Presented by Your Local Ford Dealer, August 23-25
ATLANTA (August 19, 2024) – The Atlanta Braves will host the annual Alumni Weekend, presented by Your Local Ford Dealer, at Truist Park, Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25 as the team faces the Washington Nationals. Fans can experience a full weekend of opportunities to meet Braves legends with activities in The Battery Atlanta and Truist Park.
A map detailing the locations for each activity and the alumni stations will be available in the MLB Ballpark app and on Braves.com/AlumniWeekend as gates open. Fans can also find details in the Gameday playbill handed out upon entering the Truist Park gates. Limited tickets are available, starting at $9.
Friday, August 23 (7:20 p.m. first pitch)
6:00 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.
6:50 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 6:45 p.m.
Saturday, August 24 (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 Nationals. 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.com Ballpark App for details on which legends will be at each station. Alumni locations will be posted on the day of the game. Alumni will sign specially designed Alumni Weekend autograph cards only. 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.
6:20 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. – Softball Home Run Derby
Alumni will compete in a fun and competitive Softball Home Run Derby. Bally Sports Southeast will bring viewers unique coverage of the event during an extended Braves LIVE pregame show. Multiple camera angles as well as analysts will showcase the action along with the participant interactions.
Sunday, August 25 (1:35 p.m. first pitch)
Postgame – Greg Maddux Documentary Preview Screening
After the game, enjoy a preview screening of MLB NETWORK PRESENTS: ONE OF A KIND, an all-new documentary featuring Braves legend Greg Maddux. The documentary will be screened for fans at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage before it debuts on MLB Network Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m.
Expected Alumni Roster
| Mike Bell | Gene Garber | Charlie Leibrandt | Marty Perez |
| Bruce Benedict | Luis Gomez | Anthony Lerew | Gerald Perry |
| Mike Bielecki | Tommy Gregg | Keith Lockhart | Charlie Puleo |
| Bret Boone | Marquis Grissom | Leo Mazzone | JoJo Reyes |
| Francisco Cabrera | Kevin Gryboski | Brian McCann | Andrelton Simmons |
| Brad Clontz | Chris Hammond | Greg McMichael | Craig Skok |
| Chase d’Arnaud | Terry Harper | Kris Medlen | Pete Smith |
| Kyle Davies | Glenn Hubbard | Kevin Millwood | John Smoltz |
| Tim Drew | Tim Hudson | Mike Mordecai | Jeff Treadway |
| Nick Esasky | Chuck James | Dale Murphy | Michael Tucker |
| Johnny Estrada | Dion James | Greg Norton | Dan Uggla |
| Julio Franco | Kelly Johnson | CJ Nitkowski | Jonny Venters |
| Jeff Francoeur | Chipper Jones | Ed Olwine | Jerome Walton |
| Marvin FreemanRafael Furcal | Jair JurjjensRyan Klesko | Terry PendletonEddie Perez |
Please note: All appearances are subject to change. All autograph lines are on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed. Lines can be cut off at any time.
