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Could DaShawn Keirsey Jr.’s speed benefit Braves in the Postseason?

As the Atlanta Braves organize their roster for the autumn playoffs, veteran outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. is emerging as a potential weapon strictly for his base-running and base-stealing abilities.

Despite struggling offensively with a very low batting average last season for the Minnesota Twins, the twenty-nine-year-old boasts elite sprint speed and successfully swiped forty bases in the minor leagues this year. Manager Walt Weiss notes that every ninety feet becomes critical during October baseball, drawing a potential parallel to former postseason pinch runner Terrance Gore.

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