Franchise royalty: Atlanta Braves all-time postseason lineup
These are the top October performers for a three-city franchise that is no stranger to the bright lights of the MLB postseason
Headline: Franchise Royalty: Atlanta Braves All-Time Postseason Lineup
The Atlanta Braves have participated in numerous MLB postseason games, creating a rich history that spans from Boston to Milwaukee to Atlanta, and includes Hall of Famers at every position. In total, the franchise boasts four World Series titles, two in Atlanta (1995, 2021) and two in Boston (1914, 1957).
For this all-time postseason lineup, the Braves' peak years were heavily considered, with regular-season stars and era context used to break ties. Catcher Javy Lopez, known for his key home runs in the 1995 postseason, is the top choice at the plate for his combination of power, durability, and experience during Atlanta's most successful run.
First base Freddie Freeman, a modern-day hero in Atlanta's postseason runs, carries the franchise record for home runs (five) in a single postseason. Second baseman Mark Lemke, who showed his October heroics in the 1991 World Series with a walk-off single, is also included on this list. Shortstop Dansby Swanson, who played every inning like a captain and hit crucial home runs in the 2021 NLCS and World Series, rounds out the lineup.
Finally, Chipper Jones, the versatile switch-hitting anchor of the 1990s and 2000s Braves, is the third baseman on this notable lineup.
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