MANAGER
NESTOR PEREZ
1ST SEASON WITH COLUMBUS
Perez begins his first season managing the Clingstones in 2026 and is the second manager in franchise history.
BRAVES FARM REPORT
COLUMBUS
CLINGSTONES
LOCATION
COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
HOME BALLPARK
SYNOVUS PARK
100 4TH STREET
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
BRAVES DOUBLE-A
AFFILIATE
SINCE 2025
TEAM OVERVIEW
The Columbus Clingstones are the Atlanta Braves' Double-A affiliate and an important part of the organization's player development system. After the Braves' Double-A franchise relocated to Columbus, the Clingstones officially debuted in 2025, bringing affiliated Minor League Baseball back to the city.
The Clingstones play their home games at Synovus Park in downtown Columbus. Their arrival opened a new chapter of Braves baseball in the region while establishing Columbus as the Double-A stop on the road through Atlanta's farm system.
Columbus plays an important developmental role between the lower levels of the organization and Triple-A Gwinnett. During the club's inaugural season, Didier Fuentes, Rolddy Muñoz and Hayden Harris all spent time with the Clingstones before making their Major League debuts with Atlanta.
KEY MILESTONES
2025
A NEW ERA BEGINS
The Columbus Clingstones begin their inaugural Southern League season as the Braves' new Double-A affiliate.
APRIL 8, 2025
FIRST WIN
Columbus rallies from six runs down to defeat Biloxi 7-6 in 10 innings for the first victory in Clingstones history.
APRIL 15, 2025
HOME OPENER
A sellout crowd of 5,041 watches Columbus defeat Pensacola 3-0 in the first Clingstones game played at Synovus Park.
2025
THREE PLAYERS REACH ATLANTA
Didier Fuentes, Rolddy Muñoz and Hayden Harris advance from Columbus and make their Major League debuts with the Braves during the inaugural season.
COACHING STAFF
The Columbus Clingstones are led by a coaching staff focused on player
development and preparing players for the next level of the Braves
organization.
HITTING COACH
GRANT KAY
2ND SEASON WITH COLUMBUS
Kay returns for his second season as the Clingstones' hitting coach after serving on the club's inaugural 2025 staff.
PITCHING COACH
MIKE STEED
2ND SEASON WITH COLUMBUS
Steed returns for his second season as Columbus' pitching coach after joining the Clingstones for their inaugural 2025 season.
COACH
FRANCISCO DIAZ
2ND SEASON WITH COLUMBUS
Diaz returns for his second season on the Columbus coaching staff after serving with the Clingstones during their first year.
SYNOVUS PARK
HOME OF THE COLUMBUS CLINGSTONES
CAPACITY
5,200
FIELD DIMENSIONS
325 LF
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400 CF
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325 RF
ABOUT SYNOVUS PARK
Synovus Park is the home of the Columbus Clingstones and the result of a major $50 million renovation of the historic Golden Park site. Baseball has been played at the location since 1926, and the renovation preserved elements of the park's history while creating a modern ballpark with enhanced amenities for players and fans. The result is a ballpark that honors Columbus' baseball legacy while serving as a new home for the next generation of Braves talent.
ROAD TO ATLANTA
COLUMBUS CLINGSTONES ALUMNI IN THE MAJORS
These former Clingstones continued their climb through the Braves
organization and reached the Major Leagues with Atlanta.
1
DIDIER FUENTES
RHP
Fuentes made five starts for Columbus during the Clingstones' inaugural season before advancing to Triple-A Gwinnett. He made his Major League debut with Atlanta on June 20, 2025.
MLB DEBUT
JUNE 20, 2025
2
ROLDDY MUÑOZ
RHP
Muñoz spent part of the 2025 season pitching for Columbus before continuing his rise through the Braves system. He made his Major League debut with Atlanta on September 2, 2025.
MLB DEBUT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
3
HAYDEN HARRIS
LHP
Harris was dominant during his time with Columbus in 2025 before earning a promotion to Triple-A Gwinnett. He made his Major League debut with Atlanta on September 2, 2025.
MLB DEBUT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
4
JR RITCHIE
RHP
Ritchie made eight starts for Columbus in 2025, posting a 3.49 ERA and representing the Braves in the All-Star Futures Game. He continued through Triple-A and made his Major League debut with Atlanta on April 23, 2026.
MLB DEBUT
APRIL 23, 2026