Atlanta has seen some of baseball’s most unforgettable swings over the last quarter century. From postseason bombs to milestone homers, the long ball has defined the Braves’ modern eras.
Here are the top 10 Braves home runs of the last 25 years — ranked by impact, drama, and lasting legacy.
1. Freddie Freeman Walk-Off In NLDS (2021)
Game 4 of the 2021 NLDS vs. Milwaukee. Tie game. Josh Hader on the mound. Freddie Freeman steps in and launches a go-ahead homer into the Atlanta night.
The Braves clinched the series on that swing, setting the stage for their run to a World Series title. For Freeman, it was a career-defining moment — and a farewell blast before leaving in free agency.
2. Jorge Soler’s World Series Smash (2021)
Game 6. First inning. Minute Maid Park. Jorge Soler uncorked one of the most jaw-dropping swings in franchise history — a three-run shot over the train tracks in Houston.
The Braves went on to win their first World Series since 1995, and Soler claimed Series MVP.
3. Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Grand Slam (2018)
At 20 years old, Ronald Acuña Jr. became the youngest player ever to hit a postseason grand slam. His Game 3 blast off Walker Buehler electrified Truist Park in the 2018 NLDS.
It was a glimpse of the superstardom to come.
4. Chipper Jones’ 400th Career Home Run (2008)
Chipper Jones had countless big swings, but his 400th homer — launched in 2008 — stands out as one of the milestone moments in Braves history.
For a Hall of Fame switch-hitter who carried Atlanta for nearly two decades, No. 400 was a testament to his longevity and greatness.
5. Eddie Rosario Ends The Dodgers (2021 NLCS)
Eddie Rosario’s October run in 2021 was legendary. The peak came in Game 6 of the NLCS, when his three-run homer off Walker Buehler put Atlanta ahead of the Dodgers for good.
Rosario was named NLCS MVP, and the Braves were headed back to the World Series.
6. Brian McCann’s Rookie Playoff Homer (2005)
As a rookie catcher in the 2005 NLDS, Brian McCann stepped into the box against Roger Clemens — and crushed a three-run shot.
McCann became the first player ever to homer off Clemens in his postseason debut. It was the start of a decorated All-Star career.
7. Andruw Jones Sets The Record (2005)
In 2005, Andruw Jones put together the greatest power season in Braves history at the time, launching 51 home runs.
The 51st — a majestic blast late that season — set the franchise’s single-season record, cementing his MVP runner-up campaign. (Baseball Reference)
8. Jason Heyward’s First At-Bat Homer (2010)
Opening Day, Turner Field. Jason Heyward’s much-hyped debut came with the kind of Hollywood swing fans dream about.
On his very first career swing, he hammered a three-run homer off Carlos Zambrano. The stadium shook, and a franchise moment was born.
9. Matt Olson Breaks The Record (2023)
Nearly 20 years after Andruw Jones’ 51, Matt Olson rewrote Braves history. His 54th homer of 2023 broke the single-season franchise record.
Olson’s power surge anchored a lineup that set the MLB team home run record (307).
10. Adam Duvall’s World Series Grand Slam (2021)
In Game 5 of the 2021 World Series at Truist Park, Adam Duvall launched a first-inning grand slam to send the home crowd into a frenzy.
The Braves lost that game, but the swing still stands as one of the loudest postseason moments in Atlanta — and a key part of the championship journey.
Braves Power Defines Eras
From Chipper’s milestones to Andruw’s record, from Freeman’s clutch heroics to Soler’s moonshot, home runs have shaped the Braves’ modern identity.
Braves Country knows this: the franchise doesn’t just win — it wins with power. And the next iconic swing is always just around the corner.
