Podcast: How good are the Braves?

September 13th, 2023

On the latest Ballpark Dimensions Podcast, MLB.com's Sarah Langs and Mandy Bell dive into 's hot stretch, the homer-happy Braves clinching a postseason berth, joining the 30-30 club, setting records out of the leadoff spot and ' rocket arm. 

Below is a look at the key topics they touched on this week.

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Turning the page
After a slow start, Turner has racked up 18 hits and seven home runs in September.

Brave and strong
The Braves are on pace to surpass the single-season home run record set by the 2019 Twins. Mandy and Sarah take a look at some stats that show their dominance.

Julioooooooooooo
After a slow start to the season, Rodríguez became the 44th player in AL/NL history to join the 30/30 club.

Mookie magic
Betts smashed his 12th leadoff home run of the season earlier this week (a Dodgers record), and became the third player in AL/NL history to record at least 100 RBIs out of the leadoff spot.

Colorado rocket
Jones, who has become a one-man highlight reel in Colorado, recorded the fastest outfield assist in baseball this season at 102.7 mph earlier this week.