1977 Atlanta Braves season
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The Atlanta Braves
season was the 107th season for the franchise. The team finished in last place in the six-team National League West
, 37 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers
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Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
season was the 107th season for the franchise. The team finished in last place in the six-team National League West
National League West
The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball's National League. It was created in 1969 when the previously undivided National League expanded its membership to twelve teams, positioning half of them in an Eastern division and the other...
, 37 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers
1977 Los Angeles Dodgers season
The Los Angeles Dodgers season saw Tommy Lasorda take over the reins as Manager from longtime skipper Walter Alston. The Dodgers coasted to a 10-game victory in the National League West and beat the Philadelphia Phillies in four games in the NLCS, only to lose to the New York Yankees in the World...
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Offseason
- December 9, 1976: Carl MortonCarl MortonCarl Wendle Morton was a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos and Atlanta Braves...
, Adrian DevineAdrian DevinePaul Adrian Devine was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1973 to 1980 for the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers. Devine primarily pitched in relief and had his best season in 1977 with the Rangers when he posted a win-loss record of 11–6 with 15 saves. He and his wife breed Cavalier King...
, Ken HendersonKen HendersonKenneth Joseph Henderson was an outfielder for the San Francisco Giants , Chicago White Sox , Atlanta Braves , Texas Rangers , New York Mets , Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs .He helped the Giants to win the National League Western Division in 1971 and the Reds to win the NL West in...
, Dave MayDave MayDavid LaFrance May is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from to . May is one of two Delawareans to make the All-Star Game. He was first drafted by the San Francisco Giants, but appeared in his first Major League game with the Baltimore Orioles...
, Roger MoretRoger MoretRogelio "Roger" Moret is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox , Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers . In 168 games , he posted a career won-lost record of 47-27 and an earned run average of 3.66...
, and $250,000 were traded by the Braves to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
for Jeff BurroughsJeff BurroughsJeffrey Alan Burroughs is a former player in Major League Baseball. From through , he played for the Washington Senators , Texas Rangers , Atlanta Braves , Seattle Mariners , Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays . Burroughs batted and threw right-handed...
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Opening Day starters
- Jeff BurroughsJeff BurroughsJeffrey Alan Burroughs is a former player in Major League Baseball. From through , he played for the Washington Senators , Texas Rangers , Atlanta Braves , Seattle Mariners , Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays . Burroughs batted and threw right-handed...
- Vic CorrellVic CorrellVictor Crosby Correll was a Major League Baseball player from 1972 to 1980 for the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, and Cincinnati Reds. Correll spent most of his major league career as a backup catcher, although he was the Braves' primary catcher in .-Sources:...
- Rod GilbreathRod GilbreathRodney Joe Gilbreath was a Major League Baseball second baseman from 1972 to 1978 for the Atlanta Braves.-Early life:Rod Gilbreath attended Watkins High School in Laurel, Mississippi...
- Gary MatthewsGary MatthewsGary Nathaniel Matthews Sr. , nicknamed Sarge, is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball. He now serves as a color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies. From through , Matthews played for the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Seattle...
- Willie MontañezWillie MontañezGuillermo Montañez Naranjo is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Even though he was productive, Montañez often carried the label "hot dog" for the whimsical manner in which he approached the game. After hitting home runs, he would trot very slowly around the bases, shuffling his feet on...
- Rowland OfficeRowland OfficeRowland Johnie Office is a former outfielder for the Atlanta Braves , Montreal Expos and New York Yankees ....
- Pat RockettPat RockettPatrick Edward Rockett was a shortstop who played for the Atlanta Braves between 1976 and 1978. Rockett was drafted by the Braves with the 10th pick of the 1973 amateur draft. He played his first game with the Braves on September 17, 1976 against the Los Angeles Dodgers; it was one of only four...
- Jerry RoysterJerry RoysterJeron Kennis Royster was a third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and the New York Yankees, as well as a former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers and of the Lotte Giants in the Korea Baseball Organization.-Career:He was signed by the Dodgers...
- Dick RuthvenDick RuthvenRichard David Ruthven is a former Major League Baseball pitcher with a 14-year career from 1973 to 1986. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs all of the National League. During his career, Ruthven had a record of 123-127, an ERA of 4.14, and 1145 career strikeouts...
Notable transactions
- April 30, 1977: Mike Marshall was purchased from the Braves by the Texas Rangers.
- June 7, 1977: Larry OwenLarry OwenLawrence Thomas Owen is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors, between and , for the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals. His hometown is in Hilliard, Ohio....
was drafted by the Braves in the 17th round of the 1977 Major League Baseball Draft1977 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1977 Major League Baseball draft.- Background :The White Sox raised some brows when they passed on right-handed pitcher Bill Gullickson, a native of nearby Orland Park, IL, and selected outfielder Harold Baines as the number one...
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Roster
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Pitchers | Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders Other batters |
Manager Coaches |
Player stats
= Indicates team leader |
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen basesPos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
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C | 113 | 321 | 93 | .290 | 8 | 44 | 3 | |
1B | 136 | 544 | 156 | .287 | 20 | 68 | 1 | |
2B | 128 | 407 | 99 | .243 | 8 | 43 | 3 | |
3B | 112 | 361 | 94 | .260 | 5 | 34 | 4 | |
SS | 93 | 264 | 67 | .254 | 1 | 24 | 1 | |
LF | 148 | 555 | 157 | .283 | 17 | 64 | 22 | |
CF | 124 | 428 | 103 | .241 | 5 | 39 | 2 | |
RF | 154 | 579 | 157 | .271 | 41 | 114 | 4 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen basesPlayer | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
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140 | 445 | 96 | .216 | 6 | 28 | 28 | |
100 | 360 | 108 | .300 | 1 | 45 | 7 | |
74 | 209 | 42 | .201 | 3 | 15 | 0 | |
72 | 155 | 37 | .239 | 3 | 15 | 1 | |
54 | 144 | 30 | .208 | 7 | 16 | 2 | |
83 | 124 | 26 | .210 | 4 | 17 | 1 | |
56 | 85 | 23 | .271 | 3 | 21 | 1 | |
62 | 82 | 23 | .280 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
18 | 76 | 24 | .316 | 2 | 14 | 0 | |
27 | 29 | 6 | .207 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
4 | 4 | 1 | .250 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
6 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = StrikeoutsPlayer | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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44 | 330.3 | 16 | 20 | 4.03 | 262 | |
25 | 151 | 7 | 13 | 4.23 | 84 | |
16 | 102.1 | 5 | 4 | 4.40 | 69 | |
18 | 88.2 | 6 | 6 | 4.57 | 54 | |
5 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 6.26 | 14 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = StrikeoutsPlayer | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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45 | 139.1 | 6 | 11 | 5.36 | 100 | |
31 | 81.2 | 4 | 4 | 3.97 | 44 | |
40 | 70.2 | 3 | 9 | 5.09 | 27 | |
17 | 60 | 2 | 6 | 4.95 | 37 | |
22 | 58.2 | 2 | 4 | 6.14 | 37 | |
14 | 37 | 1 | 8 | 11.68 | 28 | |
16 | 36.2 | 0 | 3 | 6.87 | 18 | |
3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 | 0 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = StrikeoutsPlayer | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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65 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 3.05 | 42 | |
54 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4.00 | 51 | |
17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.53 | 7 | |
16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.64 | 10 | |
16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.06 | 7 | |
15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.25 | 16 | |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 6 | |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.64 | 1 | |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 | 1 |