Charlie Morton’s Braves Legacy Outshines His Bad 2025 Season

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00:00Charlie Morton's Braves legacy outshines his bad 2025 season.

00:05When Charlie Morton takes the mound on September 28th against the Pittsburgh Pirates,

00:10it will mark not only the end of Atlanta's season, but also the end of a remarkable career.

00:16Morton struggled through 2025, posting a 5.42 ERA with the Orioles before a trade to Detroit.

00:23Atlanta claimed him off waivers on September 1st, allowing him to retire where his legacy resonates most.

00:29Morton's final stats may not fully capture his legacy, but his career achievements speak volumes.

00:35Over 17 seasons, he amassed over 2,200 strikeouts and maintained a career ERA near league average.

00:43Though his 2025 performance was challenging, his fierce competitive spirit remained undiminished, cementing his reputation.

00:52For Braves fans, Morton's legacy crystallized in Game 1 of the 2021 World Series.

00:57He sustained a leg fracture but continued to strike out two Astros before exiting.

01:02Atlanta claimed its first championship since 1995, making Morton's toughness folklore and redefining the Braves' trajectory.

01:10Morton's career is itself a study in resilience.

01:13Originally drafted and developed by Atlanta, he faced challenges after being traded to Pittsburgh in 2009.

01:19Instead, Morton reinvented himself, emerging with Houston as a post-season weapon, winning Game 7 of the 2017 World Series.

01:28Stints with Tampa Bay and Atlanta furthered his playoff success.

01:32When he returned to Atlanta in 2021, he became a stabilizing rotation force.

01:37The Braves' decision to give Morton one last moment on September 28th isn't just ceremonial.

01:43It's a recognition of a player who provided consistency and brilliance despite 2025 challenges.

01:51Morton will retire with over 130 career wins, two All-Star selections, and deep respect in Braves' country, his legacy notably personal.

01:59A down-season at 41 doesn't erase that impact.

02:03Braves' country cherishes Morton's curveball, durability, and indomitable spirit.

02:08Though Hall of Fame induction may elude him, his narrative enshrines him as a cherished Braves legend.

02:15When he walks off Truist Park's mound on September 28th, it will be with the knowledge that he gave the game everything he had,

02:22and that in Atlanta, his legacy shines far brighter than the box scores of 2025.