1973 Atlanta Braves

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

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Atlanta Braves franchise archive · Available years: 1953–2025 · 73 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1975 Atlanta Braves	67–94	21	19
1974 Atlanta Braves	88–74	21	15
1973 Atlanta Braves · Current season	76–85	22	21
1972 Atlanta Braves	70–84	19	17
1971 Atlanta Braves	82–80	21	13

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Dave Cheadle	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	18.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Al Closter	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	14.54	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Adrian Devine	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.40	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Pat Dobson	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.67	4.99	Average (47) — 143 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.99 over 57.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Wenty Ford	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.33	5.51	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jimmy Freeman	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.33	7.71	Below average (40) — 174 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 7.71 over 37.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Danny Frisella	Pitchers	25,34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.20	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gary Gentry	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	86.67	3.43	Average (53) — 64 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.43 over 86.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Roric Harrison	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	177.33	4.16	Average (50) — 101 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.16 over 177.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Hoerner	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.39	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom House	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.68	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom Kelley	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.84	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Max León	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.33	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Carl Morton	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	256.33	3.41	Average (55) — 40 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.41 over 256.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gary Neibauer	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.17	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Niekro	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.13	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Phil Niekro	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	245.00	3.31	Average (55) — 40 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.31 over 245.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Panther	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.63	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Reed	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	116.33	4.41	Average (48) — 133 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 4.41 over 116.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Schueler	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	186.00	3.87	Average (51) — 86 of 184 pitchers in the available 1973 rosters An earned-run average of 3.87 over 186.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Cecil Upshaw	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.82	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Paul Casanova	Catchers	5	batting	236	51	7	.216	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 236 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Larry Howard	Catchers	25	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Johnny Oates	Catchers	15	batting	322	80	4	.248	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 322 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Freddie Velázquez	Catchers	18	batting	23	8	0	.348	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Larvell Blanks	Infielders	4	batting	18	4	0	.222	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dick Dietz	Infielders	14	batting	139	41	3	.295	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Darrell Evans	Infielders	11	batting	595	167	41	.281	—	—	Strong (61) — 19 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 595 at-bats and 41 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Leo Foster	Infielders	17	batting	6	1	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rod Gilbreath	Infielders	19	batting	74	21	0	.284	—	—	Average (52) — 143 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 74 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Chuck Goggin	Infielders	29	batting	90	26	0	.289	—	—	Average (52) — 143 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Davey Johnson	Infielders	6	batting	559	151	43	.270	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 559 at-bats and 43 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Lum	Infielders	28	batting	513	151	16	.294	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 513 at-bats and 16 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Joe Pepitone	Infielders	7	batting	11	4	0	.364	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Marty Perez	Infielders	9	batting	501	125	8	.250	—	—	Average (49) — 219 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jack Pierce	Infielders	18	batting	20	1	0	.050	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Frank Tepedino	Infielders	7	batting	148	45	4	.304	—	—	Average (56) — 70 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 148 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Hank Aaron	Outfielders	44	batting	392	118	40	.301	—	—	Strong (66) — 2 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 392 at-bats and 40 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dusty Baker	Outfielders	12	batting	604	174	21	.288	—	—	Average (58) — 50 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 604 at-bats and 21 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Oscar Brown	Outfielders	20,45	batting	58	12	0	.207	—	—	Average (46) — 298 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 58 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ralph Garr	Outfielders	48	batting	668	200	11	.299	—	—	Average (59) — 34 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 668 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sonny Jackson	Outfielders	16	batting	206	43	0	.209	—	—	Below average (43) — 357 of 389 batters in the available 1973 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 206 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Norm Miller	Outfielders	42	batting	8	3	1	.375	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1973 Atlanta Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:41:55.154549+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.