Unbelievable: atlanta braves head coach JRick Kranitz confirmed dead today at atlanta braves after…
It appears there’s no credible report that Rick Kranitz (often called “Rick” Kranitz), longtime Atlanta Braves pitching coach, has passed away. Here’s what I found:
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Wikipedia and multiple reputable sources list Rick Kranitz as alive and well, with his career ongoing through the present
- No mainstream news outlets or MLB sources report his death—nor do credible social media accounts from the Braves organization or league.
- In fact, recent updates show he’s still serving as the Braves pitching coach .
🧾 Context on Rick Kranitz
- Born on September 15, 1958, in California.
- Served as pitching coach for several MLB teams—Orioles, Brewers, Phillies—before joining the Braves in December 2018
- Praised for helping develop the Braves’ rotation through multiple postseason runs, including the 2021 World Series win (
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