Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: You loved Brad

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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 6 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 6 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 52, 30, 50, 49 and 59. He wore 52 and 30 for the Atlanta Braves.

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Hint #3 (Individual Accolades): This player did not make any All-Star appearances or obtain any individual awards in his career. However, he was a part of the 1995 World Series title team.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 1995-1997. He was a relief pitcher who tossed 197.2 innings in an Atlanta uniform. This player led the National League in games played by a reliever (81) in 1996.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player was only 29 years old when his MLB career came to a close in 2000. With the Braves he went 19-5 with a 4.51 ERA.

Answer: Brad Clontz

Brad Clontz began his MLB career in 1995 with the Atlanta Braves at age 24. This was a great year to be with the Braves organization as they brought home their first World Series title in franchise history.

Clontz went 19-5 with a 4.51 ERA in his time as a relief pitcher for the Braves. In 1996, he appeared in 81 games, the most by a National League reliever. All of his other seasons in the league, Clontz appeared in less than 60 games.

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