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Atlanta Braves Predictions from the Tomahawk Take Staff

By Trent Dickeson

VENICE, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Photo Day at CoolToday Park on March 17, 2022 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
VENICE, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Photo Day at CoolToday Park on March 17, 2022 in Venice, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Bold Prediction(s)

Alan Carpenter: The most homers ever hit by an Atlanta Braves team came in 2019:  249.  Last year the tally was 239.  I believe they set a new record with 260 or more in 2022.

Jake Mastroianni: Ian Anderson will get Cy Young votes

Fred Owens: Ozzie hits 30, infield hits 130, Wright establishes himself in the rotation

Sam Peebles: Braves score the most runs ever for their franchise in a season. The DH really helps here.

Kyle Walter: Michael Harris has an Acuna Esque rocket trip through the minors and gets a cup of coffee in September.

Jon Magel: Braves win over 100 games

Matt Melton: Spencer Strider emerges as the number 4 starter. Matt Olson hits 45-50 HR.

Andrew Cicco: Ozzie Albies finishes top 5 in MVP voting

Payton Wilkerson: Mike Soroka returns after the All Star break and returns to his All-Star form- I do think we will see Mike Soroka pitch in 2022 (barring any setbacks). Soroka himself told Ben Verlander of Fox Sports that he expects to be back around midseason. How awesome would it be to see a rotation anchored by Max Fried, Charlie Morton, Ian Anderson, and Mike Soroka?

Thomas Ashworth: Collin McHugh will make a run at reliever of the year.

Steven Teal: Dansby Swanson has a 30 homer season. Swanson feels poised for a breakout season.

Trent Dickeson: I have a few. Ozzie Albies puts together a 6 WAR season. Ronald Acuña Jr. still reaches a 30/30 season. A minor league bold/long-shot prediction: Freddy Tarnok contributes to the Atlanta Braves at the end of 2022.

A lot of fun ones here. Alan, Fred, and Sam all see the Braves having a record setting offense in 2022.

A few guys getting top award votes in these predictions. Jake sees Ian Anderson receiving CY Young love, while Andrew sees a career year from Ozzie Albies. Thomas with a prediction that I would love to come true, a run at reliever of the year for Collin McHugh.

Kyle sees Michael Harris having a big year and forcing the Braves hand. Is there a shot Harris could force his way into Atlanta this season?

Payton’s prediction would be one of the most heartwarming. It is a long-shot, but seeing Mike Soroka step back on the mound in a Braves uniform would be something to see.

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