Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves

Braves organist announces he’s back for 13th season

Braves organist Matthew Kaminsky (shown in 2009) will play March 30 at Eddie's Attic.

Credit: Jason Getz

Credit: Jason Getz

Braves organist Matthew Kaminsky (shown in 2009) will play March 30 at Eddie's Attic.
By
Jan 14, 2021

It remains to be seen when fans will flood Truist Park again, but the noted background sound when the opposition walks into the batter’s box will be audible.

Matthew Kaminski, the long-time Braves organist, announced on Twitter that he’ll return for his 13th season. Kaminski is known nationally for the clever walk-up music he plays when opposing hitters step up to the plate. He picks the songs as a play on each individual’s name or status (such as playing “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)” by Billy Joel before Anthony Rendon hit or playing John Williams’ “The Imperial March” when Bryce Harper steps up).

The Braves’ home opener is scheduled for April 9 against the Phillies. The team opens the season on a six-game trip in Philadelphia and Washington beginning April 1. The season currently is expected to start on time.

About the Author

Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric happenings.

Follow Gabriel Burns on facebookFollow Gabriel Burns on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez claps during a spring training practice at Peoria Sports Complex on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Peoria, Arizona. Suarez has signed to play with the Braves. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

Credit: TNS

Answering questions about Yastrzemski, Suarez, Braves offseason

Rather than shopping in the bargain bin, general manager Alex Anthopoulos spent aggressively to meet two needs that were part of the club’s downfall in 2025.

Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’

“The No. 1 thing is the history of the organization and trying to win,” Yastrzemski said when asked what separated the Braves from his other suitors.

Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez

The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract Thursday. Suarez is the team’s second significant signing in as many days.

The Latest

Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez claps during a spring training practice at Peoria Sports Complex on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Peoria, Arizona. Suarez has signed to play with the Braves. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

Credit: TNS

Answering questions about Yastrzemski, Suarez, Braves offseason

Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’

Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez

Featured

Students line up after school for school buses at Sequoyah Middle School in Doraville on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. The school’s principal told teachers not to talk to students about ICE, and teachers and activists are pushing back. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

DeKalb students raise fears about ICE raids; teachers told not to talk about it

The Sequoyah Middle School community asked DeKalb school officials to better support students who fear ICE.

Two-day effort helps free endangered right whale off Georgia coast

Georgia state officials helped disentangle a North American right whale, one of the most endangered whales on the planet.

Report: Election board member violated conduct code by going to Trump rally

A Georgia Inspector General's report found State Election Board Vice Chair Janice Johnston violated the board's code of conduct by attending a Donald Trump campaign rally.