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1978 Atlanta Braves (Franchise Encyclopedia: 1977/1979)
69-93, Finished 6th in NL Western Division
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Scored 600 runs, Allowed 750 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 65-97
Managed by Bobby Cox

Ballpark: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 904,494 (12th of 12)
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Batting - 112, Pitching - 114
  (one-year): Batting - 113, Pitching - 115
  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.

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Franchise Encyclopedia: 1978 Stats / Schedule / Transactions (1977/1979) / Lineups / Batting Orders / SplitsBat / Pitch / GamelogsBat / Pitch / Amateur Draft

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

December 5, 1977

Jim Breazeale drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1977 rule 5 draft.

December 7, 1977

Sold Andy Messersmith to the New York Yankees.

December 8, 1977

As part of a 4-team trade, traded Willie Montanez to the New York Mets. Received Adrian Devine, Tommy Boggs, and Eddie Miller from the Texas Rangers. In addition, the Texas Rangers sent a player to be named later and Tom Grieve to the New York Mets; the Texas Rangers sent Bert Blyleven to the Pittsburgh Pirates; the Pittsburgh Pirates sent Al Oliver and Nelson Norman to the Texas Rangers; the New York Mets sent Jon Matlack to the Texas Rangers; ; and the New York Mets sent John Milner to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Texas Rangers sent Ken Henderson (March 15, 1978) to the New York Mets to complete the trade.

December 13, 1977

Released Steve Hargan.

February 7, 1978

Signed Craig Skok as a free agent.

March 30, 1978

Released Buzz Capra.

Released Vic Correll.

Released Tom Paciorek.

Released Craig Robinson.

April 7, 1978 (Standings)

Signed Steve Hammond as an amateur free agent.

Signed Tom Paciorek as a free agent.

May 16, 1978 (Standings)

Signed Jim Bouton as a free agent.

May 23, 1978 (Standings)

Released Tom Paciorek.

June 6, 1978 (Standings)

Drafted Bob Horner in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1978 amateur draft.

Drafted Matt Sinatro in the 2nd round of the 1978 amateur draft.

Drafted Steve Bedrosian in the 3rd round of the 1978 amateur draft. Player signed June 10, 1978.

Drafted Rick Behenna in the 4th round of the 1978 amateur draft.

Drafted Jose Alvarez in the 8th round of the 1978 amateur draft.

Drafted Gerald Perry in the 11th round of the 1978 amateur draft.

June 15, 1978 (Standings)

Traded Dick Ruthven to the Philadelphia Phillies. Received Gene Garber.

September 22, 1978 (Standings)

Sold Cito Gaston to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

November 2, 1978

Jim Bouton granted Free Agency.

1979

Signed Buzz Capra as a free agent.

Max Leon sent to the Durango (Mexican) in an unknown transaction.

January 9, 1979

Drafted Milt Thompson in the 2nd round of the 1979 amateur draft. Player signed January 12, 1979.

Drafted Brook Jacoby in the 7th round of the 1979 amateur draft.

February 15, 1979

Signed Mike Lum as a free agent.

February 22, 1979

Sold Mike Davey to the Seattle Mariners.

March 30, 1979

Released Rod Gilbreath.

March 31, 1979

Traded Dave Campbell to the Montreal Expos. Received Pepe Frias.


The transaction information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Last transaction is September 30, 2007.

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