Atlanta Braves DH Marcell Ozuna is on a two-year run only matched by legends of the club.
best offensive player has been designated hitter Marcell Ozuna. But just how good he's been since the start of last season puts him among some of the Braves all-time greats including the legendary Hank Aaron.While he may not win the proper All-Star recognition due to the flawed fan voting system, Ozuna is having a season for the ages in more ways than one. As many know, the Dominican Republic native has had one of the hottest bats in baseball since this time last season.
Per MLB.com’s beat writer, Mark Bowman, the 33-year-old is now etched into Atlanta history, standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of the legendary Hank Aaron, a comparison that brings a wave of nostalgia to Braves fans. You may have seen this in today's newsletter. Ozuna recently joined Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Fred McGriff and Andres Galarraga as the only Braves who have hit .300 or better, with 55+ HRs, 160+ RBIs and an OPS of .960 or better over any 200-game stretch in franchise history:"Ozuna recently joined Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Fred McGriff and Andres Galarraga as the only Braves who have hit .300 or better, with 55+ HRs, 160+ RBIs and an OPS of .
At one point, many Braves fans thought Marcell’s career with the organization was dead in the water. Between off-field issues and a .221 batting average in 2021 – things looked bleak for the former St. Louis Cardinal. However, within the past two seasons – he has thrived as the team’s designated hitter, so much so that he has joined Braves greats, namely Hank Aaron, with his offensive firepower. His journey from adversity to success is one that resonates with all of us.
The team will need Ozuna to keep hammering away for the remainder of the season. With injuries to numerous other critical players, he is the key to keeping the team’s playoff hopes alive.
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