Atlanta Braves: relive some of the best Braves moments of 2017
By Jeff Schafer
Braves moments that we should remember
As we look to turn the page on 2017, it seems appropriate to look back at some of the Atlanta Braves most memorable moments of 2017.
Was it the year we all wanted? Absolutely not. Pretty much unless you’re in the Houston Astros fan base, you didn’t have the year you wanted.
2017 was a historic year for the Atlanta Braves organization. I was going to do a huge post on the top moments, but the Atlanta Braves did so for us on Twitter…let’s go through theirs first and then I’ll give my top 10.
Before we ring in the New Year, let’s take a look back at some of our favorite #Braves17 Tweets...
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When we made a surprise appearance at the College Football National Championship game. #Braves17 https://t.co/o40qBD2WI7
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When #AtBraves hit one million followers. #Braves17 https://t.co/xY2IkL36Zs
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When @RealCJ10 and @DaleMurphy3 became the best ticket salesmen in the game. #Braves17 https://t.co/mn9Dq1l74d
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When @alleniverson talked about parking. #Braves17 https://t.co/YXgZv43D3k
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
A night of firsts at @SunTrustPark for @enderinciartem. #Braves17 https://t.co/QMP1X84cz5
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
The first home run in the history of @SunTrustPark, courtesy of @enderinciartem. #Braves17 https://t.co/HZNxoDxxmi
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When the kids sent us home happy! #Braves17 https://t.co/cqdCihsSMv
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When America discovered @BeatTheFreeze. #Braves17 https://t.co/TiqFf59ufo
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When @FreddieFreeman5 picked up his 1,000th hit. #Braves17 https://t.co/JKHKNepfDk
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When 13-year-old Jayce Blalock took some big-league cuts. #Braves17 https://t.co/znveoTkP0y
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When it was bigger than baseball. #Braves17 https://t.co/2nIgfNCxxI
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When Nick picked up his 2,000th hit. #Braves17 https://t.co/LvUMbI8WtT
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When Braves Country invented a new way to #ChopOn. #Braves17 https://t.co/zXJAxw70yW
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
When @enderinciartem struck gold. Again 😎 #Braves17 https://t.co/ZCw58hEHJR
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
Thanks to all of you for Tweeting along with us all season. We can't wait to #ChopOn with you in 2018! pic.twitter.com/kTMLhDTWRn
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) December 31, 2017
No thank you Atlanta Braves social media team! You’re the best
A lot can happen in 365 days and a lot does happen during a baseball season.
Next: All-former Braves free agent team
My top 10 moments (not necessary good moments) of 2017
10. Traded Mallex Smith for Luiz Gohara…he debuts on Sept 6 and is brilliant
9. Somehow RHP Kyle Wright drops to five in the MLB draft!
8. The horrific Sean Rodriguez car crash. Which led to the signing of Brandon Phillips
7. Ender Inciarte has a terrific season…Gold Glove, All-Star and signed a 5-year $30.53M contract
6. Ozzie Albies debut on August 1st! Dude has fun playing the game and we have fun watching!
5. Ronald Acuna’s dominance of minor leagues. Started in Single-A, finished as POTY in Triple-A
4. The crazy injuries – Freddie Freeman’s wrist and Johan Camargo’s jump
3. SunTrust Park opens – the wait was over! What a beautiful venue this is
2. Beat The Freeze – the overnight sensation after that first kid fell was like nothing else
1. MLB investigation. Years from now, it’s what we’ll all remember about 2017