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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Halloween Edition

Play along with our daily Atlanta Braves trivia game! Use the five provided hints to guess the former Braves player

By Chase Owens |
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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! Take the opportunity to participate in our daily guessing game every morning at 4:00 am 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 9 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Atlanta Braves

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 9 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 52, 41, 51, and 59. He wore 51 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 did not win any individual awards, but did have one All-Star selection in 2004.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves in 2005 and posted a 3-8 record with a 5.93 ERA, 4.36 FIP, and had 39 strikeouts in 57.2 innings pitched.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player went to Walnut High School, located in Walnut, Illinois, and was selected in the sixth round of the 1995 MLB Draft.

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: Dan Kolb

Long time MLB reliever Dan Kolb is definitely an easy name to have slipped your mind. Just one of his nine big league seasons was spent with the Braves, and his numbers in 2005 with Atlanta didn't make him a household name.

However, recording 73 saves and throwing 286.2 major league innings is certainly nothing to sneeze at.

Did you get today's answer? If so, come back tomorrow and look to continue your streak. If not, come back tomorrow to try your luck again and test your knowledge!

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