The 1970 Atlanta Braves season was the fifth season in Atlanta along with the 100th season as a franchise overall. The team finished fifth in the National League West with a record of 76–86, 26 games behind the National League Champion Cincinnati Reds. Offseason January 17, 1970: Jack Pierce was drafted by the Braves in the 2nd round of the 1970 Major League Baseball draft. Regular season In 1970, the Braves franchise celebrated its 100th season. Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions June 4, 1970: Rowland Office was drafted by the Braves in the 4th round of the 1970 Major League Baseball draft. July 5, 1970: Steve Barber was signed as a free agent by the Braves. July 12, 1970: Don Cardwell was purchased by the Braves from the New York Mets. August 31, 1970: Tony González was purchased from the Braves by the California Angels. September 21, 1970: Hoyt Wilhelm was selected off waivers from the Braves by the Chicago Cubs. 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 Notes References 1970 Atlanta Braves season at Baseball Reference Atlanta Braves seasons Atlanta Braves season Atlanta