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Brian McCann, catcher for the Atlanta Braves. Brian has come storming onto the scene in Hot Lanta. After 2 1/2 major league seasons, he has 47 home runs and 208 RBI in only 1126 at-bats; major numbers from the catcher position. He adds onto that with a career .296/.491/.842 stat line.
The 1995 Atlanta Braves were the last team of the Braves' franchise to win the World Series! Stud pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine combined as one of the most dynamic one-two punches in MLB history. And young talent such as Chipper Jones combined with seasoned vets such as Fred McGriff combined to beat out the Cleveland Indians in six games in the World Series.
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The Atlanta Braves are looking to turn around the franchise back to its winning ways. After over a decade of consecutive division championships, the Braves have been falling short of their goals. With increased competition from the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets in the division, coming on top is much more difficult than in the past. If the team can stay healthy this year, they have a shot a competiting for a division title once again.
Team History[]
The Atlanta Braves franchise started in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings of the National Association (as Red Stockings: National Association Champions in 1872, 1873, 1874, and 1875). The team changed its name to the Boston Red Caps and joined the National League in 1876. As the Red Caps, the franchise played from 1876 - 1882, and won two pennants (1877, 1878). From 1883 - 1906, the franchise played as the Boston Beaneaters and won 6 pennants (1883, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1897, and 1898). The franchise stayed in Boston, but changed its name many times. They were the Doves from 1907 to 1910, then were known as the Rustlers in (1911), then became the Braves for the years 1912 to 1935 (which included a World Series win in 1914). From 1936-1940, the team was known as the Boston Bees. In 1941, the team returned to the Boston Braves name and won the National League title, but lost the World Series crown in 1948. They last played as the Boston Braves in 1952. The franchise then left Boston and settled in Milwaukee as the Braves, and played in Milwaukee from 1953 until 1965 and won 1 World Championship (1957), and two pennants (1957 & 1958). In 1966, the team moved to Atlanta. The franchise has won 1 World Championship (1995), and 5 pennants (1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, and 1999) as the Atlanta Braves.
Retired Numbers[]
- 3 - Dale Murphy - Outfield ATL (1976-90)
- 21 - Warren Spahn - Pitcher BOS (1942-52); Pitcher MIL (1953-64)
- 35 - Phil Niekro - Pitcher MIL (1964-65); Pitcher MIL (1966-83,87)
- 41 - Eddie Matthews - 3rd Baseman BOS (1952); 3rd Baseman MIL (1953-65); 3rd Baseman ATL (1966); Coach ATL (1971-72); Manager ATL (1972-74)
- 42 - Jackie Robinson - (Retired throughout MLB)
- 44 - Hank Aaron - Outfield MIL (1954-65); Outfielder ATL (1966-74)
Owners[]
- Ted Turner
- AOL/TimeWarner
Managers[]
- Bobby Cox (1990-Present) (1,603-1,096 through 2007)
- Russ Nixon (1988-90) (130-216)
- Chuck Tanner (1986-88) (153-208)
- Bobby Wine (1985) (16-25)
- Eddie Haas (1985) (50-71)
- Joe Torre (1982-84) (257-229)
- Bobby Cox (1978-81) (266-323)
- Dave Bristol (1977) (52-79)
- Ted Turner (1977) (0-1)
- Dave Bristol (1976-77) (78-113)
- Connie Ryan (1975) (9-18)
- Clyde King (1974-75) (96-101)
- Eddie Mathews (1972-74) (149-112)
- Lum Harris (1968-72) (375-373)
- Ken Silvestri (1967) (0-3)
- Billy Hitchcock (1966-67) (110-100)
- Bobby Bragan (1966) (52-59)
Awards[]
MVP[]
- Chipper Jones 1999
- Terry Pendleton 1991
- Dale Murphy 1983
- Dale Murphy 1982
- Hank Aaron 1957
- Robert Elliott 1947
- John Evers 1914
Cy Young[]
- Tom Glavine 1998
- John Smoltz 1996
- Greg Maddux 1995
- Greg Maddux 1994
- Greg Maddux 1993
- Tom Glavine 1991
- Warren Spahn 1957
Rookie of the Year[]
- Rafael Furcal 2000
- David Justice 1990
- Bob Horner 1978
- Earl Williams 1971
- Samuel Jethroe 1950
- Alvin Dark 1948
H&B Silver Slugger Award[]
- Brian McCann 2006; 2008; 2009
- Andruw Jones 2005
- Johnny Estrada 2004
- Mike Hampton 2003
- Javy Lopez 2003
- Gary Sheffield 2003
- Chipper Jones 2000; 1999
- Tom Glavine 1998; 1996; 1995; 1991
- Jeff Blauser 1997
- John Smoltz 1997
- David Justice 1993
- Fred McGriff 1993
- Ron Gant 1991
- Dale Murphy 1985; 1984; 1983; 1982
Gold Gloves[]
- Jeff Francoeur OF - 2007
- Andruw Jones OF - 1998-2007
- Mike Hampton P - 2003
- Greg Maddux P - 1993-2002
- Marquis Grissom OF - 1995-96
- Terry Pendleton 3B - 1992
- Dale Murphy OF - 1982-86
- Phil Niekro P - 1978-80; 1982-83
- Felix Millan 2B - 1969; 19672
- Clete Boyer 3B - 1969
- Joe Torre C - 1965
- Del Crandall C - 1958-60; 1962
- Hank Aaron OF - 1958-60
Hank Aaron Award[]
Roberto Clemente Award[]
All-Time Team Leaders & Stats[]
Career Records[]
- Home Runs: Hank Aaron, 733 (1954-1974)
- Runs Batted In: Hank Aaron, 2,202 (1954-1974)
- Batting Average (minimum 1,000 plate appearances): Billy Hamilton, .338 (1896-1901)
- Batting Average (minimum 4,000 plate appearances): Hugh Duffy, .332 (1892-1900)
- Hits: Hank Aaron, 3,600 (1954-1974)
- Runs: Hank Aaron, 2,107 (1954-1974)
- Doubles: Hank Aaron, 600 (1954-1974)
- Triples: Rabbit Maranville, 103 (1912-1920, 1929-1935)
- Stolen Bases: Herman Long, 431 (1890-1902)
- Walks: Eddie Mathews, 1,376 (1952-1966)
- Wins: Warren Spahn, 198 (1942-1964)
- Saves: John Smoltz, 154 (1988-)
- Strikeouts: Phil Niekro, 2,912 (1964-1983)
- Earned Run Average: Tommy Bond, 2.21 (1877-1881)
Single Season Records[]
- Home Runs: Andruw Jones, 51 (2005)
- Runs Batted In: Hugh Duffy, 145 (1894)
- Batting Average: Hugh Duffy, .440 (1894)
- Hits: Hugh Duffy, 237 (1894)
- Runs: Hugh Duffy, 123 (1894)
- Doubles: Hugh Duffy, 51 (1894)
- Triples: Dick Johnston (1887) and Harry Stovey (1891), 20
- Stolen Bases: King Kelly, 84 (1887)
- Hitting Streak: Tommy Holmes, 37 (1945)
- Walks: Bob Elliott, 131 (1948)
- Wins: John Clarkson, 49 (1889)
- Saves: John Smoltz, 55 (2002)
- Strikeouts: Charlie Buffinton, 417 (1884)
- Earned Run Average: Greg Maddux, 1.56 (1994)
Yearly Results[]
Season | W | L | Finish |
---|---|---|---|
1871 |
20 | 10 | 2nd in NA |
1872 |
39 | 8 | 1st in NA |
1873 |
43 | 16 | 1st in NA |
1874 |
52 | 18 | 1st in NA |
1875 |
71 | 8 | 1st in NA |
1876 |
39 | 31 | 4th in NL |
1877 |
42 | 18 | 1st in NL |
1878 |
41 | 19 | 1st in NL |
1879 |
54 | 30 | 2nd in NL |
1880 |
40 | 44 | 6th in NL |
1881 |
38 | 45 | 6th in NL |
1882 |
45 | 39 | 4th in NL |
1883 |
63 | 35 | 1st in NL |
1884 |
73 | 38 | 2nd in NL |
1885 |
46 | 66 | 5th in NL |
1886 |
56 | 61 | 5th in NL |
1887 |
61 | 60 | 5th in NL |
1888 |
70 | 64 | 4th in NL |
1889 |
83 | 45 | 2nd in NL |
1890 |
76 | 57 | 5th in NL |
1891 |
87 | 51 | 1st in NL |
1892 |
102 | 48 | 1st in NL |
1893 |
86 | 43 | 1st in NL |
1894 |
83 | 49 | 3rd in NL |
1895 |
71 | 60 | 5th in NL |
1896 |
74 | 57 | 4th in NL |
1897 |
93 | 39 | 1st in NL |
1898 |
102 | 47 | 1st in NL |
1899 |
95 | 57 | 2nd in NL |
1900 |
66 | 72 | 4th in NL |
1901 |
69 | 69 | 5th in NL |
1902 |
73 | 64 | 3rd in NL |
1903 |
58 | 80 | 6th in NL |
1904 |
55 | 98 | 7th in NL |
1905 |
51 | 103 | 7th in NL |
1906 |
49 | 102 | 8th in NL |
1907 |
58 | 90 | 7th in NL |
1908 |
63 | 91 | 6th in NL |
1909 |
45 | 108 | 8th in NL |
1910 |
53 | 100 | 8th in NL |
1911 |
44 | 107 | 8th in NL |
1912 |
52 | 101 | 8th in NL |
1913 |
69 | 82 | 5th in NL |
1914 |
94 | 59 | 1st in NL |
1915 |
83 | 69 | 2nd in NL |
1916 |
89 | 63 | 3rd in NL |
1917 |
72 | 81 | 6th in NL |
1918 |
53 | 71 | 7th in NL |
1919 |
57 | 82 | 6th in NL |
1920 |
62 | 90 | 7th in NL |
1921 |
79 | 74 | 4th in NL |
1922 |
53 | 100 | 8th in NL |
1923 |
54 | 100 | 7th in NL |
1924 |
53 | 100 | 8th in NL |
1925 |
70 | 83 | 5th in NL |
1926 |
66 | 86 | 7th in NL |
1927 |
60 | 94 | 7th in NL |
1928 |
50 | 103 | 7th in NL |
1929 |
56 | 98 | 8th in NL |
1930 |
70 | 84 | 6th in NL |
1931 |
64 | 90 | 7th in NL |
1932 |
77 | 77 | 5th in NL |
1933 |
83 | 71 | 4th in NL |
1934 |
78 | 73 | 4th in NL |
1935 |
38 | 115 | 8th in NL |
1936 |
71 | 83 | 6th in NL |
1937 |
79 | 73 | 5th in NL |
1938 |
77 | 75 | 5th in NL |
1939 |
63 | 88 | 7th in NL |
1940 |
65 | 87 | 7th in NL |
1941 |
62 | 92 | 7th in NL |
1942 |
59 | 89 | 7th in NL |
1943 |
68 | 85 | 6th in NL |
1944 |
65 | 89 | 6th in NL |
1945 |
67 | 85 | 6th in NL |
1946 |
81 | 72 | 4th in NL |
1947 |
86 | 68 | 3rd in NL |
1948 |
91 | 62 | 1st in NL |
1949 |
75 | 79 | 4th in NL |
1950 |
83 | 71 | 4th in NL |
1951 |
76 | 78 | 4th in NL |
1952 |
64 | 89 | 7th in NL |
1953 |
92 | 62 | 2nd in NL |
1954 |
89 | 65 | 3rd in NL |
1955 |
85 | 69 | 2nd in NL |
1956 |
92 | 62 | 2nd in NL |
1957 |
95 | 59 | 1st in NL |
1958 |
92 | 62 | 1st in NL |
1959 |
86 | 70 | 2nd in NL |
1960 |
88 | 66 | 2nd in NL |
1961 |
83 | 71 | 4th in NL |
1962 |
86 | 76 | 5th in NL |
1963 |
84 | 78 | 6th in NL |
1964 |
88 | 74 | 5th in NL |
1965 |
86 | 76 | 5th in NL |
1966 |
85 | 77 | 5th in NL |
1967 |
77 | 85 | 7th in NL |
1968 |
81 | 81 | 5th in NL |
1969 |
93 | 69 | 1st in NL West |
1970 |
76 | 86 | 5th in NL West |
1971 |
82 | 80 | 3rd in NL West |
1972 |
70 | 84 | 4th in NL West |
1973 |
76 | 85 | 5th in NL West |
1974 |
88 | 74 | 3rd in NL West |
1975 |
67 | 94 | 5th in NL West |
1976 |
70 | 92 | 6th in NL West |
1977 |
61 | 101 | 6th in NL West |
1978 |
69 | 93 | 6th in NL West |
1979 |
66 | 94 | 6th in NL West |
1980 |
81 | 80 | 4th in NL West |
1981 |
50 | 56 | 5th in NL West |
1982 |
89 | 73 | 1st in NL West |
1983 |
88 | 74 | 2nd in NL West |
1984 |
80 | 82 | 2nd in NL West |
1985 |
66 | 96 | 5th in NL West |
1986 |
72 | 89 | 6th in NL West |
1987 |
69 | 92 | 5th in NL West |
1988 |
54 | 106 | 6th in NL West |
1989 |
63 | 97 | 6th in NL West |
1990 |
65 | 97 | 6th in NL West |
1991 |
94 | 68 | 1st in NL West |
1992 |
98 | 64 | 1st in NL West |
1993 |
104 | 58 | 1st in NL West |
1994 |
68 | 46 | Incomplete Season |
1995 |
90 | 54 | 1st in NL East |
1996 |
96 | 66 | 1st in NL East |
1997 |
101 | 61 | 1st in NL East |
1998 |
106 | 56 | 1st in NL East |
1999 |
103 | 59 | 1st in NL East |
2000 |
95 | 67 | 1st in NL East |
2001 |
88 | 74 | 1st in NL East |
2002 |
101 | 59 | 1st in NL East |
2003 |
101 | 61 | 1st in NL East |
2004 |
96 | 66 | 1st in NL East |
2005 |
90 | 72 | 1st in NL East |
2006 |
79 | 83 | 3rd in NL East |
2007 |
84 | 77 | 3rd in NL East |
2008 |
72 | 90 | 4th in NL East |
2009 |
86 | 76 | 3rd in NL East |
Minor League Teams[]
- Triple A: Gwinnett Braves, International League
- Double A: Mississippi Braves, Southern League
- Advanced A: Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Carolina League
- Single A: Rome Braves, South Atlantic League
- Rookie: Danville Braves, Appalachian League
- Rookie: GCL Braves, Gulf Coast League