The 1988 Atlanta Braves season was the 118th in franchise history and their 23rd in Atlanta. Offseason November 13, 1987: Ken Griffey, Sr. was signed as a free agent by the Braves. December 6, 1987: Graig Nettles was signed as a free agent by the Braves. December 8, 1987: Ed Whited was traded by the Houston Astros with Mike Stoker (minors) to the Atlanta Braves for Rafael Ramirez and cash. March 24, 1988: Graig Nettles was purchased from the Braves by the Montreal Expos. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions May 17, 1988: Jerry Royster was signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Braves. May 20, 1988: Melvin Nieves was signed by the Braves as an amateur free agent. June 1, 1988: 1988 Major League Baseball draft Steve Avery was drafted by the Braves in the 1st round (3rd pick). Player signed June 30, 1988. Turk Wendell was drafted by the Braves in the 5th round. Player signed June 4, 1988. July 28, 1988: Ken Griffey, Sr. was released by the Braves. Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = 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 Awards and honors Dale Murphy, Roberto Clemente Award References 1988 Atlanta Braves season at Baseball Reference Atlanta Braves on Baseball Almanac Atlanta Braves seasons Atlanta Braves season