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Three Atlanta Braves Starters Give Team Hometown Flavor

By W. M. Lawson

Sep 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) and pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) celebrate their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field. The Braves won 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) and pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) celebrate their win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field. The Braves won 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2017 Atlanta Braves are just a few days away from starting the season, and three local Atlanta boys will represent their hometown team.

Sep 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) throws a runner out at first base against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) throws a runner out at first base against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

It is always a special thing when a hometown kid grows up to represent his or her childhood team. That is true even in High School and College athletics. But it is such a rare thing in the rarefied atmosphere of professional athletics that one gets the chance to do that. Consequently, it is a special thing when fans get to cheer, scream, and show love for one of their own. This year Atlanta Braves fans have been given a chance to do just that.

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