I don’t know if it’s hurt feelings or if Kotchman just hasn’t adjusted to National League pitching but he’s played horrible for the Braves since coming over from the Angels. Kotchman has played in 19 games for the Braves and he is 10 for 67 (.149 avg, .456 OPS) with 6 runs scored and 5 RBIs. The Braves are hoping that Kotchman gets his bat going as Mark Teixeira has been incredible for the Angels since the trade. To secure his spot in the Braves’ future Kotchman will have to start hitting soon.