The Atlanta Braves are a serious threat for many teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) with their list of successes. Representing the National League (NL), they have been the World Series Champions four times so far. Added to that is the fact that they have been in the NL West Division championship five times and NL East Division championships a staggering 18 times. Moreover, throughout their existence, they have built up a major rivalry with the New York Mets.
The Atlanta Braves is currently under the ownership of Atlanta Braves Holdings Inc. Derek Schiller serves as their president while Alex Anthopoulos serves as the president of baseball operations and the general manager. Under manager Brian Snitker, the team ranked #1 in the NL East Division in the 2023 season along with a win-loss-draw record of 104-58-0.
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Who is the mascot for the Atlanta Braves?
Blooper is the official mascot for the Atlanta Braves, having taken over the responsibilities from the ex-mascot Homer The Brave in 2018. He is a big, fuzzy, funny, and mischievous creature with extendable ears as per the MLB official site. He is a scientific invention gone wrong. Blooper wears a 5XL T-shirt. He has been described to be like Shrek but with ramen coming out of all his pores.
Jacob Mosella is responsible for the portrayal of Blooper during Atlanta Braves games at Truist Park.
Blooper’s History
The Atlanta Braves decided to introduce Blooper in an interesting and unique way for the fans. During the Atlanta Braves fan fest on January 27, 2018, they decided to put all the qualities of an Atlanta Braves superfan in a machine and Blooper is what emerged from the machine. The Atlanta Braves management informed people that what they are really confused about Blooper is that they have never figured out how he eats food despite not having a mouth. That is why he has been described as a “product of science run amok.” Although fans were critical and reluctant about the new mascot, his antics impressed them and after the team became World Series Champions in 2021, he was fully embraced by the fans as a mascot.
Since his introduction, Blooper has been serving as a loyal employee of the Atlanta Braves. He loves to do everything regarding the Atlanta Braves. He entertains the fans during the games while also making goodwill and PR appearances for the team at Truist Park.
This is a look at some very important information about Blooper, coming from the man himself:
| Mascot | Information |
| Name | Blooper |
| Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Height | 7 feet (Can You measure fun?) |
| Weight | He does not like waiting... |
| Birthday | Young at Heart |
| Number | #00 in your program, #1 in your heart |
| Favorite Colors | Navy-BLOO, white and scarlet red |
| Position | Center of Attention |
| Bats | Scared of them |
| Throws | T-shirts |
| Resides | In his own bungalow |
| Favorite Food | “See-food” (If he sees food, he eats it), cornbread, peaches, grits, and sweet tea. |
| Likes | Dancing with the Tomahawk Team, racing the Home Depot Tools, Double Headers (most baseball you can get in one day!) playing practical jokes on people, and making people smile (because he can't) |
| Dislikes | Rain Delays |
| Favorite TV Show | America's Funniest Home Videos |
| Favorite Songs | "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," "Georgia on My Mind," "Midnight Train to Georgia," and "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" |
| Hobbies | Hitting homers, driving his four-wheeler, eating, reading, and cheering on the Braves! |
Blooper’s Funny Incidents
Blooper is a master of mischief. On May 2, 2019, Blooper approached Manny Machado with a placard for player autographs. Machado happily signed it for him. However, the crafty Blooper soon revealed his true colors by showing that what Machado had actually signed was a blank cheque of $300 million. He then ran away with it as per the MLB official site.
Later, in the season, Blooper pulled the same stunt with Bryce Harper.
On June 16, 2019, wearing a judge’s robe and wig pulled Bryce Harper into foul territory and showed him a board on which was written, “I declare June 16, 2019, National Bryce Harper Day.” it was signed by both Atlanta Mayor Bloop and Phillie Mayor Phillie Phanatic. Harper took out a quill and tickled Blooper before signing the proclamation. No, sooner had Harper signed than Blooper once again showed his true self. He removed his wig and robe and quickly wore a Braves cap. He revealed that Harper had actually signed a $330 million cheque, notably Harper’s 2019 $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He then waved bye to Harper and ran away with Harper chasing him around the field as per the MLB official site.
FAQ's On Atlanta Braves Mascot
A. The official mascot for the Atlanta Braves is Blooper.
A. Blooper was introduced to the public on January 27, 2018.
A. Jacob Mosella portrays the role of Blooper.
A. Homer The Brave was the previous mascot for the Atlanta Braves.
A. The Atlanta Braves play their home games at Truist Park.
