1974 Atlanta Braves season
| 1974 Atlanta Braves | |
|---|---|
| League | National League |
| Division | West |
| Ballpark | Atlanta Stadium |
| City | Atlanta |
| Record | 88–74 (.543) |
| Divisional place | 3rd |
| Owners | William Bartholomay |
| General managers | Eddie Robinson |
| Managers | Eddie Mathews, Clyde King |
| Television | WTCG |
| Radio | WSB (Ernie Johnson, Milo Hamilton) |
The 1974 Atlanta Braves season was the ninth season in Atlanta along with the 104th season as a franchise overall. The team finished third in the National League West with a record of 88–74, 14 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. During the season, Braves outfielder Hank Aaron became the all-time career leader in home runs, surpassing Babe Ruth. Ralph Garr was the league's batting champion with a .353 average. Pitcher Buzz Capra captured the ERA title (2.28) and Phil Niekro tied for the league lead in wins with 20.