One of the more unexpected and fun stories from the 2018 season was the emergence of Charlie Culberson as a very useful and clutch player off of the bench. Culberson came into the season with six home runs total in his entire career to his name and an offensive profile that did not inspire much confidence. However, he had been lauded for his versatility and ability with his glove, so the Braves brought him from the Dodgers in to compete for a roster spot.
To say that worked out is an understatement as Culberson ended up playing in 113 games for Atlanta and slashed .