Atlanta Braves: Top 5 Underappreciated Braves-1980s Edition

By W. M. Lawson | Mar 23, 2017

Mar 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) runs to first against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Atlanta Braves have had, throughout its history, many great players. The following five players from the 1980s are underappreciated by most fans and experts.

2. C- Bruce Benedict

Bruce Benedict

Catcher- Bruce Benedict-via Google/Getty images /

Catcher Bruce Benedict played his entire career with the Atlanta Braves (1978-1989). And while he wasn’t most prodigious at the plate, hitting .243 with 18 Home runs and 244 RBI, it was behind the plate where he excelled. According to mlb.com, Benedict only had 46 errors in 873 games. In addition, he threw out 33% of attempted stolen bases.

Think about the pitchers he was catching. Then read that stat again.

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