in [12] Additionally, the Braves decided to exercise the $1.5 million option for utility man Eric Hinske, assuring his return for the 2012 season. [34], On the same day as he announced his retirement from baseball, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones also announced that he would be undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, a process that would place him on the Disabled List through Opening Day on April 5. Or write about sports? The Braves added RH Bryse Wilson and RH Huascar Ynoa to the active roster. In previous years a select few players and personnel have traveled to one venue to meet fans and sign autographs while others travel to another location. With Lowe guaranteed $15 million in 2012, Wren projected that any of Lowe's salary picked up by another team would significantly assist his efforts to find a shortstop or outfielder. If waived, Fish must first be offered back to the Angels. The move assures that Prado will not go through the salary arbitration process and will likely return to the team for the 2012 campaign. [9], October 21: Three weeks after firing Larry Parrish from his hitting coach duties, the Braves announced that Parrish would be succeeded in 2012 by Greg Walker, the former hitting coach for the Chicago White Sox from 2003 to 2011. [43], Note: G=Games played; IP=Innings Pitched; W=Wins; L=Losses; ERA=Earned Run Average; SO= Strikeouts; WHIP=Walks and Hits Per Innings Pitched; HLD=Holds, Complete pitching stats can be found here. April 3, 2012 The Opening Day loss was only the second in the last seven seasons and the first since 2008. Ryan is the site editor and manager of Braves Journal. Wren stated that the team had coveted Francisco for the past few years. After spending the month of September 2011 with the Major League club, the team outrighted catcher J. C. Boscán, right-handed pitcher Stephen Marek, and outfielders Antoan Richardson and Wilkin Ramírez to the triple-A affiliate Gwinnett Braves. to St. Louis Cardinals, Manager:     One-year: Aug 21, ATL (70-53) lost to WSN, 1-4, 125. Martín Prado continued the scoring with an RBI triple to score Bourn and starting catcher Brian McCann followed with an RBI double to plate Prado, giving the Major League team a 4–3 advantage. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Aug 18, ATL (70-50) lost to LAD, 2-6, 121. [2] By the end of October, Lowe was traded to the Indians. The 2012 Atlanta Braves season was the Braves' 16th season of home games at Turner Field, 47th season in Atlanta, and 142nd season overall. By Scott Coleman @scottcoleman55 Jan 16, 2012, 9:01am EST Share this story. Plus, explore all of your favorite teams' rosters on FOXSports.com today! Signed to a one-year contract, Hernández will provide a veteran presence in the bullpen and act as a long reliever and, if necessary, a spot starter in the event of an injury. Hanson did not expect to miss his first start of the regular season. [14], November 3: With the beginning of free agency season, the Braves were able to remove offseason free agents from the forty-man roster. [32] The Braves medical staff performed several concussion impact tests on Hanson to gauge when a return to normal workouts would be appropriate. Author: Ryan Cothran. Aug 12, ATL (66-48) lost to NYM, 5-6, 115. [6] The sleeve of the uniform will have a logo with two tomahawks crossing with "1876" (representing the organization's first year in the National League) above it and "Atlanta Braves" below the crossing tomahawks. In 2011, the Atlanta outfielders finished the season last in the National League in on-base plus slugging and slugging percentage. The Braves officially announced their 2012 Spring training schedule on November 16, 2011. September 29: On the day following the historic elimination of the 2011 Atlanta Braves from playoff contention, Frank Wren announced that manager Fredi González and the entire coaching staff from 2011 would return to their respective roles in 2012. Making $895,000 in 2011, the left-handed pitcher posted a 0.98 ERA in 78 appearances, leading all Major League relievers. When Simmons was hurt in July, Jack Wilson, Paul Janish, and Martín Prado filled in for him. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Active Depth Chart 40-Man Non-Roster NRI Coaches … Batting - 102, Pitching - 101 The 2017 Atlanta Braves team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 2017 season. After a late season collapse in 2011 kept the Braves from the playoffs, the team returned to the postseason for the second time in three seasons as a Wild Card team, with a record of 94-68. Recovering with haste, Hudson started the final exhibition game in Florida on April 2 against the New York Mets. The 34-game Spring slate began on March 3 against the Detroit Tigers in Champion Stadium, located at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista. Modoc Football All-Time Roster Mascot Braves Team Varsity 2019 Colors Purple, White Coach Dominic Budmark Address 900 N Main St, Alturas, CA 96101 Overall 5-6 League 5 … All rights reserved. During the offseason, Wilson and Pastornicky have already been training together. New, 2 comments. With Parrish's departure, the Braves will now have a third hitting coach in three seasons after removing Terry Pendleton from the role after the 2010 season. Do you have a blog? After the procedure, Hudson's mobility has greatly improved and he anticipates that the surgery will prolong his career. Are you a Stathead, too? Rising third baseman Joe Terdoslavich and starting pitcher Sean Gilmartin highlight the group of promising players set to showcase their skills. Luis Avilan, Christian Bethancourt, Ryan Buchter, Erik Cordier, Todd Cunningham, Evan … [36] On April 1, the organization traded Minor League pitching prospect J. J. Hoover to the Cincinnati Reds for third baseman Juan Francisco. Find out more. The Braves also announced that the team will wear the new uniforms for all Saturday and Sunday home games. Aug 27, ATL (73-56) lost to SDP, 0-3, 131. One spot that was mentioned for a major overhaul was the shortstop position, where Alex González had played since the Yunel Escobar trade with Toronto in July 2010. ADVERTISEMENT. Braves president John Schuerholtz praised the Caravan as an excellent opportunity for the organization to personally thank fans for their support and to reach out to local communities. On March 30, the Braves signed free agent Liván Hernández only hours after he was released from the Houston Astros camp. [10] In an accompanying move, the Braves hired Scott Fletcher to assist Walker in his duties and to serve as an on-site advance scout. [14], November 23: After becoming a free agent following the conclusion to the 2011 season, the Braves decided to decline arbitration to shortstop Álex González. The Atlanta Braves are a National League ballclub (1966–present) previously located in Milwaukee 1953–1965 (Milwaukee Braves) and in Boston 1871–1952. Roster Table; Player # Class Pos Height Weight Hometown High School RSCI Top 100 Summary; Walt Lemon : 25: JR: G: 6-3: 180: Chicago, IL: Julian: 15.6 Pts, 4.2 Reb, 3.8 Ast: Dyricus Simms-Edwards: 32: … Kris Medlen and Jonny Venters followed with three scoreless innings in relief, but the offense could never find the scoreboard. Height of bar is margin of victory • Mouseover bar for details • Click for box score • Grouped by Month, 60. Since most players were committed contractually to the team in 2012, Wren acknowledged that he would likely make few major changes. Many thanks to him. The Braves Future Stars game is praised as an opportunity to highlight upcoming prospects. Rome Braves 25-man roster for 2021 with positions, height, weight, and jersey numbers for all Braves players. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. After arriving at the stadium, Hanson informed the medical staff of the incident, stating that he was feeling abnormal. In the bottom of the sixth, Mets third baseman David Wright singled home center fielder Andrés Torres to give the Mets a 1–0 advantage, which would end up being the final score of the game. Aug 23, ATL (71-54) lost to SFG, 2-5, 126. [22], On the same day, backup infielder Jack Wilson agreed to terms for a one-year contract worth $1 million. [3], The Braves organization announced the third annual "Braves Country Caravan" on December 19, 2011. Wilson had a 4.02 ERA … Roster Table; Player # Class Pos Height Weight Hometown RSCI Top 100 Summary; Taylor Brown: 3: SR: F: 6-6: 210: Atlanta, GA: 14.8 Pts, 6.4 Reb, 1.6 Ast: Walt Lemon : 25: SO: G: 6-3: 180: Chicago, IL: 12.6 … Sep 21, ATL (86-65) lost to PHI, 2-6, 157. [30], Driving to Champion Stadium for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers, Braves starter Tommy Hanson was involved in a one-car accident that caused him to bump his head around seven in the morning on February 20, 2012. Some defensive statistics Copyright © Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2021. Join our linker program. [1] On the day after the Braves were eliminated from the playoffs in 2011, Wren said that veteran starter Derek Lowe was unlikely to have a spot in the starting rotation in 2012, due his poor performance in 2011 and a plethora of rookie pitching talent in the Braves farm system.