Don't forget about the coaches
The Braves have three new coaches for the 2024 season. Tom Goodwin, taking over for Eric Young Jr., Matt Tuiasosopo, taking over for Ron Washington, and Erick Abreu, taking over for Drew French.
In case you were dying to know the new Braves coaches' numbers:
— BravesKast (@BravesKast) February 18, 2024
Bryan Abreu is wearing 85
Tom Goodwin is wearing 88
Matt Tuiasosopo is wearing 89 https://t.co/2fJ0tX5Q4a pic.twitter.com/1cX1gw48j1
Erick Abreu #85 | Last worn by N/A
Erick Abreu is taking #85 as he takes over the role as Bullpen Coach. This number has never been worn by a Braves player on the field.
Tom Goodwin #88 | Last worn by N/A
Tom Goodwin is wearing #88 as he takes over as the 1B Coach, replacing Eric Young Sr. Goodwin wore #82 as the Red Sox coach.
Matt Tuiasosopo #89 | Last worn by N/A
Behind the scenes with new third-base coach Matt Tuiasosopo🎥 pic.twitter.com/tVDTEDLPQZ
— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) January 27, 2024
When Matt Tuiasosopo cameoed as the Braves 3B Coach last season, the former MLBer wore #93. This season, as he takes over for Ron Washington permanantly, he'll wear #89.
No Brave has worn #89 at the major league level, but it's been worn by plenty of players during Spring Training, including Ronald Acuña Jr. during 2017 Spring Training.
