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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Hey Ya!

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

By Austin 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 3:00 pm EST. Did you miss 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: This player spent a total of 14 seasons in the MLB, counting this past 2023 season. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Atlanta Braves 

Hint #2: During his 14 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 22 and 23. He wore 22 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: This player was an all-star with the Braves in 2010. He has won five Gold Glove Awards, the Wilson Overall Defensive Player of the Year and was part of the 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series championship team. 

Hint #4: This player was with the Braves from 2010 to 2014. He made one all-star appearance, two Gold Glove Awards, and finished 2nd in Rookie of the Year voting in 2010. 

Hint #5: This player was an outfielder who was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for starting pitcher Shelby Miller. This trade was the first move that paved the way for an Atlanta Braves rebuild. 

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Answer: Jason Heyward

Jason Heyward began his MLB career in 2010 with the Atlanta Braves. In his first at-bat in the big leagues, Heyward made his presence known with a monstrous 3-run shot. He provided some great moments in a Braves uniform.

Heyward quickly became a fan favorite with his hometown team and was viewed as one of the best prospects Atlanta had seen in a while. Unfortunately, the Braves traded Heyward and Jordan Walden to the Cardinals for Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins.

Heyward spent just that one season in St. Louis before signing with the Cubs and spent almost a decade with Chicago before signing with the Dodgers in 2023 to reunite with his former teammate, Freddie Freeman.

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