It was, he would later tweet, an act of kindness.

Hate to do it to em. But just wanted as many people to pray for my guy as possible https://t.co/e0WaQpBdlL — Micah Johnson (@Micah_Johnson3) August 3, 2017

Avery, who attended Cedar Grove High School in Clayton County, has had reminders of the fall as witnessed by crime-scene image at Coolray Field.

Johnson, a second baseman acquired in a January trade from the Dodgers, had been on the disabled list most of the season. He was activated last Friday, going 0-for-3 in three games. He was optioned to Gwinnett to clear a spot for Ozzie Albies' promotion to the majors.

But he really doesn’t want you to forget Avery’s swing.

Birds eye view of the infamous strikeout pic.twitter.com/FMFNwgu0av — Micah Johnson (@Micah_Johnson3) August 3, 2017