The Atlanta Braves made a decision on former manager Brian Snitker.
The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the 2026 season while also honoring one of the most important figures in franchise history. As the organization turns the page into a new era with Walt Weiss at the helm, it continues to recognize the legacy of longtime former manager Brian Snitker.
Snitker, who stepped down after the 2025 season following a decade as the Braves skipper, will remain with the organization in an advisory role. His impact on the franchise is undeniable, helping guide Atlanta through a sustained run of success that included multiple postseason appearances and a World Series championship.
That legacy will officially be cemented this season. Entering his 50th year with the organization, the Braves have made a major decision regarding Snitker’s place in team history.
The club announced that Snitker will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame on April 25 when Atlanta hosts the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park (h/t Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
The honor reflects a remarkable career that spans decades. Snitker took over as interim manager in 2016 before earning the full‑time role in 2017, eventually compiling a .548 winning percentage while leading the Braves to the postseason seven times. His crowning achievement came in 2021, when he guided Atlanta to its first World Series title since 1995.
Beyond the championship, Snitker was named National League Manager of the Year in 2018 and consistently earned recognition as one of the league’s top managers. His leadership helped shape a roster that became one of the most consistent contenders in baseball during his tenure.
What makes Snitker’s story even more unique is his deep connection to the organization. After originally being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1976, he instead returned to college before eventually signing with Atlanta. From there, he spent more than four decades working his way through the minor leagues as a player, coach and manager before finally reaching the big leagues.
That journey makes his Hall of Fame induction especially meaningful, not just for Snitker but for the entire Braves organization.
As Atlanta looks to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season and return to contention, Snitker’s presence remains influential even in his new role. Honoring him early in the season provides a reminder of the standard he helped set.
For the Braves, celebrating Snitker is about more than the past. It reinforces the culture that continues to shape the team’s future.