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The Atlanta Braves All-Decade Team (2009-2019)

By Matthew Browning

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 06: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves awaits the pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 06, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 06: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves awaits the pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 06, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 13: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at SunTrust Park on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John Amis/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 13: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at SunTrust Park on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John Amis/Getty Images) /

OF — Nick Markakis

*Note: all three of players I selected played multiple outfield spots for the Braves throughout their time in Atlanta. Therefore, I did not specify specific positions.

I’m guessing this will be a highly criticized selection, but all Nick Markakis has done since joining the Braves is hit.

In his five seasons with the Braves, Markakis has 808 hits, 355 runs, a .284 average, and a respectable OPS+ of 104.

His best season was undoubtedly 2018 when he made his first All-Star game, won his first Silver Slugger award, and earned his third Gold Glove in his career.

He hit .297, with 43 doubles and drove in 93 runs.

OF — Jason Heyward

Bursting on the scene in 2010 when he hit a homer in his first at-bat, Jason Heyward was a stellar defender and inconsistent offensive player for the Braves in his five years.

His lone All-Star appearance came in 2010 when he hit .277 with 18 home runs. The most home runs he hit were in 2012 with 27.

Heyward won two Gold Gloves with the Braves, the first in 2012 and the second in 2014.

While Heyward’s time in Atlanta may seem like a disappointment because of the lofty expectations, he was a really solid player.

OF — Ronald Acuna Jr.

Much like Ozzie Albies at second base, it was impossible to keep Ronald Acuna Jr. off this team because of the impact he made.

In his first full season in 2019, Acuna was three stolen bases away from a 40/40 season. He was selected to his first All-Star game.

He hit 41 homers with 101 RBI, while batting leadoff for the Braves.

In 111 games in 2018, Acuna hit 26 home runs and drove in 64 runs. He won the NL Rookie of the Year and finished 12th in the MVP voting.

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