Guessing random Atlanta Braves players of the past: From diamond to TV

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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. 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 16 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland A's, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Anaheim Angels and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 16 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 5, 6, 3 and 9. He wore 5 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 a 2X all-star and a Silver Slugger Award recipient. He also finished 4th in Rookie of the Year voting in 1987.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 1987-1993. During this time, he was an all-star once in 1992. He hit .262 with 147 home runs and 480 runs batted in. He also stole 157 bases in his time with Atlanta.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player was a left fielder, second baseman and third baseman. He did not play the entire 1994 season as he was sidelined with injury.

Answer: Ron Gant

Ron Gant began his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves in 1987 at the age of 22. Since he only appeared in 21 games that season, Gant carried his rookie status into the 1988 season where he shined.

He finished 4th in National League Rookie of the Year voting after posting a .259 batting average with 19 home runs and 60 runs batted in. Gant also stole 19 bases that season.

Gant had a successful 16 season big league career with 7 of those coming in an Atlanta Braves uniform. Ron Gant played for many different teams but it will be hard to remember him as anything but an Atlanta Brave.

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