The 1971 Atlanta Braves season was the sixth season in Atlanta along with the 101st season as a franchise overall. Offseason November 30, 1970: Hal Breeden was traded by the Braves to the Chicago Cubs for Hoyt Wilhelm. December 2, 1970: Bob Tillman was traded by the Braves to the Milwaukee Brewers for Hank Allen, John Ryan (minors) and Paul Click (minors). December 22, 1970: Don Cardwell was released by the Braves. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions April 1971: Hank Allen was released by the Braves. April 16, 1971: Luis Tiant was signed as a free agent by the Braves. May 15, 1971: Luis Tiant was released by the Braves. June 2, 1971: Clete Boyer was released by the Braves. June 8, 1971: 1971 Major League Baseball draft Biff Pocoroba was drafted by the Braves in the 17th round. Mike Beard was drafted by the Braves in the 1st round (18th pick) of the secondary phase. June 29, 1971: Hoyt Wilhelm 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: Greenwood Notes References 1971 Atlanta Braves season at Baseball Reference Atlanta Braves seasons Atlanta Braves season Atlanta