Charlie Culberson has played all 4 infield positions and both corner outfield positions. Now he’s going to offer being a full-time reducer a try.
The Atlanta Braves haveactually welcomed Culberson to spring training as a pitcher, per several reports Friday.
Culberson appeared in simply one videogame for the Braves last season. This is his 2nd stint in Atlanta, as Culberson likewise played for the Braves from 2018-20. His finest offensive season came in 2018, when he amountedto a career-best 12 home runs, 45 RBIs and 111 OPS+, while publishing a .270/.326/.466 slash line.
Culberson, 34, has likewise played for the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers.
Culberson hasactually made 8 looks (7.1 innings) as a pitcher and been fairly reliable, publishing a integrated 1.23 ERA. If Culberson were to fracture Atlanta’s Opening Day lineup, he’d signupwith a reliable bullpen that published 9.83 K/9 (fourth in MLB), 3.23 BB/9 (seventh) and a 3.93 FIP (tied for seventh) last season.
The Braves are coming off a 104-58 project and their 6th successive National League East department title. That stated, they lost in 4 videogames to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS for a 2nd successive season.
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