Signed as an International Free Agent from Curacao in 2013, Ozzie Albies made his first appearance as an August callup in 2017, and the Braves organization knew he was there to stay.
Playing at Second Base, Albies took over as the starter and was an All-Star in 2018, smacking 24 Home Runs with 167 Hits. Albies missed out on the All-Star in 2019, but he was much better, matching his previous 24 HR mark, batted .299, and led the National League in Hits (189). He earned his first Silver Slugger, a nice consolation for missing out on the All-Star.
After a decent 2020, Albies went back to the All-Star Game, and in the absence of the injured Ronald Acuna, he led Atlanta to victory in the World Series. It was a sweet season for Albies, who also had his first 30HR/100RBI year, added a second Silver Slugger, and was 13th in MVP voting with an All-MLB 2 roster spot.
It was Albies’ turn to visit the IR in 2022, playing only 64 Games after suffering multiple injuries, but he was healthy in 2023, again securing an All-MLB 2 spot, and All-Star, and his best power numbers to date (33 HR, 106 RBI, .513 SLG).
After a down 2024 in which he fought injuries, he returned in 2025, but he was not at the level of 2023. Still a Brave and under 30, he could have a return to past glory going into 2026.
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