1971 Atlanta Braves season

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.

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.

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''

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

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Greenwood