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(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1946 / 1948)
86-68, Finished 3rd in National League
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Scored 701 runs, Allowed 622 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 85-69
Manager: Billy Southworth (86-68)
Ballpark: Braves Field (ballparks.com)
Attendance: 1,277,361 (4th of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 98, Pitching - 96; one-year: Batting - 97, Pitching - 96
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1946 / 1948 Trades and Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
November 1, 1946
Pete Gebrian drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1946 rule 5 draft.
Drafted Danny Murtaugh from the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1946 rule 5 draft.
Previous purchase of Jack Lohrke from San Diego (PCL) voided and player returned.
December 9, 1946
Purchased Red Barrett from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Sold Bill Posedel to Seattle (PCL).
1947
Returned Frank Barrett to Indianapolis (American Association) after expiration of minor league working agreement.
Jack Daniels received from Bloomingdale (North Atlantic) in an unknown transaction.
Signed Dick Donovan as an amateur free agent.
Signed Virgil Jester as an amateur free agent.
Obtained Walt Lanfranconi from Milwaukee (American Association) as part of a minor league working agreement.
Signed Johnny Logan as an amateur free agent.
Signed Billy Queen as an amateur free agent.
Billy Reed received from the Philadelphia Phillies in an unknown transaction.
Signed Normie Roy as an amateur free agent.
Carl Sawatski received from the Philadelphia Phillies in an unknown transaction.
Signed Bert Thiel as an amateur free agent.
Earl Turner sent to the Pittsburgh Pirates in an unknown transaction.
Signed Pete Whisenant as an amateur free agent.
Released Lou Sleater.
Returned Roy Weatherly to Indianapolis (American Association) after expiration of minor league working agreement.
Obtained Al Epperly from Milwaukee (American Association) as part of a minor league working agreement.
January 24, 1947
Released Ace Williams.
February 26, 1947
Released Bill Lee.
March 25, 1947
Sold Lou Tost to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
April 18, 1947 (Standings)
Purchased Johnny Beazley from the St. Louis Cardinals.
April 21, 1947 (Standings)
Signed Johnny Lanning as a free agent.
May 14, 1947 (Standings)
Released Ernie White.
May 15, 1947 (Standings)
Released Johnny Lanning.
May 16, 1947 (Standings)
Signed Heinz Becker as a free agent.
Signed Frank McCormick as a free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
May 27, 1947 (Standings)
Traded Don Padgett to the Philadelphia Phillies. Received Andy Karl.
June 7, 1947 (Standings)
Purchased Clyde Shoun from the Cincinnati Reds.
June 11, 1947 (Standings)
Signed Dick Manville as an amateur free agent.
June 13, 1947 (Standings)
Traded Mort Cooper to the New York Giants. Received Bill Voiselle and cash.
August 30, 1947 (Standings)
Purchased Bobby Hogue from the Detroit Tigers.
October 6, 1947 (Standings)
Traded Hank Camelli to San Diego (PCL). Received Frank W. Kerr (minors).
October 28, 1947
Purchased Hoyt Wilhelm from Mooresville (North Carolina State). (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
November 10, 1947
Drafted Clint Conatser from the Detroit Tigers in the 1947 rule 5 draft.
November 17, 1947
Drafted Paul Burris from the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1947 minor league draft.
November 18, 1947
Traded Johnny Hopp and Danny Murtaugh to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Received Al Lyons, Jim Russell and Bill Salkeld.
November 20, 1947
Hoyt Wilhelm selected by the New York Giants in the 1947 minor league draft.
November 24, 1947
Released Si Johnson.
December 3, 1947
Purchased Jim Prendergast from the Cincinnati Reds.
December 4, 1947
Purchased Jeff Heath from the St. Louis Browns.
1948
Signed Dave Cole as an amateur free agent.
Signed Del Crandall as an amateur free agent.
Signed Harry Hanebrink as an amateur free agent.
Signed Jerry Lane as an amateur free agent.
Gene Markland received from the Detroit Tigers in an unknown transaction.
Carl Sawatski sent to the Chicago Cubs in an unknown transaction.
March, 1948
Signed Bob Buhl as a free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
March 1, 1948
Traded Dick Culler and Walt Lanfranconi to the Chicago Cubs. Received Bobby Sturgeon.
March 6, 1948
Traded a player to be named later, Bama Rowell, Ray Sanders and $40,000 to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Received a player to be named later and Eddie Stanky. The Boston Braves sent $60,000 (April 18, 1948) to the Brooklyn Dodgers to complete the trade. The Brooklyn Dodgers sent Ray Sanders (April 18, 1948) to the Boston Braves to complete the trade.
