The 1954 Milwaukee Braves season was the second in Milwaukee and the 84th overall season of the franchise. Offseason October 6, 1953: Art Fowler was acquired from the Braves by the Cincinnati Redlegs as part of a conditional deal. December 7, 1953: Catfish Metkovich was purchased by the Braves from the Chicago Cubs. Regular season July 31, 1954: Joe Adcock hit four home runs in one game. The four home runs were hit off four different Brooklyn Dodgers pitchers, becoming the seventh player in major league history to hit four home runs in one game. Additionally, Adcock hit a double, setting a major league record of 18 total bases. August 1, 1954: Eddie Mathews hit the 100th home run of his career. Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions June 1954: Lee Maye was signed as an amateur free agent by the Braves. June 14, 1954: Sibby Sisti 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 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Atlanta, Quebec, LawtonMiami Beach franchise transferred to Miami, May 20, 1954; Florida International League folded, July 27 Notes References 1954 Milwaukee Braves season at Baseball Reference Milwaukee Braves seasons Milwaukee Braves season Milwau