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