The Braves pitcher has always been different from the average baseball player. He talks to Joseph Palmer about his motivations on and off the field The Braves pitcher has always been different from the average baseball player. He talks to Joseph Palmer about his motivations on and off the field S pencer Strider made an impression in 2022, his first full season in Major League Baseball: he was runner-up for National League Rookie of the Year. In 2023 he was ever better, leading the majors in