Braves' leadoff hitters

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Braves' leadoff hitters

In 2005, Rafael Furcal batted 152 games in the lead off spot. Since his departure that season more than two dozen Braves have taken swings atop the batting order without much consistency. Here's a look at the Braves' leadoff hitters since:

In 2005, Rafael Furcal batted 152 games in the lead off spot. Since his departure that season more than two dozen Braves have taken swings atop the batting order without much consistency. Here's a look at the Braves' leadoff hitters since:

Braves second baseman Marcus Giles batted leadoff in 113 games.

Wilson Betemit led the batting order in 9 games.

Willy Aybar batted leadoff in 16 games.

For 20 games, infielder Peter Orr was atop the batting order for the Braves.

Over the course of 6 seasons, utility man Martin Prado batted lead off in 134 games. The most came in 2010, when he batted first 66 times.

Willie Harris was in the leadoff spot for 45 games.

Kelly Johnson batted leadoff in 140 games over the course of three seasons.

Chris Woodward was in the leadoff spot for three games.

Shortstop Yunel Escobar was atop the batting order for 75 games over three seasons.

Braves tested Josh Anderson at leadoff for 23 games.

Outfielder Gregor Blanco was in the leadoff spot more than any other Brave in 2008, batting first 60 times.

Omar Infante had nearly 100 games at leadoff over three seasons.

Ryan Church batted first in four games.

Center fielder Nate McLouth has 98 starts at leadoff - the most coming in 2009 when he batted first in 80 games.

Diory Hernandez had one lone start as the leadoff hitter.

In three seasons, outfielder Jordan Scafer was in the leadoff spot for 85 games.

Outfielder Melky Cabrera had eight starts at leadoff.

Brooks Conrad has one lone start at leadoff.

Outfielder Matt Diaz filled in at leadoff in a handful of games.

Braves gained some consistency at the leadoff spot with the arrival of Michael Bourn, who had more than 200 starts atop the batting order.

Jose Constanza lead off in six games over two seasons.

Reed Johnson was atop the batting order in five games.

Tyler Pastornicky has had four starts in three seasons batting leadoff.

Ramiro Pena was in the leadoff spot for one game.

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In 2005, Rafael Furcal batted 152 games in the lead off spot. Since his departure that season more than two dozen Braves have taken swings atop the batting order without much consistency. Here's a look at the Braves' leadoff hitters since:

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