This is a stat of the day that most Braves fans don’t want to look at… so if you are quesy, turn away or click on the Atlanta Krunk on the left or that Melton’s App & Tap or UGA Kickoff logos on the left. But if you have the guts check out this.
2005 NL Rookie of the Year - top 3 finalists that season and this season stats
National League (winner - Ryan Howard)
Howard in 2008: 20 HR in 68 RBI (average is terrible, but great power numbers)
2nd place was Willy Taveras
Taveras in 2008: .252 average but 36 stolen bases (the Braves as a team have 28)
3rd place is Jeff Francoeur (we know his stats… .239 avg, 8 hr and 41 rbi)
Even 4th place that season was Garrett Atkins whose (.298 avg, 10 hr and 42 rbi is better).
So please Frenchy… come back
Dave McMahon
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