Alumni to visit Truist Park THIS Weekend*, July 29-31
*Alumni Roster is subject to change
ATLANTA (July 25, 2022) – The Atlanta Braves announced the schedule of events for their annual Alumni Weekend, presented by Your Local Ford Dealer, which welcomes Braves legends to Truist Park for a weekend full of activities. The event will be held this Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, as the Braves face the Arizona Diamondbacks.
A map detailing the locations for each activity and the alumni stations will be available in the MLB Ballpark app as gates open on Saturday. Fans can also find details in the Gameday playbill handed out upon entering the Truist Park gates.
Friday, July 29 (7:20 p.m. first pitch)
6:15 p.m. – Braves Legends Parade through The Battery Atlanta
Before entering Truist Park, Braves alumni will parade through The Battery Atlanta, where fans can line up along Battery Avenue to see the legends. The parade will begin outside the Silverspot Cinema near the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Battery Avenue. It will travel down Battery Avenue and conclude by the Third Base Gate. This event is free and a game ticket is not required.
7 p.m. – Alumni Weekend Roll Call Introductions
Braves legends will be introduced individually as they parade down a red carpet in center field. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:50 p.m.
Friday’s Expected Alumni Roster
| Jose Alvarez | Jeff Francoeur | Greg McMichael | Horacio Ramirez |
| Steve Avery | Gene Garber | Larry McWilliams | Rafael Ramirez |
| Mike Bell | Ralph Garr | Kris Medlen | JoJo Reyes |
| Rob Belloir | Luis Gomez | Kevin Millwood | John Schuerholz |
| Bruce Benedict | Nick Green | Peter Moylan | Chris Seelbach |
| Mike Bielecki | Tommy Gregg | Dale Murphy | Matt Sinatro |
| Brett Butler | Albert Hall | Jim Nash | Craig Skok |
| Paul Byrd | Terry Harper | Gregg Olson | Pete Smith |
| Francisco Cabrera | Chuck James | Ed Olwine | Zane Smith |
| Chris Chambliss | Andruw Jones | Tom Paciorek | Joe Torre |
| Darrel Chaney | Brian Jordan | Alejandro Pena | Jeff Treadway |
| Brad Clontz | Charlie Leibrandt | Eddie Perez | Jerome Walton |
| Brian Edmondson | Keith Lockhart | Marty Perez | Mark Wohlers |
| Nick Esasky | Gary Matthews | Gerald Perry | |
| Johnny Estrada | Leo Mazzone | Todd Pratt |
Saturday, July 30 (7:20 p.m. first pitch)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Alumni Autographs
The legends will be available for autographs throughout Truist Park prior to the game against the Diamondbacks. A map of the autograph stations can be found in the Gameday playbill handed out to fans as they enter the Truist Park gates. Fans can check the MLB Ballpark App for details on which legends will be at each station. Player locations will be posted on the day of the game.
Alumni will sign specially designed Alumni Weekend autograph cards. No personal items permitted. Autographs are first-come, first-served and not guaranteed. One autographed item, per person, per alumnus. No posed photos will be allowed.
5:45 p.m. – Alumni Softball Home Run Derby
Alumni will compete in a fun and competitive Softball Home Run Derby, with two teams captained by Bally Sports analysts Jeff Francoeur and Brian Jordan. Joining Francoeur and Jordan will be Braves alumni Steve Avery, Johnny Estrada, Kelly Johnson and Andruw Jones. Bally Sports Southeast will bring viewers unique coverage of the event during an extended Braves LIVE pregame show. Multiple camera angles and mics on both captains as well as analysts and derby pitchers Paul Byrd and Peter Moylan will showcase the action along with the participant interactions.
6:45 p.m. – Braves Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Braves will host a pregame on-field ceremony to induct legends Joe Adcock (posthumously), Leo Mazzone, and Joe Torre into the Braves Hall of Fame. With a combined 50 years within the Braves organization, Adcock, Mazzone, and Torre will join 35 other former Braves in the team’s Hall of Fame.
Saturday’s Expected Alumni Roster
Jose Alvarez | Gene Garber | Leo Mazzone | Todd Pratt |
| Steve Avery | Ralph Garr | Greg McMichael | Horacio Ramirez |
| Mike Bell | Luis Gomez | Larry McWilliams | Rafael Ramirez |
| Rob Belloir | Nick Green | Kris Medlen | JoJo Reyes |
| Bruce Benedict | Tommy Gregg | Kevin Millwood | Jerry Royster |
| Mike Bielecki | Albert Hall | Peter Moylan | John Schuerholz |
| Brett Butler | Terry Harper | Dale Murphy | Chris Seelbach |
| Paul Byrd | Brian Hunter | Jim Nash | Matt Sinatro |
| Francisco Cabrera | Chuck James | Denny Neagle | Craig Skok |
| Darrel Chaney | Kelly Johnson | Greg Olson | Pete Smith |
| Brad Clontz | Andruw Jones | Ed Olwine | Zane Smith |
| Brian Edmondson | Brian Jordan | Tom Paciorek | Joe Torre |
| Nick Esasky | Charlie Leibrandt | Alejandro Pena | Jerome Walton |
| Johnny Estrada | Keith Lockhart | Terry Pendleton | Mark Wohlers |
| Jeff Francoeur | Gary Matthews | Gerald Perry |
Sunday, July 31 (1:30 p.m. first pitch)
12:15 p.m. – “Behind the Braves” Live Podcast Recording
Join Braves alumnus Leo Mazzone for a special episode of “Behind the Braves.” This podcast will be recorded live on stage at The Georgia Power Pavilion in The Battery Atlanta.
Space is limited. First-come, first-served. No autographs will be allowed. This event is free and a game ticket is not required.
Sunday’s Expected Alumni Roster
Greg McMichael
Leo Mazzone
Please note: All appearances are subject to change. All autograph lines are on a first-come, first-served basis, are not guaranteed and lines can be cut off at any time.
