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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Party like it's 1995

Can you guess this former Atlanta Braves player 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 has spent a total of 12 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he has made appearances for the following teams: Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 12 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 39, 43, 51, and 57. He wore 43 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 is a one time All-Star and member of the 1995 World Series winning Atlanta Braves.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 1991-1999. In his nine seasons with Atlanta he played in 388 games and pitched to a 3.73 ERA, 3.12 FIP, and amassed 112 saves.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player was on the mound for the final out of the 1995 World Series.

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: Mark Wohlers

Former Braves closer Mark Wohlers had over 100 saves with the Braves from 1991-1999. During the 1995 World Series year, Wohlers was dominant; posting a 2.09 ERA, 1.88 FIP, and 90 Ks in 64.2 innings. The following year he would earn his lone All-Star selection thanks to his 3.03 ERA, 100 Ks, and 39 saves.

A career 3.97 pitcher, Wohlers will always be remembered in Braves country as the man who followed Glavine's eight dominant innings in game six of the 1995 World Series, and shut the door down on the first championship for the Braves since moving to Atlanta.

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