Who is John Smoltz and what is his connection to the Braves?

John Smoltz is an eight-time All-Star and Hall of Famer who played 20 seasons with the Atlanta Braves. He is now a broadcaster and will be calling his fourth straight MLB All-Star Game.

How has the Braves' 2022 season been so far, and do they have a chance to make a comeback?

The Braves have had a rocky first half, and Smoltz believes it would be an "incredible miracle" for them to make a playoff push, given their significant pitching injuries and the strength of the Phillies and Mets in the NL East. However, he acknowledges the team's ability to pull off comebacks in the past.

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Braves Legend Smoltz Calls 4th Straight All-Star Game

15 Jul

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Eight-time All-Star John Smoltz to broadcast 4th straight MLB All-Star Game
Braves stars Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson in the lineup, but Chris Sale out with injury
Smoltz discusses keeping in touch with '90s Braves teammates and his life in Georgia

Braves Legend Smoltz Calls 4th Straight All-Star Game

Ahead of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, eight-time All-Star and Hall of Famer John Smoltz will be on the call for his fourth straight year. Smoltz, who spent 20 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, will join play-by-play announcer Joe Davis to cover the midsummer classic.

Despite the Braves' struggles in the first half of the season, the team will be well-represented at the All-Star Game. Five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. will start in left field and bat second, while three-time All-Star Matt Olson will come off the bench. However, nine-time All-Star Chris Sale was voted in but will not play due to a fractured rib cage.

In an interview, Smoltz discussed his ability to stay connected with his former Braves teammates from the dominant 1990s teams. He also shared his decision to remain in the Atlanta area after his playing days, citing the weather, golf, and the strong community ties he's built over the past 37 years.

Looking ahead, Smoltz believes the Braves face an uphill battle to make a playoff push in the second half, given the team's significant pitching injuries and the strength of the Phillies and Mets in the NL East. However, he acknowledged the Braves' ability to pull off "miracles" in the past, leaving the door open for a potential comeback.

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