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Atlanta Braves: Top 5 MLB Debut Seasons of 2019

By Seth Carter

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts to flying out during the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 13, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts to flying out during the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 13, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Jacob Webb of the Atlanta Braves (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) /

2. Atlanta Braves Debut 2019 – Jeremy Walker

After struggling in 2017 and 2018 as a starter, the Braves moved him to the bullpen in 2019 where he made the Southern League All-Star team. He was called up on July 26. He pitched in 9.1 innings for the Braves, striking out six and finishing with a 1.93 ERA on the season. The positive performance in a small sample size was enough for Walker to finish with the second-highest rWAR on the season among debuting players in 2019.

1. Atlanta Braves Debut 2019 – Jacob Webb

Jacob Webb was the obvious call from last season. He burst onto the scene looking like a future closer. He finished the season with a 4-0 record in 36 games. He pitched in 32.1 innings, struck out 28 batters, saved two games, and finished with a sparkling 1.39 ERA. That’s an ERA+ of 329.

Webb came into the 2019 season having saved 18 games between AA-AAA in 2018, finishing with a 3.13 ERA. In the minors, he had a reputation as an artist of the strikeout, In five seasons he racked up 218 Ks in 177.2 innings pitched.

His ultimate goal is to be a major-league closer and he was off to a great start in his debut season. Don’t forget, Snitker wasn’t afraid to put the kid in a save situation just 13 days after his debut.

Unfortunately, his spectacular debut season was cut short after he suffered an elbow injury in August. He underwent surgery in September of 2019 but he was healthy and ready to compete this spring before the suspension of the season.

Next. Francisco Lindor not the answer in Atlanta. dark

Despite the Braves’ loaded bullpen, he’s a name to keep your eye on. Should an opportunity arise for the reliever, he could take it and run.

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