The Atlanta Braves have seen numerous changes in jersey numbers, reflecting both player transitions and new arrivals for the 2024 season. Let’s delve into these alterations:
**Returning Players with New Numbers:**
1. **AJ Smith-Shawver** has opted for #32 (formerly #62), a typical move for pitchers seeking a lower number after their rookie year.
2. **Darius Vines** has switched to #61 (from #64), aligning with the trend of starting pitchers selecting lower numbers after their initial season in the majors.
3. **Daysbel Hernandez** now sports #62 (previously #75), inheriting AJ Smith-Shawver’s former number from last season.
Some Braves uniform number changes
AJ Smith-Shawver switches from 62 to 32
Darius Vines switches from 64 to 61
Allan Winans changes from 72 to 59 pic.twitter.com/BjQwdwYFZA— BravesKast (@BravesKast) February 18, 2024
4. **Alan Winans** has transitioned to #59 (formerly #72), following the pattern of starting pitchers downsizing their numbers.
**New Arrivals with Fresh Numbers:**
1. **Luis Guillorme**, the utility infielder, has chosen #15, previously worn by Nicky Lopez.
2. **Jarred Kelenic** now wears #24, replacing Braden Shewmake’s former number, as his original #10 is retired for Chipper Jones.
OF Jarred Kelenic will wear number 24. Last worn by INF Braden Shewmake in 2023. #Braves pic.twitter.com/283etIhkwV
— MLB Jersey Numbers (@NumbersMLB) December 18, 2023
3. **Reynaldo Lopez** will don #40, previously Michael Soroka’s, after his journey through various teams.
Hay #MangúPower para esta temporada en el brazo de Reynaldo López. 🔥 #SpringTraining pic.twitter.com/z9x9JDj5Tp
— MLB Dominicana (@MLBDominicana) February 17, 2024
4. **Aaron Bummer** has selected #49 (formerly #39), previously worn by Kolby Allard.
5. **Chris Sale** opts for #51 (formerly #49 or #41), as his previous choices were unavailable.
LHP Chris Sale will wear number 51. Last worn by RHP Michael Tonkin in 2023. #Braves pic.twitter.com/TT425jNKR5
— MLB Jersey Numbers (@NumbersMLB) January 23, 2024
6. **Ray Kerr** has taken #58, last worn by Drew French, the bullpen coach.
LHP Ray Kerr will wear number 58. Last worn by RHP Dan Winkler in 2019. #Braves pic.twitter.com/wk8sdO8XNY
— MLB Jersey Numbers (@NumbersMLB) February 17, 2024
7. **Angel Perdomo** is assigned #67, previously Luke Williams’s, despite being out for the season.
**New Coaches and Their Numbers:**
1. **Erick Abreu**, the new Bullpen Coach, is represented by #85.
2. **Tom Goodwin**, assuming the role of 1B Coach, dons #88.
3. **Matt Tuiasosopo**, taking over permanently as 3B Coach, chooses #89, a number unclaimed by any previous Brave at the major league level.
In case you were dying to know the new Braves coaches' numbers:
Bryan Abreu is wearing 85
Tom Goodwin is wearing 88
Matt Tuiasosopo is wearing 89 https://t.co/2fJ0tX5Q4a pic.twitter.com/1cX1gw48j1— BravesKast (@BravesKast) February 18, 2024
These changes reflect both continuity and transition within the Braves organization, setting the stage for the upcoming season.
