Earlier this week, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS (in four games).
They lost the final game by a score of 4-1 (on October 7).
4-Year Atlanta Braves Player Sends Out Heartfelt Post
After their season came to an end, AJ Smith-Shawver sent out a post to Instagram.
He wrote: “What a year! Thank god for every step of this process and a healthy year! Thankful for another season with my people! We will be back ✌🏼”
There were over 2,000 likes in less than two hours.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@willjeziorski: “Solid season and next year will be even better brotha man!”
@thepelagicsal: “Congratulations on your healthy year! Enjoy your break before you hit it again getting ready for ‘27. Be well. I’ll be waiting to see the next video of your work! ❤️”
@victoriabhasin: “Congrats on an amazing season!!”
@manndiane01: “Congrats! Can’t wait for next season!”
@hotlantahlights: “Great season AJ. Stay healthy and have a great offseason. Excited for 2027!!”
@jeeptahoe71: “Great job. Looking forward to seeing you continue next year.”
Looking At Smith-Shawver
Smith-Shawver was picked in the 7th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
He has spent all four years of his career with the Braves.
The 23-year-old finished this season going 0-3 with a 6.61 ERA in nine games (five starts).
Looking At The Braves
The Braves had a disappointing ending to their 2026 season.
That said, they were among the elite teams in all of baseball winning the National League East with a 94-68 record.
The franchise last won a World Series during the 2021 season when they beat the Houston Astros.
OptaSTATS wrote: “The Braves went 1-for-23 (.043) with runners in scoring position in the series against the Dodgers. That’s the second-lowest batting average with RISP in a postseason series in MLB history (min. 20 AB with RISP), behind only the Dodgers in the 1966 World Series (0-for-22).”
4-Year Atlanta Braves Player Sends Out Heartfelt Post After MLB Season