Top prospect Dansby Swanson starts his big league career this evening. So we take a look at the debuts of a few other notable Bravos of recent years. In no particular order:
- Jeff Francoeur, July 7, 2005: 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 9-4 win over the Cubs at Turner Field. Frenchy’s blast, of course, set off much rejoicing. It came in the 8th inning with the home nine leading 5-4.
- Jason Heyward, April 5, 2010: 2-for-5 with 4 RBI including a 3-run BOMB in his first AB. Of course, the Bravos eviscerated the little bears 16-5 that afternoon.