Atlanta Braves

"Braves" redirects here. For other uses, see Brave (disambiguation).

Atlanta Braves
2024 Atlanta Braves season
Logo Cap insignia
Established in 1871 Based in Atlanta since 1966
Major league affiliations
National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) West Division (1969–1993) National Association (1871–1875)
Current uniform
Retired numbers	3 6 10 21 25 29 31 35 41 44 47 42
Colors
Navy blue, scarlet red, gold, white
Name
Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953–1965) Boston Braves (1941–1952) Boston Bees (1936–1940) Boston Braves (1912–1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907–1910) Boston Beaneaters (1883–1906) Boston Red Caps (1876–1882) Boston Red Stockings (1871–1875)
Other nicknames
The Bravos The Team of the 90s America's Team
Ballpark
Truist Park (2017–present) Turner Field (1997–2016) Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium (1966–1996) Milwaukee County Stadium (1953–1965) Braves Field (1915–1952) Fenway Park (1914–1915) Congress Street Grounds (1894) South End Grounds (1871–1914)
Major league titles
World Series titles (4)	1914 1957 1995 2021
NL Pennants (18)	1877 1878 1883 1891 1892 1893 1897 1898 1914 1948 1957 1958 1991 1992 1995 1996 1999 2021
NA Pennants (4)	1872 1873 1874 1875
NL East Division titles (18)	1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2013 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
NL West Division titles (5)	1969 1982 1991 1992 1993
Pre-modern World Series (1)	1892
Wild card berths (3)	2010 2012 2024
Front office
Principal owner(s)	Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. Traded as: Nasdaq: BATRA (Series A) OTCQB: BATRB (Series B) Nasdaq: BATRK (Series C) Russell 2000 components (BATRA, BATRK)
President	Derek Schiller
President of baseball operations	Alex Anthopoulos
General manager	Alex Anthopoulos
Manager	Brian Snitker
Mascot(s)	Blooper
Website	mlb.com/braves

The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East Division. The Braves were founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1871, as the Boston Red Stockings. The club was known by various names until the franchise settled on the Boston Braves in 1912. The Braves are the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in North America.

After 81 seasons and one World Series title in Boston, the club moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1953. With a roster of star players such as Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, and Warren Spahn, the Milwaukee Braves won the World Series in 1957. Despite the team's success, fan attendance declined. The club's owners moved the team to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1966.

The Braves did not find much success in Atlanta until 1991. From 1991 to 2005, the Braves were one of the most successful teams in baseball, winning an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles, making an MLB record eight consecutive National League Championship Series appearances, and producing one of the greatest pitching rotations in the history of baseball including Hall of Famers Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, and Tom Glavine.

The Braves are one of the two remaining National League charter franchises that debuted in 1876. The club has won an MLB record 23 divisional titles, 18 National League pennants, and four World Series championships. The Braves are the only Major League Baseball franchise to have won the World Series in three different home cities. At the end of the 2024 season, the Braves' overall win–loss record is 11,114–10,949–154 (.504). Since moving to Atlanta in 1966, the Braves have an overall win–loss record of 4,850–4,461–8 (.521) through the end of 2024.

History

Main article: History of the Atlanta Braves

Boston (1871–1952)

Main article: Boston Braves

1871–1913

Boston Beaneaters team photo, 1890

The Cincinnati Red Stockings, formed in 1869, were the first openly all-professional baseball team but disbanded after the 1870 season. Manager Harry Wright and players moved to Boston, forming the Boston Red Stockings, a charter team in the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NAPBBP). Led by the Wright brothers, Ross Barnes, and Al Spalding, they dominated the National Association, winning four of five championships. The original Boston Red Stockings team and its successors can lay claim to being the oldest continuously playing franchise in American professional sports.

The club was known as the Boston Red Caps when they played the first National League game in 1876, winning against the Philadelphia Athletics. Despite a weaker roster in the league's first year, they rebounded to secure the 1877 and 1878 pennants. Managed by Frank Selee, they were a dominant force in the 19th century, winning eight pennants. By 1898 the team was known as the Beaneaters and they won 102 games, with stars like Hugh Duffy, Tommy McCarthy, and "Slidin'" Billy Hamilton.

In 1901, the American League was introduced, causing many Beaneaters players including stars Duffy and Jimmy Collins to leave for clubs of the rival league. The team struggled, having only one winning season from 1900 to 1913 and losing 100 games five times. In 1907, they temporarily dropped the red color from their stockings due to infection concerns. The club underwent various nickname changes until becoming the Braves before the 1912 season. The president of the club, John M. Ward named the club after the owner, James Gaffney. Gaffney was called one of the "braves" of New York City's political machine, Tammany Hall, which used a Native American chief as their symbol.

1914: Miracle

Main article: 1914 Boston Braves season

A program from the 1914 World Series, featuring Braves manager George Stallings (left). Baseball Magazine cover, 1914 (right).

In 1914, the Boston Braves experienced a remarkable turnaround in what would become one of the most memorable seasons in baseball history. Starting with a dismal 4–18 record, the Braves found themselves in last place, trailing the league-leading New York Giants by 15 games after losing a doubleheader to the Brooklyn Robins on July 4. However, the team rebounded with an incredible hot streak, going 41–12 from July 6 to September 5. On August 3, Joseph Lannin the president of the Red Sox, offered Fenway Park to the Braves free of charge for the remainder of the season since their usual home, the South End Grounds, was too small. On September 7 and 8, they defeated the Giants in two out of three games, propelling them into first place. Despite being in last place as late as July 18, the Braves secured the pennant, becoming the only team under the old eight-team league format to achieve this after being in last place on the Fourth of July. They were in last place as late as July 18, but were close to the pack, moving into fourth on July 21 and second place on August 12.

The Braves entered the 1914 World Series led by captain and National League Most Valuable Player, Johnny Evers. The Boston club were slight underdogs against Connie Mack's Philadelphia A's. However, they swept the Athletics and won the world championship. Inspired by their success, owner Gaffney constructed a modern park, Braves Field, which opened in August 1915 and was the largest park in the majors at the time, boasting 40,000 seats and convenient public transportation access.

1915–1953

The Boston Braves cap logo, 1946 to 1952

From 1917 to 1933, the Boston Braves struggled. After a series of different owners, Emil Fuchs bought the team in 1923. Fuchs brought his longtime friend, pitching great Christy Mathewson, as part of the syndicate that bought the club. However, the death of pitching legend in 1925 left Fuchs in control. Despite Fuchs' commitment to success, the team faced challenges overcoming the damage from previous years. It wasn't until 1933 and 1934, under manager Bill McKechnie, that the Braves became competitive, but it did little to help the club's finances.

In an effort to boost fan attendance and finances, Fuchs orchestrated a deal with the New York Yankees to acquire Babe Ruth in 1935. Ruth was appointed team vice president with promises of profit shares and managerial prospects. Initially, Ruth seemed to provide a spark on opening day, but his declining skills became evident. Ruth's inability to run and poor fielding led to internal strife, and it became clear that his titles were symbolic. Ruth retired on June 1, 1935, shortly after hitting his last three home runs. The Braves finished the season with a dismal 38–115 record, marking the franchise's worst season.

Fuchs lost control of the team in August 1935, leading to a rebranding attempt as the Boston Bees, but it did little to alter the team's fortune. Construction magnate Lou Perini took over, eventually restoring the Braves' name. Despite World War II causing a brief setback, the team, led by pitcher Warren Spahn, enjoyed impressive seasons in 1946 and 1947 under Perini's ownership.

Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn

In 1948, the team won the pennant, behind the pitching of Spahn and Johnny Sain. The remainder of the rotation was so thin that in September, Boston Post writer Gerald Hern wrote this poem about the pair:

First we'll use Spahn

then we'll use Sain

Then an off day

followed by rain

Back will come Spahn

followed by Sain

And followed

we hope

by two days of rain.

The poem received such a wide audience that the sentiment, usually now paraphrased as "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain", entered the baseball vocabulary.

The 1948 World Series, which the Braves lost in six games to the Indians, turned out to be the Braves' last hurrah in Boston. On March 13, 1953, Perini announced he was moving the club to Milwaukee. Perini cited advent of television and the lack of enthusiasm for the Braves in Boston as the key factors in deciding to move the franchise.

Milwaukee (1953–1965)

Main article: Milwaukee Braves

The Milwaukee Braves cap logo

The Milwaukee Braves' move to Wisconsin for the 1953 season was an immediate success, as they drew a National League-record 1.8 million fans and finished the season second in the league. Manager Charlie Grimm was named NL Manager of the Year.

Throughout the 1950s, the Braves were a National League power; driven by sluggers Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron, the team won two pennants and finished second twice between 1956 and 1959. In 1957, Aaron's MVP season led the Braves to their first pennant in nine years, then a World Series victory against the formidable New York Yankees. Despite a strong start in the World Series rematch the following season, the Braves ultimately lost the last three games and the World Series. The 1959 season ended in a tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which defeated the Braves in a playoff. The ensuing years saw fluctuating success, including the Braves finishing fifth in 1963, their first time in the "second division."

In 1962, team owner Louis Perini sold the Braves to a Chicago-based group led by William Bartholomay. Bartholomay intended to move the team to Atlanta in 1965, but legal hurdles kept them in Milwaukee for an extra season.

Atlanta (1966–present)

1966–1974

Hall of Fame right fielder and designated hitter Hank Aaron

After arriving in Atlanta in 1966, the Braves found success in 1969, with the onset of divisional play by winning the first National League West Division title. In the National League Championship Series the Braves were swept by the "Miracle Mets." They would post only two winning seasons between 1970 and 1981. Fans in Atlanta had to be satisfied with the achievements of Hank Aaron, who by the end of the 1973 season, had hit 713 home runs, one short of Ruth's record. On April 4, opening day of the next season, he hit No. 714 in Cincinnati, and on April 8, in front of his home fans and a national television audience, he finally beat Ruth's mark with a home run to left-center field off left-hander Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron spent most of his career as a Milwaukee and Atlanta Brave before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers on November 2, 1974.

Ted Turner era

1976–1977: Ted Turner buys the team

Media magnate Ted Turner purchased the team in 1976, and played a large role in the team's operation.

In 1976, the team was purchased by media magnate Ted Turner, owner of superstation WTBS, as a means to keep the team (and one of his main programming staples) in Atlanta. Turner used the Braves as a major programming draw for his fledgling cable network, making the Braves the first franchise to have a nationwide audience and fan base. WTBS marketed the team as "The Atlanta Braves: America's Team", a nickname that still sticks in some areas of the country, especially the South. The financially strapped Turner used money already paid to the team for their broadcast rights as a down-payment. Turner quickly gained a reputation as a quirky, hands-on baseball owner. On May 11, 1977, Turner appointed himself manager, but because MLB passed a rule in the 1950s barring managers from holding a financial stake in their teams, Turner was ordered to relinquish that position after one game (the Braves lost 2–1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates to bring their losing streak to 17 games).

1978–1990

Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz combined for six Cy Young Awards during their time in the Braves pitching rotation

The Braves didn't enjoy much success between 1978 and 1990, however, in the 1982 season, led by manager Joe Torre, the Braves secured their first divisional title since 1969. The team was led by standout performances from key players like Dale Murphy, Bob Horner, Chris Chambliss, Phil Niekro, and Gene Garber. The Braves were swept in the NLCS in three games by the Cardinals. Murphy won the Most Valuable Player award for the National League in 1982 and 1983.

1991–2005: 14 consecutive division titles

From 1991 to 2005, the Atlanta Braves enjoyed a remarkable era of success in baseball, marked by a record-setting 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants, and a World Series championship in 1995. Bobby Cox returned as manager in 1990, leading the team's turnaround after finishing the previous season with the worst record in baseball. Notable developments included the drafting of Chipper Jones in 1990 and the hiring of general manager John Schuerholz from the Kansas City Royals.

The Braves' remarkable journey began in 1991, known as the "Worst to First" season. Overcoming a shaky start, the Braves bounced back led by young pitchers Tom Glavine and John Smoltz. The team secured the NL pennant in a memorable playoff race, ultimately losing a closely contested World Series to the Minnesota Twins. The following year, the Braves won the NLCS in dramatic fashion against the Pirates but fell short in the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

In 1993, the Braves strengthened their pitching staff with the addition of Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux in free agency. Despite posting a franchise-best 104 wins, they lost in the NLCS to the Philadelphia Phillies. The team moved to the Eastern Division in 1994, sparking a heated rivalry with the New York Mets.

The player's strike cut short the 1994 season just before the division championships, but the Braves rebounded in 1995, defeating the Cleveland Indians to win the World Series. With this World Series victory, the Braves became the first team in Major League Baseball to win world championships in three different cities. The Braves reached the World Series in 1996 and 1999 but were defeated both times by the New York Yankees.

In 1996, Time Warner acquired Ted Turner's Turner Broadcasting System, including the Braves. Despite their continued success with a ninth consecutive division title in 2000, the Braves faced postseason disappointment with a sweep by the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS. The team won division titles from 2002 to 2004 but experienced early exits in the NLDS each year.

Liberty Media era

Liberty Media buys the team

Chipper Jones salutes the crowd at Turner Field prior to his final regular-season game on September 30, 2012. Jones announced he would retire after 19 seasons with the Braves

In December 2005, Time Warner, put the club up for sale, leading to negotiations with Liberty Media. After over a year of talks, a deal was reached in February 2007 for Liberty Media to acquire the Braves for $450 million, a magazine publishing company, and $980 million in cash. The sale, valued at approximately $1.48 billion, was contingent on approval from 75 percent of MLB owners and Commissioner Bud Selig.

Bobby Cox and Chipper Jones retire

Bobby Cox's final year as manager in 2010 saw the Braves return to the postseason for the first time since 2005. The team secured the NL Wild Card but fell to the San Francisco Giants in the National League Division Series in four closely contested games, marking the conclusion of Bobby Cox's managerial career. The following season the Braves suffered a historic September collapse to miss the postseason. The club bounced back in 2012 and returned to the postseason in Chipper Jones' final season. The Braves won 94 games in 2012, but that wasn't enough to win the NL East, so they faced the St. Louis Cardinals in the inaugural Wild Card Game. Chipper Jones last game was a memorable one: the Braves lost the one game playoff 6–3, but the game would be remembered for a controversial infield fly call that helped end a Braves rally in the 8th inning.

Truist Park and return to the World Series

Truist Park prior to its first regular-season game

In 2017, the Atlanta Braves began playing at Truist Park, replacing Turner Field as their home stadium. Following an MLB investigation into international signing rule violations, general manager John Coppolella resigned and faced a baseball ban. Alex Anthopoulos took over as the new general manager. The team's chairman, Terry McGuirk, apologized for the scandal and expressed confidence in Anthopoulos' integrity. A new on field mascot named Blooper was introduced at a fan event before the 2017 season. Under Anthopoulos, the Braves made the playoffs in six of his first seven seasons. In 2020 the Braves reach the National League Championship Series, but ultimately lost to the Dodgers after leading 3–1.

President Joe Biden hosts the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves on September 26, 2022, in the East Room of the White House.

In the 2021 season, the Braves won the National League East with an 88–73 record. In the postseason, they quickly defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Division Series 3–1. The Braves again faced the Dodgers in the 2021 NLCS, and won in six games to take Atlanta's first National League pennant since 1999. The Braves advanced to the World Series. They defeated the Houston Astros in six games to win their fourth World Series title.

For a full season-by-season list, see List of Atlanta Braves seasons.

Logos and uniforms

The Braves logos have evolved over the years, featuring a Native American warrior from 1945 to 1955, followed by a laughing Native American with a mohawk and a feather from 1956 to 1965. The modern logo, introduced in 1987, includes the cursive word "Braves" with a tomahawk below it. Uniform changes occurred in 1987, with the team adopting uniforms reminiscent of their 1950s classic look. For the 2023 season, the Braves had four uniform combinations, including the classic white home and gray road uniforms, a navy blue road jersey for alternate games, and two alternate uniforms for home games - a Friday night red uniform and a City Connect uniform worn on Saturdays, paying tribute to Hank Aaron. The City Connect uniform features "The A" across the chest, accompanied by a cap with the "A" logo and 1974 uniform colors.

World Series championships

Over the 120 years since the inception of the World Series (119 total World Series played), the Braves franchise has won a total of four World Series Championships. The Braves are the only franchise to have won a World Series in three different cities.

Season	Manager	Opponent	Series Score	Record
1914 (Boston)	George Stallings	Philadelphia Athletics	4–0	94–59
1957 (Milwaukee)	Fred Haney	New York Yankees	4–3	95–59
1995 (Atlanta)	Bobby Cox	Cleveland Indians	4–2	90–54
2021 (Atlanta)	Brian Snitker	Houston Astros	4–2	88–73
Total World Series championships:				4

Ballparks

Truist Park

Main article: Truist Park

The Atlanta Braves home ballpark has been Truist Park since 2017. Truist Park is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) northwest of downtown Atlanta in the unincorporated community of Cumberland, in Cobb County, Georgia. The team played its home games at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium from 1966 to 1996, and at Turner Field from 1997 to 2016. The Braves opened Truist Park on April 14, 2017, with a four-game sweep of the San Diego Padres. The park received positive reviews. Woody Studenmund of the Hardball Times called the park a "gem" saying that he was impressed with "the compact beauty of the stadium and its exciting approach to combining baseball, business and social activities." J.J. Cooper of Baseball America praised the "excellent sight lines for pretty much every seat."

CoolToday Park

Main article: CoolToday Park

Since 2019, the Braves have played spring training games at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. The ballpark opened on March 24, 2019, with the Braves' 4–2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Braves left Champion Stadium, their previous Spring Training home near Orlando to reduce travel times and to get closer to other teams' facilities. CoolToday Park also serves as the Braves' year round rehabilitation facility.

Attendance

Home Attendance at Truist Park Year Total Attendance Game Average Stadium Capacity by % Major League Rank by # 2017 2,505,252 30,929 75.3% 13th 2018 2,555,781 31,552 76.8% 12th 2019 2,654,920 32,776 79.8% 12th 2020 0* 0* NA NA 2021 2,300,247 29,490 71.8% 2nd 2022 3,129,931 38,641 94.0% 4th 2023 3,191,505 39,401 95.9% 5th

(*) – There were no fans allowed in any MLB stadium in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Major rivalries

New York Mets

Main article: Braves–Mets rivalry

Although their first major confrontation occurred when the Mets swept the Braves in the 1969 NLCS, the rivalry did not become especially heated until the 1994 season when division realignment put both the Mets and the Braves in the National League East division.

The Braves faced the Mets in the 1999 National League Championship Series. The Braves initially took a 3–0 series lead, seemingly on the verge of a sweep, but the Mets rallied in Game 4 and Game 5. Despite the Mets' resilience, the Braves eventually won the series in Game 6 with Andruw Jones securing a dramatic walk-off walk, earning their 5th National League pennant of the decade. In 2022, the Braves and Mets, both finished with 101 wins. The National League East title and a first-round bye came down to a crucial three-game series at Truist Park from September 30 to October 2. The Mets entered with a slight lead but faltered as the Braves swept the series. Atlanta claimed the NL East division title and first-round bye, by winning the season series against the Mets.

Nationwide fanbase

In addition to having strong fan support in the Metro Atlanta area and the state of Georgia, the Braves are often referred to as "America's Team" in reference to the team's games being broadcast nationally on TBS from the 1970s until 2007, giving the team a nationwide fan base.

The Braves boast heavy support within the Southeastern United States particularly in states such as Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida.

Tomahawk chop

Main article: Atlanta Braves tomahawk chop and name controversy

The Atlanta Braves encouraged fans to gesture with the "Tomahawk Chop", distributing foam tomahawks at games and other events.

In 1991, fans of the Atlanta Braves popularized the "tomahawk chop" during games. The use of foam tomahawks drew criticism from Native American groups, deeming it demeaning. Despite protests, the Braves' public relations director defended it as a "proud expression of unification and family." The controversy resurfaced in 2019 when Cherokee Nation member and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley found the chop insulting, prompting the Braves to modify their in-game experience. During the off-season, discussions ensued with Native American representatives, and amid pressure in 2020 to change their name, the Braves announced ongoing talks about the chop but insisted the team name would remain unchanged.

The debate over the tomahawk chop continued into 2021. While some Native American leaders, like Richard Sneed, the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, expressed personal indifference or tolerance, acknowledging it as an acknowledgment of Native American strength, others vehemently opposed it. Sneed emphasized larger issues facing Native American communities and questioned the focus on the chop. The Eastern Cherokee Band of Indians and the Braves initiated efforts to incorporate Cherokee language and culture into the team's activities, stadium, and merchandise, aiming for greater cultural sensitivity despite differing opinions within the Native American community.

Achievements

Awards

Main article: Atlanta Braves award winners and league leaders

Team records

Main article: List of Atlanta Braves team records

Retired numbers

See also: List of Major League Baseball retired numbers

The Braves have retired eleven numbers in the history of the franchise, including most recently Andruw Jones' number 25 in 2023, Chipper Jones' number 10 in 2013, John Smoltz's number 29 in 2012, Bobby Cox's number 6 in 2011, Tom Glavine's number 47 in 2010, and Greg Maddux's number 31 in 2009. Additionally, Hank Aaron's 44, Dale Murphy's 3, Phil Niekro's 35, Eddie Mathews' 41, Warren Spahn's 21 and Jackie Robinson's 42, which is retired for all of baseball with the exception of Jackie Robinson Day, have also been retired. Six of the eleven numbers (Cox, Jones, Jones, Smoltz, Maddux and Glavine) were on the Braves at the same time. Of the eleven Braves whose numbers have been retired, all who are eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame have been elected with the exceptions of Dale Murphy and Andruw Jones. The color and design of the retired numbers on commemorative markers and other in-stadium signage reflect the primary uniform design at the time the player was on the team.

Dale Murphy OF Retired June 13, 1994 Bobby Cox Mgr Retired August 12, 2011 Chipper Jones 3B Retired June 28, 2013 Warren Spahn P Retired December 11, 1965 Andruw Jones OF Retired September 9, 2023 John Smoltz P Retired June 8, 2012 Greg Maddux P Retired July 17, 2009 Phil Niekro P Retired August 6, 1984 Eddie Mathews 3B Retired July 26, 1969 Hank Aaron RF Retired April 15, 1977 Tom Glavine P Retired August 6, 2010 Jackie Robinson All MLB Honored April 15, 1997

Baseball Hall of Famers

Main article: List of members of the Baseball Hall of Fame

Bobby Cox

Chipper Jones

Phil Niekro

Atlanta Braves Hall of Famers
Affiliation according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Boston Braves Earl Averill Dave Bancroft Dan Brouthers John Clarkson * Jimmy Collins Hugh Duffy * Johnny Evers Burleigh Grimes Billy Hamilton Billy Herman Rogers Hornsby Joe Kelley King Kelly Ernie Lombardi Rabbit Maranville * Rube Marquard Tommy McCarthy * Bill McKechnie Joe Medwick Kid Nichols * Jim O'Rourke Charley Radbourn Babe Ruth Frank Selee * Al Simmons George Sisler Billy Southworth Casey Stengel Ed Walsh Lloyd Waner Paul Waner Deacon White Vic Willis * George Wright * Harry Wright Cy Young Milwaukee Braves Eddie Mathews * Red Schoendienst Enos Slaughter Warren Spahn * Hank Aaron * Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron † Orlando Cepeda Bobby Cox * Tom Glavine * Chipper Jones * Greg Maddux * Fred McGriff * Phil Niekro * Gaylord Perry John Schuerholz Ted Simmons John Smoltz * Bruce Sutter Joe Torre Hoyt Wilhelm Players and managers listed in bold are depicted on their Hall of Fame plaques wearing a Braves cap insignia. * Boston / Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves listed as primary team according to the Hall of Fame † Hank Aaron chose to represent the Atlanta Braves on his HOF cap insignia, but the HOF lists the Milwaukee Braves as his primary team

P Greg Maddux, Hall of Famer

Braves Hall of Fame

2× MVP Dale Murphy, outfielder

3B Eddie Mathews, Hall of Famer

Main article: Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame

Braves Hall of Fame wall at Truist Park

Key

Year	Year inducted
Bold	Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
†	Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Brave
Bold	Recipient of the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award

Braves Hall of Fame
Year	No.	Name	Position(s)	Tenure
1999	21	Warren Spahn†	P	1942, 1946–1964
	35	Phil Niekro†	P	1964–1983, 1987
	41	Eddie Mathews†	3B Manager	1952–1966 1972–1974
	44	Hank Aaron†	RF	1954–1974
2000	—	Ted Turner	Owner/President	1976–1996
	3	Dale Murphy	OF	1976–1990
2001	32	Ernie Johnson Sr.	P Broadcaster	1950, 1952–1958 1962–1999
2002	28, 33	Johnny Sain	P Coach	1942, 1946–1951 1977, 1985–1986
	—	Bill Bartholomay	Owner/President	1962–1976
2003	1, 23	Del Crandall	C	1949–1963
2004	—	Pete Van Wieren	Broadcaster	1976–2008
	—	Kid Nichols†	P	1890–1901
	1	Tommy Holmes	OF Manager	1942–1951 1951–1952
	—	Skip Caray	Broadcaster	1976–2008
2005	—	Paul Snyder	Executive	1973–2007
	—	Herman Long	SS	1890–1902
2006	—	Bill Lucas	GM	1976–1979
	11, 48	Ralph Garr	OF	1968–1975
2007	23	David Justice	OF	1989–1996
2009	31	Greg Maddux	P	1993–2003
2010	47	Tom Glavine†	P	1987–2002, 2008
2011	6	Bobby Cox†	Manager	1978–1981, 1990–2010
2012	29	John Smoltz†	P	1988–1999, 2001–2008
2013	10	Chipper Jones†	3B/LF	1993–2012
2014	8	Javy López	C	1992–2003
	1	Rabbit Maranville†	SS/2B	1912–1920 1929–1933, 1935
	—	Dave Pursley	Trainer	1961–2002
2015	—	Don Sutton	Broadcaster	1989–2006, 2009–2020
2016	25	Andruw Jones	CF	1996–2007
	—	John Schuerholz	Executive	1990–2016
2018	15	Tim Hudson	P	2005–2013
	—	Joe Simpson	Broadcaster	1992–present
2019	—	Hugh Duffy	OF	1892–1900
	5, 9	Terry Pendleton	3B Coach	1991–1994, 1996 2002–2017
2022	9	Joe Adcock	1B/OF	1953–1962
	54	Leo Mazzone	Coach	1990–2005
	9, 15	Joe Torre	C/1B/3B Manager	1960–1968 1982–1984
2023	25, 43, 77	Rico Carty	LF	1963–1972
	—	Fred Tenney	1B	1894–1907, 1911

Roster

Atlanta Braves 2025 spring training roster
40-man roster				Non-roster invitees		Coaches/Other
Pitchers 48 Ian Anderson 49 Aaron Bummer 46 Dylan Dodd 55 Bryce Elder -- Domingo Gonzalez 62 Daysbel Hernández 66 Grant Holmes 26 Raisel Iglesias 77 Joe Jiménez 38 Pierce Johnson 52 Dylan Lee 40 Reynaldo López -- Rolddy Muñoz -- Ángel Perdomo 51 Chris Sale 56 Spencer Schwellenbach 32 AJ Smith-Shawver 99 Spencer Strider 30 Hurston Waldrep 72 Allan Winans		Catchers 12 Sean Murphy 45 Chadwick Tromp Infielders  1 Ozzie Albies -- Nick Allen 17 Nacho Alvarez Jr. 11 Orlando Arcia 28 Matt Olson 27 Austin Riley 65 Luke Williams Outfielders 13 Ronald Acuña Jr. 23 Michael Harris II 24 Jarred Kelenic -- Carlos D. Rodriguez 36 Eli White Designated hitters 20 Marcell Ozuna				Manager 43 Brian Snitker Coaches 85 Erick Abreu (bullpen) 88 Tom Goodwin (first base) 10 Chipper Jones (hitting consultant) 39 Rick Kranitz (pitching) 97 Jimmy Leo (bullpen catcher) 95 Eddie Pérez (assistant) 98 Tomás Pérez (batting practice pitcher) 89 Matt Tuiasosopo (third base)  4 Walt Weiss (bench) 96 José Yepez (bullpen catcher) -- vacant (assistant hitting) -- vacant (catching coach) -- Tim Hyers (hitting) 35 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated November 22, 2024 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Minor league affiliates

Main article: List of Atlanta Braves minor league affiliates

The Atlanta Braves farm system consists of six minor league affiliates.

Class	Team	League	Location	Ballpark	Affiliated
Triple-A	Gwinnett Stripers	International League	Lawrenceville, Georgia	Coolray Field	2009
Double-A	Columbus Clingstones	Southern League	Columbus, Georgia	Synovus Park	2025
High-A	Rome Emperors	South Atlantic League	Rome, Georgia	AdventHealth Stadium	2003
Single-A	Augusta GreenJackets	Carolina League	North Augusta, South Carolina	SRP Park	2021
Rookie	FCL Braves	Florida Complex League	North Port, Florida	CoolToday Park	1976
	DSL Braves	Dominican Summer League	Boca Chica, Santo Domingo	Atlanta Braves Complex	2022

Radio and television

Main articles: List of Atlanta Braves broadcasters, Braves TBS Baseball, and Atlanta Braves Radio Network

The Braves regional games are exclusively broadcast on Bally Sports Southeast. Brandon Gaudin is the play-by-play announcer for Bally Sports Southeast. Gaudin is joined in the booth by lead analyst C.J. Nitkowski. Jeff Francoeur and Tom Glavine will also join the broadcast for a few games during the season. Peter Moylan, Nick Green, and John Smoltz also appear in the booth for select games as in-game analysts.

The radio broadcast team is led by the tandem of play-by-play announcer Ben Ingram and analyst Joe Simpson. Braves games are broadcast across Georgia and seven other states on at least 172 radio affiliates, including flagship station 680 The Fan in Atlanta and stations as far away as Richmond, Virginia; Louisville, Kentucky; and the US Virgin Islands. The games are carried on at least 82 radio stations in Georgia.

Further reading

• Wilkinson, Jack (2007). Game of my Life: Atlanta Braves. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Publishing LLC. ISBN 978-1-59670-099-4.
• Green, Ron Jr. (2008). 101 Reasons to Love the Braves. Stewart, Tabori & Chang. ISBN 978-1-58479-670-1.

External links

• Atlanta Braves official website
• Team index page at Baseball Reference
• Milwaukee Braves informational website
• Sports Illustrated Atlanta Braves Page
• ESPN Atlanta Braves Page
• History of the Boston Braves on MassHistory.com

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Philadelphia Athletics 1913	World Series champions Boston Braves 1914	Succeeded by Boston Red Sox 1915
Preceded by New York Yankees 1956	World Series champions Milwaukee Braves 1957	Succeeded by New York Yankees 1958
Preceded by Toronto Blue Jays 1993	World Series champions Atlanta Braves 1995	Succeeded by New York Yankees 1996
Preceded by Los Angeles Dodgers 2020	World Series champions Atlanta Braves 2021	Succeeded by Houston Astros 2022
Preceded by Chicago White Stockings 1876	National League champions Boston Red Caps 1877–1878	Succeeded by Providence Grays 1879
Preceded by Chicago White Stockings 1882	National League champions Boston Beaneaters 1883	Succeeded by Providence Grays 1884
Preceded by Brooklyn Bridegrooms 1890	National League champions Boston Beaneaters 1891–1893	Succeeded by Baltimore Orioles 1894
Preceded by Baltimore Orioles 1896	National League champions Boston Beaneaters 1897–1898	Succeeded by Brooklyn Superbas 1899
Preceded by New York Giants 1913	National League champions Boston Braves 1914	Succeeded by Philadelphia Phillies 1915
Preceded by Brooklyn Dodgers 1947	National League champions Boston Braves 1948	Succeeded by Brooklyn Dodgers 1949
Preceded by Brooklyn Dodgers 1956	National League champions Milwaukee Braves 1957–1958	Succeeded by Los Angeles Dodgers 1959
Preceded by Cincinnati Reds 1990	National League champions Atlanta Braves 1991–1992	Succeeded by Philadelphia Phillies 1993
Preceded by Philadelphia Phillies 1993	National League champions Atlanta Braves 1995–1996	Succeeded by Florida Marlins 1997
Preceded by San Diego Padres 1998	National League champions Atlanta Braves 1999	Succeeded by New York Mets 2000
Preceded by Los Angeles Dodgers 2020	National League champions Atlanta Braves 2021	Succeeded by Philadelphia Phillies 2022