Forecasting the Atlanta Braves’ top five strikeout leaders in 2024….

After we’ve looked at who the Atlanta Braves’ home run leaders could be this season, let’s move on to the defensive side of the field and predict the five players who will lead the team in strikeouts in 2024.

While a few others could be considered, López is a name that has the potential to make an impact in his debut season with the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander had 83 strikeouts in 66 innings last year as a reliever, and that number could easily grow in 2024, especially if he sees time as a starter.

Morton was one of Atlanta’s top strikeout pitchers last year, recording 183 in 163.1 innings to finish second on the team. Morton has two seasons of 200 or more strikeouts since moving to Atlanta, and he should be able to reach 180-200 again this season.

Fried made only 14 regular-season starts last year and tied for eighth in Atlanta with 80 strikeouts in 77.2 innings. Fried has never surpassed the 180-strikeout mark in his MLB career, but I believe he will have a breakout year for Atlanta in 2024, surpassing that total and ranking third in Atlanta’s strikeouts this season.