Triple-A · International League · Lawrenceville, Georgia, US · Gwinnett Field
Gwinnett Stripers
Nestled in suburban Atlanta, the Gwinnett Stripers have served as the Braves' Triple-A proving ground since 2009, developing a generation of stars including Freddie Freeman, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Austin Riley on their way to the World Series champion big league club.
2009–2017
The Gwinnett Braves
Building a pipeline in Atlanta's backyard
The Gwinnett Braves debuted in 2009 after the Atlanta Braves ended their long-running affiliation with Richmond. The move brought the organization's Triple-A club to Gwinnett County, just 40 miles from Turner Field (later Truist Park), making player promotions and rehab assignments seamlessly convenient.
Under inaugural manager Dave Brundage (2009-2012), the Gwinnett Braves quickly established themselves as a competitive club. The 2009 team went 81-63 and qualified for the International League playoffs in their first season. Brundage's tenure saw future major leaguers Freddie Freeman, Jason Heyward, Craig Kimbrel, and Mike Minor all pass through Gwinnett on their way to Atlanta.
Brian Snitker took over as manager in 2014 and continued the development tradition. In a fateful turn, Snitker was promoted to manage the major league Braves in May 2016 after the firing of Fredi Gonzalez — a move that would prove transformative for the Atlanta organization. Snitker has since led the Braves to a 2021 World Series championship, but his roots in Gwinnett remain a point of pride for the franchise. The 2016 team, managed by interim skippers Rick Albert and John Moses after Snitker's departure, won the South Division title despite a losing record.
Key Facts
- Relocated from Richmond, Virginia, to Gwinnett County in 2009
- 81-63 inaugural season record under Dave Brundage
- Brian Snitker promoted from Gwinnett to manage the Atlanta Braves in 2016
- Pipeline produced Freeman, Heyward, Kimbrel, and Minor
2018–Present
The Stripers Era
A new name, a championship pipeline
The franchise adopted the Stripers name in 2018, inspired by the striped bass of nearby Lake Lanier. The rebrand coincided with a new wave of talent flowing through the Gwinnett pipeline — and this group would deliver the ultimate prize for the Atlanta Braves.
Manager Damon Berryhill took over in 2017 and brought stability and success. His 2019 squad went 80-59, winning the division title and earning Berryhill the International League Manager of the Year award. More importantly, the late 2010s saw Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Max Fried, and Ian Anderson all develop at Gwinnett before becoming cornerstones of Atlanta's 2021 World Series championship team. The Stripers were, in many ways, the incubator for one of baseball's great championship cores.
The pandemic cancelled the 2020 season, and the Stripers returned in 2021 with a solid 71-58 record. Recent seasons under Matt Tuiasosopo (2022-2023) and Kanekoa Texeira (2024-present) have seen the team struggle in the win-loss column, but the development mission continues unabated. The Stripers remain a league championship away from completing their resume, but their contribution to Atlanta's sustained major league success is beyond question.
Key Facts
- Rebranded from Gwinnett Braves to Gwinnett Stripers in 2018
- Damon Berryhill won 2019 IL Manager of the Year with an 80-59 record
- Developed core of Atlanta's 2021 World Series champions
- Kanekoa Texeira entering third season as manager in 2026