Brewer Hicklen
Hicklen produced Gwinnett's strongest combination of power and speed. He batted .302/.373/.520 with a team-leading 18 home runs, 64 RBI and 30 stolen bases in 96 games.
Triple-A • 2026
BFR Triple-A All Stars
Gwinnett Stripers
Lineup
1Jim JarvisView stats
100G
460PA
392AB
.296AVG
.392OBP
.431SLG
.823OPS
6HR
47RBI
40SB
2Patrick ClohisyView stats
42G
170PA
147AB
.340AVG
.420OBP
.483SLG
.903OPS
3HR
16RBI
25SB
3Brewer HicklenView stats
96G
402PA
354AB
.302AVG
.373OBP
.520SLG
.893OPS
18HR
64RBI
30SB
4Rowdy TellezView stats
102G
408PA
356AB
.267AVG
.355OBP
.466SLG
.821OPS
16HR
67RBI
5SB
5Brett WiselyView stats
125G
517PA
424AB
.281AVG
.399OBP
.436SLG
.835OPS
11HR
65RBI
29SB
6José AzócarView stats
107G
411PA
381AB
.260AVG
.302OBP
.344SLG
.646OPS
5HR
42RBI
24SB
7DaShawn Keirsey Jr.View stats
109G
426PA
393AB
.247AVG
.303OBP
.346SLG
.649OPS
6HR
36RBI
40SB
8Cal ConleyView stats
71G
223PA
200AB
.240AVG
.301OBP
.370SLG
.671OPS
4HR
28RBI
15SB
9Luke WilliamsView stats
103G
363PA
316AB
.218AVG
.311OBP
.367SLG
.678OPS
9HR
31RBI
37SB
Rotation
1JR RitchieView stats
16G
16GS
6–4W–L
3.17ERA
82.1IP
1.15WHIP
58H
37BB
89K
2Owen MurphyView stats
18G
18GS
5–8W–L
3.07ERA
96.2IP
1.07WHIP
69H
34BB
94K
3Brett SearsView stats
5G
5GS
1–0W–L
1.73ERA
26.0IP
0.96WHIP
17H
8BB
34K
4Blake BurkhalterView stats
21G
0GS
3–2W–L
2.43ERA
29.2IP
1.21WHIP
24H
12BB
33K
5Anthony MolinaView stats
18G
9GS
3–2W–L
3.64ERA
54.1IP
1.23WHIP
47H
20BB
56K
Triple-A · 2026
Gwinnett Stripers Season Recap
International League · Atlanta Braves affiliate
Season Overview
Gwinnett finished the 2026 season with a 76–73 record. The Stripers scored 702 runs while allowing 652, giving them a +50 run differential despite finishing only three games above .500.
The Stripers were consistent throughout the schedule, going 38–36 during the first half and 38–37 in the second half. They also performed better on the road, where they finished four games above .500. Based on runs scored and allowed, Gwinnett carried an expected record of approximately 80–69.
| Record | Win % | Run Diff. | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76–73 | .510 | +50 | 37–38 | 39–35 |
An Offense Built Around Speed
Gwinnett's clearest offensive strength was its speed. The Stripers led the entire International League with 291 stolen bases and were successful on nearly 84 percent of their attempts.
The lineup finished around the middle of the league in batting average but lacked consistent power. Gwinnett ranked near the bottom in slugging percentage and OPS while hitting the fewest home runs in the International League. Even with those limitations, the Stripers scored 702 runs by getting runners on base and aggressively creating opportunities.
| AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | HR | BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .255 | .337 | .389 | .726 | 119 | 571 | 291 |
| T-9th | 14th | T-17th | 17th | 20th | 17th | 1st |
The International League's Best Pitching Staff
Pitching was the foundation of Gwinnett's winning season. The Stripers led the International League with a 4.11 ERA and 1.34 WHIP while ranking third in opponent batting average and hits allowed per nine innings.
Gwinnett's ability to limit hits and prevent runs helped overcome an offense that lacked home-run production. The staff did not lead the league in strikeouts, but it consistently kept games under control and finished with nine shutouts.
| ERA | WHIP | Opp. AVG | K/9 | BB/9 | H/9 | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.11 | 1.34 | .236 | 9.18 | 4.15 | 7.92 | 37 |
| 1st | 1st | 3rd | 8th | 6th | 3rd | T-5th |
Team Defense
Gwinnett's defense complemented its pitching staff with one of the International League's better overall performances. The Stripers finished tied for third with a .982 fielding percentage and committed 95 errors.
The club also turned 120 double plays and threw out 24.1 percent of attempted base stealers. Gwinnett was not the league leader in any individual defensive category, but it consistently avoided giving opponents extra opportunities.
| Fielding % | Errors | Double Plays | Caught Stealing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| .982 | 95 | 120 | 24.1% |
| T-3rd | T-5th fewest | T-6th | 6th |
Players Who Led the Way
Brett Wisely
Wisely was one of the Stripers' most consistent hitters, batting .281 with a .399 on-base percentage and an .835 OPS. He added 11 home runs, 65 RBI and 29 stolen bases across 125 games.
Jim Jarvis
Jarvis helped set the tone for Gwinnett's aggressive offensive approach. He batted .296 with a .392 on-base percentage, 40 stolen bases and more walks than strikeouts over 100 games.
Owen Murphy
Murphy led the pitching staff with 96.2 innings and posted a 3.07 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 94 strikeouts across 18 starts. He provided Gwinnett with its strongest full-season starting-pitcher performance.
JR Ritchie
Ritchie recorded a 3.17 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 89 strikeouts over 82.1 innings. His season included a franchise-record 15-strikeout performance before returning to Atlanta.
Final Takeaway
Gwinnett's 76–73 record does not completely show how well the team performed. The Stripers outscored their opponents by 50 runs and carried an expected record approximately four games better than their actual finish.
Pitching and speed gave Gwinnett its identity. The Stripers led the International League in ERA, WHIP and stolen bases while allowing the third-lowest opponent batting average. The offense lacked power, but strong individual seasons from Hicklen, Wisely and Jarvis helped Gwinnett finish above .500.
The season also became an important final developmental stop for several Braves prospects. Murphy and Ritchie established themselves as major-league options, while Patrick Clohisy, David McCabe and Lizandro Espinoza received their first Triple-A opportunities this season.