2012 Atlanta Braves season

March 2026 November 2013 Atlanta Braves 2012 National League Wild Card winners National League East Turner Field Atlanta, Georgia 94–68 (.580) 2nd Liberty Media Frank Wren Fredi González SportSouthFox Sports South<br/ >Peachtree TV<br/ >(Chip Caray, Joe Simpson, Tom Glavine, Dale Murphy) WCNNWNNX Atlanta Braves Radio Network(Jim Powell, Don Sutton, Mark Lemke) The 2012 Atlanta Braves season was the Braves' 16th season of home games at Turner Field, 47th season in Atlanta, and 142nd season overall. After a late season collapse in 2011 kept the Braves from the playoffs, the team returned to the postseason for the second time in three seasons as a Wild Card team, with a record of 94–68. They lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLWC Game. 2 Offseason Areas of interest thumb|right|Starting pitcher Brandon Beachy signing autographs at a 2012 Braves Country Caravan appearance. Following the conclusion of the 2011 season, Braves general manager Frank Wren highlighted several important areas to improve during the offseason. Since most players were committed contractually to the team in 2012, Wren acknowledged that he would likely make few major changes. One spot that was mentioned for a major overhaul was the shortstop position, where Alex González had played since the Yunel Escobar trade with Toronto in July 2010. González entered the offseason as a free agent and proved too expensive for the team. Wren ultimately allowed prospect Tyler Pastornicky the starting duties in 2012, until he was replaced by Andrelton Simmons in mid-June. When Simmons was hurt in July, Jack Wilson, Paul Janish, and Martín Prado filled in for him. While center fielder Michael Bourn returned to his position in 2012, Wren also suggested that the corner outfield positions were areas of contention. In 2011, the Atlanta outfielders finished the season last in the National League in on-base plus slugging and slugging percentage. Wren stated that right fielder Jason Heyward and left fielder Martín Prado had no guarantee of getting the starting jobs in 2012.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111026&content_id=25795300&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111031150340/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111026&content_id=25795300&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead October 31, 2011 Braves looking for depth on free-agent market Atlanta Braves MLB October 29, 2011 On the day after the Braves were eliminated from the playoffs in 2011, Wren said that veteran starter Derek Lowe was unlikely to have a spot in the starting rotation in 2012, due his poor performance in 2011 and a plethora of rookie pitching talent in the Braves farm system. With Lowe guaranteed $15 million in 2012, Wren projected that any of Lowe's salary picked up by another team would significantly assist his efforts to find a shortstop or outfielder.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110930&content_id=25406696&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111002042508/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110930&content_id=25406696&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead October 2, 2011 Lowe not likely to be in 2012 rotation Atlanta Braves MLB September 30, 2011 By the end of October, Lowe was traded to the Indians. Country Caravan The Braves organization announced the third annual "Braves Country Caravan" on December 19, 2011. Players, coaches, and personalities of the Braves organization who participate in the Caravan will travel to twenty cities throughout the southeast United States, including ones in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, from January 27 to February 9, 2012. In previous years a select few players and personnel have traveled to one venue to meet fans and sign autographs while others travel to another location. Braves president John Schuerholtz praised the Caravan as an excellent opportunity for the organization to personally thank fans for their support and to reach out to local communities.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111219&content_id=26195616&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120303111808/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111219&content_id=26195616&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead March 3, 2012 Braves unveil Country Caravan dates, cities Atlanta Braves MLB December 19, 2012 Noting that the Caravan would make over forty stops and travel over three thousand miles, the organization revealed specific venues and participating members with a press release on January 19, 2012.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&content_id=26393132&vkey=pr_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120121210847/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&content_id=26393132&vkey=pr_atl&c_id=atl dead January 21, 2012 Braves Participants Announced for Atlanta Braves Country Caravan Atlanta Braves MLB January 19, 2012 New alternate uniforms The Braves held a ceremony on February 6 unveiling new home alternate uniforms to be worn in 2012 with Chipper Jones, Dan Uggla, and Brian McCann modeling the new uniform and Hank Aaron present to help introduce it. The new jersey is a cream color, instead of white, and has a retro look reminiscent of the uniforms from the days in Milwaukee and first two years in Atlanta with the uniform number on the front of the jersey instead of a tomahawk.http://www.talkingchop.com/2012/2/6/2774985/braves-unveil-new-uniform Braves Unveil New Uniform Talking Chop February 6, 2012 The sleeve of the uniform will have a logo with two tomahawks crossing with "1876" (representing the organization's first year in the National League) above it and "Atlanta Braves" below the crossing tomahawks. The Braves also announced that the team will wear the new uniforms for all Saturday and Sunday home games. The red jerseys previously worn since 2005 for Sunday home games will now be worn for Friday home games.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&content_id=26583256&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124210/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&content_id=26583256&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead February 8, 2012 Braves unveil new logo, alternate jerseys Atlanta Braves MLB February 6, 2012 Offseason additions and subtractions Subtractions Additions Players RHS Derek Lowe (traded to Indians) LHR George Sherrill (signed with Mariners) RHR Scott Linebrink (signed with Cardinals) RHP Kenshin Kawakami* (signed with Chunichi Dragons of Japan) RHR Jairo Asencio (traded to Indians) SS Alex González (signed with Brewers) SS Diory Hernández (signed with Astros) INF Brooks Conrad (signed with Brewers) INF Julio Lugo† (signed with Indians) SS Brandon Hicks (claimed off waivers by A's) OF Nate McLouth (signed with Pirates) OF Wilkin Ramírez (signed with Twins) OF Antoan Richardson (signed with Orioles) OF Matt Young (signed with Tigers)RHP Liván Hernández (signed as free agent) RHR Chad Durbin (signed as a free agent) 3B Juan Francisco (acquired in trade from Reds) LHR Robert Fish (Rule 5 draft pick from Angels) LHR Dusty Hughes** (Minor League free agent) RHP Adam Russell** (Minor League free agent) INF Drew Sutton** (Minor League free agent) INF Josh Wilson** (Minor League free agent) OF Luis Durango** (Minor League free agent) OF Jordan Parraz** (Minor League free agent) Personnel Hitting coach Larry Parrish (terminated)Hitting coach Greg Walker Asst. hitting coach Scott Fletcher †Player released during 2011 season *Player spent entire 2011 season in Minor Leagues **Player was non-roster invitee to Spring training (not on 40-man roster) Timeline Names highlighted in bold appear on the table above. September 2011 September 29: On the day following the historic elimination of the 2011 Atlanta Braves from playoff contention, Frank Wren announced that manager Fredi González and the entire coaching staff from 2011 would return to their respective roles in 2012.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110929&content_id=25389868&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111001080704/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110929&content_id=25389868&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead October 1, 2011 Braves bringing back Fredi, entire staff in '12 Atlanta Braves MLB September 30, 2011 The following day, however, after having a meeting with hitting coach Larry Parrish, Wren announced that Parrish would not return to the coaching staff in 2012. He stated that he would spend this offseason seeking a successor to Parrish. With Parrish's departure, the Braves will now have a third hitting coach in three seasons after removing Terry Pendleton from the role after the 2010 season.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110930&content_id=25401480&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111002042458/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110930&content_id=25401480&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead October 2, 2011 Parrish let go as Braves hitting coach Atlanta Braves MLB September 30, 2011 October 2011 thumb|275px|Before being traded to the Indians, Derek Lowe went 40–39 with a 4.57 ERA in 101 starts for Atlanta. October 21: Three weeks after firing Larry Parrish from his hitting coach duties, the Braves announced that Parrish would be succeeded in 2012 by Greg Walker, the former hitting coach for the Chicago White Sox from 2003 to 2011. Walker had stepped down as the White Sox hitting coach immediately following the end of the 2011 season. In the nine seasons Walker served as hitting coach, the White Sox offense ranked third in the Majors in home runs and seventh in slugging percentage. On the other hand, in 2011 the White Sox offense only ranked eleventh in the American League in runs, eighth in average, and seventh in on-base percentage.http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/10/21/walker-hired-as-braves-hitting-coach/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog Walker hired as Braves hitting coach AJC.com October 21, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111023145613/http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/10/21/walker-hired-as-braves-hitting-coach/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog October 23, 2011 In an accompanying move, the Braves hired Scott Fletcher to assist Walker in his duties and to serve as an on-site advance scout.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111021&content_id=25739766&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111024080057/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111021&content_id=25739766&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead October 24, 2011 Braves tab Walker as new hitting coach Atlanta Braves MLB October 21, 2011 October 31: Three days following the conclusion of the 2011 World Series, the Braves began to make some organizational roster moves. In the first trade of the offseason in the Major Leagues, the Braves traded struggling starting pitcher Derek Lowe to the Cleveland Indians in return for High-A lefty reliever Chris Jones. In addition, the Indians agreed to pay $5 million of Lowe's guaranteed $15 million salary in 2012. Lowe served as the Atlanta Braves' Opening Day starter in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Due to his struggles in 2011, however, Lowe likely would have merely served in a middle relief role for the bullpen in 2012.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111031&content_id=25850284&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111102235112/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111031&content_id=25850284&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead November 2, 2011 Lowe dealt to Tribe for Minor League reliever Atlanta Braves MLB October 31, 2011 On the same day, the Braves announced that they had declined the $10.65 million option for center fielder Nate McLouth, ending his lackluster tenure as an Atlanta Brave. McLouth later signed a one-year contract to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates on December 7.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_770817.html Pirates sign McLouth Trib Live December 7, 2011 February 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120110160846/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_770817.html January 10, 2012 dead mdy-all Additionally, the Braves decided to exercise the $1.5 million option for utility man Eric Hinske, assuring his return for the 2012 season.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111031&content_id=25850036&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111102235107/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111031&content_id=25850036&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead November 2, 2011 Braves pick up option on Hinske, not McLouth Atlanta Braves MLB October 31, 2011 November 2011 November 2: The Braves announced several internal roster moves that allowed for additional space on the forty-man roster. After spending the month of September 2011 with the Major League club, the team outrighted catcher J. C. Boscán, right-handed pitcher Stephen Marek, and outfielders Antoan Richardson and Wilkin Ramírez to the triple-A affiliate Gwinnett Braves. In addition, the Braves filled one roster spot with starting pitcher Todd Redmond, who has spent the previous three seasons pitching for Gwinnett. Accumulating a record of 10–8 with a 2.92 ERA in 2011, Redmond is unlikely to have playing time with the Major League club due to existing pitching depth.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111102&content_id=25871878&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111104061928/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111102&content_id=25871878&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead November 4, 2011 Braves free up spots on 40-man roster Atlanta Braves MLB November 2, 2011 November 3: With the beginning of free agency season, the Braves were able to remove offseason free agents from the forty-man roster. The free agents for this offseason include shortstop Alex González, infielder Jack Wilson, and veteran relievers Scott Linebrink and George Sherrill. In conjunction with the moves made on November 2, Frank Wren and his staff now have seven roster spots that will be filled with potential offseason acquisitions or prospects they wish to protect from the Rule 5 draft. November 23: After becoming a free agent following the conclusion to the 2011 season, the Braves decided to decline arbitration to shortstop Álex González. If the team had accepted his arbitration they would have received a compensatory draft pick between the first and second rounds of the 2012 MLB draft if González signed with another team. The move made it very clear that González would not return as the starting shortstop in 2012. González looked to receive a multi-year contract on the free agent market, something the Braves were not willing to offer due to rising prospects such as Tyler Pastornicky and Andrelton Simmons.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111123&content_id=26033446&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111127174343/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111123&content_id=26033446&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead November 27, 2011 Braves decline arbitration offer to Gonzalez Atlanta Braves MLB November 23, 2011 On December 8, González signed a contract with the Milwaukee Brewers for one year and a vesting option for the 2013 season.http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111208&content_id=26132138&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Brewers find their shortstop in Alex Gonzalez mlb.com December 8, 2011 December 2011 December 8: As a part of the Rule 5 draft at the 2012 Winter Meetings, the Braves selected left-handed relief pitcher Robert Fish from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the Major League Phase.http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111208&content_id=26127288&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb 2011 Rule 5 Draft results mlb.com December 8, 2011 Under draft rules, Fish must be kept on the Braves 25-man Major League roster for the entire 2012 season. If waived, Fish must first be offered back to the Angels. Left-handed relief pitcher George Sherrill departs the club as a free agent, later signing with the Seattle Mariners on December 30,http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-mariners/2011/12/30/2671256/mariners-sign-george-sherrill-to-one-year-deal Mariners Sign George Sherrill To One-Year Deal SBNation December 30, 2011 after serving as the left-handed specialist to the Braves in 2011. With the departure of Sherrill, Fish has the opportunity to provide that role to the bullpen in 2012. No players were selected from the Braves organization by other teams in the Draft.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111208&content_id=26128034&vkey=pr_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20131110142324/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111208&content_id=26128034&vkey=pr_atl&c_id=atl dead November 10, 2013 Braves Select One Player in Rule 5 Draft Atlanta Braves MLB December 8, 2011 December 13: Following the deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players the previous night, the Braves declined to tender 2012 contracts to relief pitcher Peter Moylan and infielder Brooks Conrad, who would later be signed to a Minor League contract by the Brewers in January.http://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/1/7/2690078/mlb-free-agents-brooks-conrad-milwaukee-brewers-atlanta-braves Brooks Conrad Signs With Brewers SBNation January 7, 2012 All other arbitration-eligible players on the Braves roster, including center fielder Michael Bourn, left fielder Martín Prado, starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens, and reliever Eric O'Flaherty, were tendered contracts.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111212&content_id=26152578&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120108005400/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111212&content_id=26152578&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead January 8, 2012 Braves don't tender Moylan, Conrad contracts Atlanta Braves MLB December 13, 2011 January 2012 January 13: After being named in trade rumors for much of the offseason, Braves utility man and 2011 starting left-fielder Martín Prado signed a one-year contract worth $4.75 million with the Braves for the 2012 season. The move assures that Prado will not go through the salary arbitration process and will likely return to the team for the 2012 campaign.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120113&content_id=26343144&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120118101712/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120113&content_id=26343144&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead January 18, 2012 Braves agree to one-year deal with Prado Atlanta Braves MLB January 13, 2012 On the same day, backup infielder Jack Wilson agreed to terms for a one-year contract worth $1 million. Wilson was acquired by the organization from the Seattle Mariners on August 31, 2011. The 34-year-old veteran will provide a dependable backup for Tyler Pastornicky, the projected starting shortstop who will be making his Major League debut. During the offseason, Wilson and Pastornicky have already been training together.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120113&content_id=26340384&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120116021427/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120113&content_id=26340384&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead January 16, 2012 Wilson to return as backup shortstop, mentor Atlanta Braves MLB January 13, 2012 January 17: Only days after agreeing to avoid arbitration with Prado, the Braves agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.49 million with reliever Eric O'Flaherty. Making $895,000 in 2011, the left-handed pitcher posted a 0.98 ERA in 78 appearances, leading all Major League relievers. O'Flaherty also became the first pitcher in Major League history to post a sub-1.00 ERA with at least 70 appearances.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&content_id=26364474&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120120113148/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&content_id=26364474&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead January 20, 2012 Braves, O'Flaherty agree to one-year deal Atlanta Braves MLB January 17, 2012 Hours later, the Braves avoided arbitration on starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens and center fielder Michael Bourn, the final two arbitration-eligible players on the Braves roster, by tendering them both one-year contracts. Both clients of Scott Boras, Jurrjens will receive $5.5 million and Bourn will receive $6.845 million in 2012.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&content_id=26367272&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120120123111/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&content_id=26367272&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead January 20, 2012 Bourn, Jurrjens avoid arbitration with Braves Atlanta Braves MLB January 17, 2012 Later the same day, the Braves announced the signing of free agent relief pitcher Peter Moylan to a one-year Minor League contract worth $1 million. Moylan, who suffered injuries through most of the 2011 season, was not tendered a contract by the Braves which would have allowed him to undergo the arbitration process. Expecting around $2 million through arbitration, the Braves felt Moylan's surgically repaired right shoulder posed too much of an injury risk. With his contract including an invitation to the Major League spring training camp, Moylan will have an opportunity to prove his health.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&content_id=26373998&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120120113153/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&content_id=26373998&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead January 20, 2012 Braves ink Moylan to Minor League deal Atlanta Braves MLB January 17, 2012 Spring training The Braves officially announced their 2012 spring training schedule on November 16, 2011. Pitchers and catchers were scheduled to report on February 19 and all other players were due to report by February 24. The 34-game spring slate began on March 3 against the Detroit Tigers in Champion Stadium, located at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista. Champion Stadium has been the Braves' Spring training home in Florida for the past fifteen seasons. Non-roster invitees The team announced on November 22, 2011 the signing of eleven Minor League free agents and invited them all to the Major League Spring training camp. Four of these players spent significant time at the Major League level in 2011, including relief pitchers Adam Russell and Dusty Hughes. Russell pitched in 36 games for the Tampa Bay Rays while Hughes pitched in 15 games for the Minnesota Twins. Infielder Drew Sutton batted .315 in 54 at-bats for the Boston Red Sox and infielder Josh Wilson served as a backup infielder for the Milwaukee Brewers during the second half of the season. Other players signed include pitchers Jason Rice and Yohan Flande, catchers J. C. Boscán and José Yépez, outfielders Luis Durango and Jordan Parraz, and infielder Ernesto Mejia.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111122&content_id=26030926&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl Braves extend 11 Spring Training invitations Atlanta Braves MLB November 22, 2011 November 23, 2011 November 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111126145908/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111122&content_id=26030926&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead On January 13, 2011 the team extended invitations to several promising prospects. Rising third baseman Joe Terdoslavich and starting pitcher Sean Gilmartin highlight the group of promising players set to showcase their skills. Catcher Christian Bethancourt, shortstop Andrelton Simmons, center fielder Todd Cunningham, pitcher Zeke Spruill, and outfielder Stefan Gartrell will also appear as non-roster invitees.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120113&content_id=26339052&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120119011859/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120113&content_id=26339052&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead January 19, 2012 Promising prospects invited to spring camp atlantabraves January 13, 2011 Injuries After dealing with increasing back pain for several seasons, Braves starter Tim Hudson underwent back surgery on November 28, 2011. Hudson stated that he had been using anti-inflammatory medication for the past two years to deal with the pain. After the procedure, Hudson's mobility has greatly improved and he anticipates that the surgery will prolong his career. Because the procedure requires three to six months for proper recovery, Hudson does not expect his 2012 debut to come until early May.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120219&content_id=26754526&notebook_id=26755722&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120223182633/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120219&content_id=26754526&notebook_id=26755722&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl dead February 23, 2012 Hudson has sights set on May return to Braves Atlanta Braves MLB February 19, 2012 In his absence Randall Delgado will occupy his rotation spot. Recovering with haste, Hudson started the final exhibition game in Florida on April 2 against the New York Mets. In two scoreless innings of work, Hudson allowed only one hit and struck out two while throwing every pitch in his arsenal.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120402&content_id=27835470&notebook_id=27842512&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120404081028/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120402&content_id=27835470&notebook_id=27842512&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl dead April 4, 2012 Hudson, Fredi pleased by righty's first outing Atlanta Braves MLB April 2, 2012 Driving to Champion Stadium for the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers, Braves starter Tommy Hanson was involved in a one-car accident that caused him to bump his head around seven in the morning on February 20, 2012. After arriving at the stadium, Hanson informed the medical staff of the incident, stating that he was feeling abnormal.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120220&content_id=26764078&notebook_id=26763966&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120224015029/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120220&content_id=26764078&notebook_id=26763966&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl dead February 24, 2012 Hanson in accident, checked for concussion Atlanta Braves MLB February 20, 2012 Seeking medical attention, Hanson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 concussion, providing a delay in his spring workouts.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120221&content_id=26774332&notebook_id=26776396&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120224143613/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120221&content_id=26774332&notebook_id=26776396&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl dead February 24, 2012 Hanson has mild concussion after accident Atlanta Braves MLB February 21, 2012 The Braves medical staff performed several concussion impact tests on Hanson to gauge when a return to normal workouts would be appropriate. Hanson did not expect to miss his first start of the regular season.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120225&content_id=26857294&notebook_id=26857292&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120226233744/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120225&content_id=26857294&notebook_id=26857292&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl dead February 26, 2012 Hanson improving, understands cautious route Atlanta Braves MLB February 25, 2012 After a full recovery and ample time for preparation during spring training, Hanson was assigned as the Opening Day starter, making his first start against the New York Mets on April 5.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120331&content_id=27782232&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120401225234/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120331&content_id=27782232&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead April 1, 2012 Hanson 'honored' to get Opening Day start Atlanta Braves MLB March 31, 2012 On the same day as he announced his retirement from baseball, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones also announced that he would be undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, a process that would place him on the Disabled List through Opening Day on April 5. Jones has stated repeatedly that he will make his first appearance of the season in the Home Opener on April 13 against the Milwaukee Brewers.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120324&content_id=27566522&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120325191252/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120324&content_id=27566522&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead March 25, 2012 Chipper will start year on DL after knee surgery Atlanta Braves MLB March 24, 2012 Spring transactions Names highlighted in bold appear on the table above. Nearing the end of their spring training schedule, the Braves made three significant transactions to bolster their Opening Day roster. On March 30, the Braves signed free agent Liván Hernández only hours after he was released from the Houston Astros camp. Signed to a one-year contract, Hernández will provide a veteran presence in the bullpen and act as a long reliever and, if necessary, a spot starter in the event of an injury.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120330&content_id=27758808&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120401163335/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120330&content_id=27758808&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead April 1, 2012 Braves sign Livan hours after release by Astros Atlanta Braves MLB March 30, 2012 On April 1, the organization traded Minor League pitching prospect J. J. Hoover to the Cincinnati Reds for third baseman Juan Francisco. Wren stated that the team had coveted Francisco for the past few years. Francisco will provide Prado a backup at third when Chipper cannot man the position.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120401&content_id=27805438&notebook_id=27817166&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20131110142449/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120401&content_id=27805438&notebook_id=27817166&vkey=notebook_atl&c_id=atl dead November 10, 2013 Wren coveted new third baseman Francisco Atlanta Braves MLB April 1, 2012 Finally, on April 3, the Braves signed veteran reliever Chad Durbin to a one-year contract after he was released from the Washington Nationals camp. Durbin will provide added depth to the bullpen.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120403&content_id=27882686&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120404152122/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120403&content_id=27882686&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead April 4, 2012 Durbin signing reinforces Braves' bullpen Atlanta Braves MLB April 3, 2012 Braves Future Stars Game Rather than concluding Spring training with two games at Turner Field against a Major League team as had been the tradition in previous seasons, the Braves played their final exhibition game on April 3 at Coolray Field, the regular season home of the Triple-A affiliate Gwinnett Braves. The complete Major League club hosted a team composed of the top prospects in the Braves' farm system. The Braves Future Stars game is praised as an opportunity to highlight upcoming prospects.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111115&content_id=25977124&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20111119174332/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111115&content_id=25977124&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead November 19, 2011 Braves unveil 2012 Spring Training slate Atlanta Braves MLB November 16, 2011 The organization announced on February 3 that former Braves manager Bobby Cox, who retired following the 2010 season, would manage the Future Stars team against the Major League club.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&content_id=26571986&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120205174458/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120203&content_id=26571986&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead February 5, 2012 Cox excited to manage vs. Braves in exhibition Atlanta Braves MLB February 3, 2012 In the top of the first Matt Lipka, the first batter of the game, was walked by Braves pitcher Mike Minor. After stealing second and advancing on an error, Lipka scored on a groundout that gave the Future Stars an early lead. Braves starting second baseman Dan Uggla launched a solo home run in the bottom of the second off Futures starter Sean Gilmartin to tie the game at one. The home run was Uggla's seventh of the Spring, tying him for the Major League lead. Liván Hernández, who was acquired in a trade only a few days before, relieved Minor in the fourth, throwing a scoreless frame. Reliever Cristhian Martínez followed in the fifth, allowing the Futures two runs to give them a lead of 3–1. In the bottom of the inning, an RBI double by starting center fielder Michael Bourn plated Juan Francisco, also just acquired in a trade a few days prior. Martín Prado continued the scoring with an RBI triple to score Bourn and starting catcher Brian McCann followed with an RBI double to plate Prado, giving the Major League team a 4–3 advantage. After scoreless outings by Kris Medlen and Eric O'Flaherty, the remainder of the game was canceled due to rain. Manager Fredi González stated that Jonny Venters and Craig Kimbrel would have pitched the eighth and ninth innings, respectively.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120403&content_id=27887552&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120404152115/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120403&content_id=27887552&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead April 4, 2012 Uggla hits seventh homer in exhibition finale Atlanta Braves MLB April 3, 2012 April 3, 2012 7:05 p.m. (EDT) at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Braves Future Stars FUT 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 - - 3 5 1 Atlanta ATL 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 - - 4 8 2 Mike Minor (1–0) J. R. Graham (0–1) Eric O'Flaherty (1) Dan Uggla (1) Regular season Opening Day After finishing their spring training schedule two days prior, the Atlanta Braves began their season on Opening Day as the guests for the New York Mets home opener at Citi Field on April 5. Tommy Hanson, making the first Opening Day start of his career, faced Mets ace Johan Santana, who was making his first Major League appearance since September 2010. The first game proved to be dominated by defense and pitching. In the bottom of the sixth, Mets third baseman David Wright singled home center fielder Andrés Torres to give the Mets a 1–0 advantage, which would end up being the final score of the game. Hanson took the loss, giving up just the one earned run in five plus innings of work. Kris Medlen and Jonny Venters followed with three scoreless innings in relief, but the offense could never find the scoreboard. The Opening Day loss was only the second in the last seven seasons and the first since 2008. thumb|200px|right|Tommy Hanson made his first Opening Day start in 2012, taking the loss in a 0–1 defeat to the Mets. Position NameStarting Pitcher Tommy HansonCatcher Brian McCannFirst Baseman Freddie FreemanSecond Baseman Dan UgglaThird Baseman Martín PradoShortstop Tyler PastornickyLeft Fielder Matt DiazCenter Fielder Michael BournRight Fielder Jason Heyward Chipper Jones retirement After nineteen seasons with the Atlanta Braves, third baseman Chipper Jones announced on March 22, 2012 that he would retire following the end of the season. Jones held a news conference the same day at Champion Stadium, the Spring training home of the team. The entire Braves team and former manager Bobby Cox were in attendance for the official announcement. Having spent the first eighteen seasons of his career with the Braves, Chipper leads all active players in years of service with one club. His first year with the team, the 1995 season, was the year the Braves won their first World Championship in Atlanta. Chipper remains as the last active player from that Championship team.http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120322&content_id=27501244&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl https://web.archive.org/web/20120324174215/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120322&content_id=27501244&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl dead March 24, 2012 Chipper announces he'll retire at end of season MLB.com March 22, 2012 After sitting out the first four games of the season due to a knee injury, Jones hit a home run in his season debut against the Houston Astros on April 10. Five days later, Jones hit a home run in his first game of the season at Turner Field. Game log Legend Braves Win Braves Loss Game postponed background:#0f437c; color:white 2012 Regular Season Game Log y background:#af0039;color:white April (14–9) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Time Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1 || April 5 || @ Mets || 0–1 || Ramírez (1–0) || Hanson (0–1) || Francisco (1) || 42,080 || 2:39 || 0–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 2 || April 7 || @ Mets || 2–4 || Dickey (1–0) || Jurrjens (0–1) || Francisco (2) || 39,526 || 2:53 || 0–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 3 || April 8 || @ Mets || 5–7 || Niese (1–0) || Minor (0–1) || Francisco (3) || 27,855 || 2:46 || 0–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 4 || April 9 || @ Astros || 3–8 || Happ (1–0) || Beachy (0–1) || || 17,095 || 2:46 || 0–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 5 || April 10 || @ Astros || 6–4 || Hanson (1–1) || Weiland (0–1) || Kimbrel (1) || 22,036 || 3:12 || 1–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 6 || April 11 || @ Astros || 6–3 || Delgado (1–0) || Rodríguez (0–1) || Kimbrel (2) || 18,225 || 3:21 || 2–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 7 || April 13 || Brewers || 10–8 || Venters (1–0) || Rodríguez (0–1) || Kimbrel (3) || 50,635 || 3:22 || 3–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 8 || April 14 || Brewers || 2–1 || Minor (1–1) || Marcum (1–1) || Kimbrel (4) || 37,408 || 2:44 || 4–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 9 || April 15 || Brewers || 7–4 || Beachy (1–1) || Narveson (1–1) || || 30,831 || 2:58 || 5–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 10 || April 16 || Mets || 1–6 || Gee (1–1) || Hanson (1–2) || || 16,161 || 2:24 || 5–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 11 || April 17 || Mets || 9–3 || Delgado (2–0) || Santana (0–2) || || 18,732 || 2:53 || 6–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 12 || April 18 || Mets || 14–6 || Martínez (1–0) || Dickey (2–1) || || 17,909 || 3:17 || 7–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 13 || April 19 || @ Diamondbacks || 10–2 || Minor (2–1) || Collmenter (0–1) || || 18,110 || 2:49 || 8–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 14 || April 20 || @ Diamondbacks || 9–1 || Beachy (2–1) || Cahill (1–1) || || 27,761 || 2:50 || 9–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 15 || April 21 || @ Diamondbacks || 3–2 || Hanson (2–2) || Saunders (1–1) || Kimbrel (5) || 30,188 || 2:17 || 10–5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 16 || April 22 || @ Diamondbacks || 4–6 || Kennedy (3–0) || Delgado (2–1) || Putz (5) || 28,679 || 2:36 || 10–6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 17 || April 23 || @ Dodgers || 2–7 || Capuano (2–0) || Jurrjens (0–2) || || 26,376 || 2:49 || 10–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 18 || April 24 || @ Dodgers || 4–3 || O'Flaherty (1–0) || Guerra (1–2) || Kimbrel (6) || 44,014 || 2:59 || 11–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 19 || April 25 || @ Dodgers || 4–2 || Venters (2–0) || Guerra (1–3) || Kimbrel (7) || 26,345 || 2:54 || 12–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 20 || April 27 || Pirates || 6–1 || Hanson (3–2) || Burnett (1–1) || Medlen (1) || 36,215 || 2:57 || 13–7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 21 || April 28 || Pirates || 2–4 || Bédard (1–4) || Delgado (2–2) || Hanrahan (4) || 34,086 || 3:13 || 13–8 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 22 || April 29 || Pirates || 4–3 || Hudson (1–0) || Correia (1–1) || Kimbrel (8) || 30,419 || 3:25 || 14–8 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 23 || April 30 || Pirates || 3–9 || McDonald (1–1) || Minor (2–2) || || 17,181 || 2:49 || 14–9 |- y background:#af0039;color:white May (14–15) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Time Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 24 || May 1 || Phillies || 2–4 || Bastardo (1–1) || Venters (2–1) || Papelbon (9) || 21,640 || 2:46 || 14–10 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 25 || May 2 || Phillies || 15–13 (11) || Durbin (1–0) || Sanches (0–1) || || 26,504 || 4:00 || 15–10 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 26 || May 3 || Phillies || 0–4 || Blanton (3–3) || Delgado (2–3) || || 24,015 || 2:02 || 15–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 27 || May 4 || @ Rockies || 9–8 (11) || Durbin (2–0) || Escalona (0–1) || Kimbrel (9) || 33,184 || 4:00 || 16–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 28 || May 5 || @ Rockies || 13–9 || Martínez (2–0) || Rogers (0–2) || Hernández (1) || 40,013 || 3:27 || 17–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 29 || May 6 || @ Rockies || 7–2 || Beachy (3–1) || Nicasio (2–1) || Martínez (1) || 45,330 || 2:43 || 18–11 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 30 || May 7 || @ Cubs || 1–5 || Samardzija (4–1) || Hanson (3–3) || || 36,307 || 2:45 || 18–12 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 31 || May 8 || @ Cubs || 3–1 || Medlen (1–0) || Wood (0–2) || Kimbrel (10) || 38,523 || 2:47 || 19–12 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 32 || May 9 || @ Cubs || 0–1 || Maholm (4–2) || Hudson (1–1) || Dolis (3) || 31,904 || 2:05 || 19–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 33 || May 11 || @ Cardinals || 9–7 (12) || Hernández (1–0) || McClellan (0–1) || Kimbrel (11) || 45,190 || 3:56 || 20–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 34 || May 12 || @ Cardinals || 7–2 || Beachy (4–1) || Wainwright (2–4) || || 44,157 || 2:55 || 21–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 35 || May 13 || @ Cardinals || 7–4 || Hanson (4–3) || Lynn (6–1) || || 45,729 || 3:33 || 22–13 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 36 || May 14 || Reds || 1–3 || Ondrusek (3–0) || Venters (2–2) || Marshall (6) || 19,697 || 3:02 || 22–14 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 37 || May 15 || Reds || 6–2 || Hudson (2–1)|| Cueto (4–1)|| || 21,530 || 2:51|| 23–14 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 38 || May 16 || Marlins || 4–8 || Buehrle (3–4) || Minor (2–3) || || 21,106 || 2:49 || 23–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 39 || May 17 || Marlins || 7–0 || Beachy (5–1) || Nolasco (4–2) || || 27,724 || 2:42 || 24–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 40 || May 18 || @ Rays || 5–3 || Hanson (5–3) || Shields (6–2) || Kimbrel (12) || 19,693 || 3:04 || 25–15 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 41 || May 19 || @ Rays || 2–5 || Cobb (1–0) || Delgado (2–4) || Rodney (13) || 27,433 || 2:48 || 25–16 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 42 || May 20 || @ Rays || 2–0 || Hudson (3–1) || Price (6–3) || Kimbrel (13) || 24,759 || 2:34 || 26–16 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 43 || May 21 || @ Reds || 1–4 || Leake (1–5) || Minor (2–4) || Marshall (8) || 17,606 || 2:34 || 26–17 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 44 || May 22 || @ Reds || 3–4 || Latos (3–2) || Beachy (5–2) || Chapman (2) || 26,438 || 2:33 || 26–18 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 45 || May 23 || @ Reds || 1–2 || Chapman (4–0) || Martínez (2–1) || || 20,411 || 2:49 || 26–19 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 46 || May 24 || @ Reds || 3–6 || Baliey (3–3) || Delgado (2–5) || Ondrusek (2) || 23,312 || 2:29 || 26–20 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 47 || May 25 || Nationals || 4–7 || Wang (1–0) || Hudson (3–2) || Clippard (2) || 37,663 || 2:55 || 26–21 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 48 || May 26 || Nationals || 4–8 || Strasburg (5–1) || Medlen (1–1) || Clippard (3) || 42,698 || 3:10 || 26–22 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 49 || May 27 || Nationals || 2–7 || Gonzalez (7–1) || Beachy (5–3) || || 38,543 || 3:10 || 26–23 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 50 || May 28 || Cardinals || 2–8 || Lynn (8–1) || Hanson (5–4) || || 42,426 || 3:10 || 26–24 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 51 || May 29 || Cardinals || 5–4 || Delgado (3–5) || Westbrook (4–4) || Kimbrel (14) || 26,218 || 2:43 || 27–24 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 52 || May 30 || Cardinals || 10–7 || Venters (3–2) || Rzepczynski (0–3) || Kimbrel (15) || 28,474 || 2:44 || 28–24 |- y background:#af0039;color:white June (13–12) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Time Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#bbb;" | – || June 1 || @ Nationals ||colspan=7|Game Postponed (rain) (rescheduled July 21) |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 53 || June 2 || @ Nationals || 0–2 || Strasburg (6–1) || Beachy (5–4) || Clippard (4) || 41,042 || 2:35 || 28–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 54 || June 3 || @ Nationals || 3–2 || Hanson (6–4) || Gonzalez (7–2) || Kimbrel (16) || 38,046 || 2:38 || 29–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 55 || June 5 || @ Marlins || 11–0 || Hudson (4–2) || Sánchez (3–4) || || 25,432 || 2:36 || 30–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 56 || June 6 || @ Marlins || 2–1 || Delgado (4–5) || Johnson (3–4) || Kimbrel (17) || 22,619 || 2:30 || 31–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 57 || June 7 || @ Marlins || 8–2 || Minor (3–4) || Buehrle (5–6) || || 22,402 || 3:14 || 32–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 58 || June 8 || Blue Jays || 4–3 (10) || Martínez (3–1) || Cordero (1–4) || || 42,488 || 3:53 || 33–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 59 || June 9 || Blue Jays || 5–2 || Hanson (7–4) || Hutchison (5–3) || Kimbrel (18) || 32,819 || 2:34 || 34–25 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 60 || June 10 || Blue Jays || 4–12 || Villanueva (1–0) || Hernández (1–1) || || 20,222 || 3:14 || 34–26 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 61 || June 11 || Yankees || 0–3 || Nova (8–2) || Delgado (4–6) || || 42,669 || 3:01 || 34–27 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 62 || June 12 || Yankees || 4–6 || Sabathia (8–3) || Venters (3–3) || Soriano (10) || 41,452 || 3:04 || 34–28 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 63 || June 13 || Yankees || 2–3 || Kuroda (6–6) || Hudson (4–3) || Soriano (11) || 48,938 || 3:36 || 34–29 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 64 || June 15 || Orioles || 4–2 || Durbin (3–0) || Matusz (5–7) || Kimbrel (19) || 30,384 || 2:55 || 35–29 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 65 || June 16 || Orioles || 0–5 || Hammel (7–2) || Beachy (5–5) || || 41,131 || 2:22 || 35–30 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 66 || June 17 || Orioles || 0–2 || Chen (7–2) || Delgado (4–7) || Johnson (20) || 29,530 || 2:33 || 35–31 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 67 || June 18 || @ Yankees || 2–6 || Sabathia (9–3) || Minor (3–5) || || 42,709 || 2:45 || 35–32 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 68 || June 19 || @ Yankees || 4–3 || Hudson (5–3) || Kuroda (6–7) || Kimbrel (20) || 41,219 || 2:57 || 36–32 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 69 || June 20 || @ Yankees || 10–5 || Hanson (8–4) || Hughes (7–6) || || 45,094 || 3:21 || 37–32 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 70 || June 22 || @ Red Sox || 4–1 || Jurrjens (1–2) || Lester (4–5) || Kimbrel (21) || 37,281 || 2:55 || 38–32 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 71 || June 23 || @ Red Sox || 4–8 || Morales (1–1) || Delgado (4–8) || || 37,782 || 3:03 || 38–33 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 72 || June 24 || @ Red Sox || 4–9 || Cook (1–1) || Minor (3–6) || || 37,565 || 2:55 || 38–34 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 73 || June 26 || Diamondbacks || 8–1 || Hudson (6–3) || Hudson (3–2) || || 25,513 || 3:01 || 39–34 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 74 || June 27 || Diamondbacks || 6–4 || Hanson (9–4) || Cahill (6–6) || Kimbrel (22) || 20,039 || 2:35 || 40–34 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 75 || June 28 || Diamondbacks || 2–3 || Hernandez (1–1) || Kimbrel (0–1) || Putz (14) || 21,913 || 3:13 || 40–35 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 76 || June 29 || Nationals || 4–5 || Burnett (1–1) || Durbin (3–1) || Clippard (13) || 32,299 || 3:15 || 40–36 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 77 || June 30 || Nationals || 7–5 || Minor (4–6) || Strasburg (9–3) || Kimbrel (23) || 26,491 || 3:14 || 41–36 |- y background:#af0039;color:white July (18–8) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Time Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 78 || July 1 || Nationals || 4–8 || Gonzalez (11–3) || Hudson (6–4) || || 18,796 || 3:02 || 41–37 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 79 || July 2 || Cubs || 1–4 || Samardzija (6–7) || Hanson (9–5) || Russell (2) || 22,292 || 2:32 || 41–38 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 80 || July 3 || Cubs || 10–3 || Jurrjens (2–2) || Volstad (0–7) || || 27,834 || 3:01 || 42–38 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 81 || July 4 || Cubs || 1–5 || Maholm (6–6) || Delgado (4–9) || || 40,604 || 2:46 || 42–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 82 || July 5 || Cubs || 7–3 || Minor (5–6) || Garza (4–7) || || 24,408 || 2:50 || 43–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 83 || July 6 || @ Phillies || 5–0 || Hudson (7–4) || Bastardo (2–3) || || 44,441 || 2:33 || 44–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 84 || July 7 || @ Phillies || 6–3 || Hanson (10–5) || Blanton (7–8) || Kimbrel (24) || 44,797 || 2:47 || 45–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 85 || July 8 || @ Phillies || 4–3 || Jurrjens (3–2) || Valdés (2–2) || Kimbrel (25) || 43,881 || 2:48 || 46–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:khaki;" | – || July 10 || colspan="8"|2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Kansas City, Missouri |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 86 || July 13 || Mets || 7–5 || Martínez (4–1) || Young (2–3) || Kimbrel (26) || 37,020 || 3:41 || 47–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 87 || July 14 || Mets || 8–7 || Varvaro (1–0) || Parnell (2–2) || Kimbrel (27) || 32,565 || 3:31 || 48–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 88 || July 15 || Mets || 6–1 || Sheets (1–0) || Santana (6–6) || || 23,382 || 2:40 || 49–39 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 89 || July 17 || Giants || 0–9 || Zito (8–6) || Jurrjens (3–3) || || 29,623 || 3:00 || 49–40 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 90 || July 18 || Giants || 4–9 (11) || Casilla (3–4) || Varvaro (1–1) || || 29,410 || 4:08 || 49–41 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 91 || July 19 || Giants || 3–2 || Hudson (8–4) || Bumgarner (11–6) || Kimbrel (28) || 29,635 || 2:21 || 50–41 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 92 || July 20 || @ Nationals || 11–10 (11) || O'Flaherty (2–0) || Gorzelanny (2–2) || Durbin (1) || 34,228 || 4:21 || 51–41 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 93 || July 21 || @ Nationals || 4–0 || Sheets (2–0) || Jackson (5–6) || || 28,745 || 3:07 || 52–41 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 94 || July 21 || @ Nationals || 2–5 || Lannan (1–0) || Martínez (4–2) || Clippard (16) || 40,047 || 2:56 || 52–42 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 95 || July 22 || @ Nationals || 2–9 || Detwiler (5–3) || Jurrjens (3–4) || || 34,917 || 2:51 || 52–43 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 96 || July 23 || @ Marlins || 1–2 || Johnson (6–7) || Minor (5–7) || Cishek (3) || 29,019 || 2:33 || 52–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 97 || July 24 || @ Marlins || 4–3 || Hudson (9–4) || LeBlanc (1–1) || Kimbrel (29) || 25,616 || 2:36 || 53–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 98 || July 25 || @ Marlins || 7–1 || Hanson (11–5) || Nolasco (8–9) || || 36,711 || 2:46 || 54–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 99 || July 27 || Phillies || 6–1 || Sheets (3–0) || Hamels (11–5) || || 42,239 || 2:44 || 55–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 100 || July 28 || Phillies || 2–1 || Minor (6–7) || Blanton (8–9) || Kimbrel (30) || 39,886 || 2:14 || 56–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 101 || July 29 || Phillies || 6–2 || Hudson (10–4) || Halladay (4–6) || || 23,726 || 2:55 || 57–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 102 || July 30 || Marlins || 8–2 || Hanson (12–5) || Buehrle (9–10) || || 22,264 || 2:55 || 58–44 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 103 || July 31 || Marlins || 7–1 || Medlen (2–1) || Nolasco (8–10) || || 21,819 || 2:42 || 59–44 |- y background:#af0039;color:white August (15–14) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Time Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 104 || August 1 || Marlins || 2–4 || Zambrano (6–9) || Sheets (3–1) || Cishek (5) || 18,133 || 3:03 || 59–45 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 105 || August 2 || Marlins || 6–1 || Martínez (5–2) || Eovaldi (2–7) || || 19,685 || 2:56 || 60–45 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 106 || August 3 || Astros || 4–1 || Hudson (11–4) || Galarraga (0–1) || Kimbrel (31) || 28,300 || 3:03 || 61–45 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 107 || August 4 || Astros || 2–3 || Harrell (9–7) || Maholm (9–7) || López (1) || 30,029 || 2:33 || 61–46 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 108 || August 5 || Astros || 6–1 || Venters (4–3) || Norris (5–9) || || 23,474 || 3:01 || 62–46 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 109 || August 6 || @ Phillies || 6–1 || Sheets (4–1) || Worley (6–7) || || 41,665 || 2:37 || 63–46 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 110 || August 7 || @ Phillies || 0–3 || Hamels (12–6) || Minor (6–8) || || 42,660 || 2:16 || 63–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 111 || August 8 || @ Phillies || 12–6 || Durbin (4–1) || Bastardo (2–4) || || 41,501 || 3:14 || 64–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 112 || August 10 || @ Mets || 4–0 || Maholm (10–7) || Harvey (1–3) || || 25,101 || 2:24 || 65–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 113 || August 11 || @ Mets || 9–3 || Medlen (3–1) || Santana (6–8) || || 30,388 || 2:44 || 66–47 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 114 || August 12 || @ Mets || 5–6 || Niese (9–6) || Sheets (4–2) || Rauch (2) || 24,891 || 2:46 || 66–48 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 115 || August 13 || Padres || 1–4 || Stults (3–2) || Minor (6–9) || Thayer (6) || 18,250 || 2:23 || 66–49 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 116 || August 14 || Padres || 6–0 || Hudson (12–4) || Richard (9–12) || || 16,427 || 2:37 || 67–49 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 117 || August 15 || Padres || 6–1 || Maholm (11–7) || Vólquez (7–9) || || 16,302 || 2:46 || 68–49 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 118 || August 16 || Padres || 6–0 || Medlen (4–1) || Marquis (8–11) || || 33,157 || 2:30 || 69–49 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 119 || August 17 || Dodgers || 4–3 (11) || Venters (5–3) || League (0–6) || || 33,093 || 3:36 || 70–49 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 120 || August 18 || Dodgers || 2–6 || Harang (9–7) || Sheets (4–3) || Jansen (25) || 42,219 || 2:52 || 70–50 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 121 || August 19 || Dodgers || 0–5 || Billingsley (10–9) || Minor (6–10) || || 26,798 || 2:52 || 70–51 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 122 || August 20 || @ Nationals || 4–5 (13) || Stammen (6–1) || Martínez (5–3) || || 21,298 || 4:27 || 70–52 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 123 || August 21 || @ Nationals || 1–4 || Strasburg (15–5) || Maholm (11–8) || Clippard (28) || 33,888 || 2:24 || 70–53 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 124 || August 22 || @ Nationals || 5–1 || Medlen (5–1) || Detwiler (7–6) || || 29,111|| 2:51 || 71–53 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 125 || August 23 || @ Giants || 2–5 || Zito (10–8) || Hanson (12–6) || Romo (6) || 41,645 || 2:53 || 71–54 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 126 || August 24 || @ Giants || 3–5 || Vogelsong (11–7) || Sheets (4–4) || López (4) || 41,486 || 2:24 || 71–55 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 127 || August 25 || @ Giants || 7–3 || Minor (7–10) || Bumgarner (14–8) || || 41,679 || 3:15 || 72–55 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 128 || August 26 || @ Giants || 7–1 || Hudson (13–4) || Lincecum (7–14) || || 41,735 || 2:55 || 73–55 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 129 || August 27 || @ Padres || 0–3 || Kelly (1–0) || Maholm (11–9) || Gregerson (2) || 20,590 || 2:24 || 73–56 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 130 || August 28 || @ Padres || 2–0 || Medlen (6–1) || Werner (1–1) || Kimbrel (32) || 20,955 || 2:33 || 74–56 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 131 || August 29 || @ Padres || 2–8 || Stults (5–2) || Hanson (12–7) || || 16,845 || 2:49 || 74–57 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 132 || August 31 || Phillies || 5–8 (10) || Lindblom (3–3) || Martínez (5–4) || Papelbon (31) || 31,203 || 3:21 || 74–58 |- y background:#af0039;color:white September/October (20–10) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Time Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 133 || September 1 || Phillies || 1–5 || Lee (4–7) || Hudson (13–5) || || 44,749 || 3:04 || 74–59 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 134 || September 2 || Phillies || 8–7 || Moylan (1–0) || Papelbon (3–6) || || 36,394 || 3:28 || 75–59 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 135 || September 3 || Rockies || 6–1 || Medlen (7–1) || Chatwood (4–4) || || 24,848 || 2:39 || 76–59 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 136 || September 4 || Rockies || 0–6 || Torres (4–1) || Hanson (12–8) || || 16,686 || 3:18 || 76–60 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 137 || September 5 || Rockies || 1–0 || Minor (8–10) || White (2–8) || Kimbrel (33) || 16,714 || 2:48 || 77–60 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 138 || September 6 || Rockies || 1–0 || Hudson (14–5) || Chacín (2–5) || Kimbrel (34) || 19,313 || 2:52 || 78–60 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 139 || September 7 || @ Mets || 3–0 || Maholm (12–9) || Niese (10–9) || Kimbrel (35) || 24,071 || 2:56 || 79–60 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 140 || September 8 || @ Mets || 11–3 || Medlen (8–1) || Hefner (2–6) || || 25,603 || 3:02 || 80–60 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 141 || September 9 || @ Mets || 3–2 (10) || Kimbrel (1–1) || Parnell (4–4) || Moylan (1) || 23,161 || 3:17 || 81–60 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 142 || September 10 || @ Brewers || 1–4 || Veras (4–4) || Venters (5–4) || Axford (28) || 34,395 || 3:09 || 81–61 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 143 || September 11 || @ Brewers || 0–5 || Estrada (3–6) || Hudson (14–6) || || 27,382 || 2:41 || 81–62 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 144 || September 12 || @ Brewers || 2–8 || Gallardo (15–8) || Maholm (12–10) || || 37,847 || 2:53 || 81–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 145 || September 14 || Nationals || 2–1 || Kimbrel (2–1) || Burnett (1–2) || || 41,797 || 2:43 || 82–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 146 || September 15 || Nationals || 5–4 || O'Flaherty (3–0) || Mattheus (5–2) || Kimbrel (36) || 38,763 || 3:22 || 83–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 147 || September 16 || Nationals || 5–1 || Minor (9–10) || Gonzalez (19–8) || || 29,094 || 3:05 || 84–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 148 || September 17 || @ Marlins || 7–5 || Hudson (15–6) || LeBlanc (2–5) || Kimbrel (37) || 23,308 || 2:52 || 85–63 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 149 || September 18 || @ Marlins || 3–4 (10) || Bell (3–5) || Gearrin (0–1) || || 23,009 || 3:13 || 85–64 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 150 || September 19 || @ Marlins || 3–0 || Medlen (9–1) || Johnson (8–13) || Kimbrel (38) || 25,998 || 2:34 || 86–64 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 151 || September 21 || @ Phillies || 2–6 || Kendrick (10–11) || Hanson (12–9) || || 44,052 || 2:36 || 86–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 152 || September 22 || @ Phillies || 8–2 || Minor (10–10) || Halladay (10–8) || || 45,377 || 3:09 || 87–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 153 || September 23 || @ Phillies || 2–1 || Hudson (16–6) || Lee (6–8) || Kimbrel (39) || 43,968 || 2:31 || 88–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 154 || September 25 || Marlins || 4–3 || Kimbrel (3–1) || Dunn (0–3) || || 25,632 || 2:24 || 89–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 155 || September 26 || Marlins || 3–0 || Maholm (13–10) || Johnson (8–14) || Kimbrel (40) || 23,420 || 2:37 || 90–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 156 || September 27 || Marlins || 6–2 || Hanson (13–9) || Turner (2–5) || || 27,270 || 2:46 || 91–65 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 157 || September 28 || Mets || 1–3 || Niese (13–9) || Hudson (16–7) || Parnell (6) || 51,910 || 2:31 || 91–66 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 158 || September 29 || Mets || 2–0 || Minor (11–10) || Young (4–9) || Kimbrel (41) || 48,310 || 2:33 || 92–66 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 159 || September 30 || Mets || 6–2 || Medlen (10–1) || Mejía (1–2) || Kimbrel (42) || 50,635 || 2:50 || 93–66 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 160 || October 1|| @ Pirates || 1–2 || Locke (1–3) || Maholm (13–11) || Hughes (2) || 15,009 || 2:38 || 93–67 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 161 || October 2 || @ Pirates || 1–5 || Correia (12–11) || Hanson (13–10) || || 15,727 || 2:38 || 93–68 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 162 || October 3 || @ Pirates || 4–0 || Avilán (1–0) || Burnett (16–10) || || 20,615 || 2:45 || 94–68 |- Season standings NL East standings Atlanta Braves NL Wild Card Atlanta Braves Record vs. opponents ATL Note that the teams not included in the wild card standings are currently leading their divisions and that the top two teams earn Wild Card berths. Roster 2012 Atlanta Braves Roster Pitchers 43 Luis Avilán 52 Miguel Batista 37 Brandon Beachy 40 Randall Delgado 32 Chad Durbin 53 Cory Gearrin 48 Tommy Hanson 15 Tim Hudson 49 Jair Jurrjens 46 Craig Kimbrel 17 Paul Maholm 50 Cristhian Martínez 54 Kris Medlen 36 Mike Minor 58 Peter Moylan 34 Eric O'Flaherty 30 Ben Sheets 27,56 Julio Teherán 38 Anthony Varvaro 39 Jonny Venters Catchers  7 J. C. Boscán 16 Brian McCann  8 David Ross Infielders  2 Jeff Baker 25 Juan Francisco  5 Freddie Freeman  4 Paul Janish 10 Chipper Jones  1 Tyler Pastornicky 27 Lyle Overbay 19 Andrelton Simmons 26 Dan Uggla  2 Jack Wilson Outfielders 24 Michael Bourn 13,17 José Constanza 23 Matt Diaz 22 Jason Heyward 20 Eric Hinske 11 Reed Johnson 14 Martín Prado Manager 33 Fredi González Coaches 62 Scott Fletcher (assistant hitting) 45 Roger McDowell (pitching)  9 Terry Pendleton (first base) 12 Eddie Pérez (bullpen) 51 Brian Snitker (third base) 18 Carlos Tosca (bench) 28 Greg Walker (hitting) Postseason Wild Card Game 2012 National League Wild Card Game St. Louis Cardinals STL 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 6 6 0 Atlanta Braves ATL 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 12 3 Kyle Lohse (1–0) Kris Medlen (0–1) Jason Motte (1) Matt Holliday (1) David Ross (1) Player statistics Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; AVG = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Player G AB R H AVG HR RBI Jeff Baker 14 19 1 2 .105 0 1 J. C. Boscan 6 10 0 2 .200 02 Michael Bourn 155 624 96 171 .274 957José Constanza 37 76 8 19 .250 0 4Matt Diaz 51 108 10 24 .222 2 13Juan Francisco 93 192 17 45 .234 9 32Freddie Freeman 147 540 91 140 .259 2394 Jason Heyward 158 587 93 158 .269 27 82Eric Hinske 91 132 9 26 .197 2 13Paul Janish 55 167 18 31 .186 0 9Reed Johnson 43 100 7 27 .270 0 4 Chipper Jones 112 387 58 111 .287 1462Brian McCann Brian McCann (baseball) 121 439 44 101 .230 20 67Lyle Overbay 20 20 1 2 .100 0 0Tyler Pastornicky 76 169 21 41 .243 2 13Martin Prado 156 617 81 186 .301 10 70David Ross David Ross (baseball) 62 176 18 45 .256 9 23 Andrelton Simmons 49 166 17 48 .289 3 19Dan Uggla 154 523 86 115 .220 19 78Jack Wilson Jack Wilson (infielder) 40 71 4 12 .169 0 4Pitcher totals1623022035.116013Team totals16254257001341.247149660 Complete batting stats can be found here.https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/stats/_/name/atl 2021 Batting Postseason Atlanta Braves ESPN Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts; WHIP = Walks and hits per innings pitched Player G GS IP W L ERA SO WHIP Brandon Beachy 13 13 81 5 5 2.00 68 0.96 Randall Delgado (1 hold) 18 17 922 3 4 9 4.37 76 1.41 Tommy Hanson 31 31 1742 3 13 10 4.48 161 1.45 Tim Hudson 28 28 179 16 7 3.62 102 1.21 Jair Jurrjens 11 10 481 3 3 4 6.89 19 1.86 Paul Maholm 11 11 682 3 4 5 3.54 59 1.19 Kris Medlen (7 holds) 50 12 138 10 1 1.57 120 0.91 Mike Minor Mike Minor (baseball) 30 30 1791 3 11 10 4.12 145 1.15 Ben Sheets 9 9 491 3 4 4 3.47 35 1.32 Julio Teherán (1 hold) 2 1 61 3 0 0 5.68 5 0.95 Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; HLD = Holds; IP = Innings pitched; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts; WHIP = Walks and hits per inning pitched Player G W L SV HLD IP ERA SO WHIP Luis Avilán 31 1 0 0 5 36.0 2.00 33 1.03 Miguel Batista 5 0 0 0 0 6.0 3.00 2 1.17 Chad Durbin 76 4 1 1 15 61.0 3.10 49 1.31 Cory Gearrin 22 0 1 0 4 20.0 1.80 20 1.10 Liván Hernández 18 1 1 1 0 31.0 4.94 19 1.55 Craig Kimbrel 63 3 1 42 0 622 3 1.01 116 0.65 Cristhian Martínez 54 5 4 1 1 732 3 3.91 65 1.34 Peter Moylan 8 1 0 1 1 5.0 1.80 2 1.00 Eric O'Flaherty 64 3 0 0 28 571 3 1.73 46 1.15 Anthony Varvaro 12 1 1 0 0 162 3 5.40 21 1.50 Jonny Venters 66 5 4 0 20 582 3 3.22 69 1.52Team Pitching Totals1629468478314451 33.4212321.23 Complete pitching stats can be found here.https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/stats/_/name/atl 2021 Batting Postseason Atlanta Braves ESPN Farm system Minor League Baseball AAA Gwinnett Braves International League Dave Brundage AA Mississippi Braves Southern League Aaron Holbert A Lynchburg Hillcats Carolina League Luis Salazar A Rome Braves South Atlantic League Randy Ingle Rookie Danville Braves Appalachian League Jonathan Schuerholz Rookie GCL Braves Gulf Coast League Rocket WheelerLEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Lynchburg References External links atlanta-braves ATL ATL TATL02012 ATL Category:Atlanta Braves seasons Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves 2012 1