Benjamin Chase

Joined: Jun 5, 2013

I live in rural South Dakota, where I picked up the love of baseball from my great grandmother and my grandfather. I've enjoyed passing on the game to my nephews and now to my own children. I love evaluating the minor leagues and often have a game on the computer and the TV at the same time!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 26: Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves tips his helmet to the San Francisco Giants' fans as they cheer for him pinch-hitting in the eighth inning at AT&T Park on August 26, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

A goodbye and thank you to Atlanta Braves fans

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Pedro Florimon #50 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after a solo home run in the fifth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 24, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Astros won 5-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves could see Pedro Florimon push for bench role

SURPRISE, AZ - NOVEMBER 03: AFL West All-Star, Cristian Pache #27 of the Atlanta Braves signs autographs before the Arizona Fall League All Star Game at Surprise Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves scouting report on Cristian Pache

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals reacts to striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 26, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 4-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

What does Bryce Harper’s deal mean for the Atlanta Braves?

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz unveils the #29 sign on the Games Remaining at Turner Field Countdown sign during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning during the game on July 29, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 29, Alou

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and Bryce Harper #34 shake hands during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Is it time for the Atlanta Braves to be a snake in the grass?

SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 2: Ervin Santana #30 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park August 2, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 30, plunks

7 Mar 2002: Greg Maddux #31 of the Atlanta Braves delivers during the spring training game against the Cleveland Indians at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 31, Mad Dog

KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 10: Players for the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals lineup during opening day festivities on April 10, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 32, Charlie

14 Oct 1995: Pitcher Steve Avery #33 of the Atlanta Braves winds up for the pitch during game four of the NLCS against the Cincinnati Reds at Fulton Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves defeated the Reds 6-0.. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 33, collection

18 Jul 1998: Pitcher Kevin Millwood #34 of the Atlanta Braves in action during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. The Brewers defeated the Braves 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 34, Millwood

Phil Niekro on the first tee during the Regions Charity Classic Charter Communications Pro-Am at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge in Birmingham Alabama on May 3, 2006. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 35, Knucksie

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 31: Kolby Allard #36 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the third inning of his MLB pitching debut during the game against the Miami Marlins at SunTrust Park on July 31, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 36, Sarge

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: Brandon Beachy #37 of the Atlanta Braves against the Florida Marlins at Turner Field on July 29, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 37, 90s All-Stars

American baseball player Bill Bruton (1925 - 1995) poses for a portrait in the uniform of the Milwaukee Braves, early 1950s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 38, Bruton

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 7: Sam Freeman

Atlanta Braves Opening Day countdown: 39, arm quartet