, committed just two errors to tie Bret Boones
3, 8/14/12, CIN vs. NYM
1997 single-season club record for fewest errors
by a second baseman and produced a career- Most Stolen Bases
high 107-game errorless streak, a new single- 3, 5/11/06, CIN vs. WSH
season franchise record for consecutive errorless
appearances by a second baseman. Longest Hitting Streak
Is one of only three second basemen in Major 22 games, 4/26-5/20/07
League history to produce at least 15 home runs
OPPONENTS

in at least eight consecutive seasons (also, Jeff

Kent and Dan Uggla). In 2007 became only the second second
Was the starting second baseman on Team USA baseman in MLB history (Alfonso Soriano), and the
for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. 31st player overall to produce 30 homers and 30
In 2011 was one of only six players voted to the stolen bases in a season.
All-Star team who also won both Rawlings Gold Was the National League Player of the Week for
Glove and Louisville Silver Slugger Awards (Troy 4/17-4/23, 2006.
MISCELLANEOUS

Tulowitzki, Matt Kemp, Adrian Gonzalez, Jacoby

Ellsbury and Adrian Beltre).

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Had six RBI in a game four times and seven RBI After the All-Star break hit .314, 11th-best in the
once (7/30/15 vs Pit)...In the expansion era, is one National League.
of only three second basemen to produce at least On 7/30 vs. PIT became the only player in Major
five 6-RBI games, joining Jeff Kent (seven) and League history to collect in a game four hits,
Bret Boone (five). two home runs, seven RBI and two steals (since
Has six career appearances and two career starts the RBI became an official statistic in 1920)...The
at shortstop (last appearance, 7/19/15 vs. CLE; last jersey he wore that night was sent for display at
MANAGER & STAFF

start, 9/23/06 vs. CHI). the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

Finished his Reds career with 1,103 starts next to On 6/28 at NYM hit his fifth career leadoff home
first baseman Joey Votto, the most on the right run as the first career batter faced in the MLB
side of the infield for any tandem in Reds history debut of Mets starter Steven Matz.
and the highest total by any active set of infielders. In the 10-run sixth inning on 8/24 vs. DET hit a
two-run home run and two-run triple, the first
2016 player with a triple and homer in the same inning
BRANDON PHILLIPS

Hit .291 and tied Joey Votto for the team lead in since TORs Edwin Encarnacion did it on 5/7/14
doubles with 34, his highest total since 2011. vs. PHI...The two-run homer produced career RBI
In his last 63 games beginning 7/6, hit .344 800 and 801.
(84-for-244),fourth-highest in the Major Missed starts with a sprained left big toe (5/13-
Leagues...In his last 45 appearances beginning 5/14), strained left groin (6/10-6/13), sore left
8/3, hit .356 (62-for-174, sixth-highest in MLB. thumb (6/24, 6/29-6/30) and inflammation in his
His 10 three-hit games ranked second on the right biceps tendon (8/20-8/21).
SEASON IN REVIEW

2014
club behind Eugenio Suarezs 11 such games...His
41 multi-hit games ranked second to Vottos 48.
From 5/4-5/7, hit five of his 11 home runs during Despite missing more than a month with injury,
a four-game streak, one shy of the club record tied for the team lead in doubles (25) and led the
for homers in consecutive games. club in starts batting third in the order (69)
Between the two-homer games on 5/7 vs. MIL Also hit leadoff (one start), second (12 starts),
and 8/6 at PIT, went 72 games and 286 at-bats fourth (19 starts), fifth (17 starts) and sixth (three
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

without a home run, the longest homerless starts).

streaks of his career (45 games, 5/27-9/1/03 and From 7/11-8/17 missed 33 games following
168 at-bats, 5/14-6/26/11). surgery to repair the torn ligament in his left
Missed games on 4/6 and 4/7 vs. Philadelphia thumb, an injury suffered while diving for a ball in
with a stomach virus, then on 4/8 vs PIT hit the the eighth inning on 7/9 vs. CHI.
first pitch he saw for his first homer of the season Returned on 8/18 and in his last 35 games of the
(solo shot off Francisco Liriano). season, hit .250 with one home run...in 86 games
On 7/8 at MIA suffered a hairline fracture of his prior to the injury hit .272 with seven homers.
BRAVES HISTORY

left hand when he was hit by a Jose Fernandez Was a finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award
pitch, but did not miss a game. and for the fifth consecutive season was rated by
field managers the NLs best defensive second
2015 baseman.
Was a finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. For the third time in his career led National
Led the team in hits, four-hit games (three) and League second basemen in fielding percentage...
starts batting leadoff (64). Committed his only errors on 4/5 at NYM in the
Ranked eighth in the NL in hits and led the Reds Reds fifth game of the season and on 9/19 at
OPPONENTS

in that category for the fifth time in 10 seasons. STL in the 154th game...Between those miscues
produced a career-high 107-game errorless
Struck out just once every 9.2 plate appearances,
streak (4/6-9/16), a single-season club record for
the sixth-best ratio in the league.
a second baseman and the longest in the Major
Batted .294, his highest average since 2011 and Leagues in 2014 by a player at that position.
the second-highest of his career.
With just two errors in 525 total chances (.996),
Was one of only five players in the Major Leagues tied Bret Boones 1997 club record for fewest
with at least 19 doubles, 12 homers, 70 RBI and
MISCELLANEOUS

errors in a season by a second baseman.

23 stolen bases (A.J. Pollock, Starling Marte,
On 8/20 at STL singled off Lance Lynn for the
Lorenzo Cain, and Ryan Braun).
1,500th hit of his career.

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From 6/6-6/17 did not strike out over 43 plate Among all MLB second basemen ranked fifth in
appearances, the third-longest streak of his HR, fourth in RBI and fourth in slugging (.430).
career (46, 7/5-7/20/13 and 45, 5/21-5/30/11). On 4/8 vs. MIA singled off Carlos Zambrano
In the ninth inning of an 11-inning, 7-3 win on to become the 28th player in Reds history to
6/28 at SF, celebrated his 33rd birthday with a produce 1,000 hits...
two-run homer off Sergio Romo that erased a
1-0 deficit...Marked his third career go-ahead 2012 POstseason

MANAGER & STAFF

homer in the ninth inning or later (5/20/03 for During the Division Series vs. SF was the only
CLE vs. DET off Matt Roney; 7/15/11 for CIN vs. player to hit safely in all five games of the series...
STL off Fernando Salas, both in the 9th inning). Led all players in the NLDS with nine hits, three

2013
doubles and seven RBI...In Game 1 became the
third Reds player with at least three hits and three
Was an All-Star for the third time in four seasons, in a single postseason game since RBI became
a starter for the first time, and won his fourth an official statistic in 1920 (Tony Perez, Game 2,

BRANDON PHILLIPS
Rawlings Gold Glove Award after leading 1975 NLCS vs. PIT and Mariano Duncan, Game 3,
National League second basemen in games, 1990 NLCS vs. PIT).
starts, putouts and assists.
Was a finalist for the Louisville Slugger Silver 2011
Slugger Award. Was one of only six players voted to the All-
Was one of only six players in the NL with at least Star team who also won both Rawlings Gold
100 RBI...Became the first Reds second baseman Glove and Louisville Silver Slugger Awards (Troy
with 100 RBI since Joe Morgan in 1976 and the Tulowitzki, Matt Kemp, Adrian Gonzalez, Jacoby

SEASON IN REVIEW
first Major League second baseman since Dan Ellsbury, Adrian Beltre).
Uggla in 2010. Was a NL All-Star for the second time and a
Tied ARIs Paul Goldschmidt for the MLB lead Sporting News NL All-Star for the first time...Won
with 19 game-winning RBI and ranked third his first Silver Slugger and his third Gold Glove in
with 35 go-ahead RBI (DETs Miguel Cabrera 37, the last four seasons.
Goldschmidt 37). Became the first Reds second baseman ever to

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
With the bases loaded went 11-for-18 (.611) with win the Silver Slugger and the first Reds player
a grand slam...Tied BOS Mike Napoli for the MLB to win the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger in the
lead in hits and tied PITs Justin Morneau for third same season since shortstop Barry Larkin did it in
in RBI (24; Napoli 31, Jay Bruce 26). 1995 and 1996.
In a 6-2 win on 6/10 at CHI tied a club record for Rated by field managers as the best defensive
most RBI in a game by a player who drove in all second baseman in the NL...
the runs (6, Babe Young in 1947, Johnny Bench Was one of only 31 MLB players to hit at least
in 1974)... .300.
In the National Leagues 3-0 All-Star Game loss In a 8-2 loss on 7/1 vs. CLE had three of the
BRAVES HISTORY

at Citi Field batted leadoff and went 0-for-2. Reds five hits and homered twice for career hits
In six starts at second base for Team USA in the number 999 (off Justin Masterson) and 1,000 (off
World Baseball Classic hit .269 (7-for-26) Chad Durbin).
Was CINs nominee for the Branch Rickey Award. In the seventh inning of a 10-7 loss on 8/8 vs.
COL hit his second career pinch-hit homer, a
2012 solo shot off Rex Brothers that tied the game at
7-7...Was his first appearance since he left a game
Finished 13th in the national BBWAAs Most
two days earlier with a sprained ankle and his
OPPONENTS

Valuable Player voting.

only pinch-hit appearance of the season.
Was a finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
On 8/9 vs. COL made the 1,000th appearance of
Among NL second basemen ranked third in
his career, was hit on the left elbow by an Esmil
fielding percentage (five errors/637 total chances)
Rogers pitch and missed four games.
and from 5/7-8/15 produced a career-high 84-
game errorless streak. On 9/13 vs. CHI hit his second career leadoff
homer (off Ryan Dempster).
For the third straight season was rated by
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managers the NLs best defensive second

baseman.

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2010 On 4/25 at SF made his only appearance of the

season as a pinch hitter and hit his first career
Named to his first National League All-Star team.
pinch-hit homer (off Jonathan Sanchez).
For the second time in three seasons won the NL
Collected his third career game-ending hit on 7/5
Rawlings Gold Glove Award for second basemen.
vs. WSH, an RBI single off Luis Ayala.
Was one of only three players in MLB with at least
For his community service was the clubs recipient
100 runs, 33 doubles, 18 homers and 16 steals
of the Roberto Clemente Award and its nominee
MANAGER & STAFF

(Carlos Gonzalez, Joey Votto).

for the Branch Rickey Award.
Established career highs in doubles (33) and
walks (46).
On 5/25 vs. PIT hit his 100th career homer (off
2007
Received votes for National League Silver Slugger,
Joel Hanrahan). Gold Glove and MVP awards while establishing
single-season club records for a second baseman
2010 Postseason in total bases (315) and home runs (30).
BRANDON PHILLIPS

After the Reds were no-hit by Roy Halladay at Joined Adam Dunn (40) and Ken Griffey Jr. (30)
PHI in Game 1 of the National League Division to tie the club record for most players with 30
Series, Phillips led off Game 2 with a homer off homers in the same season.
Roy Oswalt...Was his first career leadoff homer
Became only the second second baseman in MLB
and only the second leadoff homer in Reds
history, the third Reds player and the 31st player
postseason history (Pete Rose, Game 5 of the
overall (51st time) to produce 30 homers and 30
1972 World Series off Oaks Catfish Hunter).
stolen bases in a season (30 and 32).

2009
SEASON IN REVIEW

Led all National League second basemen in

fielding percentage (.990), total chances (782),
Led all National League second basemen with 25 putouts (341) and assists (433).
stolen bases (Chase Utley 23) and 98 RBI (Utley
Made 154 starts overall, all at 2B...Made one
93) and ranked fourth with 20 homers (Utley 31,
appearance at SS (7/25 vs. MIL).
Dan Uggla 31, Clint Barmes 23).
On 9/4 vs NYM hit his 27th homer of the season
Collected three RBI in the season finale to finish
(off Scott Schoeneweis) to tie Joe Morgans club
with a career-high 98, the second-highest total
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

record for a second baseman...Broke the record

ever by a Reds second baseman (Joe Morgan, 110
the next day (off NYMs John Maine).
RBI as a second baseman in 1976).
On 9/16 at MIL doubled off Matt Wise to become
Became the first player in franchise history to
the first Reds second baseman ever to produce
produce at least 20 doubles, 20 homers and 20
300 total bases.
stolen bases in three consecutive seasons...Joined
FLAs Hanley Ramirez as the only players in the His career-high 22-game hitting streak from 4/26-
Major Leagues to do it three straight years from 5/20 was the longest by a Reds batter since Hal
2007-2009. Morris hit safely in his last 29 appearances of the
BRAVES HISTORY

1996 season and tied for the second longest in the

In a 7-0 win on 5/5 at FLA drove in six runs for the
league in 2007...During the streak he hit .351.
third time in his career...were the most RBI in a
game by a Reds batter all season. From 8/24-8/30 career-best seven consecutive
multi-hit game streak (.353, 16-for-30), the

2008 longest such run by a Reds batter since Chris

Stynes eight-gamer from 7/8-7/18, 2000.
Didnt play after 9/9 because of a broken right
index finger that required surgery to insert two
pins...Dr. Andrew Markewicz and Dr. Timothy
OPPONENTS

Kremchek performed the procedure on 9/12.

Won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for National
League second basemen and the Bill James
Handbooks Fielding Bible Award as the best
defensive second baseman in the Major Leagues.
When the injury occured had appeared in 141 of
MISCELLANEOUS

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2006 PERSONAL
In his first season with the Reds led the team Attended Redan High School located in Stone
in hits (148), multi-hit games (36) and starts at Mountain, Ga., where he played basketball and
second base (136). baseball...In December 2003 his Redan uniform
Led all NL second basemen in stolen bases (25). No. 7 was retired.
On 4/1 was designated for assignment by the Had scholarships to play both football and

MANAGER & STAFF

Indians...Six days later was acquired by the Reds baseball at the University of Georgia, but elected
for a player to be named later or cash. to sign with the Montreal Expos after being
From 4/17-4/23 was NL Player of the Week after selected in the second round of the 1999 draft.
hitting .452. In 1996, he was a bat boy during the Olympics.
On 4/20 at MIL had six RBI, the most by a Reds His sister, Posha, played in the WNBA, and his
batter all season, including two homers and his two brothers, P.J. and Jamil both played minor
first career grand slam (off Mike Adams). league baseball.

BRANDON PHILLIPS
2005 Transactions
Went to the Triple-A All-Star game with Buffalo Selected by the Montreal Expos in the second
while also appearing in six games for Cleveland. round of the June 1999 first-year player draft...
Signed by Darryl Monroe.
2004 Acquired by the Cleveland Indians along with
Spent the minor league season at Triple-A Buffalo, OF Lee Stevens, LHP Cliff Lee and OF Grady
helping the Bisons to the International League Sizemore, from the Montreal Expos in exchange

SEASON IN REVIEW
championship. for RHP Bartolo Colon, cash and a player to be
Joined Cleveland on 9/19 and made six starts at named later (RHP Tim Drew, June 28, 2002) on
second base for the Indians. June 27, 2002.
Acquired by the Cincinnati Reds for cash or a
2003 player to be named (RHP Jeff Stevens, June 13,
2006) on April 7, 2006.
Began the season with Cleveland before a
Agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Reds on a

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
midseason trip to Triple-A...Finished the year in
the majors four-year contract through the 2011 season with a
club option for 2012 on February 15, 2008.
Hit his first career home run on 4/9 vs CWS (off
Jon Garland). On Cincinnati 60-day disabled list (broken right
index finger) from September 12 to the remainder
At the All-Star break was optioned to Triple-A
of the 2008 season.
Buffalo but was recalled on 8/27 for the rest of
the season, when John McDonald went to the Agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Red on a
disabled list. six-year contract through the 2017 season on
April 10, 2012. BRAVES HISTORY

2002 On Cincinnati disabled list (torn ligament in his left

thumb) from July 11 to August 17, 2014; included
Prior to the season was rated by Baseball America
as the top prospect in the Expos organization and an injury rehabilitation assignment to Louisville
the 20th-best prospect in all of baseball. (AAA) and Dayton (A).
In his Major League debut made 11 appearances Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with cash
for the Indians. from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for RHP
Carlos Portuondo and LHP Andrew McKirahan on
In June was acquired by the Indians in the deal
February 12, 2017.
OPPONENTS

that sent RHP Bartolo Colon to Montreal.

On 9/13, promoted to CLE and made his Major
League debut that night vs. MIN as a defensive
replacement at second base.
On 9/16 at BOS singled off Frank Castillo for his
first career hit.
Overall for CLE made 11 appearances at second
MISCELLANEOUS

base, including eight starts.

Following the season was named the top prospect
in the Indians organization by Baseball America.

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
1999 GCL Expos .290 47 169 23 49 11 3 1 21 0 0 3 15 35 12-3 .358 .408 17
2000 Cape .242 126 484 74 117 17 8 11 72 0 5 9 38 97 23-8 .306 .378 1
2001 Harrisburg .298 67 265 35 79 19 0 7 36 1 1 4 12 42 13-6 .337 .449 18
Jupiter .284 55 194 36 55 12 2 4 23 0 1 6 38 45 17-3 .414 .428 0
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2002 Harrisburg .327 60 245 40 80 13 2 9 35 1 0 5 16 33 6-3 .380 .506 14

Ottawa .257 10 35 1 9 4 0 1 5 0 0 0 2 6 0-0 .297 .457 0
Buffalo .283 55 223 30 63 14 0 8 27 4 5 1 14 39 8-2 .321 .453 3
Cleveland .258 11 31 5 8 3 1 0 4 1 0 1 3 6 0-0 .343 .419 2
2003 Buffalo .175 43 154 14 27 7 0 3 13 2 1 3 12 22 7-3 .247 .279 11
Cleveland .208 112 370 36 77 18 1 6 33 5 1 3 14 77 4-5 .242 .311 3
2004 Buffalo .303 135 521 83 158 34 4 8 50 9 6 8 44 56 14-11 .363 .430 28
Cleveland .182 6 22 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 0-2 .250 .273 1
2005 Buffalo .256 112 465 79 119 24 1 15 46 2 2 10 39 90 7-5 .326 .409 21
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Cleveland .000 6 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0-0 .000 .000 1

2006 Cincinnati .276 149 536 65 148 28 1 17 75 4 6 6 35 88 25-2 .324 .427 17
2007 Cincinnati .288 158 650 107 187 26 6 30 94 2 5 12 33 109 32-8 .331 .485 8
2008 Cincinnati .261 141 559 80 146 24 7 21 78 0 6 5 39 93 23-10 .312 .442 7
2009 Cincinnati .276 153 584 78 161 30 5 20 98 2 8 6 44 75 25-9 .329 .447 9
2010 Cincinnati .275 155 626 100 172 33 5 18 59 6 1 8 46 83 16-12 .332 .430 3
2011 Cincinnati .300 150 610 94 183 38 2 18 82 5 6 9 44 85 14-9 .353 .457 6
2012 Cincinnati .281 147 580 86 163 30 1 18 77 3 4 8 28 79 15-2 .321 .429 5
2013 Cincinnati .261 151 606 80 158 24 2 18 103 4 9 8 39 98 5-3 .310 .396 9
2014 Cincinnati .266 121 462 44 123 25 0 8 51 2 6 6 23 74 2-3 .306 .372 2
SEASON IN REVIEW

Louisville# .000 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0-0 .167 .000 1

Dayton# .667 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0-0 .750 1.000 0
2015 Cincinnati .294 148 588 69 173 19 2 12 70 1 3 4 27 68 23-3 .328 .395 6
2016 Cincinnati .291 141 550 74 160 34 1 11 64 2 6 8 18 68 14-8 .320 .416 14
Minor Totals .274 713 2763 415 758 156 20 67 328 19 21 50 231 466 107-44 .339 .418 165
NL Totals .279 1614 6351 877 1774 311 32 191 851 31 60 80 376 920 194-69 .325 .429 72
AL Totals .206 135 432 43 89 23 2 6 38 6 1 4 19 92 4-7 .246 .310 15
Major Totals .275 1749 6783 920 1863 334 34 197 889 37 61 84 395 1012 198-76 .320 .421 87
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Wild Card Game Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2013 Cin. vs. Pit. .000 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
BRAVES HISTORY

2010 Cin. vs. Phi. .333 3 12 2 4 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2

2012 Cin. vs. SF .375 5 24 1 9 3 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0
D.S. Totals .361 8 36 3 13 4 0 2 8 0 1 0 0 5 1 0 2

All-Star Game Record

Year Club, Site AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2010 N.L., LAA .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2011 N.L., Ari. .000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 N.L., NYM .000 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPPONENTS

All-Star Totals .000 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

World baseball classic Record

Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2013 United States .269 6 26 5 7 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0

MAJOR LEAgue Fielding Record

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
2B .988 1714 3383 4646 99 8128 1049
SS .800 6 2 6 2 10 1

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RAMIREZ
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Jose Altagracia Ramirez

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Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 Weight: 215
DOB: January 21, 1990 Opening Day Age: 27
Born: Yaguate, DR Resides: San Cristobal, DR
MLB Debut: June 4, 2014 MLB Service Time: 0.153
Acquired: Acquired from Seattle, December 4, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

JOSE RAMIREZ
2016 CAREER HIGHS
In his first season in Atlantas organization, made
a career-best 33 appearancesHad 16 career
MLB appearances prior. Most Innings Pitched
2.2, 6/21/14, NYY vs. BAL

SEASON IN REVIEW
Made his first Opening Day roster, but the club
designated him for assignment on 4/11 and
Most Runs Allowed
outrighted him to Triple-A Gwinnett on 4/14 after
5, 2x, last: 4/10/16 vs. STL
allowing six runs total in his first two games.
Returned to the majors on 7/28 after the club Most Earned Runs Allowed
selected his contract that dayRemained with 5, 4/10/16 vs. STL
the Braves for the remainder of the season.
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Compiled a 2.05 ERA (7 ER/30.2 IP) in 31 games
3, 5/29/15, NYY at OAK
after returning to the majorsAllowed an earned
run in only four of those 31 games. Most HRs Allowed
His 31 appearances from 7/28 through the end of 1, 4x, 8/16/16 vs. MIN
the season tied for the third most in the majors
and three behind leader ARIs Randall Delgado. Most Walks
Tossed nine consecutive scoreless innings after 3, 2x, last: 9/6/16 at WSH
returning...His run went from 7/28-8/12 and
Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
spanned 9.1 innings.
4, 6/21/14, NYY vs. BAL
Went a season-best 2.0 innings twice, 8/8 and
8/10 at MIL. Longest winning streak
Spent time on the Suspended List after 3, 9/4/15-8/23/16
receiving a three-game suspension on 9/16 for
Longest losing streak
intentionally throwing a pitch in the head area of
2, 2x, last: 8/24/16-present
Miamis Jos Fernandez on 9/14Dropped his
appeal on 9/21 and returned on 9/24.
OPPONENTS

Earned his two wins in consecutive outings, 8/21

vs. WSH and 8/23 at ARI.
The Braves went 19-14 in his appearancesIn the
2015
Split the season between the Seattle Mariners
19 wins, he compiled a 1.53 ERA (3 ER/17.2 IP).
and New York Yankees, also spending time with
Compiled a 13.2-inning scoreless streak with both organizations Triple-A clubs...Dealt to the
Gwinnett, 6/16-7/20. Mariners, along with outfielder Ramon Flores, on
Struck out better than a batter per inning with the 6/30 for infielder Dustin Ackley.
MISCELLANEOUS

G-Braves (45 K/41.1 IP).

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Went 1-0 with a 12.91 ERA (11 ER/7.2 IP) in a

combined eight games out of the bullpen at
2011
Combined to go 5-12 with a 5.66 ERA (65
the Major League level...Earned his first Major
ER/103.1 IP) in 21 starts with Single-A Charleston
League win on 9/4 at OAK, tossing 1.2 perfect
and Single-A Tampa.
innings in an 11-8 victory.
Spent the majority of the season with Charleston,
Began the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-
going 5-7 with a 4.90 ERA (43 ER/79.0 IP) in 15
Barre, and recalled for the first time on 5/15.
MANAGER & STAFF

starts.
Returned to Triple-A the next day before being
Opened the season with Tampa, losing five of his
recalled again on 6/13...Compiled a 3-0 record
six starts with an 8.14 ERA (22 ER/24.1 IP).
with a 2.90 ERA (16 ER/49.2 IP) and 10 saves for

2010
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Converted 10 consecutive save chances after
blowing his first opportunity with Scranton/WB. Spent the entire season with Single-A Charleston
and went 6-5 with a 3.60 ERA (46 ER/115.0 IP) in
Made his Tacoma debut on 8/4, allowing two
22 games (21 starts).
runs in 1.0 inning at Las Vegas..
JOSE RAMIREZ

Struck out 105 batters and held opponents to a

2014 .223 (33-for-148) average with runners in scoring

position.
Was 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA (6 ER/10.0IP) in eight
According to Baseball America, had the
relief appearances over two stints with the
organizations Best Change-up.
Yankees (5/18 and 6/4-30).
Opponents batted .275 (11-for-40), with lefties
2009
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hitting .063 (1-for-16), compared to .417 (10-for-

24) for right-handers. Earned MiLB.coms Short-Season Starting
Pitcher of the Year Award, after going 6-0 with
Recalled from Triple-A Scranton/WB on 5/18
a 1.48 ERA (10 ER/61.0 IP) in 11 games (10 starts)
as the Yankees 26th Man for the teams
with the rookie-level GCL Yankees.
doubleheader vs. PIT, but did not pitch.
Tied for third in the GCL in wins and ranked
Made his Major League debut on 6/4 vs. OAK,
eighth in ERA and strikeouts (53).
allowing a solo HR to Josh Donaldson in the
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

seventh to record the loss (2.0 innings, two hits, Had the lowest opponents avg. (.159) and
one run, one walk, two strikeouts). allowed the fewest baserunners/9.0IP (7.23)
among GCL starters.
Missed a month on the minor league disabled list
(4/3-5/6) with a left oblique strain. Promoted to Single-A Tampa on 9/5 and made
one relief appearance, tossing 3.0 scoreless

2013 innings.

Combined to go 2-6 with one save and a 3.67

ERA (73.2IP, 30ER) in 17 games (16 starts) with 2008
BRAVES HISTORY

Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Scranton/WB. In his first professional season, went 0-3 with a
4.15 ERA (18 ER/39.0IP) in 12 games (10 starts) for
Began the season with Trenton, going 1-3 with
the DSL Yankees 2.
one save and a 2.76 ERA (13 ER/42.1IP) in nine
games (eight starts).
Earned his first career save in his season debut
TRANSACTIONS
Signed by the New York Yankees as a non-drafted
and only relief appearance of the yearin 4/26
free agent on October 10, 2007...Signed by Victor
win vs. Portland, tossing 4.0 scoreless innings.
Mata.
Promoted to Scranton/WB on 6/25 and went 1-3
OPPONENTS

Acquired by the Seattle Mariners, along with

with a 4.88 ERA (17 ER/31.1IP) in eight starts.
outfielder Ramon Flores, from the New York

2012 Yankees in exchange for infielder Dustin Ackley

on July 30, 2015.
Spent the entire season with Single-A Tampa,
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the Seattle
going 7-6 with a 3.19 ERA (35 ER/98.2 IP) in 21
Mariners in exchange for a player to be named
games (18 starts) and ranking second on the
later (Ryne Harper) on December 4, 2015.
team in ERA
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On Suspended List from September 21 to

Combined to surrender 11 runs in his first two
September 24, 2016.
starts of the seasonPitched to a 2.44 ERA (24
ER/88.2 IP) the rest of the year.

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Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2008 DSL Yankees2 0-3 4.15 12 10 0 0 0 39.0 35 23 18 2 9 18 39 6 1
2009 GCL Yankees 6-0 1.48 11 10 0 0 0 61.0 33 12 10 5 3 16 53 0 0
Tampa 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0

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2010 Charleston 6-5 3.60 22 21 0 0 0 115.0 106 56 46 3 9 42 105 20 0
2011 Tampa 0-5 8.14 6 6 0 0 0 24.1 35 25 22 3 1 11 25 0 0
Charleston 5-7 4.90 15 15 0 0 0 79.0 84 51 43 9 4 32 74 6 1
2012 Tampa 7-6 3.19 21 18 0 0 0 98.2 92 43 35 7 5 30 94 4 0
2013 Trenton 1-3 2.76 9 8 0 0 1 42.1 28 15 13 7 3 15 50 7 0
Scranton/WB 1-3 4.88 8 8 0 0 0 31.1 29 20 17 3 4 21 28 2 0
2014 New York (AL) 0-2 5.40 8 0 0 0 0 10.0 11 6 6 2 2 7 10 0 0
Scranton/WB 3-0 1.46 9 0 0 0 1 12.1 13 4 2 0 1 10 16 1 0
2015 New York (AL) 0-0 15.00 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 6 5 5 0 1 4 2 3 0

JOSE RAMIREZ
Scranton/WB 3-0 2.90 32 0 0 0 10 49.2 40 18 16 1 2 23 56 3 0
Tacoma 1-1 9.00 9 0 0 0 0 13.0 16 14 13 5 0 7 10 1 0
Seattle 1-0 11.57 5 0 0 0 0 4.2 9 9 6 0 2 6 3 0 0
2016 Atlanta 2-2 3.58 33 0 0 0 0 32.2 26 16 13 2 4 18 33 3 0
Gwinnett 3-2 2.18 36 0 0 0 6 41.1 34 10 10 3 1 18 45 3 0
Minor Totals 36-35 3.61 191 96 0 0 18 610.0 546 291 245 48 42 243 597 53 2
A.L. Totals 1-2 8.66 16 0 0 0 0 17.2 26 20 17 2 5 17 15 3 0
Atlanta Totals 2-2 3.58 33 0 0 0 0 32.2 26 16 13 2 4 18 33 3 0

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Major Totals 3-4 5.36 49 0 0 0 0 50.1 52 36 30 4 9 35 48 6 0
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Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher 1.000 49 0 1 0 1 0

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
BRAVES HISTORY
OPPONENTS
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CATC HE R
Full Name: Anthony Vito Recker
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-2 Weight: 240
DOB: August 29, 1983 Opening Day Age: 33
Born: Allentown, PA Resides: Scotsdale, AZ
MLB Debut: August 25, 2011 MLB Service Time: 4.000
Acquired: Acquired from Cleveland on May 9, 2016
ANTHONY RECKER

Contract Status: Signed through 2017

CAREEr highlights
Completed his sixth season at the Major League CAREER HIGHS
level and 12th professional season overall in 2016.
Joined the Atlanta organization on 5/9 from Most Runs
the Cleveland IndiansAtlanta is his fifth Major 3, 8/29/13, NYM vs. PHI
SEASON IN REVIEW

League organization.
Most Hits
Has played 168 games at catcher, making 143
starts, at the Major League level since the start of 4, 5/25/14, NYM vs. ARI
the 2011 seasonHas appeared in 596 games at Most Doubles
catcher at the minor league level, since the start
1, 28x, last: 9/24/16 at MIA
of the 2005 season.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Most Triples
2016 None
Opened his 12th professional season with the
Most Home Runs
Cleveland Indians Triple-A affiliate and played in 19
games before being acquired by the Atlanta Braves 2, 5/14/15, NYM at CHI
in exchange for cash considerations on 5/9. Most RBI
Assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and played in 40 3, 6x, last: 9/21/14, NYM at ATL
games before Atlanta selected his contact on
7/15Participated in 73 games between Atlanta Most Walks
BRAVES HISTORY

and Gwinnett, and 92 total contests between the 2, 7x, last: 9/5/16 at WSH
Atlanta and Cleveland organizations.
Most Stolen Bases
After having his contract selected by Atlanta on
1, 3x, last: 7/18/16 at CIN
7/15, played in 33 games, including 28 at catcher
(26 starts) through the remainder of the season Longest Hitting Streak
Batted .278 (25-for-90) with two home runs, 15 5 games, 3x, last: 7/30-8/9/16
RBI and a .394 on-base percentage.
Hit a two-run homer, 8/12 at WSHThe blast
OPPONENTS

was his first in the majors since a two-home run

Became the first player in Gwinnett history to
game on 5/14/15 at CHI.
hit multiple home runs in consecutive games
Batted .243 (33-for-136) with six home runs and
with back-to-back two-homer contests, 6/12 vs.
six RBI in 40 games (5/11-7/5) for Gwinnett.
Norfolk and 6/14 at Lehigh Valley.
Posted a .985 fielding percentage (four
With GWN, snapped a no-hitter in the ninth
errors/270 total chances) in 35 games (34 at
inning on 6/22 vs. Indianapolis with a single,
MISCELLANEOUS

catcher, one at first base) with GwinnettCaught

before poking a game-ending solo homer in the
six-of-33 would-be base stealers.
10th inning off RHP Jhondaniel Medina.

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Recorded a 12-game hitting streak with Claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on 8/27
Gwinnett, 6/11-6/25Hit .354 (17-for-48) with and was assigned to Triple-A Iowa...Recalled by
five home runs and 11 RBI in that span. the Cubs on 9/4.
Prior to joining the Braves organization, played in Hit his first Major League home run on 9/9 at PIT
19 games with Columbus (AAA) batting .246 (15- off Jeff Locke.
for-61) with two home runs and 10 RBI.
Over 59 total games in the International League, 2011

MANAGER & STAFF

batted .244 (48-for-197) with 11 doubles, eight Spent most of the 2011 season with Triple-A
home runs, 28 RBI and 30 runs scored. Sacramento.

2015
Had his contract purchased by Oakland on 8/23
and made his Major League debut at Yankee
Made his fourth consecutive Opening Day roster Stadium on 8/25.
with New York (NL). Collected his first Major League hit, a single off
Optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on 6/14...Recalled Erik Bedard, on 8/27 at BOS.

ANTHONY RECKER
to New York on 7/20...Optioned again to Las Named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star
Vegas on 7/31...Recalled for the second and final Game and also to the leagues post-season All-
time on 8/12 and spent the rest of the season in Star team.
the Majors.
Hit two home runs on 5/14 at CHI, his first career MINOR LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
multi-home run game. Named to several minor league All-Star teams,
Started 23 games behind the plate and threw out including 2011 Pacific Coast League (mid-season

SEASON IN REVIEW
one of 11 runners attempting to steal. and post-season), 2008 Texas League (mid-
season), 2007 California League (mid-season),
2014 2006 Midwest League (mid-season).
Made his third consecutive Opening Day roster
and set career-high totals in games (58), at-bats amateur
(174), runs (18), hits (35), doubles (9), home runs Played baseball at Alvernia College where he
(7) and RBI (27). finished his career second on the Alvernia list in

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
The team went 24-19 (.558) in his starts. home runs (44) and RBI (210).

Personal
Threw out 10 of 27 potential base stealers (37%)..
Collected his first career four-hit game in Game
2 of 5/25s doubleheader vs. ARI. He and his wife Kelly have two children; Camden
and Grady.
Hit a home run in three consecutive games, 8/31,
9/7 and 9/11. Graduated from Catasauqua (Penn.) High School
in 2001.
2013
Transactions
BRAVES HISTORY
Made his second consecutive Opening Day roster
and spent the majority of the season at the Major Selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 18th
League level. round of the 2005 First-Year player draft...Signed
by Jeff Bittiger.
Was optioned to Las Vegas (AAA) on 8/20, but
returned to NYM on 8/27. Acquired by the Chicago Cubs from the Oakland
Athletics in exchange for C Blake Lalli on August
Made 34 starts with NYMThe team went 20-14
27, 2012.
in those games.
Claimed off waivers by the New York Mets from
Made his Major League pitching debut with 1.0
OPPONENTS

the Chicago Cubs on October 25, 2012.

inning of work on 6/30 vs. WSHAllowed two
runs and a home run...Became the first Mets Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league
position player to pitch since Rob Johnson on contract with an invitation to Major League
5/18/2012 at TOR. spring training on December 5, 2015.
Acquired by the Atlanta Braves from the
2012 Cleveland Indians in exchange for cash
considerations on May 9, 2016.
MISCELLANEOUS

Played for two different organization in 2012...

Opened the season with Oakland and was
optioned to Sacramento (AAA) on 5/27.

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2005 Vancouver .233 43 150 16 35 8 0 5 18 1 0 2 16 40 0-0 .315 .387 2
2006 Kane County .287 109 407 52 117 24 3 14 57 0 1 3 42 115 5-5 .358 .464 12
2007 Stockton .319 56 207 39 66 17 2 13 47 0 5 5 27 48 2-0 .402 .609 5
Midland .204 58 201 16 41 12 0 4 20 0 0 1 17 63 0-1 .269 .323 11
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2008 Midland .274 117 430 57 118 29 4 11 64 2 2 5 43 140 1-2 .346 .437 13
2009 Sacramento .261 78 272 30 71 11 2 12 45 3 1 2 28 80 2-0 .333 .449 7
Midland .298 16 57 11 17 4 0 3 9 0 0 0 8 22 0-0 .385 .526 3
2010 Midland .211 11 38 8 8 1 0 1 3 0 0 2 7 12 1-0 .362 .316 0
Sacramento .288 80 250 36 72 18 2 10 42 0 4 0 22 62 0-1 .341 .496 9
2011 Sacramento .287 99 345 61 99 24 1 16 48 2 5 4 56 81 7-5 .388 .501 4
Oakland .176 5 17 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 0-0 .333 .235 1
2012 Oakland .129 13 31 3 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 13 0-0 .250 .161 0
ANTHONY RECKER

Sacramento .265 52 200 29 53 7 0 9 29 0 0 1 28 56 3-1 .358 .435 6

Iowa .286 3 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0-0 .444 .429 0
Tennessee .200 4 15 1 3 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 7 0-0 .200 .467 0
Chicago (NL) .167 9 18 1 3 1 0 1 4 0 0 1 2 2 0-0 .286 .389 1
2013 New York (NL) .215 50 135 17 29 7 0 6 19 1 2 0 13 49 0-1 .280 .400 3
Las Vegas .400 5 10 3 4 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 2 2 0-0 .500 .900 1
2014 New York (NL) .201 58 174 18 35 9 0 7 27 2 2 1 10 64 1-1 .246 .374 5
2015 New York (NL) .125 32 80 6 10 1 0 2 5 0 0 1 11 35 1-0 .239 .213 1
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Las Vegas .245 27 94 17 23 3 1 8 21 0 0 2 12 26 0-0 .343 .553 4

2016 Columbus .246 19 61 10 15 5 0 2 10 0 0 1 14 17 1-0 .395 .426 0
Gwinnett .243 40 136 20 33 6 0 6 18 0 1 1 16 45 0-0 .325 .419 4
Atlanta .278 33 90 6 25 8 0 2 15 3 1 2 16 22 1-0 .394 .433 1
Minor Totals .270 817 2880 407 777 171 16 116 439 8 19 29 340 818 22-15 .351 .461 81
A.L. Totals .146 18 48 6 7 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 20 0-0 .281 .188 1
N.L. Totals .205 182 497 48 102 26 0 18 70 6 5 5 52 172 3-2 .284 .366 11
Atlanta Totals .278 33 90 6 25 8 0 2 15 3 1 2 16 22 1-0 .394 .433 1
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Major Totals .200 200 545 54 109 28 0 18 70 7 5 6 60 192 3-2 .284 .350 12
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP PB CS ATT PCT P-OFF
Catcher .990 168 1145 70 12 1227 11 10 33 128 26% 0
First Base 1.000 2 16 0 0 16 3 - - - - -
BRAVES HISTORY

Third Base --- 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - -

Pitcher --- 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - -

2016 home run breakdown

OPPONENTS

Braves Solo .................................................................. 71 Opponent Solo......................................................... 90

Braves 2-Run ............................................................... 39 Opponent 2-Run ......................................................57
Braves 3-Run ............................................................... 12 Opponent 3-Run ..................................................... 22
Braves Grand Slams ...................................................... 0 Opponent Grand Slams ............................................. 8
Braves Total............................................................ 122 Opponent Total ....................................................177
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RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Armando Rivero

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-4 Weight: 190
DOB: February 1, 1988 Opening Day Age: 29
Born: Havana, Cuba Resides: Havana, Cuba
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Selected in the 2016 Rule V Draft

ARMANDO RIVERO
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

2016 Named a Southern League mid-season All-Star.

Began the season at Tennessee, fanning 54
Spent the season in Triple-A Iowas bullpen, going
hitters in 34.2 innings (14.0 K/9).
5-3 with a 2.13 ERA (16 ER/67.2 IP) in 43 games.
Promoted to Iowa in mid-June, and struck out
Named a Pacific Coast League All-Star.
46 hitters in 30.1 innings at Triple-A.
Struck out 105 for a K/9 rate of 13.97, which led

SEASON IN REVIEW
all of minor league baseball among players with
at least 65.0 innings.
2013
Made his debut in the United States with 20 relief
Went to his third consecutive Spring Training as a
appearances between Single-A Kane County,
non-roster invitee with the Cubs.
Single-A Daytona and Double-A Tennessee...
Became the third straight Braves selection in the Pitched in Cuba prior.
Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft, joining RHP
Made his Cubs debut with Kane County, 6/22 at

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Dan Winkler (2014) and LHP Evan Rutckyj (2015).
Quad Cities, allowing four runs in 0.2 innings.

2015 AMATEUR
In his third season with the Cubs organization,
In his last Cuban season in 2010-11, he compiled
went 2-2 with a 3.16 ERA (20 ER/57.0 IP) in 48
a 3.06 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 47.0 innings.
games out of the bullpen.
Pitched briefly at the FISU World University
Struck out 53 while issuing 32 walks.
Championships in Japan in 2010.
Opponents hit .181 (17-for-94).

Transactions
BRAVES HISTORY

2014 Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league

Went 5-1 with 11 saves and a 2.22 ERA (16 contract on March 5, 2013..Signed by Louie
ER/65.0 IP) while striking out 100 hitters in 49 Eljaua and Jose Sierra
relief appearances between Double-A Tennessee
Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the Major
and Triple-A Iowa.
League phase of the 2016 Rule 5 Draft.

Complete Record
OPPONENTS

Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK

2013 Kane County 0-0 5.40 11 0 0 0 1 18.1 19 11 11 4 1 9 28 1 0
Daytona 0-0 2.70 3 0 0 0 1 3.1 3 3 1 0 1 0 5 1 0
Tennessee 0-1 2.08 6 0 0 0 0 8.2 8 2 2 0 0 3 12 0 0
2014 Tennessee 2-1 1.56 26 0 0 0 10 34.2 18 7 6 2 1 16 54 2 0
Iowa 3-0 2.97 23 0 0 0 1 30.1 25 10 10 4 0 12 46 1 0
2015 Iowa 2-2 3.16 48 0 0 0 0 57.0 45 26 20 4 4 32 53 5 2
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2016 Iowa 5-3 2.13 43 0 0 0 1 67.2 41 19 16 3 2 35 105 12 0

Minor Totals 12-7 2.70 160 0 0 0 14 220.0 159 78 66 17 9 107 303 22 2
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LEF T-HANDED P I TCH ER
Full Name: Steven F. Rodrguez
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Left

Height: 6-3 Weight: 220
DOB: April 16, 1991 Opening Day Age: 25
Born: Miami Beach, FL Resides: Miami, FL
MLB Debut: September 9, 2012 MLB Service Time: 3.120
Acquired: Acquired from Los Angeles (NL), July 30, 2015
PACO RODRGUEZ

Contract Status: Signed through 2017

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Spent the entire season on the 60-day disabled
list recovering from 2015 Tommy John surgery.
Most Innings Pitched
2015 2.0, 4x, last: 8/3/14 LAD vs. CHI
SEASON IN REVIEW

Began the season with Los Angeles (NL) before Most Runs Allowed
Atlanta acquired him in a 13-player, three-team
3, 2x, last: 6/5/13 LAD vs. SD
deal on 7/30 between the Braves, the Dodgers and
Miami. Most Earned Runs Allowed
Underwent Tommy John surgery on 9/8 in Gulf 3, 2x, last: 6/5/13 LAD vs. SD
Breeze, Florida...Dr. James Andrews performed
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

the procedure.
3, 4/30/14 LAD at MIN
Made his third consecutive Opening Day roster,
compiling a 2.61 ERA (3 ER/10.1 IP) with no Most HRs Allowed
decisions in 18 games. 1, 6x, last: 9/27/14 LAD vs. COL
Placed on the 15-day disabled on May 30 with
a left elbow strain...Made four rehabilitation Most Walks
appearances across two levels (Single-A Rancho 3, 6/5/13 LAD vs. SD
Cucamonga and Triple-A Oklahoma City) before
Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

being shut down with elbow pain...Underwent

3, 3x, last: 8/18/13 LAD at PHI
season-ending arthroscopic left elbow surgery
on 7/2 for loose bodies and osteophyte Longest winning streak
removal...Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, 3, 5/25/13-8/14/13
California performed the procedure.
Longest losing streak
2014 3, 9/13/12-5/17/13
Made his second Opening Day roster, splitting
OPPONENTS

the season between Los Angeles (NL) and

Triple-A Albuquerque. Compiled a 2.31 ERA (3 ER/11.2 IP) in 16
Tossed scoreless relief in 15 of 19 big league appearances against NL clubs, while allowing
appearances, going 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in 19 three runs in 2.1 innings in three Interleague
games for the Dodgers. games (11.57 ERA).
Had five stints with the Dodgers, including Stranded all 11 of his inherited runners.
being recalled as the 26th man for the clubs 5/1 Placed on the 15-day disabled list from 8/4-9/13
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Went 2-3 with one save and a 4.40 ERA
(14ER/28.2 IP) in 32 appearances with Triple-A
AMATEUR
Earned All-Southeastern Conference honors in
Albuquerque, recording 35 strikeouts and 17
his junior year at the University of Florida, finishing
walksHis 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings led all
3-2 with a 2.18 ERA in 62.0 innings for the Gators
Albuquerque pitchers.
As a sophomore, posted a 4-2 record with a 1.91

2013 ERA (8 ER/37.2 IP) in 32 games...Appeared in both

MANAGER & STAFF

games in the College World Series Championship
Ranked among the NLs best relievers in ERA
Finals against South Carolina.
(2.32, 12th), opponents batting average .164 (3rd)
Played his high school ball at Gulliver Prep in
and WHIP (0.90, 6th) in his first full MLB season.
Miami, FlaEarned First-Team All Florida honors
Inherited a Major League-high 69 runners and
in Class 3A and was named to the All-Area South
allowed only 14 to score (20.3%).
Florida Team by ESPN Rise Magazine.
Limited opponents to a .138 batting average
Participated in the Under Armour All-America
(11-for-80) with runners on base and held the
Game at Wrigley Field in Aug. 2008

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opposition to a .146 mark (7-for-48) with runners
in scoring position.
Held left-handers to a .131 batting average (13-
Personal
He has one son, Eli.
for-99), a .218 on-base percentage and a .182
slugging percentage.
Picked up the first win of his career on 5/25 with
Transactions
Selected by the Houston Astros in the 48th round
a scoreless 1.0 inning in a 5-3 win over STL.
of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, but did not sign.

SEASON IN REVIEW
Notched his first career save on 6/25 against SF,
Selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in second
entering the game with a runner on base and
round (82nd overall) of the 2012 First-Year Player
recording the final three outs in the ninth inning
Draft...Signed by Scott Hennessey.
to preserve a 6-5 win.
On Los Angeles (NL) disabled list (Teres Major
Had the third-most appearances of any NL
strain) from August 4 to September 13, 2014.
reliever with 76.
On Los Angeles (NL) disabled list (left elbow
Had 20 holds, which ranked 12th in the NL.
strain) from May 30 to July 30, 2015; Transferred

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
to the 60-day disabled list on July 6.
2013 Postseason Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with
Appeared in Games 2 and 3 of the National
along with OF Hector Olivera, RHP Zach Bird
League Division Series against Atlanta.
and a 2016 competitive balance draft pick in a

2012 three-team trade with the Miami Marlins and

Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for INF Jose
Became the first member of the 2012 draft Peraza, LHP Alex Wood, LHP Luis Avilan, RHP
class to make his Major League debut after Bronson Arroyo and RHP Jim Johnson on July BRAVES HISTORY
being selected in the second round out of the 30, 2015.
University of Florida.
On Atlanta 60-day disabled list (left elbow strain)
Los Angeles selected his contract on 9/5 and from July 30 to the end of 2015 season.
he made his MLB on 9/9 at SF, forcing an infield
On Atlanta 60-day disabled list (recovering from
groundout by Brandon Belt.
left elbow surgery) from February 20 to the end
Tossed scoreless relief in 10 of 11 big league of the 2016 season.
appearances (1.35 ERA, 1 ER/6.2 IP), while
limiting opponents to a .136 batting average (3-
OPPONENTS

for-22) without an extra-base hit.

Allowed one of 12 inherited runners to score
(8.3%) and allowed one hit with runners in scoring
position (1-for-9, .111).
Opened his professional career at Great Lakes,
allowing just four hits (4-for-22, .182) and striking
out 10 in six scoreless appearances.
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Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2012 Great Lakes 0-0 0.00 6 0 0 0 2 6.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0
Chattanooga 1-0 1.32 15 0 0 0 3 13.2 7 2 2 0 1 6 22 0 0
Los Angeles (NL) 0-1 1.35 11 0 0 0 0 6.2 3 1 1 0 0 4 6 0 0
2013 Los Angeles (NL) 3-4 2.32 76 0 0 0 2 54.1 30 15 14 5 2 19 63 3 0
MANAGER & STAFF

2014 Albuquerque 2-3 4.40 32 0 0 0 1 28.2 25 16 14 4 0 17 35 2 0

Los Angeles (NL) 1-0 3.86 19 0 0 0 0 14.0 12 6 6 1 0 4 14 0 0
2015 Los Angeles (NL) 0-0 2.61 18 0 0 0 0 10.1 10 3 3 0 0 3 8 0 0
R. Cucamonga 0-0 0.00 2 2 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Oklahoma City 0-0 0.00 2 1 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0
2016 Injured - Did Not Play
Minor Totals 3-3 2.75 57 3 0 0 6 52.1 39 18 16 4 1 24 73 2 0
Major Totals 4-5 2.53 124 0 0 0 2 85.1 55 25 24 6 2 30 91 3 0
PACO RODRGUEZ

Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2013 LAD vs. Atl. 0-0 27.00 2 0 0 0 0 0.2 4 2 2 1 0 2 1 0 0

Major League Fielding Record

SEASON IN REVIEW

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher 1.000 124 8 11 0 19 1

2016 Braves DISABLED and inactive LIST

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Games
Player Injury DL Type Date on Date o Missed
Ender Inciarte, OF Left hamstring strain 15-day 4/10 (retroactive to 4/9) 5/7 26
Gordon Beckham, INF Left hamstring strain 15-day 4/18 (retroactive 4/17) 5/10 18
Manny Banuelos, LHP Left elbow inammation 15-day 4/2 (retroactive to 3/25) 5/23 42
Jim Johnson, RHP Right groin strain 15-day 5/10 6/3 23
Erick Aybar, INF Right foot contusion 15-day 5/28 6/12 14
Gordon Beckham, INF Left hamstring strain 15-day 6/2 7/7 32
Eric OFlaherty, LHP Right knee strain 15-day 6/13 7/16 28
BRAVES HISTORY

Hector Olivera, OF Placed on MLBls Restricted List - 4/13 7/30 (traded to LAD) 98
Mike Foltynewicz, RHP Right elbow soreness 15-day 6/4 (retroactive to 5/31) 6/30 28
Shea Simmons, RHP Recovering from Tommy John surgery 15-day 4/2 8/8 111
Tyler Flowers, C Left hand fracture 15-day 7/15 (retroactive to 7/10) 8/17 30
A.J. Pierzynski, C Left hamstring strain 15-day 8/17 9/1 14
Chris Withrow, RHP Right elbow inammation 15-day 8/8 9/1 22
Williams Perez, RHP Right rotator cuff strain 60-day 6/8 (retroactive to 6/7) 9/2 77
Julio Teheran, RHP Right lat strain 15-day 8/2 (retroactive to 7/31) 8/19 18
John Gant, RHP Left oblique strain 15-day 6/28 8/21 46
Mallex Smith, OF Fractured left thumb 15-day 6/21 (retroactive to 6/20) 9/16 77
OPPONENTS

Aaron Blair, RHP Left knee strain 15-day 9/3 (retroactive 8/29) 9/18 17
Paco Rodriguez, LHP Recovering from Tommy John surgery 60-day 2/20 end of season 161
Jesse Biddle, LHP Recovering from Tommy John surgery 60-day 4/2 end of season 161
Andrew McKirahan, LHP Recovering from Tommy John surgery 60-day 4/2 end of season 161
Dan Winkler, RHP Fractured right elbow 60-day 4/11 end of season 156
Arodys Vizcaino, RHP Right oblique strain 15-day 7/16 end of season 70
Matt Marksberry, LHP Left rotator cuff inammation 15-day 7/31 end of season 57
Eric OFlaherty, LHP Left elbow neuritis 60-day 8/19 end of season 39
MISCELLANEOUS

Rob Whalen, RHP Right shoulder fatigue 60-day 8/25 end of season 32
Arodys Vizcaino, RHP Right shoulder inammation 15-day 8/30 end of season 29
A.J. Pierzynski, C Left hamstring strain 60-day 9/11 end of season 18

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rodrguez
INFIELDER/OUT FI EL DER
Full Name: Sean John Rodrguez

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 Weight: 200
DOB: April 26, 1985 Opening Day Age: 31
Born: Miami, FL Resides: Pinellas Park, FL
MLB Debut: April 19, 2008 MLB Service Time: 7.133
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on November 30, 2016

SEAN RODRGUEZ
Contract Status: Signed through 2018

CAREEr highlights
2017 marks his 10th season at the Major League CAREER HIGHS
level and his 15 professional season overall.
Agreed to terms on a two-year contract through Most Runs
the 2018 season on November 29, 2016...Atlanta

SEASON IN REVIEW
3, 3x, last: 9/28/16, PIT vs. CHI
is his fourth organization.
Most Hits
Played his first seven seasons in the Majors with
an American League club and has played 624 of 4, 2x, last: 7/6/14, TB at DET
his 903 career games in the American League... Most Doubles
Spent the last two seasons with the Pittsburgh
2, 6x, last: 6/29/16, PIT at SEA
Pirates, where he played 279 games during the
2015 and 2016 seasons.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Most Triples
The versatile fielder has played 297 career games 1, 13x, last: 5/1/16, PIT vs. CIN
at second base, 208 at first base, 163 in the
outfield, 154 at shortstop and 115 at third base.
Most Home Runs
1, 67x, last: 9/21/16, PIT at MIL
2016 Most RBI
Suffered a left shoulder injury in an automobile 4, 5x, last: 8/14/16, PIT at LAD
accident in Miami, Fla., on 1/28/17...Underwent
surgery on 2/14/17 to repair the rotator cuff in his Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY

left shoulder...The operation was performed by Dr. 3, 8/31/16, PIT at CHI

James Andrews in Gulf Springs, Fla.
Most Stolen Bases
In his second season with the Pittsburgh Pirates,
2, 6/13/10, TB vs. FLA
set career highs in games played (140), batting
average (.270, 81-for-300), home runs (18), RBI (56), Longest Hitting Streak
on-base percentage (.349) and runs scored (49). 15 games, 5/29-6/15/10
Was named the National League Co-Player of the
Week for 9/12-18...Batted .414 (12-for-29) with
OPPONENTS

five home runs and collected at least one RBI in

Batted .296 (66-for-223) with 14 home runs, 46
seven of his eight games played...His on-base
RBI and a .920 OPS in his 64 starts...The Pirates
percentage was .455 and his OPS 1.386.
went 32-31 in his starts.
Made 57 appearances (five starts) at first base,
Hit his fourth home run in his 20th game on 4/30
29 (18 starts) at second base, 27 (19 starts) at
vs. CIN (had a total of four HR in 2015).
shortstop, 17 (13 starts) in right field, 11 (six starts)
Walked twice in the same inning on 5/27 at TEX...
MISCELLANEOUS

at third base, 10 (three starts) in left field and five

(no starts) in center field. Became the first Pittsburgh player to do so since
Jason Kendall on 9/25/01.

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Matched his career high (fourth time) with four Had more extra-base hits (28) than singles (22);
RBI on 6/29 at SEA. one of only five big league players with at least
Homered in back-to-back games, 7/8-9, and in 50 hits to do so.
three consecutive starts, 7/6-9. Made 14 starts at second base, 14 at first base, 12
Connected off CINs Ross Ohlendorf for his in left field, 11 as the designated hitter, seven at
second career game-ending home run on 8/5. third base and one at shortstop...Also made two
Played the final two innings in center field on appearances in right field.
MANAGER & STAFF

8/13 at LAD - his first appearance at that position Went 2-for-4 with a double, homer and career
since 7/20/10. high-tying four RBI on 4/4 vs. TEX in his first
Collected a career-high tying four RBI, 8/14 at LAD. game back from paternity leave.

Hit a pinch-hit, three-run homer off Jeanmar Hit into his second career triple play on 4/17 vs.
Gomez in the ninth inning on 9/13 at PHI, giving NYY and became the first player since Russell
the Pirates a 5-3 win...It was his second career Martin on 9/27/11 to homer and hit into a triple
pinch-hit home run. play in the same game.
SEAN RODRGUEZ

Homered in both games of a doubleheader on Hit his first career pinch-home run with a three-
9/17 at CIN and in three straight games, 9/17-18. run shot on 5/25 vs. BOS.

Started 18 of the final 19 games of the season Hit a 445-foot home run off Shawn Kelly on 7/2
and hit .338 (22-for-65) with five home runs and at NYY...It was the longest of his career and the
13 RBI...Batted .333 with 6 HR, 17 RBI and a .982 longest blast at Yankee Stadium since Robinson
OPS in 27 games during the month of September. Cano had a 446-foot shot on 10/1/12...
Matched his career high with four hits, 7/6 at DET.
2015
SEASON IN REVIEW

Set a career high in games played in his first 2013

season with the Pirates. Made his fourth consecutive Opening Day roster
Made 102 appearances (12 starts) at first base, with the Rays and played in 94 games at five
16 appearances (seven starts) in left field, 14 different positions.
appearances (eight starts) in right field, eight Made 47 appearances (30 starts) in left field,
appearances (three starts) at third base, seven 23 appearances (17 starts) at first base, eight
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

appearances (three starts) at second base and appearances (five starts) in right field, seven
three appearances (one start) at shortstop. appearances (three starts) at shortstop and five
Made his sixth straight appearance on an appearances (one start) at second base.
Opening Day roster. Committed only one error in 202 chances (.995
Connected off CHIs Kyle Hendricks for his first fielding pct.) across all five positions; had his lone
home run with the Pirates on 4/23 at PNC Park. error at shortstop on 5/5 at COL.

Batted .333 (7-for-21) in 17 April games...From Started 51 of the Rays 53 games vs. left-handed
4/26-5/10, hit .471 (8-for-17) in 10 games. starters and started only five games against right-
BRAVES HISTORY

handers.
His start at third base on 7/20 at KC was his first
start at third base since 9/15/14 with Tampa Bay. Had a career-high four hits on 7/1 at HOU.

Produced a .349 average in August and hit .333 Homered in back-to-back starts for the first time
(24-for- 72) over his last 52 games, dating to 8/1. in his career on 9/15 at MIN (Pedro Hernandez)
and 9/18 vs. TEX (Derek Holland).

2015 postseason
Was the starting first baseman in the Wild Card 2013 postseason
Game vs. CHI on 10/7...Did not record an at bat. Appeared in all four games of the ALDS vs.
OPPONENTS

Boston.

2014 Started Game One in left field against Jon Lester

and hit a second-inning solo homer in his first at
Spent his fifth and final season with Tampa Bay...
Set a then career high in home runs and finished bat (his first career postseason homer)...Entered
second on the team in that category. Games Two, Three and Four as a pinch hitter.

Set a career high in RBI, averaging one RBI every

MISCELLANEOUS

5.78 at bats, the 10th-best ratio in the American

League among players with at least 250 plate
appearances.

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2012 2010
Made 87 starts for the Rays; 42 at shortstop, 27 Made his first Opening Day roster and spent his
at third base, 17 at second base and one as the first full season in the Majors...Was Tampa Bays
designated hitter. Opening Day starter at second base and set
Was the Opening Day shortstop and began career highs in batting average and stolen bases.
the season in a platoon at shortstop with Reid Made a total of 93 starts; 78 at second base, four

MANAGER & STAFF

Brignac. in center field, three in right field, three at third
Batted .300 with three homers and nine RBI over base, two at first base, one at shortstop and one
his first 21 games in May, including 11 starts at in left field.
third base. Made at least one start at seven different
Was optioned to Triple-A Durham on 8/21... positions, joining teammate Ben Zobrist (2009) as
Sustained a right hand fracture in an off-the-field the only players to start at seven positions in Rays
injury on 8/26 after playing just two games with history...Was the youngest player (25 years old) to
Durham. do so since Jose Oquendo did it at age 23 with

SEAN RODRGUEZ
Was reinstated on 9/15 after spending time St. Louis in 1987.
on the minor and Major League disabled Hit safely in a career-high 15 straight games from
lists...Appeared in six games with the Rays in 5/29 to 6/15 (22-for-54, .407).
September, making two starts (one at third base Had a career-high two stolen bases, 6/13 vs. FLA
and one as the DH). (remains his only MLB game with two steals).

2011 2010 postseason

SEASON IN REVIEW
Established career highs in doubles, walks and Made four appearances (three starts) at second
on-base percentage. base in the ALDS vs. Texas.
Was one of six Major League players to make at
least one start at all four infield positions, joining 2009
Oaklands Adam Rosales and Andy LaRoche, Spent the majority of the season with Salt Lake
Houstons Matt Downs, Pittsburghs Brandon and led the Angels system in home runs and RBI.
Wood and San Diegos Alberto Gonzalez. Had two separate stints with the Los Angeles

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Set a club record with 18 hit-by-pitches, eclipsing Angels..Was recalled on 6/13 to replace
the mark set by Jonny Gomes (14) in 2004. the injured Howie Kendrick and made nine
Ranked second in the American League in HBP appearances (four starts)...Was recalled for a
behind CWSs Carlos Quentin (23). second time on 8/1.
Became the first player since StLs Gregg Jefferies Hit 32 home runs and had 102 RBI in 120 games
in 1993 to hit into a triple play and participate in overall, including the Major Leagues.
one defensively in the same season (both were Combined to hit .294 (113-for-385) with 30
around the horn 5-4-3 triple plays)...Was playing home runs, 98 RBI and 87 run scored in 108 BRAVES HISTORY
first base when the Rays turned the third triple minor league games.
play in club history on 9/27 vs. NYY. Was named the Angels Minor League Player of
Became the first Rays player to ground into a the Year.
triple play when he did so on 8/16 at BOS. Tied for seventh among all minor league players
Tied his career high (second time) with four RBI in home runs and ranked third among full-season
on 6/17 vs. FLA. minor leaguers in slugging (.608)...Among all
Triple-A players ranked second in slugging
2011 postseason percentage, tied for second in home runs and
OPPONENTS

Made three starts at shortstop in the Division tied for fourth in RBI.
Series against Texas...Produced a single, two
walks and scored all three runs in Tampa Bays 2008
4-3 loss in Game Four; scored the first run in a Entered the season ranked by Baseball
jarring collision with Rangers catcher Mike Napoli America as the seventh-best prospect in the
that dislodged the ball. Angelssystem and as having the Best Infield
MISCELLANEOUS

Arm in the organization.

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Had five separate stints in the Majors with Los

Angeles (AL)...Was recalled for the first time on
amateur
Began his high school career as a center fielder
4/19 and made his Major League debut as a
at Miami Coral Park (Fla.) before transferring
starter at second base that night vs. SEA...Singled
to G. Holmes Braddock High School after his
in the sixth inning off Jarrod Washburn for his
sophomore year to play shortstop....Earned 13
first big league hit.
All-America honors.
Connected off A.J. Burnett for his first Major
MANAGER & STAFF

League home run on 6/1 vs. TOR.

Made 51 appearances at second base, four
personal
He and his wife Giselle have four children;
appearances at shortstop and one appearance at
daughters Sofia (8) and Vanelope (3) and sons
third base during his time with the Angels...Made
Sean Jr. (6) and Zekiel (2).
just two errors (both at second base) and posted
a .992 fielding percentage Has a passion about autism awareness
and research as his son, Sean Jr., is a high-
Spent the minor league portion of his season
functioning autistic child.
SEAN RODRGUEZ

with Triple-A Salt Lake.

Daughter Vanelopes name was chosen by her
Hit .270 with six homers and 13 RBI in 18 games
sister after a character in Wreck-It Ralph.
with Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Winter
League... His father, Johnny Rodriguez, is a long-time
baseball man who spent the 2014 season as

minor league highlights manager of the rookie-level Johnson City

Cardinals of the Appalachian League; Johnny has
Was named the Angels 2009 Minor League
coached, managed and scouted in eight different
SEASON IN REVIEW

Player of the Year...Tied for seventh among all

organizations.
minor league players in home runs and ranked
Seans older brother, Robert, was a catcher in
third among full-season minor leaguers in
the Nationals minor league system for five years
slugging (.608).
(2002-06) and is now the head coach/instructor
Played in seven postseason games as the
at Total Baseball Academy in Clearwater, Fla.
Bulls won the 2009 International League
championship.
transactions
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Entered the 2008 season ranked by Baseball

Selected by the Anaheim Angels in the third round
America as the seventh-best prospect in the
(90th overall) in the 2003 First-Year Player Draft.
Angels system and as having the Best Infield
Arm in the organization. Acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays as the player to
be named later from the Los Angeles Angels on
Hit .270 with six homers and 13 RBI in 18 games
September 1, 2009...Tampa Bay acquired LHP
with Gigantes del Cibao in the 2008 Dominican
Alex Torres, INF Matthew Sweeny and a player to
Winter League.
be named later from Los Angeles in exchange for
Was a 2007 non-roster invitee with the Angels LHP Scott Kazmir on August 29, 2009.
BRAVES HISTORY

and entered the season ranked as the No. 8

On Tampa Bays disabled list (right hand fracture)
prospect in the Los Angeles system by Baseball
from August 31 to September 15, 2012.
America...
Acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the
Earned a selection to the 2007 Texas League
Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be
All-Star Game.
named later (RHP Buddy Bordon, 12/12/14) on
In 2006 was named the Angels Minor League December 1, 2014.
Player of the Year after leading the organization
Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a two-year
in home runs...Was named a 2006 California
contract through the 2018 season on November
OPPONENTS

League mid- and post-season All-Star and was a

29, 2016.
Class-A All-Star by Baseball America and Topps.
Underwent surgery on February 14, 2017, to repair
Named the 2002 Pioneer League Player of the
the rotator cuff in his left shoulder...The operation
Year after being transferred to Provo from Cedar
was performed by Dr. James Andrews in Gulf
Rapids in early June...Also named a 2002 Pioneer
Springs, Fla.
League post-season All-Star.
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2003 AZL Angels .269 54 216 30 58 8 5 2 25 1 1 7 14 37 11-4 .332 .380 21
2004 Cedar Rapids .250 57 196 35 49 8 4 4 17 2 1 7 18 54 14-4 .333 .393 7
Provo .338 64 225 64 76 14 4 10 55 0 1 15 51 62 9-3 .486 .569 27

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2005 Cedar Rapids .250 124 448 86 112 29 3 14 45 9 2 9 78 85 27-11 .371 .422 22
2006 R. Cucamonga .301 116 455 78 137 29 5 24 77 3 6 12 47 124 15-3 .377 .545 29
Arkansas .354 18 65 16 23 5 0 5 9 1 0 2 11 18 0-3 .462 .662 6
Salt Lake .000 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0-0 .000 .000 0
2007 Arkansas .254 136 508 84 129 31 2 17 73 2 4 19 54 132 15-8 .345 .423 19
2008 Salt Lake .306 66 248 68 76 19 1 21 52 2 1 9 29 45 4-1 .397 .645 4
Los Angeles (AL) .204 59 167 18 34 8 1 3 10 2 1 3 14 55 3-1 .276 .317 2
2009 Salt Lake .299 103 365 81 109 17 6 29 93 3 3 13 51 119 9-2 .400 .616 15
Los Angeles (AL) .200 12 25 4 5 0 0 2 4 0 1 0 3 7 0-0 .276 .440 0

SEAN RODRGUEZ
Durham .200 5 20 6 4 2 0 1 5 0 0 0 4 3 0-0 .333 .450 0
2010 Tampa Bay .251 118 343 53 86 19 2 9 40 5 1 8 21 97 13-3 .308 .397 6
2011 Tampa Bay .223 131 373 45 83 20 3 8 36 5 2 18 38 87 11-7 .323 .357 11
2012 Tampa Bay .213 112 301 36 64 14 1 6 32 8 3 3 27 75 5-0 .281 .326 18
Durham# .500 2 6 2 3 2 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 2 0-0 .571 1.333 0
2013 Tampa Bay .246 96 195 21 48 10 1 5 23 3 2 5 17 59 1-3 .320 .385 1
2014 Tampa Bay .211 96 237 30 50 13 3 12 41 3 3 6 10 66 2-1 .258 .443 3
2015 Pittsburgh .246 139 224 25 55 12 1 4 17 5 0 6 5 63 2-2 .281 .362 3

SEASON IN REVIEW
2016 Pittsburgh .270 140 300 49 81 16 1 18 56 1 3 5 33 102 2-1 .349 .510 7
Minor Totals .282 746 2754 550 776 164 30 128 455 24 19 93 358 683 104-39 .381 .503 150
A.L. Totals .225 624 1641 207 370 84 11 45 186 26 13 43 130 446 35-15 .297 .372 41
N.L. Totals .260 279 524 74 136 28 2 22 73 6 3 11 38 165 4-3 .321 .447 10
Major Totals .234 903 2165 281 506 112 13 67 259 32 16 54 168 611 39-18 .303 .390 51
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
wild car game Record
Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2015 Pit. vs. Chi. --- 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

division series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2010 TB vs. Tex. .200 4 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 BRAVES HISTORY
2011 TB vs. Tex. .167 4 12 3 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2013 TB vs. Bos. .167 4 6 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D.S. Totals .179 12 28 6 5 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 1

fielding Record
Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Second Base .989 297 427 646 12 1085 163
First Base .998 208 814 42 2 858 77
OPPONENTS

Shortstop .949 154 140 292 23 455 56

Third Base .942 115 57 156 13 226 20
Left Field 1.000 100 91 1 0 92 0
Right Field .982 51 56 0 1 57 0
Center Field 1.000 16 10 0 0 10 0
Outfield Totals .994 163 157 1 1 159 0
MISCELLANEOUS

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RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Chaz Daniel Roe
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-6 Weight: 200
DOB: October 9, 1986 Opening Day Age: 30
Born: Steubenville, OH Resides: Lancaster, KY
MLB Debut: July 1, 2013 MLB Service Time: 1.136
Acquired: Claimed on waivers from Baltimore, August 7, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
CHAZ ROE

2016 CAREER HIGHS

Split the season between Baltimore and Atlanta,
while also spending time with the Orioles
Triple-A club in Norfolk. Most IP
2.2, 9/13/16 vs. MIA
SEASON IN REVIEW

Joined Atlanta on 8/8 after the team claimed him

off outright waivers from Baltimore on 8/7.
Most Runs Allowed
Began the season at Norfolk, going 1-2 with 4, 8/28/16 at SF
four saves and a 2.39 ERA (10 ER/37.2 IP) in 33
gamesBaltimore selected his contract on 6/30. Most ER Allowed
Appeared in nine games with Baltimore, going 4, 8/28/16 at SF
unscored upon in six of the contests.
Most Hits Allowed
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Designated for assignment on 7/29.

4, 2x, last: 9/1/16 vs. SD
Made his Braves debut on 8/9 at MIL, retiring the
only batter he faced on two pitches. Most HRs Allowed
His first eight appearances with Atlanta were 1, 9x, last: 7/20/16 BAL at NYY
scoreless (8.1 IP), 8/9-8/23Allowed four runs
Most Walks
(8/28 at SF; 0.1 IP) and three runs (9/1 vs. SD; 0.2
3, 7/1/13 ARI at NYM
IP) in his next two outings.
Compiled a 0.47 ERA (1 ER/19.0 IP) in his other Most Strikeouts
BRAVES HISTORY

19 outings with AtlantaOverall 18 of his 21 4, 5/31/15 BAL vs. TB

appearances with Atlanta were scoreless.
Went 2.2 scoreless innings on 9/13 vs. MIA,
Longest Winning Streak
tied for the clubs longest scoreless outing by a 4, 9/15/15-present
reliever in 2016. Longest Losing Streak
Escaped a no-out, bases-loaded situation in his 2, 7/2/-8/9/15
final appearance of the season, 10/1 vs. DET
Struck out Miguel Cabrera and got J.D. Martinez
OPPONENTS

to ground into a double play to preserve a 5-2

leadStranded 16 of 19 inherited runners with Held the opposition to a .152 average with
Atlanta, while retiring 18 of 21 first batters. runners in scoring positionIn these situations
with two outs, the opposition hit .056 (1-for-18)
Struck out at least one batter in his final 11
against him.
appearances (16 total)The run marks his longest
career strikeout streak. Did not allow a hit with the bases loaded (seven
plate appearances).
Limited right-handed hitters to a .138 (8-for-58)
MISCELLANEOUS

batting averageAmong pitchers with as many

at-bats against right-handers as Roe, his .138
batting average ranked fifth lowest in baseball.

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Stranded a career-high 21 inherited runners Posted a 9.9 K/BB ratio pitching for the
(77.8%)...Set career highs in wins (4), appearances Laredo Lemurs in the independent American
(36), innings pitched (41.1 IP), strikeouts (38), and Association.
strikeout/walk ratio (2.24).
Earned the win in consecutive games for the first Minor League Highlights

MANAGER & STAFF

time in his career on 9/15 vs. BOS and 9/17 at TB. Transitioned to the bullpen for his final 23 outings
Placed on the 15-day disabled list with right of the 2011 season with Triple-A Tacoma.
shoulder tendinitis on 8/10...Reinstated from the Made his professional debut with Rookie-level
15-day DL on 9/1. Casper in the Pioneer League in 2005 and
Posted two separate six-game scoreless streaks: earned post-season All-Star honors.
6/13-28 (7.0 IP) and 5/24-6/2 (9.1 IP)...His 9.1
scoreless innings from 5/24-6/2 was the longest AMATEUR
such streak of his career in terms of innings and Attended Lafayette High School in Lexington, Ky.
tied for the second-longest in terms of games.

CHAZ ROE
Named Third Team High School All-America by
Tossed a then career-high 2.1 innings and earned Baseball America following his senior season at
the win on 6/13 vs. NYY (stranded all three Lafayette in which he went 7-2 with a 0.63 ERA
inherited runners). and 89 strikeouts.
Retired 21-of-35 first batters faced and stranded
21-of-27 inherited runners. PERSONAL
Had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk He and his wife Sarah have two children, Mila and

SEASON IN REVIEW
on 5/24 and made his Orioles debut that night at Taylin.
MIA (2.0 IP, 2 K). Is the grandson of Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski.

2014 Transactions
Pitched in three games with New York (AL) after Selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first
being acquired from Miami in exchange for cash round (32nd overall) in the 2005 First-Year Player
considerations on 8/31.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Draft...Signed by Scott Corman.
Split the season between Triple-A New Orleans Acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the
(47 games), Triple-A Reno (22 games), and Colorado Rockies in exchange for INF Jose
Double-A Mobile (three games). Lopez on December 2, 2010.
Led New Orleans in appearances and saves (14), Signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks to a minor
finished second in WHIP (1.16), third among the league contract on September 15, 2012.
clubs relievers in wins (three), and seventh in Claimed by the Texas Rangers off waivers from
strikeouts (72). the Arizona Diamondbacks on November 1, 2013.
Four of his six outs recorded at the Major League Signed by the Miami Marlins to a minor league
BRAVES HISTORY

level came via strikeout. contract on February 6, 2014.

Claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh on 9/24. Acquired by the New York Yankees from

2013
the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash
considerations on August 31, 2014.
Had his contract selected by Arizona on 7/1 and Claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates off waivers
made his Major League debut that night at New from the New York Yankees on September 24,
York (NL). 2014.
OPPONENTS

Allowed one run in each of his next three outings Signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a minor
through 7/30, and was optioned to Triple-A Reno league contract on December 18, 2014.
on 8/1.
On Baltimore disabled list (right shoulder
Recalled from 8/12-17, making one appearance tendinitis) from August 10 to September 1, 2015;
on 8/16 and recalled again on 8/24 for the included an injury rehabilitation assignment to
remainder of the season. Bowie (AA).
In 17 appearances from 8/16 through the end of Claimed by the Atlanta Braves off waivers from
MISCELLANEOUS

the season, posted a 3.57 ERA (7 ER/17.2 IP) and the Baltimore Orioles on August 7, 2016.
allowed a run in just three appearances.

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Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2005 Casper 5-2 4.17 12 12 0 0 0 49.2 31 25 23 2 6 36 55 8 0
2006 Asheville 7-4 4.06 19 19 0 0 0 99.2 105 54 45 4 12 47 80 11 0
2007 Modesto 7-11 4.33 29 29 2 0 0 170.1 148 93 82 17 13 73 131 10 1
2008 Modesto 2-1 5.49 3 3 0 0 0 19.2 24 17 12 1 0 3 16 1 0
MANAGER & STAFF

Tulsa 5-4 4.27 16 16 1 1 0 105.1 98 57 50 15 9 34 70 5 0

2009 Tulsa 7-3 3.15 20 20 1 0 0 117.0 105 47 41 7 6 43 77 5 1
2010 Colorado Springs 9-13 5.98 27 27 2 0 0 158.0 210 115 105 18 7 53 115 9 0
2011 Tacoma 0-7 6.59 33 10 0 0 2 99.2 133 85 73 16 4 38 83 11 1
2012 Laredo (IND) 3-2 1.47 49 0 0 0 1 55.0 47 15 9 1 4 7 69 6 0
2013 Mobile 0-1 0.00 3 0 0 0 1 2.1 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
Reno 0-0 1.23 22 0 0 0 7 22.0 15 3 3 0 3 4 20 5 0
Arizona 1-0 4.03 21 0 0 0 0 22.1 18 10 10 3 0 13 24 1 0
2014 New Orleans 3-3 3.66 47 0 0 0 14 64.0 53 30 26 5 6 21 72 4 0
CHAZ ROE

New York (AL) 0-0 9.00 3 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 3 2 0 0 3 4 1 0

2015 Norfolk 3-1 2.19 17 0 0 0 2 24.2 17 6 6 0 3 9 22 0 0
Baltimore 4-2 4.14 36 0 0 0 0 41.1 44 19 19 4 1 17 38 0 0
Bowie 1-0 6.75 1 0 0 0 0 1.1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 Norfolk 1-2 2.39 33 0 0 0 4 37.2 27 10 10 1 1 10 45 2 0
Baltimore 1-0 3.72 9 0 0 0 0 9.2 8 4 4 2 0 7 11 1 0
Atlanta 1-0 3.60 21 0 0 0 0 20.0 14 8 8 0 1 7 26 0 0
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Minor Totals 50-52 4.42 282 136 6 1 30 971.1 969 544 477 86 70 371 789 71 3
Independent Totals 3-2 1.47 49 0 0 0 1 55.0 47 15 9 1 4 7 69 6 0
A.L. Totals 5-2 4.25 48 0 0 0 0 53.0 55 26 25 6 1 27 53 2 0
N.L. Totals 2-0 3.83 42 0 0 0 0 42.1 32 18 18 3 1 20 50 1 0
Atlanta Totals 1-0 3.60 21 0 0 0 0 20.0 14 8 8 0 1 7 26 0 0
Major Totals 7-2 4.06 90 0 0 0 0 95.1 87 44 43 9 2 47 103 3 0
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Major League Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Pitcher .923 90 6 6 1 13 1
BRAVES HISTORY
OPPONENTS
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INFIELDER
Full Name: Rio Noble Ruiz

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Left Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 Weight: 230
DOB: May 22, 1994 Opening Day Age: 22
Born: Covina, CA Resides: Covina, CA
MLB Debut: September 18, 2016 MLB Service Time: 0.016
Acquired: Acquired from the Astros on January 14, 2015
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

RIO RUIZ

Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING

No. 20 - Baseball America
CAREER HIGHS
No. 23 - MLBPipeline.com
Most Runs

SEASON IN REVIEW
1, 9/28/16 vs. PHI
2016 Most Hits
Played in a career-high 133 games in his fifth 1, 2x, last: 9/29/16 vs. PHI
professional campaign and his first season played
at the Triple-A levelMade his first appearance Most Doubles
on a Major League roster following an end-of-the None
season call-up to the majors on 9/17.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Most Triples
Had his contract selected on 9/17 and made
1, 9/28/16 vs. PHI
his Major League debut on 9/18 when he was
announced as a pinch-hitter in the seventh Most Home Runs
inningDid not register an official at-bat due to the None
game being called following a second rain delay.
Had his first official MLB at-bat as a pinch hitter Most RBI
on 9/24 at MIA (pop out to third base)Collected 2, 9/29/16 vs. PHI
his first Major League hit on 9/28 vs. PHI with a
Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY
triple in the eighth inningDrove in his first two
None
career RBI with a two-RBI single in the eighth
inning on 9/29 vs. PHI. Most Stolen Bases
In five games with the Braves, batted .286 (2-for- 1, 9/29/16 vs. PHI
7) with one triple, two RBI and one stolen base.
Longest Hitting Streak
Named the 2016 Gwinnett Braves Player of the
Year by the Atlanta organizationLed the club in 2 games, 9/28-29/16
hits (126), doubles (24), RBI (62), total bases (186),
OPPONENTS

at-bats (465), slugging percentage (.400) and

OPS (.755)Ranked tied for second in home runs Named Gwinnetts Player of the Month for April
(10), and was third in batting average (.271), runs after batting .310 (26-for-84) with two home
scored (52) and on-base percentage (.355). runs, 13 runs scored and 10 RBI in 23 games.
Batted .271 (126-for-465) with 24 doubles, 10 Ranked among International League leaders in
home runs and 62 RBI in 133 games played with games (T3rd, 133) and walks (T5th, 61).
Gwinnett. Recorded a season-best 11-game hitting streak,
MISCELLANEOUS

Had the fourth-most RBI (62) among Braves 6/16-26Batted .378 (17-for-45) during the run.
farmhandsRanked second in walks (61) and tied Had a 17-game on-base streak from 6/9-6/27
for seventh in home runs (10). (.339, 21-for-62, 2B, HR, 4 RBI).

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Tallied his first career multi-homer game on 8/20 His 37 doubles on the season tied him for tops
vs. RochesterFinished the night 3-for-3 with a among Astros prospects and the California
solo blast, a three-run homer and one triple and League lead.
four RBI. His 82 walks were good for fourth-most in the
Had a season high five RBI on 8/25 vs. Buffalo California League, while his .387 OBP tied him
Had a three-run double and a two-run home run. for sixth.
Played in eight Governors Cup playoff games Stroked a career-high four hits on 4/14 at High
MANAGER & STAFF

and batted .045 (1-for-22) with one double and Desert, ending the night 4-for-5 with two
one run scored. doubles, a home run and five RBI.
Entered the 2016 campaign ranked by Baseball Plated a career-best six runs on 6/11 vs. Rancho
America as Atlantas 19th-best prospect. Cucamonga.
Played in 21 games for the Salt River Rafters in
2015 the Arizona Fall League, hitting .187 (14-for-75).
Spent the entire season with Double-A
Mississippi and led the M-Braves with 127 games 2013
RIO RUIZ

played, 420 at-bats and 63 walks...His 63 walks Ranked by Baseball America as the eighth-best
tied for 10th most in the Southern League. prospect in the Astros system.
Tabbed by Baseball America s Atlantas 10th-best Led the Midwest League in doubles (19) while
prospect entering the 2015 season. ranking second in extra-base hits (28) and third in
From 5/28 through the end of the season, hit .260 slugging during that span.
(70-for-269) with all five of his home runs and 35 Hit .370 (10-for-27) with three homers and seven
SEASON IN REVIEW

RBI...His average after play on 5/27 was .165. RBI during the Midwest League playoffs.
Compiled a season-best 15-game hitting streak, Named the Quad Cities Player of the Month for
8/14-8/30...Went 21-for-58 (.362) with seven July and August.
doubles, one triple, two home runs and 11 RBI
during his run. 2012
Made 115 starts at third base and five as the Following the season, named by Baseball America
designated hitter...Committed 16 errors in 322 as the fourth-best prospect in the GCL.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

total chances (.950 fielding percentage).

Collected a season-high three hits four times. Personal
Drove in a season-best three runs in consecutive Graduated from Bishop Amat HS in La Puente,
games, 8/28 and 8/29 vs. Biloxi. Calif., where he was a two sport athlete, playing
both baseball and football.
2014 Committed to play baseball and football at the
Acquired by the Braves along with RHPs Mike University of Southern California prior to signing
Foltynewicz and Andrew Thurman from the with the Houston Astros.
BRAVES HISTORY

Houston Astros in exchange for C/OF Evan Gattis

and RHP James Hoyt on January 14, 2015. Transactions
At the time of the trade, was ranked by Baseball Selected by the Houston Astros in the fourth
Prospectus as the Astros ninth-best prospect. round (129th overall) of the 2012 First-Year Player
Established career highs in games (131), at-bats Draft...Signed by Tim Costic.
(516), runs (76), hits (151), doubles (37), triples (2), Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with RHP
RBI (77) and walks (82) with High-A Lancaster. Mike Foltynewicz and RHP Andrew Thurman
Led the team in games, at-bats, hits, doubles, RBI from the Houston Astros in exchange for RHP
OPPONENTS

and walks. James Hoyt and C/OF Evan Gattis on January

14, 2015.
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2012 GCL Astros .271 23 85 13 23 8 2 0 11 0 0 0 12 22 2-0 .361 .412 0
Greeneville .220 15 50 8 11 3 1 1 7 0 0 1 4 10 0-0 .291 .380 1
2013 Quad Cities .260 114 416 46 108 33 1 12 63 1 5 0 50 92 12-3 .335 .430 20

MANAGER & STAFF

2014 Lancaster .293 131 516 76 151 37 2 11 77 0 4 0 82 91 4-4 .387 .436 16
2015 Mississippi .233 127 420 48 98 21 1 5 46 3 2 1 63 94 2-2 .333 .324 16
2016 Gwinnett .271 133 465 52 126 24 3 10 62 0 5 2 61 116 1-4 .355 .400 7
Atlanta .286 5 7 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1-0 .286 .571 0
Minor Totals .265 543 1952 243 517 126 10 39 266 4 16 4 272 425 21-13 .353 .400 60
Major Totals .286 5 7 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1-0 .286 .571 0
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Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Third Base 1.000 2 0 5 0 5 0

2016 Major league attendance

National League

SEASON IN REVIEW
Home Season High Road
Club Total Average Dates
Games Total Date Total Average Dates
Los Angeles 3,703,312 45,720 81 ( 81) 53,621 9/20 2,669,701 32,959 81
St. Louis 3,444,490 42,525 81 ( 81) 47,608 4/11 2,487,400 31,093 80
San Francisco 3,365,256 41,546 81 ( 81) 42,238 6/24 2,605,302 32,164 81
Chicago 3,232,420 39,906 81 ( 81) 41,702 4/16 2,839,239 35,052 81
New York 2,789,602 34,870 80 ( 81) 44,466 4/30 2,463,347 30,792 80
Colorado 2,602,524 32,130 81 ( 81) 49,360 4/08 2,548,764 31,466 81
Washington 2,481,938 30,641 81 ( 81) 42,000 6/15 2,402,788 29,664 81

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
San Diego 2,351,422 29,030 81 ( 81) 44,317 4/04 2,660,659 32,848 81
Milwaukee 2,314,614 28,575 81 ( 81) 44,643 7/23 2,507,309 30,954 81
Pittsburgh 2,249,201 28,115 80 ( 81) 39,500 4/03 2,429,956 29,999 81
Arizona 2,036,216 25,138 81 ( 81) 48,165 4/04 2,648,840 32,702 81
Atlanta 2,020,914 24,950 81 ( 81) 51,220 1 0/02 2,242,131 28,027 80
Philadelphia 1,915,144 23,644 81 ( 81) 45,229 4/11 2,493,478 30,784 81
Cincinnati 1,894,085 23,384 81 ( 81) 43,683 4/04 2,583,533 31,895 81
Miami 1,712,417 21,405 80 ( 80) 36,911 4/05 2,309,310 28,510 81
Totals 38,113,555 31,447 1212 (1214) 37,891,757 31,264 1212
BRAVES HISTORY
American League
Home Season High Road
Club Total Average Dates
Games Total Date Total Average Dates
Toronto 3,392,099 41,878 81 ( 81) 48,871 4/08 2,435,293 30,065 81
New York 3,063,405 37,820 81 ( 81) 48,339 8/03 2,506,196 30,941 81
Los Angeles 3,016,142 37,236 81 ( 81) 45,007 5/19 2,322,769 28,676 81
Boston 2,955,434 36,487 81 ( 81) 38,378 7/26 2,615,524 32,290 81
Texas 2,710,402 33,462 81 ( 81) 49,289 4/04 2,232,432 27,561 81
Kansas City 2,557,712 31,577 81 ( 81) 40,030 4/03 2,266,362 27,980 81
Detroit 2,493,859 31,173 80 ( 80) 45,049 4/08 2,293,425 28,314 81
OPPONENTS

Houston 2,306,623 28,477 81 ( 81) 43,332 4/11 2,271,334 28,041 81

Seattle 2,267,928 27,999 81 ( 81) 47,065 4/08 2,293,037 28,309 81
Baltimore 2,172,344 26,819 81 ( 81) 45,785 4/04 2,575,551 31,797 81
Minnesota 1,963,912 24,246 81 ( 81) 40,638 4/11 2,215,948 27,357 81
Chicago 1,746,293 21,829 80 ( 81) 39,553 7/26 2,283,300 28,189 81
Cleveland 1,591,667 19,650 81 ( 81) 34,493 4/05 2,128,323 26,941 79
Oakland 1,521,506 18,784 81 ( 81) 36,067 6/30 2,390,449 29,512 81
Tampa Bay 1,286,163 15,879 81 ( 81) 40,135 6/17 2,437,344 30,091 81
MISCELLANEOUS

Totals 35,045,489 28,892 1213 (1214) 35,267,287 29,074 1213

Grand Totals 73,159,044 30,169 2425 (2428) 73,159,044 30,169 2425

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CATC HE R
Full Name: Braeden Kenneth Schlehuber
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-2 Weight: 210
DOB: January 7, 1988 Opening Day Age: 29
Born: Bountiful, UT Resides: Farmington, UT
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Braves fourth round selection in 2008
BRAEDEN SCHLEHUBER

Contract Status: Signed through 2017

N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016 2013
In his ninth professional season, played in 40 2013 marked his first full year with Double-A
games for the Gwinnett Braves in his first full Mississippi after playing 26 games with the
season with the club...Batted .236 (26-for-110) M-Braves in 2011.
with seven doubles and 14 RBI. Played 52 games behind the plate, second-most
SEASON IN REVIEW

Played in six postseason games, including on the club behind Christian Bethancourt.
starting at catcher in four games of the
Governors Cup Championship SeriesWent 2012
2-for-20 (.200) during postseason play. Established single-season career highs in batting
Posted a 1.000 fielding percentage (0 errors/261 average (.270), home runs (8), RBI (42), triples (4),
total chances) in 35 gamesThrew out 6-of-18 slugging percentage (.439) and OPS (.767).
(33.3%) would-be base stealers.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Led the Carolina League in appearances by a

2015
catcher (84 games) and posted a .987 fielding
percentage at the position.
Split the season between Triple-A Gwinnett and He ranked fifth in the league in caught stealing
Double-A Mississippi, hitting .170 (36-for-212) percentage (37 CS in 113 attempts, .327).
with 13 RBI in 71 games between the two stops. Earned Carolina League midseason All-Star
Began the season with the G-Braves, making his honors.
Triple-A debut on Opening Day vs. Durham. Was also named to the CLs postseason All-Star
BRAVES HISTORY

Transferred to the M-Braves on 6/8. Returned to Team...Named the organizational Player of the
Gwinnett on 8/24. Month for Lynchburg in June.
Went 18-for-114 (.158) in 39 games with
Gwinnett, while he hit .184 (18-for-98) in 32 2011
games with Mississippi. Began the season at Lynchburg (High-A) before
Caught 21-of-72 (29.2%) base stealers between transferring to Mississippi on 7/13.
his two stops. Hit a combined .242 (50-for-207) with 15

2014
doubles, five home runs and 25 RBI between the
OPPONENTS

two stops.
Spent his second consecutive full season with
Double-A Mississippi. 2010
Led Mississippi with 76 games behind the plate. Began the season with Rome (A) before being
Drove in 41 runs, tied for fifth-most on Mississippi promoted to Myrtle Beach (High-A) in mid-July.
and the second-highest amount in his career. Combined to hit .183 (44-for-241) with three
Caught nearly half of would-be basestealers on home runs and 21 RBI between Rome and Myrtle
MISCELLANEOUS

the season, throwing out 29-of-59 runners (49%). Beach.

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2009 amateur
Appeared in a career-high 100 games (74 at Played baseball at the College of Southern
catcher, 25 at DH) for Rome (A). Nevada.
Was hit a team-high 14 times.
His 23 doubles ranked second and his 37 RBI Personal
ranked fourth on the team. He is married, his wifes name is Marcia.

MANAGER & STAFF

Recipient of the Braves 2014 Bill Lucas award, an
2008 award presented annually to the organizations
Played 36 games at catcher, four at DH and one minor league player that best represents the
at second base over 41 games with the GCL Braves both on and off the field.
Braves.
Following the season, was rated the 18th-best Transactions
Braves prospect by Baseball America. Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth

BRAEDEN SCHLEHUBER
round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft...Signed
by Tom Battista.

Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E

SEASON IN REVIEW
2008 GCL Braves .268 41 123 18 33 4 0 0 11 0 1 8 10 27 7-2 .359 .301 2
2009 Rome .199 100 351 41 70 23 0 5 37 3 2 14 18 59 5-1 .265 .308 8
2010 Rome .221 48 154 17 34 6 0 1 15 3 2 8 6 20 2-2 .282 .279 7
Myrtle Beach .115 27 87 9 10 1 1 2 6 2 0 2 4 12 0-0 .172 .218 3
2011 Lynchburg .248 36 121 18 30 10 0 4 14 1 1 0 9 17 2-1 .298 .430 3
Mississippi .233 26 86 7 20 5 0 1 11 2 1 2 9 28 0-0 .316 .326 0
2012 Lynchburg .270 87 289 36 78 17 4 8 42 2 2 17 9 47 1-2 .328 .439 9
2013 Mississippi .199 54 176 19 35 4 0 4 17 3 1 2 10 33 2-0 .249 .290 5

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
2014 Mississippi .230 77 239 20 55 10 1 3 41 7 5 5 24 30 2-0 .308 .318 4
2015 Gwinnett .158 39 114 3 18 4 0 0 9 3 1 1 9 20 0-1 .224 .193 0
Mississippi .184 32 98 6 18 4 1 0 4 1 0 0 5 13 1-0 .223 .245 4
2016 Gwinnett .236 40 110 12 26 7 0 0 14 2 1 1 2 27 0-0 .254 .300 0
Minor Totals .219 607 1948 206 427 95 7 28 221 29 17 60 115 333 22-9 .281 .318 45
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BRAVES HISTORY
OPPONENTS
MISCELLANEOUS

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CATC HE R
Full Name: Kade Hunter Scivicque
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-0 Weight: 230
DOB: March 22, 1993 Opening Day Age: 24
Born: Baton Rouge, LA Resides: Maurepas, LA
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Acquired from Detroit, August 16, 2016
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
KADE SCIVICQUE

N O N-RO S T E R I N V IT EE

2016 2015
In his second professional season, batted .282 After being selected in the fourth round of the
(118-for-419) in 106 games with the Detroit 2015 draft. split the season between Single-A
Tigers Single-A affiliate Lakeland before joining Connecticut and Single-A West Michigan,
the Atlanta organization in a mid-August trade. appearing in 51 games.
SEASON IN REVIEW

Traded to Atlanta on 8/16 as part of a three-player Began his professional career with Single-A
deal with DetroitAssigned to High-A Carolina Connecticut...Batted .406 (13-for-32) with five
where he played in eight games before a transfer runs, three doubles and one RBI in nine games.
to Double-A Mississippi on 8/30Played in three Recorded multi-hit efforts in six of the nine
games with Mississippi to close out the season. games he played with Connecticut.
Completed the season with a .273 (125-for-458) Transferred to Single-A West Michigan on 7/14
batting average with 19 doubles, six home runs
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

and batted .242 (40-for-165) with 21 runs, four

and 43 RBIHis 19 doubles, six home runs and doubles, five home runs and 17 RBI in 42 games
41 of his 43 RBI came while he was playing for with the Whitecaps.
Lakeland. Had a season-high three hits on 7/23 at Dayton;
Played in 117 total games and made 80 total also had three hits on 8/11 at Wisconsin.
starts at catcher. Hit the first home run of his professional career
Went 7-for-39 (.179) in 11 games between the two on 7/30 at Bowling Green.
Atlanta affiliates, Carolina and Mississippi. Hit safely in eight straight games from 8/4-12,
Batted .323 (21-for-65) over a 16-game span,
BRAVES HISTORY

posting a .355 (11-for-31) batting average with

6/10-29Also held a batting average over .300 in five runs and five RBI during the stretch.
May (.303, 27-for-89) and August (.307, 27-for-88).
Participated in four postseason games with amateur
MississippiStarted at catcher in all four games Began his college career at Southwest Mississippi
and batted .533 (8-for-15) with one RBI and one Community College in Summit, Miss., where he
run scoredWent 7-for-8 (.875) with one RBI and earned first team JUCO All-State in 2013.
one run scored in two games in the Southern Played two seasons at LSU and was named a
League Division Series.
OPPONENTS

first team All-American by D1Baseball.com and

Had a career high four hits (4-for-6), 8/14 at earned first team All-SEC honors in 2015.
Tampa Yankees.
In 10 game with the Salt River Rafters of the
Arizona Fall League, batted .378 (14-for-37) with
Transactions
Selected by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round
four doubles and four RBIHad multi-hit efforts of the 2015 June free-agent draft...Signed by
in five of his seven games in which he collected Bryson Barber.
MISCELLANEOUS

at least one hit, including a four-hit game on

Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with INF/OF
11/11.
Mike Aviles from the Detroit Tigers in exchange
for SS Erick Aybar on August 16, 2016.

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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2015 Connecticut .406 9 32 5 13 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 3 0-0 .472 .500 0
West Michigan .242 42 165 21 40 4 0 5 17 0 0 6 9 26 2-1 .306 .358 4
2016 Lakeland .282 106 419 45 118 19 2 6 41 0 3 6 22 83 0-0 .324 .379 6

MANAGER & STAFF

Carolina .179 8 28 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 5 0-0 .258 .179 0
Mississippi .182 3 11 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0-0 .182 .182 0
Minor Totals .272 168 655 72 178 26 2 11 61 0 3 13 37 120 2-1 .322 .368 10
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Braves 2016 replay reviews

KADE SCIVICQUE
The Braves challenged 42 calls in 2016, with 18 of the initial rulings being overturned following a replay review.
The list of the Braves challenges below.
Date Opponent Inning Player Involved Initial Call Play Type Ruling Time
Sun., Apr. 17 at MIA T10 Peterson Out at home Tag Play Confirmed 1:31
Wed., Apr. 20 vs. LAD T7 E. Hernandez Safe at 2nd Tag Play Stands 2:28
Thurs., Apr. 21 vs. LAD B1 D. Castro Out at 3rd Tag Play Confirmed 2:32
Sun., Apr. 24 vs. NYM T9 Flores Safe at 1st Force Play Confirmed 1:16

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Mon., Apr. 25 vs. BOS B9 Freeman Ball; No HBP HBP Stands 2:39
Thurs., Apr. 28 at BOS T8 M. Smith Out at 3rd Tag Play Stands 2:46
Sun. May 1 at CHI T8 M. Smith Out at 3rd Tag Play Stands 2:40
Sun., May 8 vs. ARI T11 Goldschmidt No violation Slide Rule Confirmed 0:38
Fri., May 13 at KC B8 Cuthbert Safe at 2nd Force Play Stands 1:15
Wed., May 18 at PIT B5 Harrison Safe at 1st Tag Play Confirmed 1:08
Fri., May 20 at PHI T3 M. Smith Out at 1st Force Play Overturned 1:20
Sat., May 21 at PHI B7 Franco Hit by Pitch HBP Overturned 1:21
Fri., May 27 vs. MIA B8 Flowers Out at 1st Force Play Overturned 1:44

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Sat., May 28 vs. MIA T1 Suzuki Safe at 1st Force Play Stands 1:41
Tues., May 31 vs. SF T8 Panik Safe at 1st Force Play Overturned 1:44
Sat., June 4 at LAD B4 T. Thompson Safe at 2nd Tag Play Stands 2:46
Sun., June 12 vs. CHI T6 D. Ross Out at 2nd; No violation Slide Rule Overturned 1:20
Thurs., June 23 vs. NYM B7 Bonifacio Out at HP; no violation Collisions at HP Confirmed 2:29
Fri., June 24 vs. NYM B5 Inciarte Out at 1st Force Play Overturned 1:42
Fri., June 24 vs. NYM B9 Peterson Out at 1st Force Play Confirmed 1:14
Tues., June 28 vs. CLE B9 Inciarte Out at 1st Force Play Stands 1:34
Fri., July 1 vs. MIA B5 Inciarte Out at 1st Force Play Overturned 2:57
Sat., July 2 vs. MIA B6 C. dArnaud Out at 1st Force Play Stands 2:00
Tues., July 5 at PHI B5 O. Herrera Safe at 1st Tag Play Overturned 1:30 BRAVES HISTORY
Sun., July 10 at CWS T7 Inciarte Out at 1st Force Play Overturned 0:49
Wed., July 20 at CIN B6 Suarez Safe at home Tag Play Stands 3:15
Thurs., July 21 at COL T9 Peterson Out at 1st Force Play Confirmed 0:45
Thurs., July 28 vs. PHI T1 Ruiz Safe at 2nd Tag Play Overturned 0:54
Thurs., July 28 vs. PHI T8 Asche Safe at 1st Force Play Stands 1:35
Sat., Aug. 6 at STL T1 Inciarte Out at 2nd Force Play Overturned 2:06
Tues., Aug. 9 at MIL T2 Ad. Garcia Foul ball; No HBP HBP Confirmed 0:43
Thurs., Aug. 11 at MIL B3 Villar Safe at 2nd Tag Play Overturned 1:16
Sat., Aug. 13 at WSH T9 Aybar Out at 3rd Tag Play Stands 1:33
Wed., Aug. 17 vs. MIN B3 M. Kemp Out at 2nd Tag Play Overturned 4:09
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Fri., Aug. 19 vs. WSH T3 T. Turner Safe at 1st Force Play Overturned 1:29
Fri., Aug. 19 vs. WSH B9 Swanson Out at 1st Force Play Overturned 0:46
Fri., Sep. 2 at PHI B8 Franco Safe at 2nd Tag Play Stands 1:16
Sun., Sep. 4 at PHI T7 Altherr Catch Catch/no catch Overturned 1:06
Wed., Sep. 7 at WSH B2 Difo Safe at 1st Force Play Stands 2:41
Mon., Sep. 12 vs. MIA B7 Peterson Out at 3rd Tag Play Overturned 1:20
Tues., Sep. 13 vs. MIA T2 Hechavarria Safe at 1st Force Play Overturned 1:45
Sat., Sep. 24 at MIA B7 Realmuto Safe at 2nd Tag Play Stands 1:59
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SIMS
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Lucas Sundberg Sims
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 6-2 Weight: 225
DOB: May 10, 1994 Opening Day Age: 22
Born: Lawrenceville, GA Resides: Lawrenceville, GA
MLB Debut: None MLB Service Time: 0.000
Acquired: Braves 1st round (21st overall) pick in 2012
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
LUCAS SIMS

Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING 2015
No. 14 - Baseball America Split the season between High-A Carolina
No. 19 - MLBPipeline.com and Double-A Mississippi...Also made two
rehabilitation starts with the GCL Braves (R)...

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Finished 7-6 with a 4.37 ERA in combined 20

2016 games (20 starts) between the three levels.

Began 2015 as the fourth-best prospect in the
Entered ranked as the Braves 13th-best prospect
according to Baseball America.....The publication organization per Baseball America.
said he possessed the systems best curveball. Struck out better than a batter per inning on
Split the season between Double-A Mississippi the season (100 SO/92.2 IP)...His 9.71 SO/9 ratio
and Triple-A Gwinnett, going a combined 7-11 ranked 14th best among all minor leaguers who
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

with a 4.40 ERA (69 ER/141.0 IP) in 28 games, 27 made at least 20 starts.
startsStruck out 159, the most among all Atlanta His 5.24 BB/9 (54 walks/92.2 IP) placed seventh
minor leaguers and tied for fifth most in MiLB among the same qualifiers.
His strikeout total marked the most by an Atlanta Began the season with High-A Carolina before
minor leaguer since 2012, when RHP Aaron going to the disabled list on 5/12...Returned on
Northcraft fanned 160. 7/5 and promoted to Mississippi on 7/19.
Walked 92, the fourth most in all of the minor Tossed his second career complete game on
leagues. 5/9 at Salem, going 7.0 innings and allowing one
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His 28 games tied his career-high total, done unearned run in a 6-1 win.
twice before and last in 2014 with High-A Made his Double-A debut on 7/21 at
Lynchburg. Jacksonville...Received a no-decision after going
Started the season with the M-Braves, making 4.0 innings and walking six in a 4-2 win.
three starts and going 0-2 with a 1.84 ERA (3 Went 0-2 with a 7.41 ER (14 ER/17.0 IP) in his first
ER/14.2 IP) and 26 strikeouts. four starts for the M-Braves...Went 4-0 with a
Made his Triple-A debut on 4/23, dropping a 7-1 0.88 ERA (3 ER/30.2 IP) over his final five starts of
decision at Columbus after allowing two runs in the season.
OPPONENTS

5.0 innings. Right-handed batters hit .178 (33-for-185) against

Fanned 11 in his next start, a 7.0-inning, one-run him for the season.
no-decision on 4/28 at Toledo. Started the Arizona Fall League All-Star game
Compiled a 9.24 ERA (39 ER/38.0 IP) over his for the West after making six appearances (five
next nine games, eight starts, 5/3-6/15. starts) for Peoria...Tossed 2.0 innings to take a
Returned to Double-A on 6/16 and went 5-3 with no-decision, allowing two runs, earned, with
a 2.83 ERA (24 ER/76.1 IP) over his final 14 starts. four strikeouts in the Wests 8-3 win...For the
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Fall League season, did not record a decision

Went 18.2 consecutive innings without allowing
while compiling a 2.12 ERA (4 ER/17.0 IP) with 17
an earned run, 7/23-8/8.
strikeouts and three walks.

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2014 2012
Labeled by Baseball America as Atlantas top Tabbed by Baseball America as the Braves fifth-
overall prospect, as well as possessing the best best prospect...Baseball America also labeled his
curveball among Braves minor league pitchers curveball as the best in the Braves system and
entering 2014. best secondary pitch in 2012s draft crop.
Spent the entire season in High-A Lynchburgs After three starts and a 1.29 ERA with the GCL

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rotation, making a career-high 28 starts. Braves, earned a promotion to Danville on 7/11...
Ended the season in the Top 10 among all Braves Went 2-4 with a 3.71 ERA between the two stops.
farmhands in innings pitched (2nd, 156.2), wins
(T-3rd, 8), strikeouts (7th, 107), starters average AMATEUR
against (7th, .247) and starters WHIP (9th, 1.30)... Named 2012 Georgia Region 8-AAAAA Pitcher
Paced the Hillcats in innings, while tying for the of the Year after posting an 8-1 record and a 1.19
team lead in wins and starts. ERA his senior year.
Turned in his second consecutive 100-strikeout
personal

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season, fanning 107 batters in 156.2 frames (6.1
K/9). Is engaged, fiances name is Dani.
Tossed the first 7.0 innings of a combined no-
hitter on 6/26, allowing one unearned run on TRANSACTIONS
four walks and six punchouts in what was the Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the first round
first of back-to-back no-hitters by the Lynchburg (21st overall) in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft...
pitching staff Signed by Brian Bridges.

SEASON IN REVIEW
2013
Named by the Braves as the Organizational
Pitcher of the Year after posting a 12-4 record
with a 2.62 ERA (34 ER/116.2 IP) in 28 games (18
starts) at Single-A Rome.
As a starter, went 11-3 with a 2.49 ERA (26

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ER/94.0 IP).
His 12 wins led all Braves farmhands, while his
134 strikeouts and .203 average against ranked
second among starters in the system.
Ended the year by winning each of his last eight
starts, going 8-0 with a 1.59 ERA (8 ER/45.1 IP),
tallying 57 strikeouts and a .215 average against
while allowing just 34 hits. BRAVES HISTORY

Complete Record
Year Club W-L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB SO WP BK
2012 GCL Braves 0-0 1.29 3 3 0 0 0 7.0 2 2 1 1 1 1 10 0 0
Danville 2-4 4.33 8 8 0 0 0 27.0 26 14 13 2 3 12 29 1 0
2013 Rome 12-4 2.62 28 18 1 0 0 116.2 83 44 34 3 15 46 134 14 0
2014 Lynchburg 8-11 4.19 28 28 0 0 0 156.2 146 81 73 12 17 57 107 15 1
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2015 Carolina 3-4 5.18 9 9 1 0 0 40.0 39 27 23 2 3 23 37 8 2

GCL Braves# 0-0 9.00 2 2 0 0 0 5.0 7 7 5 0 2 2 7 0 0
Mississippi 4-2 3.21 9 9 0 0 0 47.2 29 18 17 1 4 29 56 2 0
2016 Mississippi 5-5 2.67 17 17 0 0 0 91.0 64 34 27 3 11 55 101 5 1
Gwinnett 2-6 7.56 11 10 0 0 0 50.0 56 44 42 12 2 37 58 9 0
Minor Totals 36-36 3.91 115 104 2 0 0 541.0 452 271 235 36 58 262 539 54 4
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment
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Suzuki
CATC HE R
Full Name: Kurt Kiyoshi Suzuki
MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right

Height: 5-11 Weight: 203
DOB: October 4, 1983 Opening Day Age: 33
Born: Wailuku, HI Resides: Torrance, CA
MLB Debut: June 12, 2007 MLB Service Time: 7.070
Acquired: Signed as a free agent, January 30, 2017
Contract Status: Signed through 2017
KURT SUZUKI

Career Highlights CAREER HIGHS

Earned American League All-Star honors in 2014.
Since entering the league in 2007, has played
1,152 games at catcher, the fourth most in the Most Runs
3, 5x, last: 6/7/14, MIN vs. HOU
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majors over that span while his 1,029 hits as a

catcher over that same period rank fifth.
Most Hits
Is a career .281 hitter (303-for-1,079) with 4, 6x, last: 6/21/16, MIN vs. PHI
runners in scoring position, including .303 over
the last three seasons (98-for-323). Most Doubles
2, 18x, last: 8/9/16, MIN vs. HOU
2016 Most Triples
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

In his third season with Minnesota, tied for sixth

1, 6x, last: 4/8/16, MIN at KC
in the AL with 99 games behind the plate.
Served as the clubs Opening Day catcher, the Most Home Runs
eighth time in his career to start the opener as 2, 2x, last: 8/17/11, OAK vs. BAL
catcher (three with Twins, five with Oakland).
Most RBI
Recorded his 1,000th career hit 5/22 vs. TOR,
singling off Marcus Stroman. 6, 6/21/16, MIN vs. PHI
Hit pinch-hit home run 6/18 vs. NYY, a solo shot Most Walks
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off Aroldis ChapmanThe blast marked his third 3, 2x, last: 4/10/13, WSH vs. CWS
career pinch-hit homer and first since 2008.
Set season-high and tied career-high with four Most SB
hits 6/21 vs. PHIRecorded six RBI to set a 2, 6/10/09, OAK vs. MIN
career-high.
Longest Hitting Streak
Recorded his 500th career RBI, 7/8 at TEX...Is one
10 games, 2x, last: 5/3-5/19/13
of six active catchers to reach that milestone.
Finished with eight home runs, the third most of
OPPONENTS

his career and most since hitting 14 in 2011 with

Oakland. 2015
Hit .295 (26-for-88) with runners in scoring Spent his second season in Minnesota, and was
position. clubs Opening Day catcher, the seventh time
Hit .258 (89-for-345) with 24 doubles on the in his career to start the Opener at catcher (two
season; ranked third among American League with Twins, five with Oakland).
catchers in doubles and batting average
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Recorded 900th career hit, 5/13 at DET, doubling

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Played in his 1,000th career game, 5/14 at DET.
Hit a game-ending single, 8/1 vs. SEA, the ninth
2013
Started the year with Washington.
of his career.
Tied a career-high with a 10-game hitting streak,
Hit .290 (36-for-124) with runners in scoring
5/3-19 (last 2009), with exactly one hit in each
position and .308 (16-for-52) with RISP and two
game during the streak, tying the Nationals
outs.
franchise record for consecutive games with

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Caught 130 games (123 starts), the third most of exactly one hit (Shane Andrews, April 12-23, 1998
his career and most since 2009 (135)His 130 with Montreal).
games caught ranked second in the AL, trailing
Started 61 of the Nationals 84 games at catcher
Salvador Perez (139) and third in baseball, trailing
through 7/3, then started 12 of the nal 43 games
Perez and Yadier Molina (134).
with Washington before being traded to Oakland

2014 8/23 in exchange for pitcher Dakota Bacus.

Hit .303 (10-for-33) with two home runs and
In his first season with Minnesota, earned his only
seven RBI in 15 games for the As.
career All-Star appearance while hitting a career-

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Played 94 games overall, his fewest since his
best .288 (130-for-452).
rookie season of 2007 (68).
Made his Twins debut, 3/31 at CWSFinished with
three RBI to become the second Twins player in
club history to drive in at least three runs in his
2012
Was Oaklands Opening Day catcher before
team debut on Opening Day; the other was Brant
Washington acquired him on 8/3 in exchange for
Alyea, who drove in seven in his rst game for the
catcher David Freitas.

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club on 4/7/70 at CWS, coincidentally the only
other time in club history the Twins opened in At the time of the trade, he led qualied AL
Chicago. catchers in elding percentage (.996), opponents
caught stealing (23) and caught-stealing
Recorded 19 RBI in March/April for an average
percentage (38.3%).
of 3.32 at-bats-per-RBI, the highest among
qualiers in baseball...Set a Twins record for Combined to hit .235 with 20 doubles, six home
most RBI for a catcher in March/April, and the runs and 43 RBI in 75 games with the As and 43
with the Nationals.

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second most RBI of any month in his career (24

2011
in September of 2009).
Hit rst career inside-the-park home run, 5/20 at
San Diego. Made his fourth straight Opening Day start at
Prior to the All-Star break, led all AL catchers in catcher, 4/1 vs. SEA, tying him for second most
doubles (18) and batting average (.309), ranked by a catcher in Oakland history; Terry Steinbach
second in hits (86), tied for second in RBI (37) and holds the record with nine.
tied for fourth in walks (23). Played 500th career game, 4/7 at TOR.
Named as a reserve to the AL All-Star team Placed on Paternity List , 4/27-28 for the birth of BRAVES HISTORY

Caught the ninth inning, helping teammate Glen his rst child, Malia.
Perkins earn the save. Struck out twice, 5/13 vs. CWS, snapping a
Doubled in six straight games, 9/13-19, the career-best streak of 17 games and 73 plate
longest streak in baseball on the season. appearances without a strikeout.
Among catchers in the AL, he ranked rst in Committed rst error of the season, 5/20,
batting average (.288), on-base percentage (.345) snapping a 78-game errorless streak as a catcher
and doubles, fourth in hits, tied for fourth in dating to 8/8/10The streak was six short of
OPPONENTS

walks (34), fth in RBI, and tied for fth in games career-high of 84.
(131). Recorded his second career two-homer game,
Given the Bob Allison Award for Twins best 8/17 vs. BAL (also 6/3/10 at BOS).
leadership voted on by the Twin Cities Chapter of Played 592nd career game as catcher, 9/25 at
the BBWAA. LAA, passing Ramon Hernandez for second most
in Oakland history.
Hit 12 of 14 home runs off right-handed pitching...
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Thirteen of his 14 home runs were solo shots

Made 127 starts at catcher, ranking third in the
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2010 Committed an error, 8/2 vs. TOR, snapping a

career best 84-game errorless-streak dating to
Made his third straight Opening Day start at
4/10.
catcher, 4/5 vs. SEA, committing two errors, the
Led AL catchers in games started (132) for the
rst two-error game of his career.
second consecutive seasonAlso led in innings
Grounded into a triple play, 8/22 vs. NYY, the
(1173.1), putouts (923) and total chances (996),
seventh triple play turned against the As in club
and tied for the lead in games (135).
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history.
Struck out 59 times for an average of 10.41 plate
Placed on the 15-day disabled list, 4/30 with
appearances-per-strikeout, sixth best ratio in
an intercostal strain, his rst career stint on
the AL.
the DL...Played three games on a rehabilitation
assignment with Triple-A Sacramento, 5/11-15...
Reinstated from the DL, 5/16 and started each
2008
Spent his rst full season in the majors.
of the As next 11 games at catcher following his
return, matching the longest consecutive games Had his rst career four-hit game, 4/14 at CWS.
Recorded third career game-ending RBI, 6/20 vs.
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started streak at catcher of his career (6/6-18/08

and 7/21-8/2/08). Florida, doubling in the 11th inning.
Drove in the winning run 5/18 vs. SEA with an Hit his rst career pinch-hit home run, 6/10 vs.
RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning for his SEA.
eighth game-ending RBI of his career, tying him Hit game-ending pinch-hit home run, 8/15 vs.
for third most in Oakland history. CWS...Also hit a game-winning pinch-hit double,
Signed a four-year contract through the 2013 8/28 vs. MIN for his second game-ending pinch
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season with a club option for 2014, 7/23. hit of the season.
Tied for the team lead in RBI (71) and tied for Led AL catchers in games (141), games started
second in home runs (13)It marked the second (136), innings caught (1215.0), total chances (986)
consecutive season he led the club in RBI. and putouts (927).
Ranked fourth in the AL in plate appearances- Led the As in batting average (.279), hits (148),
per-strikeout (11.10) and tied for fth in hit by hit-by-pitches (11) and multi-hit games (36), and
pitches (12) and grounded into double plays (22). tied for rst in games (148)...Tied for seventh in
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

As pitchers posted a 3.27 ERA with him behind the AL in hit by pitches.
the plate, which was the lowest mark in the AL Tied for the AL lead in pinch home runs (two) and
and third lowest in the majorsThey had a 4.46 tied for fth in pinch-hits (five).
ERA with the other three catchers.
Ranked second among AL catchers in total 2007
chances (868) and putouts (825), and was third Began season at Oaklands Triple-A affiliate in
in games (123)Also ranked second among AL SacramentoHad his contract selected, 6/10 and
catchers in RBI (66) and tied for third in home made his MLB debut, 6/12 at HOU, grounding out
BRAVES HISTORY

runs (13). as a pinch hitter in his rst at-bat.

Recorded his rst MLB hit, 6/14 at HOU, a pinch-
2009 hit single off Brian Moehler.
Finished his third season in Oakland with career- Hit his rst career home run, 6/19 vs. CIN, a solo
bests in runs (74), hits (156), at-bats (570), doubles shot off Todd Coffey.
(37), RBI (88) and home runs (15). Caught Shane Komine, 7/17 vs. TEX, becoming
Stole a career-high two bases, 6/10 vs. MIN. the rst Hawaiian-born battery in major league
Had three assists in the fth inning, 6/18 at LAD history.
OPPONENTS

and all were putouts to different players (rst Hit his rst career game-ending home run, 8/16
base, second base and shortstop), marking the vs. CWS, a three-run shot off Matt Thornton with
rst time since 1976 that a catcher recorded two outs in the bottom of the 10th.
three assists in an inning with the putouts going Hit his rst career grand slam, 9/10 at SEA.
to three different positions (Vic Correll with
Hit a game-ending single in As nal game, 9/30
Atlanta, 9/17/76 vs. LAD).
vs. LAA.
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MINOR LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS Transactions
In 2006, named a Texas League All-Star...Also Selected by the Oakland Athletics in second
played for the United States in the All-Star Futures round of 2004 First-Year Player Draft... Signed by
game July 9 at Pittsburgh and went 0-for-1... Randy Johnson (Athletics).
Named to the U.S. Olympic Qualifying teamIn On Oaklands disabled list (intercostal strain) from
2005, led the California League in games caught April 24 to May 16, 2010; included rehabilitation

MANAGER & STAFF

(104)...Also led CL catchers in total chances (947), assignment to Sacramento (AAA).
putouts (882), errors (15) and passed balls (19). On Oaklands Bereavement List from June 11 to

AMATEUR
June 14, 2010.
On Oaklands Paternity List from April 27 to April
Graduated from H.P. Baldwin (Hawaii) High 29, 2011.
School in 2001...Attended Cal State Fullerton,
Acquired by the Washington Nationals from the
majoring in Kinesiology where he won the
Oakland Athletics in exchange for catcher David
Johnny Bench Award following the 2004 season,
Freitas on August 3, 2012.
given annually to the nations top collegiate

KURT SUZUKI
Acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the
catcher...Also named All-America selection by
Washington Nationals in exchange for pitcher
Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball and
Dakota Bacus on August 22, 2013.
named Big West Player of the Year after hitting
.413 with 16 home runs and 87 RBI. Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a two-year
contract through the 2015 season with an option
Led Fullerton to the College World Series
for the 2016 season on January 3, 2014.
championship in 2004His two-out RBI-single in

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the bottom of the seventh inning broke a 2-2 tie Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year
to lead the Titans to a 3-2 win over Texas in the contract through the 2017 season on January
championship game. 30, 2017.

Personal
He and his wife, Renee, have a daughter Malia,
and two sons, Kai and Elijah.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Hosted the inaugural Kurt Suzuki Baseball
Clinic in Maui in 2012 to raise awareness for
the All PONO Sports Organization, which
promotes healthy lifestyles and exercise for
children in Hawaii, as well as teaching baseball
fundamentals.
Started the Kurt Suzuki Family Foundation in
2011 to support the scientic research of chronic
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illnessesspecically kidney disease research
and encourage and promote healthy lifestyle
choices.
Is an ambassador for the NephCure Foundation.
Along with his wife, raised over $61,000 for
the Jon Wilhite Recovery Fund to help alleviate
medical costs accrued by his friend and former
Cal State Fullerton teammate who was injured
OPPONENTS

in the tragic car accident that took the lives of

Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and three others
in 2009.
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Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2004 Vancouver .297 46 175 27 52 10 3 3 31 3 3 12 18 26 0-1 .394 .440 1
2005 Stockton .277 114 441 85 122 26 5 12 65 2 5 12 63 61 5-3 .378 .440 15
2006 Midland .285 99 376 64 107 26 1 7 55 0 1 9 58 50 5-3 .392 .415 2
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2007 Sacramento .280 55 211 32 59 9 0 3 27 1 3 4 21 41 0-0 .351 .365 3

Oakland .249 68 213 27 53 13 0 7 39 3 5 3 24 39 0-0 .327 .408 2
2008 Oakland .279 148 530 54 148 25 1 7 42 2 1 11 44 69 2-3 .346 .370 6
2009 Oakland .274 147 570 74 156 37 1 15 88 1 7 8 28 59 8-2 .313 .421 5
2010 Sacramento .375 3 8 4 3 2 0 1 5 0 0 0 2 1 0-0 .500 1.000 0
Oakland .242 131 495 55 120 18 2 13 71 0 4 12 33 49 3-2 .303 .366 8
2011 Oakland .237 134 460 54 109 26 0 14 44 3 7 7 38 64 2-2 .301 .385 7
2012 Oakland .218 75 262 19 57 15 0 1 18 2 2 3 9 53 1-0 .250 .286 2
Washington .267 43 146 17 39 5 0 5 25 2 3 2 11 20 1-0 .321 .404 3
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2013 Washington .222 79 252 19 56 11 1 3 25 2 4 3 20 32 2-0 .283 .310 5

Oakland .303 15 33 6 10 2 0 2 7 0 0 0 2 3 0-0 .343 .545 1
2014 Minnesota .288 131 452 37 130 34 0 3 61 1 7 9 34 46 0-1 .345 .383 4
2015 Minnesota .240 131 433 36 104 17 0 5 50 6 4 7 29 59 0-0 .296 .314 3
2016 Minnesota .258 106 345 34 89 24 1 8 49 1 4 5 18 48 0-0 .301 .403 5
Minor Totals .283 317 1211 212 343 73 9 26 183 6 12 37 162 179 10-7 .381 .423 21
AL Totals .257 1086 3793 396 976 211 5 75 469 19 41 65 259 489 16-10 .313 .375 43
NL Totals .239 122 398 36 95 16 1 8 50 4 7 5 31 52 3-0 .297 .344 8
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Major Totals .256 1208 4191 432 1071 227 6 83 519 23 48 70 290 541 19-10 .311 .372 51
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

Division Series Record

Year Club, Opp. AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB CS E
2012 Wsh. vs. StL. .235 5 17 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

MAJOR LEAgue Fielding Record

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
C .994 1152 7697 441 51 8189 46

2016 hitting streaks of 10 or more games

Player Dates Games Avg. (H-AB) HR RBI Hitting Notes
BRAVES HISTORY

Freddie Freeman 8/24-9/28 30 .384 (43-for-112) 7 27 Career-long streak. Longest streak

in the Majors since D. Uggla had 33-
game run 7/5-8/13/11.
Ender Inciarte 7/19-8/8 19 .368 (28-for-76) 1 4 Longest career hitting streak.
Ender Inciarte 8/19-9/7 18 .413 (33-for-80) 1 10 Became the first player in Atlanta fran-
chise history with two hitting streaks of
at least 17 games in a single season.
Erick Aybar 7/24-8/9 14 .385 (20-for-52) 0 5 Longest streak since a career-best 17-
game run in 2014.
OPPONENTS

Jace Peterson 6/19-7/2 13 .358 (19-for-53) 3 7 First career streak of at least 10 games.
Matt Kemp 9/7-9/20 12 .417 (20-for-48) 3 6 Had three seperate 10-game streaks
in 2016 (2 w/ ATL, 1 w/ SD), his first
season with three such runs.
Nick Markakis 9/7-9/19 11 .381 (16-for-42) 3 11 17th career streak of at least 10 games.
Freddie Freeman 8/10-8/22 11 .486 (17-for-35) 7 15 Slashed .486/.612/1.229 during the run.
Matt Kemp 8/16-8/25 10 .317 (13-for-41) 1 6 Logged hits in 16 of 19 games from
8/6-8/25.
MISCELLANEOUS

Adonis Garcia 7/17-7/28 10 .405 (17-for-42) 3 6 Longest career hitting streak.

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swanson
INFIELDER
Full Name: James Dansby Swanson

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
DOB: February 11, 1994 Opening Day Age: 23
Born: Kennesaw, GA Resides: Nashville, TN
MLB Debut: August 17, 2016 MLB Service Time: 0.047
Acquired: Acquired from Arizona on January 14, 2015

DANSBY SWANSON
Contract Status: Signed through 2017

Braves 2017 PROSPECT RANKING

No. 1 - Baseball America
CAREER HIGHS
No. 1 - Baseball Prospectus
Most Runs
No. 1 - MLBPipeline.com

SEASON IN REVIEW
3, 9/28/16 vs. PHI
MLB.coms
Top 100 PROSPECTS List
#
4 Most Hits
3, 2x, last: 9/19/16 at NYM
Most Doubles

2016 1, 7x, last: 10/1/16 vs. DET

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Entered the 2016 campaign as Atlantas No. 1 Most Triples
prospect and went on to make his Major League 1, 9/28/16 vs. PHI
debut on 8/17 (2-for-4) after spending the first
four-plus months of the season playing for
Most Home Runs
Atlantas Advanced-A and Double-A clubs. 1, 3x, last: 9/29/16 vs. PHI
In his first season in the organization, played in Most RBI
a total of 143 games between three different 3, 3x, last: 9/19/16 at NYM
levels (Carolina, Mississippi and Atlanta)Batted
.281 (152-for-540) with 32 doubles, 72 RBI and Most Walks BRAVES HISTORY

88 runs scoredHis on-base percentage at the 1, 13x, last: 10/1/16 vs. DET
minor and Major League levels was .362 and .361,
respectively. Most Stolen Bases
1, 3x, last: 9/28/16 vs. PHI
Had his contract purchased on 8/17 and made
his Major League debut that evening when he Longest Hitting Streak
started at shortstop and batted in the No. 8 4 games, 5x, last: 9/28-10/1/16
spot in the lineup...Went 2-for-4 in his debut to
become the 14th Atlanta Braves player (since
OPPONENTS

1966) to record at least two hits in his MLB debut.

franchise history to hit his first two home runs in
Finished the 2016 campaign with 129 at-bats and
consecutive games.
thus retained rookie status for the 2017 season.
Among rookies with at least 120 at-bats, his .302
Hit an inside-the-park home run for his first
average ranked sixth highest in baseball, while his
career home run, 9/6 at WSH becoming the
.361 on-base percentage was eighth highest.
second Atlanta player to do so joining Paul
Runge (7/28/85). Batted .338 (26-for-77) with nine extra-base hits,
MISCELLANEOUS

a .409 on-base percentage and 15 runs scored in

Added his second home run the next night, 9/7
his final 24 games of the season (9/4-10/2).
at WSH to become the eighth player in Atlanta

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Finished the season with 39 hits in his first 37

career games, the most by a Brave through his
amateur
Played baseball at Vanderbilt University from
first 38 career games since Jeff Francoeur had an
2013 to 2015...Led the Commodores to
Atlanta-record 49.
consecutive College World Series appearances
Over his final 23 games of the season, 9/6-10/2,
his final two seasons, including the schools first-
posted a .351 (26-for-74) batting average with a
ever championship in 2014Was named the Most
.417 on-base percentage and 15 runs scoredIn 15
MANAGER & STAFF

Outstanding Player of the 2014 CWS.

games prior, 8/17-9/4 the first 15 of his career
Hit .335 (94-for-281) with 15 home runs and 64
hit .236 (13-for-55) with a .283 on-base percentage.
RBI in 71 games (all starts) for the Commodores
Had four consecutive multi-hit games, 9/6-10 (9-
during his junior yearNamed a finalist for the 2015
for-15, .600)Finished the season with 12 multi-
USA Golden Spikes Award, won by BOS Andrew
hit efforts over the first 38 games of his career.
Benintendi...Led the SEC in runs scored (76), hits
Opened the 2016 campaign with Atlantas High-A (94), doubles (24) and total bases (175)...Finished
affiliate (Carolina) and hit .333 (26-for-78) with 12 second in walks (43) and fourth in RBI (64).
DANSBY SWANSON

doubles, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored and a .441 on-

Was a member of the 2012 East Cobb Yankees
base percentage in 21 games before a promotion
National Championship team.
to Double-A Mississippi on 4/30.
Graduated from Marietta (Ga.) High School,
Batted .261 (87-for-333) over 89 games with 13
where he also played basketball.
doubles, five triples, eight home runs, 45 RBI and
54 runs scored with MississippiReached base
via hit, walk or hit-by-pitch in 24 of his last 27 Personal
games with MIS, while scoring 17 runs. Resides in Nashville, Tenn., and is actively
SEASON IN REVIEW

involved with the Nashville Dream Center during

Combined to play in 105 games at the minor
the off-season...Enjoys participating in various
league level with a .275 (113-for-411) batting
off-season charitable events during the holidays
average with 25 doubles, 68 runs scored and a
in Nashville and Atlanta.
.362 on-base percentage.
In his spare time, enjoys writing and cooking.
Attended Major League spring training as a non-
roster invitee.
Transactions
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

2015 Selected by the the Colorado Rockies in the 38th

round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft; did not sign.
Drafted first overall by Arizona after leading
Vanderbilt University to a runner-up finish at the Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the
College World Series. first round (1st overall) in the 2015 First-Year
Player Draft... Signed by Nate Birtwell.
Appeared in 22 games for Single-A Hillsboro in
his professional debut...Hit .289 (24-for-83) with Acquired by the Atlanta Braves along with OF
11 extra-base hits (seven doubles, three triples, Ender Inciarte and RHP Aaron Blair from the
Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP
BRAVES HISTORY

one home run) and 11 RBI for the Hops.

Shelby Miller and LHP Gabe Speier on December
Had a five-hit game on 9/3 at Boise.
8, 2015.

Complete Record
Year Club AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB SO SB-CS OBP SLG E
2015 Hillsboro .289 22 83 19 24 7 3 1 11 0 1 1 14 14 0-0 .394 .482 3
OPPONENTS

2016 Carolina .333 21 78 14 26 12 0 1 10 0 0 0 15 13 7-1 .441 .526 3

Mississippi .261 84 333 54 87 13 5 8 45 0 2 7 35 71 6-2 .342 .402 8
Atlanta .302 38 129 20 39 7 1 3 17 1 2 0 13 34 3-0 .361 .442 6
Minor Totals .277 127 494 87 137 32 8 10 66 0 3 8 64 98 13-3 .367 .435 14
Major Totals .302 38 129 20 39 7 1 3 17 1 2 0 13 34 3-0 .361 .442 6
Bold indicates led league; #Injury rehabilitation assignment

MAJOR LEAGUE FIELDING RECORD

MISCELLANEOUS

Position PCT G PO A E TC DP
Shortstop .953 37 44 79 6 129 17

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TEHERAN
RIGHT-HANDED PI TCH ER
Full Name: Julio Alberto Teheran

MANAGER & STAFF

Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6-2 Weight: 205
DOB: January 27, 1991 Opening Day Age: 26
Born: Cartagena, Colombia Resides: Cartagena, Colombia
MLB Debut: May 7, 2011 MLB Service Time: 4.062
Acquired: Signed as a non-drafted free agent, July 2, 2007
Contract Status: Signed through 2019, with an option for 2020

JULIO TEHERAN
2016 CAREER HIGHS
Made 30 starts and went 7-10 with a 3.21 ERA (67
ER/188.0 IP), which ranked 11th best in the NL...
Became the first Braves pitcher to make 30 starts Most Innings Pitched
9.0, 3x, last: 6/19/16 at NYM

SEASON IN REVIEW
in four consecutive seasons since Greg Maddux
went eight straight from 1996-2003...Teheran is
Most Runs Allowed
one of 14 MLB pitchers with at least 30 starts in
8, 2x, last: 8/30/15 vs. NYY
every season since 2013.
Made his All-Star Game debut in the National Most Earned Runs Allowed
Leagues 4-2 loss, and threw 12 pitches, nine 8, 2x, last: 8/30/15 vs. NYY
strikes, during a perfect fifth inning...Named to
Most Hits Allowed

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
his second career All-Star team; he did not play in
the 2014 game after being named on the player 13, 6/16/15 at BOS
ballot.
Most HRs Allowed
Started Opening Day for the Braves for the third
4, 4/17/15 at TOR
consecutive season...Became the first Braves
pitcher to start three consecutive Opening Days Most Walks
since RHP Derek Lowe accomplished the feat 5, 3x, last: 4/23/15 at NYM
from 2009-2011...In Atlanta franchise history,
only two Braves pitchers have started four Most Strikeouts BRAVES HISTORY
consecutive Opening Days (Greg Maddux from 12, 2x, last: 10/2/16 vs. DET
1993-96 and Rick Mahler, 1985-1988)...Only
Longest winning streak
two National League pitchers have longer active
Opening Day start streaks with their current team 4, 5/20/14-6/6/14
than Teheran: LADs Clayton Kershaw, who has Longest losing streak
started six straight, and STLs Adam Wainwright, 4, 2x, last: 4/9/16-5/13/16
who has four straight Teheran is 1-1 with a 2.50
ERA (5 ER/18.0 IP) on Opening Day after taking
OPPONENTS

a no-decision in a 4-3 loss to Washington...Beat

the Marlins 2-1 in 2015 and took a 2-0 loss in Faced just 28 batters in a one-hit shutout at NYM
Milwaukee to start 2014. on 6/19, allowing no walks and fanning seven in
Struck out a career-high 12 batters twice (5/24 vs. the 6-0 win...It marked the fifth complete game
MIL and 10/2 vs. DET)...Also tossed 7.0 shutout of his career, the third shutout and the Braves
innings in his 10/2 start vs. DET to become the only individual complete game in 2016.
fifth Braves pitcher in Turner Field history to strike
MISCELLANEOUS

out 12 or more over at least 7.0 shutout innings...

Alex Wood did it last on 8/31/14 vs. MIA.

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Tossed 8.0 shutout innings in his start on 6/25 Had four starts in which he did not receive a win
vs. NYM, and extended his scoreless streak to a despite allowing no runs...That total tied for the
career-best 23.0 innings, dating to the second most such starts in the majors with LAAs Matt
inning of his start on 6/14 vs. CIN...It marked the Shoemaker...The four starts also tie the Atlanta
longest scoreless streak by a Braves starter in a franchise record, done three times previous and
single season since 2013, when Paul Maholm last by Steve Avery in 1996.
went 25.1 scoreless innings from April 3-20. Went 2-0 with 0.90 ERA in four starts against
MANAGER & STAFF

Earned his fourth win of the season in his start NYM to run his career mark against the Mets to
on 8/30, holding SD to six hits and two runs 7-3 with a 2.36 ERA (24 ER/91.2 IP)Since 2011,
over 7.0 innings to lower his season ERA to when Teheran entered the league, no qualifying
3.12... According to the Elias Sports Bureau, pitcher has a better ERA against the Mets.
since earned runs were first tracked in 1912, only Limited opponents to a .223 batting average,
three other starting pitchers had four or fewer 12th best in baseballLefties hit .237 (74-for-312)
wins with an ERA as low as Teheran in their first after batting .300 with a .893 OPS in 2015.
24 starts of a season: Frank Allen of the 1913
JULIO TEHERAN

Dodgers (4-14, 2.70 ERA), Nolan Ryan for the

1987 Astros (4-13, 3.09) and the Expos John
2015
In his third full season, led the team in wins (11),
Dopson in 1988 (3-10, 2.97). while finishing tied for first in games started (33)
Made his first career trip to the disabled list on and strikeouts (171)...The team went 19-14 (.576)
8/2 (retroactive to 7/31) after suffering a right in his starts.
lat strainReturned on 8/19 after making one Tossed 200.2 innings, his second consecutive
rehabilitation start with Triple-A Gwinnett. season with at least 200 innings..Became the first
SEASON IN REVIEW

Compiled a 3-9 record and 2.81 ERA in his first Braves pitcher with back-to-back 200-inning
21 starts of the season prior to his DL stintWent seasons since Tim Hudson in 2010 and 2011...
4-1 with a 4.22 over his final nine starts after Ranked 12th in the NL in innings pitched.
returning. Walked a career-high 73, tied for the sixth most
Received 70 total runs of support, good for a rate in the majors...Also allowed a personal-most 27
of 3.35 per nine inningsThat total ranked as the home runs, which tied for the seventh-highest
second lowest in baseball among 74 qualified
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

total in the NL.

pitchers and the lowest in the National League Earned the Opening Day start for the second
Since 1974, the 3.35 run support rate was the fifth consecutive season, beating MIA, 2-1, on 4/6 at
lowest in team historyRHP Shelby Miller had the Marlins Park...Became the first Braves pitcher
lowest mark, 2.54, in 2015. to be the Opening Day starter in back-to-back
Won his first decision of the season by beating seasons since Derek Lower in 2010 and 2011.
PIT, 3-1 on 5/18 at PNC Park, with 7.2-innings of Went 8-2 with a 2.89 ERA (35 ER/109.0 IP) in 17
scoreless ball...Struck out three and did not walk games at home...Finished 3-6 with a 5.40 ERA (55
a batter...The win snapped an eight-game winless ER/91.2 IP) in 16 road games...Allowed 18 of his
BRAVES HISTORY

streak, the longest of his career, and a career 27 home runs away from Turner Field.
high-tying four-decision losing streak...Since the
Compiled a 4.71 ERA and a 6-6 record through
franchise moved to Atlanta in 1966, 13 Braves
the end of July (21 games)...From August through
pitchers prior to 2016 began their season with at
the end of the year, a span of 12 games, went 5-2
least eight winless starts...Only Steve Bedrosian
with a 2.95 ERA (25 ER/76.1 IP)...Allowed more
(2.91) in 1985 had a lower ERA than Teheran
than three runs in a start only one time over that
(3.17) over the winless stretch.
final 12-game span.
Dropped a 5-1 decision at KC on 5/13, despite
His 1.91 September ERA (7 ER/33.0 IP) ranked
OPPONENTS

going 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, one earned,

fourth best in the NL and fifth lowest in MLB.
and retiring 14 of his final 16 batters faced...It
was his fifth consecutive start allowing two runs Won his 10th game of the season with an 8-1
or less without a win...That tied for the second- victory over PHI on 9/9 at Citizens Bank Park.
longest such single-season streak in Atlanta Allowed one run over 7.0 innings...The win