= Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Farm system LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Greenwood Awards and honors League leaders Phil Niekro, National League leader, Losses Notes References 1979 Atlanta Braves season at Baseball Reference Atlanta Braves on Baseball Almanac Atlanta Braves seasons Atlanta Braves season Atlanta