Atlanta Braves – Throwback Thursday Special – The First Basemen
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FIFTY YEARS OF ATLANTA BRAVES BASEBALL
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2015 marks the beginning of the fiftieth year of Braves baseball in Atlanta.
Today we begin a series remembering the best players by position in Atlanta Braves history – from 1966 to present day. First up will be… first base.
According to the stat sheets, at least sixty-six different players have been designated as “first basemen” by fangraphs at one time or another. Their definition is a player with at least 25% of their plate appearances coming while playing that position.
Iconic names are included: Hank Aaron, Bob Horner, plus both Sid Bream and Francisco Cabrera. But these were part-timers or those converted from other positions that they are more well-known for.
In no particular order, let’s take a quick look at this history of some of the more memorable 1st baseman in Atlanta history.