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Guessing Atlanta Braves players from the past: Eyes over the bar

Can you guess this former Atlanta Brave in before using all five of our hints?

By Chase Owens |
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The daily trivia game ‘Immaculate Grid’ has been a fun and exciting challenge for baseball fans. We wanted to create something similar related to the Atlanta Braves. Welcome to House That Hank Built’s latest series: Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past! Take the opportunity to participate in our daily guessing game every morning at 4:00 am EST. Missed yesterday’s? Play here.   

We will give you five hints at a random player who donned an Atlanta Braves jersey and see if you can guess from there! Have fun and no cheating! Here we go! 

Hint #1 (Career Length): This player spent a total of 12 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, and Atlanta Braves 

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 12 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 32, 2, 1, 15 and 8. He wore 1 with the Braves. 

Do you think you know it already? If so, jump to the last slide to check your answer. If not, use the next page for more hints. 

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Hint #3 (Individual Accolades): This player won a gold glove with the Angels in 2011, and had one All-Star selection in 2014 also with the Halos.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves in 2016 had a .242/.293/.313 slash line in 97 games played.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player wasn't known as a power hitter, the most homers he had in a season was ten.

Do you know it now? if so, check yourself on the last page. If not, click next anyway to see if you remember this player in a Braves jersey. 

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Answer: Erick Aybar

For much of his career, Aybar was the table setter and reliable glove at shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels. By the time he made his way to Atlanta in 2016 his skill set was becoming less saught after in baseball.

That said Aybar provided a lot of good years on the infield and is pretty popular out in Anaheim. He may not get the same affection from Braves fans, but that has a lot more to do with the stage of his career he was at during his stint with the Braves.

Did you get today’s answer? If so, come back tomorrow to continue your streak. If not, tomorrow is a great day to start a streak

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