1974 Atlanta Braves season
| 1974 Atlanta Braves | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Division | West | |
| Ballpark | Atlanta Stadium | |
| City | Atlanta | |
| Record | 88–74 (.543) | |
| Divisional place | 3rd | |
| Owners | William Bartholomay | |
| General managers | Eddie Robinson | |
| Managers | Eddie Mathews, Clyde King | |
| Television | WTCG | |
| Radio | WSB (Ernie Johnson, Milo Hamilton) | |
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The 1974 Atlanta Braves season was the ninth season in Atlanta along with the 104th season as a franchise overall. The team finished third in the National League West with a record of 88–74, 14 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. During the season, Braves outfielder Hank Aaron became the all-time career leader in home runs, surpassing Babe Ruth. Ralph Garr was the league's batting champion with a .353 average. Pitcher Buzz Capra captured the ERA title (2.28) and Phil Niekro tied for the league lead in wins with 20.