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1978 Atlanta Braves 1978 Atlanta Braves
1977/1979
Record 69-93 .426
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Standings 6th in the NL West (26 games back)
Pythagorean 65-97, 65-97, 65-97
Runs (S/A) 600 / 750
BallparkAtlanta-Fulton County Stadium
Park FactorsBatting: 111 / Pitching: 113
Attendance904,494 (12nd) (22nd)
Payroll/Avg$1,742,475 / $69,699 (21st)
Spring TrainingWest Palm Beach, Florida (Municipal Stadium)
ManagerBobby Cox
CoachesChristopher Cannizzaro, Cloyd Boyer, Pete Ward, Tom Burgess
ExecutivesOwner: Ted Turner, General Manager: Bill Lucas
Minor Leagues(AAA) Richmond Braves, (AA) Savannah Braves, (A) Greenwood Braves, (Rookie) Kingsport Braves
Radio (WSB) Ernie Johnson, Pete Van Wieren, Skip Caray
TV (WTCG) Ernie Johnson, Pete Van Wieren, Skip Caray

The 1978 Atlanta Braves went 69-93 and finished 6th in the National League West. The Braves drew 904,494 to Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Jeff Burroughs, Phil Niekro and Biff Pocoroba made the All-Star team. Bob Horner won the National League Rookie of the Year award. Gold Glove winners for 1978 included Phil Niekro.

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