Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Do or die
Can you guess this former Atlanta Brave in before using all five of our hints?
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 3:00 pm 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 14 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Kansas City Royals, Oakland A’s, Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves
Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 14 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 24, 26 and 23. He wore 24 with the Braves.
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Hint #3 (Individual Accolades): This player was an all-star two seasons (2000 and 2006). He won the World Series in 2005 with the Chicago White Sox, won a Gold Glove Award, one Silver Slugger Award and a World Series Most Valuable Player Award.
Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves in 1996. He appeared in 98 games where he hit .281 with 12 home runs and 37 runs batted in.
Hint #5 (Random Fact): 1996 was the only season this player was with the Atlanta Braves. He was probably best known for his time with the Chicago White Sox.
Answer: Jermaine Dye
Jermaine Dye began his MLB career in 1996 with the Atlanta Braves at the age of 22. He spent only one season with the Braves before moving on to the Kansas City Royals the following year.
Dye had several individual accomplishments including a Gold Glove Award, Silver Slugger Award and World Series MVP award. He was a career .274 hitter with 325 home runs and 1,072 runs batted in.
Jermaine Dye is often forgotten as a former Braves player since he only played 98 games with the team and it was the very beginning of his MLB career.