Sean Kazmar Jr.'s Unique Journey Lands In Rocket CityÂ
For Sean Kazmar Jr., two decades in professional baseball comes down to one simple factor. Love of the game. That’s what fueled an 18-year-career as a player filled with endless bus rides, early morning flights, over 1,700 minor leagues, a few Major League games, and ending with the ultimate dream,
Sean Kazmar Jr., Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A Hits King, Calls it a Career
On an overcast Sunday at Coolray Field, in the last inning of the Gwinnett Stripers’ final game of the season, Sean Kazmar Jr. stepped to the plate for his 6,316th professional at-bat. The fans gathered that gray October day might already have sensed the finality for Kazmar, who received a
Kazmar Jr. Sets Atlanta Braves Triple-A Hits Record in 2-1 Win at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – On a night that saw Sean Kazmar Jr. make franchise history, the Gwinnett Stripers (40-37) hung on to defeat the Memphis Redbirds (38-39) 2-1 on Saturday night at AutoZone Park. Kazmar’s second-inning single was his 658th career hit with Gwinnett, moving him past Larry Whisenton (657 hits
Sean Kazmar Jr. Getting Another Chance in 2021
If you have attended a Gwinnett Stripers game over the past seven seasons, you’ve more than likely seen Sean Kazmar Jr. in his element. His jersey caked in dirt after a diving play on the infield. A slight waggle to his bat as he waits on a pitch to drive.
Seven Former Stripers Among Braves’ Non-Roster Invites for 2021
On Monday, the Atlanta Braves announced their list of non-roster invites to Major League Spring Training for 2021. The 25-player group that will train alongside Atlanta’s 40-man roster in North Port, Fla. includes seven players who have spent time in a Gwinnett Stripers uniform: pitchers Thomas Burrows, Jason Creasy, Kurt
Top Five: Governors’ Cup Playoff Performances
September is playoff time for Minor League Baseball, when Division champions and Wild Card qualifiers alike shift their focus from a grueling five-month regular season to a two-week sprint for their league’s respective title. The International League’s version of the postseason – the Governors’ Cup Playoffs – would have started
Top Five: Stripers’ Specialty Jersey Games
Over the last decade, the “specialty jersey” has emerged as one of the most highly anticipated promotions on every Minor League Baseball team’s schedule. These jerseys, typically worn by a team for one game only as part of a theme night, sponsorship tie-in, or community partnership, showcase the creativity and
Unselfish Acuna leads next wave of Braves
This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.After being named the farm system with the best pitching
Acuna, Barreda Lead G-Braves to Win in Season Finale
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves (71-71) finished the 2017 season with a .500 record thanks to a dominant pitching performance from Manny Barreda and a home run from Ronald Acuña Jr. in a 3-0 win over the Durham Bulls (86-56) on Monday afternoon at Coolray Field.Over 7.0 masterful innings,
G-Braves Blasted By Bulls in 10-2 Loss
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Durham Bulls (86-55) scored early and often to defeat the Gwinnett Braves (70-71) 10-2 in game four of the five-game series on Sunday afternoon at Coolray Field.The win marks the third in the first four games of the series for the Bulls. The G-Braves will need
Durham's Late Surge Downs G-Braves
DURHAM, NC - Leading 7-3 midway through the seventh inning, the Gwinnett Braves (64-63) couldn't put away the Durham Bulls (78-50), who scored six unanswered runs for a 9-7 win on Tuesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.With the win in game two of the four-game series, Durham trimmed its
Avery, G-Braves Rout Bulls, 9-0
DURHAM, NC - A two-homer, four-RBI night by Xavier Avery backed 5.0 scoreless innings from Josh Collmenter as the Gwinnett Braves (64-62) defeated the Durham Bulls (77-50) 9-0 in the opener of the four-game series on Monday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. With the win, Gwinnett held Durham's magic number to clinch
G-Braves Clipped By RailRiders in Finale, 2-1
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - For the third straight game, the Gwinnett Braves (55-60) couldn't string together hits at the right time as they fell to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (75-41) 2-1 in the finale of the three-game series on Wednesday night at Coolray Field.The G-Braves left 10 men on base as the
G-Braves Rally Late to Top Tides, 5-2
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Behind a late offensive surge and a strong team pitching performance, the Gwinnett Braves (53-56) salvaged the finale of the three-game series against the Norfolk Tides (50-61) with a 5-2 win on Wednesday night at Coolray Field.With the game tied at 1-1 in the seventh, the G-Braves
Albers Stellar as G-Braves Beat Charlotte 6-1
CHARLOTTE, NC - Behind the efforts of starting pitcher Andrew Albers , the Gwinnett Braves (46-44) earned a 6-1 victory over the Charlotte Knights (39-51) on Friday night in game two of the four-game series at BB&T Ballpark.Albert (W, 9-3) was sensational in tossing 8.0 scoreless innings with four hits,
Acuña, Kazmar Lead G-Braves to Rout in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Gwinnett Braves (45-44) pounded out a season-high 19 hits and rolled past the Charlotte Knights (39-50) 13-4 on Thursday night in game one of the four-game series at BB&T Ballpark.The game saw 19-year-old Ronald Acuña homer and notch three hits in his Triple-A debut and Sean
Rough Sixth Dooms G-Braves In Toledo, 5-1
TOLEDO, OH- The Toledo Mud Hens (33-42) used a four-run outburst in the bottom of the sixth to defeat the Gwinnett Braves (39-37) by a 5-1 score on Tuesday night in game two of the four-game series at Fifth Third Field. The Mud Hens broke a scoreless tie in the bottom
G-Braves Top Tides 4-3 in Rainy Affair
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - With a solid pitching performance from Aaron Blair , timely hitting and an assist from mother nature, the Gwinnett Braves (37-35) defeated the Norfolk Tides (31-43) 4-3 in a rain-shortened six-inning game to open up a three-game series at Coolray Field on Friday night.Blair (W, 5-4) turned
G-Braves Drop Slugfest to Tides, 16-9
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Louisville Walks Off To Top Gwinnett 3-2
LOUISVILLE, KY- A bloop single to left field by Sebastian Elizalde in the bottom of the 11th inning gave the Louisville Bats (19-33) a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Gwinnett Braves (27-25) on Thursday night in the final game of their three-game series at Louisville Slugger Field. The G-Braves were swept
Weigel Strong as G-Braves Clip Bisons
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Patrick Weigel tossed 6.0 innings of one-run baseball for his first career Triple-A victory, and Carlos Franco belted his first career Triple-A home run to lead the Gwinnett Braves (23-21) to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Bisons (23-20) on Wednesday night at Coolray Field.Weigel (W, 1-1), the Atlanta Braves' No.
G-Braves Fall 5-3 To End Road Trip
DURHAM, NC - The Gwinnett Braves' (21-21) late offensive spurt was not enough as they fell to the Durham Bulls (28-14) 5-3 in the finale of their four-game series on Sunday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bulls swept the four-game series to send Gwinnett to its fifth straight
Bulls' Big Fourth Inning Downs G-Braves
DURHAM, NC - The Durham Bulls (26-14) scored five times in the fourth inning to snap a 1-1 tie and hand the Gwinnett Braves (21-19) a 6-1 loss on Friday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Johnny Field's grand slam to left field opened a four-run lead for Durham, and Jake
Early Onslaught Downs G-Braves in Durham
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Late Surge Sends G-Braves Past 'Hens
The Gwinnett Braves (17-14) erased a 2-0 deficit with five runs over the sixth and seventh innings in a 5-3 win over the Toledo Mud Hens (16-14) on Wednesday night at Coolray Field. Xavier Avery tied the game with a two-run home run in the sixth, and RBI singles by