1977 Atlanta Braves

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

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1979 Atlanta Braves	66–94	21	17
1978 Atlanta Braves	69–93	24	18
1977 Atlanta Braves · Current season	61–101	20	22
1976 Atlanta Braves	70–92	25	18
1975 Atlanta Braves	67–94	21	19

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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
Mike Beard	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.64	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.
Larry Bradford	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.38	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.
Rick Camp	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.00	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.
Dave Campbell	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.05	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.
Buzz Capra	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	139.33	5.36	Average (45) — 200 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.36 over 139.33 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.
Don Collins	Pitchers	42	pitching	—	—	—	—	70.67	5.09	Average (47) — 174 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 5.09 over 70.67 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.
Mike Davey	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	5.06	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.
Jamie Easterly	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	58.67	6.14	Below average (44) — 209 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.14 over 58.67 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.
Preston Hanna	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	60.00	4.95	Average (48) — 157 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.95 over 60.00 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.
Steve Hargan	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	6.87	Below average (43) — 213 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.87 over 36.67 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.
Bob Johnson	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	7.25	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.
Steve Kline	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.64	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.
Frank LaCorte	Pitchers	26	pitching	—	—	—	—	37.00	11.68	Below average (30) — 231 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 11.68 over 37.00 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.
Max León	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	81.67	3.97	Average (52) — 84 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 3.97 over 81.67 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.
Mickey Mahler	Pitchers	24	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	6.26	Average (46) — 189 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 6.26 over 23.00 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.
Mike Marshall	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	9.00	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.
Joey McLaughlin	Pitchers	37,48	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.00	15.00	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.
Andy Messersmith	Pitchers	17,27	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.33	4.40	Average (50) — 120 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.40 over 102.33 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.
Phil Niekro	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	330.33	4.03	Average (53) — 70 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.03 over 330.33 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.
Dick Ruthven	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	151.00	4.23	Average (51) — 101 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.23 over 151.00 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.
Eddie Solomon	Pitchers	37	pitching	—	—	—	—	88.67	4.57	Average (49) — 142 of 231 pitchers in the available 1977 rosters An earned-run average of 4.57 over 88.67 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.
Duane Theiss	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.53	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.
Vic Correll	Catchers	29	batting	144	30	7	.208	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 144 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.
Dale Murphy	Catchers	3	batting	76	24	2	.316	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 76 at-bats and 2 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 Nolan	Catchers	11	batting	82	23	3	.280	—	—	Average (53) — 139 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 82 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.
Biff Pocoroba	Catchers	4	batting	321	93	8	.290	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 321 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.
Rob Belloir	Infielders	10	batting	1	0	0	.000	—	—	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.
Darrel Chaney	Infielders	15	batting	209	42	3	.201	—	—	Below average (42) — 389 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 209 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.
Rod Gilbreath	Infielders	19	batting	407	99	8	.243	—	—	Average (47) — 292 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 407 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.
Willie Montañez	Infielders	25	batting	544	156	20	.287	—	—	Average (57) — 58 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 544 at-bats and 20 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.
Junior Moore	Infielders	14	batting	361	94	5	.260	—	—	Average (50) — 205 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 361 at-bats and 5 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.
Tom Paciorek	Infielders	12	batting	155	37	3	.239	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 155 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.
Craig Robinson	Infielders	16	batting	29	6	0	.207	—	—	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.
Pat Rockett	Infielders	9	batting	264	67	1	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 261 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 264 at-bats and 1 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.
Jerry Royster	Infielders	13	batting	445	96	6	.216	—	—	Below average (42) — 389 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 at-bats and 6 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.
Brian Asselstine	Outfielders	30	batting	124	26	4	.210	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 124 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.
Barry Bonnell	Outfielders	2	batting	360	108	1	.300	—	—	Average (55) — 91 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 at-bats and 1 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.
Jeff Burroughs	Outfielders	7	batting	579	157	41	.271	—	—	Average (58) — 44 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 579 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.
Cito Gaston	Outfielders	43	batting	85	23	3	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 156 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 85 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.
Gary Matthews	Outfielders	36	batting	555	157	17	.283	—	—	Average (56) — 74 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 555 at-bats and 17 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.
Rowland Office	Outfielders	22	batting	428	103	5	.241	—	—	Average (46) — 325 of 417 batters in the available 1977 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 428 at-bats and 5 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 Whisenton	Outfielders	20	batting	4	1	0	.250	—	—	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, 1977 Atlanta Braves season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:21:34.547015+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.