A hitting machine atop the Mississippi Braves lineup, Drew Waters took the Southern League by storm in 2019 and soared toward the top of the Atlanta Braves prospect lists. Waters became the first M-Brave to win the award and first for the franchise since Javy Lopez in 1991 for the Greenville Braves.
In 2019, the M-Braves surpassed 3 million fans, 1,000 wins, placed a record three players on the Southern League Postseason All-Star team, including the first-ever league MVP.
For the first time in club history, a trio of M-Braves were named Southern League Postseason All-Stars in 2019. Tucker Davidson was named the top left-handed pitcher while Cristian Pache and Drew Waters were named to the outfield.
In conjuction with the Southern League, the Mississippi Braves have announced their 2020 game schedule. The 2020 home opener will be Thursday, April 9 vs. Jacksonville.
Hours after he was named to the All-Star Futures Game, the third-ranked Braves prospect tied the team record with a career-high 14 strikeouts over seven innings as he and reliever Jeremy Walker no-hit Jackson, 2-0, on June 28 at Trustmark Park. History was made on the night the M-Braves saluted the Jackson Generals with throwback jerseys.
M-Braves Office Manager Christy Shaw has become an inspiration around the Atlanta Braves organization and baseball with her courageous fight against breast cancer. Her journey hasn't been easy, but she is now cancer-free and crucial part of the Mississippi Braves.
The Mississippi Braves are proud to announce that beginning in 2019; all members and veterans of all branches of the U.S. military and first responders/emergency personnel will receive $5 field level tickets ($7 discount) to all Mississippi Braves home games when presenting a valid ID. This expanded discount on tickets for all Mississippi Braves home games at Trustmark Park to our local heroes is an extension of SportClips Military Monday and AMR First Responders Wednesday.
The 2019 season is quickly approaching, so start planning on making your way to Trustmark Park! Whether its season tickets, a group outing or theme night, choose the package that best fits your schedule.
