Stephen Tolbert

Joined: Feb 23, 2017

Hey guys, my name is Stephen Tolbert, and I write here at Tomahawk Take. Most of my writing here will have an analytical slant with data and advanced metrics being the foundation. I love talking about our favorite team so feel free to comment or reach out to me on twitter anytime. By day my wife and I run a small business in Birmingham, AL.

May 7, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher R.A. Dickey (19) shown in the dugout after being removed from the game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

How are the Atlanta Braves doing with length and pace of game?

May 25, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) reacts as he leaves the field after a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves First-Quarter Season Review

May 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams (18) talks with second baseman Jace Peterson (8) in the dugout in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

What’s Interesting About New Atlanta Braves 1B Matt Adams

Apr 12, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; TTexas Rangers third baseman Jurickson Profar (19) singles in a run in the fifth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

5 buy low trade targets for the Atlanta Braves

Mar 31, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; General view of SunTrust Park before a game between the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

2 Potential Problems for the Atlanta Braves at STP.

Apr 7, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) singles against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves’ Dansby Swanson Has a Slider Problem

Sep 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) celebrates a run with first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) off of a RBI single by third baseman Adonis Garcia (not pictured) in the fifth inning of their game against the New York Mets at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Top 5 Ways the Atlanta Braves Contend in 2017

Feb 15, 2017; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Josh Collmenter (55) throws a pitch as Atlanta Braves catcher David Freitas (72) catches during MLB spring training workouts at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

2017 Atlanta Braves Player Preview: Josh Collmenter

Aug 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) hits a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

2017 Atlanta Braves Player Preview: Nick Markakis

How Matt Kemp Can Actually Improve for the Atlanta Braves

Feb 27, 2017; Lakeland, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (38) throws a pitch during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

The 5 Best and 5 Worst Trades of the Atlanta Braves Rebuild: Part 3

Mar 8, 2017; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb (76) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

5 Best and 5 Worst Trades of the Atlanta Braves Rebuild: Part 2

Feb 27, 2017; Lakeland, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Dansby Swanson rounds third base to score during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

5 Best and 5 Worst Trades of the Atlanta Braves Rebuild: Part 1

Feb 26, 2017; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a base hit in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman, His Projections, and His Air Assault

Feb 21, 2017; Disney, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Aaron Blair (36) throws a pitch in a practice following media day for the Atlanta Braves during MLB spring training at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

The Hope for Aaron Blair and the Atlanta Braves