Francisco Cervelli endured an injury-plagued season with the Pittsburgh Pirates that eventually saw him granted his release. He appeared rejuvenated after signing with the Atlanta Braves in September where he earned a spot on the team’s postseason roster.
What went right in 2019?
Not much prior to signing with the Braves. After hitting .193/.279/.248 in 34 games with the Pirates, Cervelli slashed .281/.378/.688 in 14 games with Atlanta. Astonishingly, eight of Cervelli’s nine hits in a Braves uniform went for extra bases (5 doubles, 2 homers, 1 triple).