ATLANTA — Quietly consistent. Forever clutch. Still underrated.

Ozzie Albies may not always command the national spotlight, but he’s been the pulse of the Atlanta Braves for nearly a decade — and as the final guaranteed year of his astonishingly team-friendly contract begins, the numbers make it impossible to ignore his value.

Now 28, Albies is Atlanta’s longest-tenured player, a staple in the clubhouse since his debut on August 1, 2017. He’s also one of just four players left from the Braves’ 2021 World Series roster, and his résumé speaks volumes:

Since 2018, he ranks second among primary second basemen in RBIs (485) and doubles (205), third in runs scored (519) and extra-base hits (367), and sits in the top five in both homers (136) and hits (887).

His current homestand might not jump off the page — just 3-for-13 with a double and an RBI — but it’s the same steady production Atlanta has leaned on for years. In Tuesday’s win over Philadelphia, Albies reached base with a double and a walk, setting the table for a four-RBI night from Sean Murphy.

Beyond the numbers, Albies remains the emotional engine of a club that has retooled around young stars and power bats. His seven-year, $35 million extension signed in 2019 — with team options through 2027 — is widely regarded as one of the best values in baseball, locking up a perennial All-Star in his prime for less than $5 million annually.

The Braves are built to contend for years, but Albies’ leadership and postseason experience (a franchise-high 43 playoff games since the end of Atlanta’s dynasty era) remain irreplaceable.

With the contract clock ticking, and club options looming, Albies is playing with purpose — and maybe, finally, getting the recognition he’s long deserved.