Ranking the Atlanta Braves' Most Important Players Heading into 2014

Freddie Freeman has proven himself as a leader on the Atlanta Braves.
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The 2013 Atlanta Braves had talent, and when a team keeps the majority of its important players, they grow another year older, another year wiser.

The Braves weren’t quiet this offseason because they had given up. They simply knew they had constructed a young, efficient team last year that will only get better as the players gain experience.

Based on their consistency, leadership, stats and experience, Andrelton Simmons, Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman have proved that they are key players for the Braves this season.

Here’s a look at the most important players for Atlanta in 2014.

All statistics courtesy of MLB.com unless otherwise noted.