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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Rock N' Roll

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. 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 6 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Cleveland, Texas Ranger, Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves. 

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 6 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 49 and 48. He wore 49 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 get selected to any All-Star games nor did he earn any individual awards. He never won a World Series either.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 1998-2001. He was a relief pitcher that posted respectable numbers in a Braves uniform.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This reliever was known for his extreme lack of control at times but also racking up strikeouts. Almost every season in the big leagues, he averaged about 5 walks per 9 innings pitched but also averaged double digit punch outs per 9 innings.

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Answer: John Rocker

John Rocker began his MLB career at age 23 in 1998. During his time with the Braves, he posted a 2.63 ERA in 195.1 innings pitched while striking out 259. 

Rocker’s command was not the best as he walked 123 hitters in those 195.1 innings in an Atlanta uniform. A lot of Braves fans have mixed feelings about Rocker but overall his numbers are probably better than most remember. 

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