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Braves season in review: Taking a look at Jace Peterson's season

A promising start

Jace Peterson was named the starting second baseman after an impressive showing in spring training. It was an up-and-down ride for the 25-year-old infielder who was acquired in the Justin Upton deal, and he figures to have some kind of a role in Atlanta for 2016.

Peterson ended the season with an uninspiring .239/.314/.335 line while playing average defense (-1 DRS). His production was better in the first half (.678 OPS, 88 wRC+) than the second (.614 OPS and a 69 wRC+). He was worth 1.0 WAR.

For a guy who drew rave reviews from the Braves' coaching staff in the spring, his second-half production was rough to see.