Atlanta Braves announce All-Star Ambassadors who will be featured in the All-Star Game leadoff celebration at Truist Park on Monday, July 22
ATLANTA (July 19, 2024) – As the official countdown begins for the 2025 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, the Atlanta Braves have announced 18 alumni who will serve as All-Star Ambassadors through next year’s game. These former Braves All-Stars will participate in a parade through The Battery Atlanta at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, July 22, as part of the leadoff celebration for the 2025 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Fans are invited to line Battery Avenue to watch the parade before the Braves take on the Cincinnati Reds.
The following Braves alumni will be serving as All-Star Ambassadors:
Bruce Benedict
Paul Byrd
Johnny Estrada
Glenn Hubbard
Tim Hudson
Brian Jordan
Jair Jurrjens
Ryan Klesko
Kevin Millwood
Leo Mazzone
Dale Murphy
Terry Pendleton
Gerald Perry
Ron Reed
Andruw Jones
John Smoltz
Jonny Venters
Mark Wohlers
As part of Monday’s leadoff celebration, there will be a special pregame ceremony featuring introductions of the All-Star Ambassadors, parachute jumpers, and an unveiling of the official logo of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. This event will signify that the Braves are officially “on the clock” as the countdown begins for next year’s MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Braves alum and former All-Star, Chipper Jones.
Select merchandise featuring the newly revealed logo will be available at the Braves Clubhouse Store at Truist Park during the game. Merchandise will include t-shirts, caps, polos, and novelties. All-Star Game merchandise will also be available at the Chop House Retail Kiosk just inside the Chop House Gate.
Following the game, fans exiting the ballpark will receive an exclusive 2025 MLB All-Star Game Logo Poster presented by Mastercard.
Fans can enter to win a pair of tickets to the 2025 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard by purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets before 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22. Fans may purchase raffle tickets online at braves.com/5050 or via the MLB Ballpark app while in the state of Georgia, and fans at home games can purchase raffle tickets from sellers at Truist Park and around The Battery Atlanta.