Braves to Induct Manager Brian Snitker into Hall of Fame

Longtime Braves skipper to be honored in pregame ceremony on April 25th

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:02pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented, overlapping geometric shapes in the Braves' navy blue and red colors, as well as the Phillies' red and white, conceptually representing the energy and excitement of a baseball celebration.Snitker's Hall of Fame induction celebrates his decades-long impact on the Braves' sustained success on the diamond.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Braves will induct longtime coach and manager Brian Snitker into the Braves Hall of Fame in a special pregame ceremony at Truist Park on April 25th, before the Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies.

Why it matters

Snitker has been a fixture with the Braves organization for over four decades, serving as a coach, minor league manager, and the Braves' major league manager since 2016. His induction into the team's Hall of Fame recognizes his invaluable contributions to the franchise's sustained success over the past several decades.

The details

Snitker first joined the Braves organization in 1977 as a minor league player and has held various coaching and managerial roles with the team ever since. He was named the Braves' interim manager in 2016 and had the 'interim' tag removed after leading the team to the playoffs that season. Under Snitker's leadership, the Braves have won 5 NL East division titles and the 2021 World Series championship.

  • The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on April 25, 2026 at Truist Park in Atlanta.
  • Snitker has been with the Braves organization since 1977.

The players

Brian Snitker

A longtime coach and manager who has been with the Atlanta Braves organization since 1977, and has served as the Braves' major league manager since 2016, leading the team to 5 NL East division titles and the 2021 World Series championship.

Atlanta Braves

The professional baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia that plays in Major League Baseball's National League East division.

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What they’re saying

“Brian Snitker's induction into the Braves Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor for his decades of dedication and invaluable contributions to this organization.”

— Terry McGuirk, Chairman and CEO, Atlanta Braves

What’s next

The Braves will hold a special pregame ceremony to induct Snitker into the team's Hall of Fame on April 25, 2026 before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The takeaway

Snitker's Hall of Fame induction is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the Braves franchise and his ability to guide the team to sustained success over the past several seasons, including a World Series championship in 2021.