When the Atlanta Braves emerged from their rebuild to once again become a perennial powerhouse, they did so with an influx of young talent supplemented by the right veterans.
There may be no more important veteran acquisition during that time than Travis d’Arnaud.
Universally respected by teammates and coaches alike since signing prior to the 2020 season, the 35-year-old backstop’s influence both on and off the field has been instrumental in Atlanta’s success.