Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Blue's Clues

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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! Please take the opportunity to participate in our weekly guessing game. Did you miss the last one? 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 has spent a total of 11 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he has made appearances for the following teams: Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 11 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 42 and 33. He wore both of these numbers 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 was an all-star selection in 1993 with the Atlanta Braves. He claimed one NLCS Most Valuable Player award and was a part of the 1995 World Series title team in Atlanta. He also finished 6th in the NL Cy Young voting back in 1991.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 1990-1996. Over these seven seasons, he went 72-62 with a 3.83 ERA in 201 games as a starting pitcher.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player was in the starting rotation with the "big 3" of Glavine, Smoltz and Maddux so his performances were often overshadowed. He also participates in Atlanta's alumni weekend softball home run derby on a conistent basis.

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: Steve Avery

Steve Avery began his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves in 1990 at the age of 20. When he first entered the league, the Braves were struggling but he became a key piece in leading them to their first ever World Series title in 1995.

While John Smoltz, Tom Glaving and Greg Maddux drew most of the attention, Steve Avery held his own in one of the best rotations the MLB has ever seen. In his seven years with the Braves, Avery posted two seperate 18 win seasons.

When you think of the Braves in the 90s, it is easy to talk about the top three starters in the rotation but Avery tends to undeservingly get left out.

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