The 1998 Braves finished first with a 106-56 record and the '23 Braves tied with the 1993 Braves for second. Strider, the team's best pitcher and a Cy Young contender, is 24 years old and signed through 2029. The answer to why the Braves seem so formidable is that they have lots of really talented players locked up for years to come.
