The Braves won their ninth consecutive division title, finishing 10 games ahead of the second-place Florida Marlins.
Greg Maddux was joined by trade acquisitions Mike Hampton and Russ Ortiz, free agent Shane Reynolds and rookie Horacio Ramírez.
Critics noted had Atlanta had a younger staff with this offense, they would've been more likely to win the World Series.
Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.
= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts 2003 Major League Baseball All-Star Game LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Rome, GCL Braves[17][18]