The Braves announced this afternoon that they’ve selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Charlie Culberson. Atlanta non-tendered the 31-year-old this past offseason but quickly re-signed him to a minor league pact. He’ll now play a third straight season in Atlanta.
Culberson provided some big hits for the Braves in 2018, shaking off a terrible start to the season and emerging as a fan favorite after a career-best .270/.326/.466 batting line in 322 plate appearances that season. Things didn’t go as well for Culberson in 2019, as his line dipped to .259/.294/.437 in 144 plate appearances. Culberson has played every position except catcher and center field in the Majors — including three innings on the mound. He’ll give the Braves some versatility off the bench with rosters expanded to 30 players to begin the year. Culberson’s minor league deal included a $1MM base salary upon making the roster, and the prorated portion of that checks in just over $370K.
I am happy for this guy even if it is minor league deal.
Really hope he gets hitting again soon.
was thinking the same thing. Good for him, he may not be a star nor does he really have any exceptional tools but he’s clearly learned to make the most out of what he’s got and found a nice little role for himself for the past few years and I wish him the best!
I agree, he was a guy that was always having a go. That’s what you want to see from your players. I think that’s why fans took to him. Bit of a cult following like Grant Balfour from Oakland A’s.
Hell yeah. I was hoping when they put Webb on the “injured list” wink wink .. they were gonna select him
One of those guys who became a quick fan favorite… but not exactly sure why. Prob cause Charlie Clutch flows off the tongue well and that’s all it takes for fans to love someone :/ not sure. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a real asset to the team. But the fandom is a bit puzzling
He’s had some clutch hits and threw out the tying run in the 9th against I think the Marlins. He’s a gamer, plays all over, works hard, has the flow, what’s not to like about him?
Unfortunately, he got overused in the second half and his stats really dropped off. Players like him are great in spot starts, not playing everyday. Then they get exposed.
And he ripped an 8th inning bases clearing three run double tonight.
He’s been clutch and he’s just a likeable guy
A baseball underdog; the kind of guy we see in ourselves.
Awesome. Charlie is a beast. I’m happy he’s here.