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Braves catcher Drake Baldwin hits 25th home run, first since 2003

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin hits 25th home run, first since 2003
Summary

Drake Baldwin achieved a milestone on September 26, 2026, during the Atlanta Braves' 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. Baldwin went 3-for-5 at the plate, including a two-run home run, marking him as the first Braves catcher to reach 25 home runs in a season since 2003. This season, he has 25 home runs and is batting.284 after 549 at-bats. His performance has contributed to the Braves improving to 94-67, thereby securing a place in the upcoming Wild Card Series starting Tuesday at home.

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  • •Drake Baldwin records 25 home runs this season.
  • •Baldwin is the first Braves catcher to do so since 2003.
  • •Braves beat Marlins 8-3 on September 26, 2026.
  • •Atlanta secures a spot in the Wild Card Series.
  • •Baldwin's season statistics include a.284 batting average.
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Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin reached a major milestone Saturday in an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins. The slugging backstop went 3-for-5, including a two-run home run and two singles, becoming the first Braves catcher since 2003 to reach at least 25 home runs in a season. Through 549 at-bats this season, Baldwin is batting .284 with 25 home […] The post Braves news: Drake Baldwin accomplishes impressive feat not seen since 2003 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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