Last Updated: September 3rd, 2026 by Matthew Brown
The Braves have such a long history that goes back multiple cities. I have only known them in Atlanta, but I have seen my fair share of Braves games thanks to Ted Turner trying to push them to be America's team. I'll relent that they made me a believer in the organization, that's for sure. Let's go over 20 Braves who have yet to get the voters' belief that they should be in the Hall of Fame.
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How We Made This List
We wanted to take into account multiple things that make a player great. There's always peak and longevity to go along with the accolades.
For this one, we also wanted to consider the impact on the Braves franchise that these players had, because some of them needed to really make a mark in order for their legacy to carry through multiple cities.
20. Johnny Logan: The Shortstop Who Anchored Milwaukee
Johnny Logan got to see the transition from Boston to Milwaukee in the 1950s as he took over the shortstop position and excelled for 11 years. He was a true everyday player and earned four All-Star selections. Even though he was less known with the bat, he still led the league in doubles in 1955 and built up an OPS+ over 100 in three seasons.
| Johnny Logan — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1503 |
| AB | 5244 |
| H | 1407 |
| HR | 93 |
| RBI | 547 |
| SB | 19 |
| AVG | .268 |
| OBP | .330 |
| SLG | .378 |
| OPS | .708 |
| All-Star selections | 4 |
| World Series titles | 1 |
19. Mark Lemke: The Little Lemmer That Could
Let's move one position over and talk about the second baseman for those powerhouse Braves teams in the 1990s. Mark Lemke may be one of those forgotten names from those teams, but he was still able to contribute in a big way. His scrappy play gave him some big moments, especially in 1995 when he helped Atlanta win a World Series.
| Mark Lemke — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1069 |
| AB | 3230 |
| H | 795 |
| HR | 32 |
| RBI | 270 |
| SB | 11 |
| AVG | .246 |
| OBP | .317 |
| SLG | .324 |
| OPS | .641 |
| World Series titles | 1 |
18. Glenn Hubbard: When Second Base Had Snake Charm
We stay at the position and talk about Lemke's predecessor, Glenn Hubbard, who manned the position for 10 years. Hubbard was able to earn All-Star recognition in 1983, as he just played steady second base.
Looking at advanced fielding stats, he actually totaled a range factor per nine innings that is the greatest for any second baseman's career all-time. It baffles me how he was never a Gold Glove winner.
| Glenn Hubbard — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1354 |
| AB | 4441 |
| H | 1084 |
| HR | 70 |
| RBI | 448 |
| SB | 35 |
| AVG | .244 |
| OBP | .328 |
| SLG | .349 |
| OPS | .677 |
| All-Star selections | 1 |
17. Gene Garber: The Reliever Who Ended Pete's Streak
No hitter will beat Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, and Gene Garber made sure of that when he stopped Pete Rose's hit streak in 1978 at 44 games.
Garber was just starting out in Atlanta that season, as that was his first of a decade-long relationship with the city. Garber became a reliable force out of the bullpen, totaling over 100 innings in three separate seasons with the Braves.
| Gene Garber — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| W | 96 |
| L | 113 |
| ERA | 3.34 |
| G | 931 |
| IP | 1510.0 |
| SO | 940 |
| WHIP | 1.26 |
| SV | 218 |
16. Chris Chambliss: The Silent Leader of the Transition Years
Most people remember his time in the Bronx, but Chris Chambliss actually played as many years with the Braves as he did with the Yankees. The first baseman actually showed more pop in Atlanta, as he hit 80 home runs in his seven seasons with the team.
That totaled a 110 OPS+, which suggests that he was well above average as a hitter. He was also adept with the glove, as he led all first basemen in putouts, assists, and double plays in separate seasons.
| Chris Chambliss — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 2175 |
| AB | 7571 |
| H | 2109 |
| HR | 185 |
| RBI | 972 |
| SB | 40 |
| AVG | .279 |
| OBP | .334 |
| SLG | .415 |
| OPS | .749 |
| All-Star selections | 1 |
| Gold Gloves | 1 |
| World Series titles | 2 |
| Rookie of the Year | 1 |
15. Jeff Blauser: The Shortstop Who Sparked the Dynasty
The middle infield can be so important for finding offensive production, especially when you have a dynamic offense like the Braves did in the 1990s. Jeff Blauser was the perfect shortstop for them as he provided steady defense while showing off some pop at the plate. A 125 OPS+ in 1993 helped him earn his first of two All-Star selections.
| Jeff Blauser — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1407 |
| AB | 4522 |
| H | 1187 |
| HR | 122 |
| RBI | 513 |
| SB | 65 |
| AVG | .262 |
| OBP | .354 |
| SLG | .406 |
| OPS | .760 |
| All-Star selections | 2 |
| Silver Sluggers | 1 |
14. Rafael Furcal: The Rookie Who Played Like a Vet
Ever since he burst onto the scene winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2000, Rafael Furcal has been a fan favorite in Atlanta. He would go on to earn one All-Star selection as a Brave, taking over the shortstop position for 6 seasons.
He became one of the premier leadoff hitters in the league, as his 2005 season saw him steal 46 bases with an impressive 11 triples and 31 doubles. Furcal's scrappiness as a shorter player brought out excitement from the crowd every night.
| Rafael Furcal — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1614 |
| AB | 6477 |
| H | 1817 |
| HR | 113 |
| RBI | 587 |
| SB | 314 |
| AVG | .281 |
| OBP | .346 |
| SLG | .402 |
| OPS | .748 |
| All-Star selections | 3 |
| World Series titles | 1 |
| Rookie of the Year | 1 |
13. Felipe Alou: Before He Built the Dynasty
Yeah, many remember him as a Giant mostly. That is thanks to his six years as a player and even more as a manager. But Alou actually saw the migration of the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta.
He earned All-Star recognition in the inaugural Atlanta season, as he led all of baseball with 218 hits on a .327 batting average and finished fifth in MVP voting.
| Felipe Alou — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 2082 |
| AB | 7339 |
| H | 2101 |
| HR | 206 |
| RBI | 852 |
| SB | 107 |
| AVG | .286 |
| OBP | .328 |
| SLG | .433 |
| OPS | .761 |
| All-Star selections | 3 |
12. Steve Avery: The Young Gun Who Burned Too Bright
If there were a baseball definition for an unsung hero, I would have to say Steve Avery is up there as an example for me. It is so easy to get lost in the elite rotations that include John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, and Greg Maddux.
Steve Avery was right there with them. In fact, he was named the NLCS MVP in 1991 when he was just 21 years old. Then he earned an All-Star selection in 1993, when he went 18-6 with a 2.94 ERA and looked just as good as those aces on some nights.
| Steve Avery — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| W | 96 |
| L | 83 |
| ERA | 4.19 |
| G | 297 |
| IP | 1554.2 |
| SO | 980 |
| WHIP | 1.35 |
| SV | 0 |
| All-Star selections | 1 |
| World Series titles | 1 |
11. Bob Horner: The Rookie Phenom Who Vanished Too Soon
Bob Horner was a light that shone bright from the very start. The Braves knew that he had a ton of talent as they plucked him from Arizona State and sent him straight to the MLB roster.
All he did was win Rookie of the Year in 1978 and give them productive seasons in a handful of years afterward. He earned an All-Star selection in 1982, but his career was eventually cut short by injuries, and we only got to witness a 10-year career.
| Bob Horner — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1020 |
| AB | 3777 |
| H | 1047 |
| HR | 218 |
| RBI | 685 |
| SB | 14 |
| AVG | .277 |
| OBP | .340 |
| SLG | .499 |
| OPS | .839 |
| All-Star selections | 1 |
| Rookie of the Year | 1 |
10. Joe Niekro: Phil's Brother and the Knuckleball Legacy
Most people are well aware of the Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who played many seasons in a Braves uniform. Not as many remember that his brother, Joe, also got to don a Braves uniform.
Joe Niekro danced his knuckleball in Atlanta through two seasons, where he was mostly coming out of the bullpen. Though those years can't compare to what his brother was able to do for the franchise, Joe was still able to carve out a really good career that saw 221 wins over 22 years in the MLB.
| Joe Niekro — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| W | 221 |
| L | 204 |
| ERA | 3.59 |
| G | 702 |
| IP | 3584.0 |
| SO | 1747 |
| WHIP | 1.32 |
| SV | 16 |
| All-Star selections | 1 |
| World Series titles | 1 |
9. Ron Gant: The 30-30 Man on a Harley
Ron Gant is just one of those cool players that fans of the era will talk about glowingly. It doesn't matter that he wasn't one of the superstars in the league.
He just played the game with a tenacity and skill that saw him hit more than 30 home runs in three separate seasons while also stealing 30 bases in three separate seasons. That was the amount of value that he was able to bring to the Braves on a daily basis.
| Ron Gant — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1832 |
| AB | 6449 |
| H | 1651 |
| HR | 321 |
| RBI | 1008 |
| SB | 243 |
| AVG | .256 |
| OBP | .336 |
| SLG | .468 |
| OPS | .804 |
| All-Star selections | 2 |
| Silver Sluggers | 1 |
8. Javy Lopez: The Catching Star of TBS America
Atlanta has seen some good catchers over the years, and I would like to say that it kind of started with this man. Javy Lopez was the kind of catcher that you feared at the plate. His pitchers were so good that they really didn't need as much of a defensive catcher behind the plate.
So Lopez got to focus on how he could contribute with the bat. He hit 43 home runs in 2003 while earning his third All-Star selection to cap off his 12 years in Atlanta.
| Javy Lopez — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1503 |
| AB | 5319 |
| H | 1527 |
| HR | 260 |
| RBI | 864 |
| SB | 8 |
| AVG | .287 |
| OBP | .337 |
| SLG | .491 |
| OPS | .828 |
| All-Star selections | 3 |
| Silver Sluggers | 1 |
| World Series titles | 1 |
7. Joe Adcock: The Man Who Beat the Perfect Game
We turn our focus to Milwaukee, as Joe Adcock remains a forgotten slugger from those days. The Braves first baseman slugged his way to 239 home runs over 10 seasons with the franchise. That built up to a 131 OPS+, which is highly impressive and great offensive support for teammates who are in the Hall of Fame.
He may not be known like Aaron or Mathews, but Adcock made an impression that remains with the organization today.
| Joe Adcock — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1959 |
| AB | 6606 |
| H | 1832 |
| HR | 336 |
| RBI | 1122 |
| SB | 20 |
| AVG | .277 |
| OBP | .337 |
| SLG | .485 |
| OPS | .822 |
| All-Star selections | 1 |
| World Series titles | 1 |
6. Terry Pendleton: The MVP Nobody Saw Coming
When you talk about having a short burst of success, you talk about Terry Pendleton. He came over from St. Louis in 1991 after having some pretty mediocre production as the Cardinals' third baseman.
Then, he just exploded in Atlanta, won the batting title, and was voted MVP. He almost won back-to-back MVP awards, as he finished runner-up in 1992, when he was selected as an All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner.
| Terry Pendleton — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1893 |
| AB | 7032 |
| H | 1897 |
| HR | 140 |
| RBI | 946 |
| SB | 127 |
| AVG | .270 |
| OBP | .316 |
| SLG | .391 |
| OPS | .707 |
| MVP | 1 |
| All-Star selections | 1 |
| Gold Gloves | 3 |
5. Brian McCann: The Hometown Hero Behind the Plate
This is being written in 2025, so I think there's still plenty of time for Brian McCann to be considered a Hall of Famer. He made a strong case over his 15-year career, earning seven All-Star selections, all in Atlanta. McCann was one of the premier hitters at the position during his time, as he won five Silver Sluggers, proving that he was thought of as one of the most feared catchers with the bat.
| Brian McCann — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1755 |
| AB | 6067 |
| H | 1590 |
| HR | 282 |
| RBI | 1018 |
| SB | 25 |
| AVG | .262 |
| OBP | .337 |
| SLG | .452 |
| OPS | .789 |
| All-Star selections | 7 |
| Silver Sluggers | 6 |
| World Series titles | 1 |
4. Rico Carty: El Beeg Boy's Caribbean Thunder
Rico Carty was able to produce at a very high level when he was healthy. Unfortunately, he wasn't as healthy as we wanted him to be. He won the batting title in 1970 with All-Star recognition along the way.
Given how early it was in incorporating Latin players into baseball, you can consider Carty as one of the pioneers who inspired some of the great Dominican players that you see today.
| Rico Carty — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1651 |
| AB | 5606 |
| H | 1677 |
| HR | 204 |
| RBI | 890 |
| SB | 21 |
| AVG | .299 |
| OBP | .369 |
| SLG | .464 |
| OPS | .833 |
| All-Star selections | 1 |
3. David Justice: The World Series Hero Who Got Away
There is no doubt that David Justice had Hall of Fame talent. He earned two All-Star selections in his eight years in Atlanta, where he built up a 132 OPS+. That is a Hall of Fame level. He won Rookie of the Year in 1990, when he hit .282 with 28 home runs.
His time in Atlanta culminated in a Game 6 home run in the 1995 World Series that Braves fans still remember to this day.
| David Justice — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 1610 |
| AB | 5625 |
| H | 1571 |
| HR | 305 |
| RBI | 1017 |
| SB | 53 |
| AVG | .279 |
| OBP | .378 |
| SLG | .500 |
| OPS | .878 |
| All-Star selections | 3 |
| Silver Sluggers | 2 |
| World Series titles | 2 |
| Rookie of the Year | 1 |
2. Andruw Jones: The Center Field Wizard Who Changed Defense Forever (HOF)
Even more than McCann, I really hope that this player is in the Hall of Fame by the time you are reading this. Andruw Jones was the gold standard in center field during his era.
10 Gold Gloves puts him in a tier that is above many other outfielders who are in the Hall of Fame. He was great with the bat as well, hitting an MLB-leading 51 home runs in 2005 that added to his total of 434 in his career. Again, this list is originally being made in 2025. So I hope his long wait is over.
| Andruw Jones — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 2196 |
| AB | 7599 |
| H | 1933 |
| HR | 434 |
| RBI | 1289 |
| SB | 152 |
| AVG | .254 |
| OBP | .337 |
| SLG | .486 |
| OPS | .823 |
| All-Star selections | 5 |
| Gold Gloves | 10 |
| Silver Sluggers | 1 |
1. Dale Murphy: The Back-to-Back MVP and Braves Standard-Bearer
Dale Murphy is another one whom I hope Cooperstown invites in the near future. This would have to be through the Veterans Committee, but I think Murphy has a legitimate case. Back-to-back MVPs in 1982 and 1983 were just a shining example of consistency.
He hit exactly 36 home runs in three straight seasons. He earned five straight Gold Glove awards and four straight Silver Sluggers. That is as good a prime as you can get in any baseball career in the 1980s. For a good while, Dale Murphy was not just the face of the Braves, but he was one of the faces of baseball.
| Dale Murphy — Career | Total |
|---|---|
| G | 2180 |
| AB | 7960 |
| H | 2111 |
| HR | 398 |
| RBI | 1266 |
| SB | 161 |
| AVG | .265 |
| OBP | .346 |
| SLG | .469 |
| OPS | .815 |
| MVP | 2 |
| All-Star selections | 7 |
| Gold Gloves | 5 |
| Silver Sluggers | 4 |
Final Thoughts
As this list was made initially in 2025, there are names here that have a legitimate shot at being put into the Hall of Fame in the near future. I hope by the time you are reading this, there are even more names that are representing the Braves franchise in Cooperstown.
