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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: TMNT

Play along with our daily Atlanta Braves trivia! Use 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 14 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 14 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 1 and 15. He wore 1 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 Rookie of the Year in 2000. He is a 3X all-star and was a part of the Cardinals 2011 World Series championship squad. 

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 2000-2005. He hit .284 with 57 home runs and 292 runs batted in. 

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player was a switch hitting shortstop native to 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 Furcal 

Rafael Furcal began his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves. The then 22 year-old finished the season as the Rookie of the Year.

Furcal was a reliable player who brought a lot to the game. Despite his small stature, he had a powerful bat for a lead off hitter in the 2000s era of baseball. The switcher hitter also had a cannon for an arm. Although he spent as much time with the Dodgers as he did for the Braves, Furcal will be remembered for his time in Atlanta. 

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