Guessing Random Atlanta Braves Players from the Past: Take me to church

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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 Obscure Braves Players From the Past! Missed yesterday’s? Play here.

We will give you five hints at a random player that donned an Atlanta Braves jersey and see if you can guess from there! Have fun and no cheating! Here we go!

Hint #1: This player has spent a total of 7 seasons in the MLB (counting this past 2023 season). He has made appearances for the following teams: Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres and Oakland A’s.

Hint #2: This player has worn several jersey numbers in his career. He has worn the following numbers: 61, 25, 27, 12, 23 and 14. For the Atlanta Braves, he wore 61, 25 and 27.

Do you think you know it already? If so, check your answer on the last slide. If not, use the next page for more hints.

Atlanta Braves v Washington Nationals - Game One / Brandon Sloter/GettyImages

Hint #3: This player has never been selected to an all-star game or won any other individual award. He has actually underperformed heavily based on his expectations when he came into the league.

Hint #4: This player has played many positions including catcher and first base. He came up as a catcher and even experimented with converting to a pitcher at one point.

Hint #5: This player appeared in 104 games for the Tampa Bay Rays this past season, mainly at first base.

Do you know it now? If so, check your answer on the last slide. If not, see if you remember this player in a Braves jersey.

Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals / Mitchell Layton/GettyImages

Answer: Christian Bethancourt

Christian Bethancourt was signed internationally by the Atlanta Braves and made his MLB debut in 2013 at the ripe age of 21. He was with the Braves from 2012-2015. Over this time, he did not live up to the hype.

Many believed that Bethancourt possessed talent that would allow him to be the Atlanta backstop of the future. After hitting only .219 with 2 home runs and 21 runs batted in over 80 games, the Braves organization realized Bethancourt was not the best fit.

Since 2015, he has played for the Padres, A’s and Tampa Bay Rays. He seemed to have found a good role with the Rays where he appeared in 104 games. Bethancourt is likely to spend his entire career as a role player and this is something that he seems to be embracing.

Did you get today’s? If so, come back tomorrow to start your streak. If not, try your luck again tomorrow!

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