The Braves experienced an eventful season marked by both remarkable individual performances and collective shortcomings. Several players exceeded expectations, including Drake Baldwin, Joey Wentz, Michael Harris, Hurston Waldrep, Jurickson Profar, and Nick Allen. Baldwin produced strong offensive numbers despite limited DH opportunities. Wentz returned and performed well after roster churn. Harris and Waldrep exhibited significant midseason transformations and dominance. Profar produced an improved August following disciplinary and availability issues. Allen delivered exceptional defensive value. Despite these bright spots, the team altered its hitting approach and suffered starting pitcher breakdowns that diminished postseason prospects.
So anyway, what's your Braves upside surprise of the year? Is it Drake Baldwin raking despite not getting the run-out of designated hitter like we would like? Is it Joey Wentz returning to the organization after being traded and designated for assignment three times only to ball out? Is it Michael Harris turning thermonuclear after a very tough first half? Is it Hurston Waldrep sharpening and reinventing his arsenal in the minors and dominating in The Show?
Is it Jurickson Profar putting together quite an August after getting suspended for drugs and being missing from the team when they needed him for most of the first half? Is it Nick Allen leading the world in outs above average? There were a lot of great stories of this season. It's too bad the Braves had to largely break their hitting style and have their starting pitchers all break for it to matter for the postseason.
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