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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Oh captain my captain

Can you guess this former Atlanta Brave in before using all five of our hints?

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 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 12 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Seattle Mariners, Oakland A's, New York Mets, and Atlanta Braves 

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 12 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 59, 34, 39 and 44. He wore 34 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 never won any individual awards. He made the just one postseason appearance in his career.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves two separate times, first from 2009-2013, then from 2016-2017. His career ERA with the Braves was 2.82 across 356 games.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player now hosts a Braves related podcast.

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: Eric O'Flaherty

The Braves had a dominant bullpen in the early 2010 decade and Eric O'Flaherty was a huge part of it. His best season came in 2011 when he had a sub 1.00 ERA (0.98 to be exact)! The three headed monster of O'Ventbrel was the best 7-8-9 inning trio in baseball for a few seasons.

Did you get today’s answer? If so, come back tomorrow to continue your streak. If not, tomorrow is a great day to start a streak. 

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