Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Game...blouse's
Play along with our daily Atlanta Braves trivia. Use five provided hints to guess the former Braves player.
Hint #3 (Individual Accolades): This player was a 2X all-star and won one Silver Slugger Award. He was also part of the 1995 World Series Championship team in Atlanta.
Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 1987-1997. Over this stretch, he hit .268 with 109 home runs and 461 runs batted in. He also tallied 61 stolen bases in an Atlanta uniform.
Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player was a shortstop, third baseman and second baseman during his playing days. The majority of his games were at the shortstop position. He also had two top 21 finishes in MVP voting.
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Answer: Jeff Blauser
Jeff Blauser began his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves in 1987 at the age of 21. He spent 11 seasons with the organization before moving on to the Chicago Cubs.
Over his career, Blauser was a .262 hitter with 122 home runs and 513 runs batted in. He was an all-star in 1993 and 1997. These were the only two seasons in his 13 year career in which his batting average exceeded .300.
Blauser may not go down in the Hall of Fame but he will be remembered by Atlanta Braves fans everywhere for his impressive contributions during his time with the organization.