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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Shut it down

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 spent a total of 14 seasons in MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Washington Nationals, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 14 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 39 and 29. He wore 39 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 was a one time All-Star in 2010. In that same season he won the Rolaids Reliever of the Year award, and led the AL in saves.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 2007-2009. In his three seasons with Atlanta he pitched in 162 games, recorded 39 saves, and posted a 2.95 ERA and 3.39 FIP.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player recorded over 200 saves in his big league career, as well as posted a sub 3.00 ERA.

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: Rafael Soriano

Future big league relievers will have a tough time surpassing the career Rafael Soriano put together over his 14 years. Born in the Domincan Republic, Soriano broke into the bigs with Seattle all the way back in 2002. His three years in Atlanta were short, but they were some of the most effective in his career, racking up 188 Ks in just 161.2 innings.

From there Soriano went on to have a career year with the Rays in 2010 earning him his accolades we previously mentioned. Rafael finished up his major league career in 2015 with the Cubs, and when it was all said and done he racked up a 13.8 bWAR, 207 saves, and compiled a 2.89 ERA and 3.35 FIP.

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