Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Sweet chin music

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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 toHouse That Hank Built’s latest series: Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past! Take the opportunity to participate in our daily guessing game. 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 17 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Expos, Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 17 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 48, 39, 32, 52, 31, 64, 27 and 46. He wore 48 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 have top finishes in voting for a Cy Young Award or MVP. He also never won a Gold Glove or Silver Slugger Award.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 1998-2000. Over this stretch, he tossed 111 innings in 42 games (11 starts). He went 8-2 with a 4.14 ERA while striking out 94 and walking 55.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player retired in 2015 after a 17 year career. He ended his career in Cleveland but he was one of the very few left in 2015 that had donned an Expos jersey.

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.

Answer: Bruce Chen

Bruce Chen began his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves in 1998 at the age of 21. He only appeared in two games that season but was also with Atlanta through 2000.

In the year 2000, Chen joined the divsion rival Philadelphia Phillies. This was certianly not the only time Chen bounced to another organization. Over his 17 year career, he played for 11 different teams.

Chen's career was a mix of starts and relief appearances in which he posted a 82-81 W/L record with a 4.62 ERA and a 2.09 career strikeout to walk ratio.

Since his career was so long and let's face it, not outstanding, Chen is not remembered as an Atlanta Brave at all.

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