Gwinnett Braves

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Gwinnett Braves
Founded in 2009
Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Owner(s)/Operated by: Atlanta Braves (Liberty Media)
Manager: Dave Brundage
General Manager: North Johnson

The Gwinnett Braves are a minor league baseball team in the International League, the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Atlanta Braves. The team was previously the Richmond Braves for 43 seasons (1966-2008). On January 14, 2008, it was announced that the Richmond Braves would move from Richmond, Virginia, to Gwinnett County, Georgia, in suburban Atlanta in 2009. The announcement was made after the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners unanimous vote.[1] Before the move to Richmond in 1966, the team was the Atlanta Crackers for 65 seasons.

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[edit] Ballpark

The Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a groundbreaking ceremony commemorating the start of construction on the ballpark for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves baseball team.

The ballpark, Coolray Field, is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects a historic look and feel. It provides an intimate setting with a total capacity of 10,000, and ultimately serves as the focal point of a mixed-use entertainment district.[2]

[edit] Logos and uniforms

The official colors of the Gwinnett Braves are navy blue and scarlet, the same as their Atlanta parent. The primary logo resembles the Atlanta Braves primary, but with silver outline and with the word "Gwinnett" centered above.

The home jersey has the classic Braves' wordmark centered on the front, with the "Gwinnett" underscore underlining it. However, unlike Atlanta's jersey with navy blue and scarlet piping, the Gwinnett team's jersey features scarlet sleeves with blue stripes. Other uniform apparel has yet to be revealed.[3]

[edit] Roster

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  • 26 Jamie Dismuke (hitting)
  • 13 Billy Nicholson (coach)
  • 22 Marty Reed (pitching)


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* On Atlanta Braves 40-man roster
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Roster updated September 4, 2011
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[edit] Broadcasts & Media

The Braves will air all of their 144 games on WDUN radio AM550 based in nearby Gainesville. Tony Schiavone, former voice of the Braves, Charlotte Knights, World Championship Wrestling, and World Wrestling Entertainment, is the play-by-play announcer.[4] In 2008, the Gwinnett Braves announced the team's partnership with Adreka Advertising Agency for its inaugural season. As the Agency of Record for the team, Adreka Advertising will handle the production and media placements chores for the club.[5]

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