The 1971 Atlanta Braves season was the sixth season in Atlanta along with the 101st season as a franchise overall.
Offseason
November 30, 1970: Hal Breeden was traded by the Braves to the Chicago Cubs for Hoyt Wilhelm. December 2, 1970: Bob Tillman was traded by the Braves to the Milwaukee Brewers for Hank Allen, John Ryan (minors) and Paul Click (minors). December 22, 1970: Don Cardwell was released by the Braves.
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
April 1971: Hank Allen was released by the Braves. April 16, 1971: Luis Tiant was signed as a free agent by the Braves. May 15, 1971: Luis Tiant was released by the Braves. June 2, 1971: Clete Boyer was released by the Braves. June 8, 1971: 1971 Major League Baseball draft Biff Pocoroba was drafted by the Braves in the 17th round. Mike Beard was drafted by the Braves in the 1st round (18th pick) of the secondary phase. June 29, 1971: Hoyt Wilhelm was released by the Braves.
Roster
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts