Guessing random Atlanta Braves players of the past: A bat worthy of a promotion

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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 12 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Chicago White Sox, Washington Nationals, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 12 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 40, 1, 2, 12, 22, 13, 9. He wore 22 for the Atlanta 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.

Chicago White Sox v Atlanta Braves / Brandon Sloter/GettyImages

Hint #3 (Individual Accolades): This player did not win any accolades, but he was a member of the 2005 World Series winning Chicago White Sox.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves in 2007. He hit .270 with 2 home runs in 344 ABs.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player is famously known for recording a six-hit game with the Braves while using a promotional giveaway bat.

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.

San Francisco Giants v Atlanta Braves / Scott Cunningham/GettyImages

Answer: Willie Harris

Willie Harris only spent one season in Atlanta, but he was a very well-liked member of the clubhouse. During his 12 year career, Harris posted a 3.3 bWAR, slashed .238/.327/.346, hit 39 homers, and stole 107 bases.

Harris made the rounds for numerous teams serving as the versatile defensive player and contact-hitting bench bat. He was even rumored to be in the running for the third base coaching vacancy according to beat reporter, Mark Bowman. However, the team ultimately hired Matt Tuiasosopo to fill that role.

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