Guessing Obscure Atlanta Braves Players from the Past: Make A Statement

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 Obscure Braves Players From the Past! Missed yesterday’s? Play here. 

We will give you five hints at a random player that donned an Atlanta Braves jersey and see if you can guess from there! Have fun and no cheating! Getting this one right would make a statement regarding your knowledge of Atlanta Braves history. Here we go!

Hint #1: This player spent a total of 19 seasons in the big leagues. He made appearances for the following teams: Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Washington Nationals, San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds.

Hint #2: This player wore the following jersey numbers in his time in the MLB: 30, 32, 29, 37, and 38. With the Atlanta Braves he wore number 30.

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

Hint #3: This player finished 8th in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 1991 despite starting his big league career in 1989. In 1989 and 1990, he did not make enough appearances to lose rookie status. He was with the Atlanta Braves during this time. He was also an all-star in 2001 for the New York Yankees.

Hint #4: This player was a pitcher of the relief variety. He threw left handed.

Hint #5: This player was with the Braves from 1989 until mid season of 1995. He then went to the Boston Red Sox. He was able to hang around in the big leagues long enough to see the Expos move their franchise to Washington where he joined them in their first year of existence.

Do you know it now? If so, check your answer on the last slide. If not, see if this name rings a bell.