The Atlanta Braves have always prided themselves on having defensively sound teams every year. That has continued to be the case each year, with some exceptions. The infield is one of the best in baseball, and two-thirds of the outfielders tout elite defense. Left field has continued to be a bit of an outlier each season for the Braves. A recent leaderboard was released on the best and worst defensive runs saved (DRS) for each position in Major League Baseball.
Atlanta has two representatives on this list, and they feature on both sides of the list. This is great news for those defending the current state of the Braves' first base position, but is decidedly less great news for fans looking for positive news about left field.