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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Stop ringing the bell

Play along with our weekly Atlanta Braves trivia game!

By Chase Owens |
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The weekly 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! Please take the opportunity to participate in our weekly guessing game. Did you miss the last one? 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 17 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he has made appearances for the following teams: Pittsburgh Pirates, and Atlanta Braves. 

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 17 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 37, 38, 6, and 2. He wore 2 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 never an all-star, nor did he receive any individual awards. However, he was part of the 1995 World Series team.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 1991-1998. Over this time, he slashed .223/.260/.265, and hit just one homer in 1,250 AB's.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player was nicknamed Pac-Mac, and is from the Dominican Republic.

 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 Belliard

Slick-fielding Rafael Belliard spent 17 seasons in the Major League's. He was primarily a backup infielder for much of his career. Known for his glove, he also collected over 500 hits in his big league career.

From 1984-1997 he never had a season with a wRC+ over 61. Yet, Belliard stuck around due to his reliable glove and winning attitude. During the championship 1995 season with the Braves, he appeared in 75 games and still had a defensive fWAR of 11.

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