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Guessing random Braves players from the past: Helms Deep

Play along with our daily Atlanta Braves trivia game! 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 Obscure Braves Players From the Past! Did you miss 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: This player spent a total of 13 seasons in the MLB. During this time he made appearances for the following teams: Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Florida Marlins, and Philadelphia Phillies.

Hint #2: During his time in the MLB, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 9. 18, and 39. For the Atlanta Braves, he wore both numbers 9 and 18.

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: This player was never selected to an All-Star game and never won any other individual award during this career.

Hint #4: This player was a big (6'4 230lb) hitter who served as a first baseman, third baseman, or pinch hitter for the majority of his career. However, despite his big frame, he slugged only 75 home runs in his career.

Hint #5: This player was with the Atlanta Braves from 1998-2002. The most games he played in a single season for the Braves was exactly 100 in the year 2001. During the other years of his Atlanta stint, this player was more of a role player.

Do you know it now? If so, check the next page to see if you are correct. If not, click next anyway to see if you remember this player in a Braves jersey.

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Answer: Wes Helms

Wes Helms began his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves in 1998, four years after the franchise selected him in the 10th round of the MLB draft. Helms played first base and third base when he was in the field. He was also utilized as a pinch hitter when the situation called for it.

Between 1998-2002, Helms appeared in a total of 198 games. Over this stretch, he had a batting average of .234 with 17 home runs and 60 runs batted in. Wes Helms is one of those players who gets forgotten in Braves history because of his short stint in Atlanta and underwhelming performance.

Did you get today's? If so, come back tomorrow to look and continue your streak. If not, tomorrow is the perfect day to start a streak!

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