If you think I missed someone or have them in the wrong order, comment below. Lastly, players are only eligible for one position so if they played multiple positions for a franchise they will be listed at the position I feel they had the most success. (FOX 5 Atlanta) - As Team USA is off to a great start at the Women's World Cup, one member of the Atlanta Braves is paying extra-close attention to the matches. For a player to be eligible he had to have at least 1,500 plate appearances. If a player played for a franchise prior to 1901 those seasons (and his age during those seasons) will be listed but his stats during those seasons will not be listed nor will they be factored into his ranking. Like all lists at The Baseball Scholar, this is based on seasons from 1901 and after. Top 5 Atlanta Braves shortstops of all time 5 Andrelton Simmonds Andrelton Simmonds played for. It’s a small sample size, but at this rate, he’s well on his way to being a top-five prospect in the organization and potentially the future starting shortstop in Atlanta. Here are my top 5 Atlanta Braves shortstops of all-time. From the past to the present, here are the top 5 best shortstops ever to play for the Atlanta Braves.