Atlanta Braves to Induct Former Manager Brian Snitker into Hall of Fame

Snitker led the Braves to six straight division titles and a World Series championship during his 10-year tenure as manager.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:38pm

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The Atlanta Braves have announced that they will induct former manager Brian Snitker into the team's Hall of Fame on April 25, 2026. Snitker served as the Braves' manager for 10 seasons from 2015 to 2025, guiding the team to six consecutive National League East division titles and a World Series championship in 2021.

Why it matters

Snitker is a lifelong member of the Braves organization, having first joined the team as a minor league player in 1977. His induction into the Braves Hall of Fame recognizes his significant contributions to the team's success over the past two decades as both a coach and manager.

The details

As the Braves' manager, Snitker compiled an 811-677 record, making him the third-winningest manager in franchise history behind only Bobby Cox and Frank Selee. He was named National League Manager of the Year in 2018 and was a finalist for the award on four occasions. Snitker stepped down as manager following the 2025 season, but he has remained with the organization in an advisory role.

  • Snitker will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame on April 25, 2026.
  • Snitker served as the Braves' manager from 2015 to 2025.

The players

Brian Snitker

A lifelong member of the Atlanta Braves organization, Snitker served as the team's manager from 2015 to 2025, leading them to six consecutive division titles and a World Series championship in 2021.

Bobby Cox

A legendary former manager of the Atlanta Braves, Cox is the franchise's all-time winningest manager and is also a member of the Braves Hall of Fame.

Frank Selee

A former manager of the Atlanta Braves (then known as the Boston Doves), Selee is the second-winningest manager in franchise history.

Walt Weiss

The current manager of the Atlanta Braves, Weiss previously served as Snitker's bench coach.

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Roberts has the most wins as a manager in Major League Baseball over the past several seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Congratulations to former Atlanta manager and World Series champion Brian Snitker, who will be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame on April 25”

— Bob Nightengale, Sports journalist

What’s next

The Braves will hold a special ceremony to induct Snitker into the team's Hall of Fame on April 25, 2026, as part of the organization's 50th anniversary celebration of his time with the franchise.

The takeaway

Snitker's induction into the Braves Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his significant contributions to the team's success over the past two decades. His leadership as manager helped establish the Braves as one of the premier franchises in Major League Baseball, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Braves players and coaches.