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8. Chipper Jones

8. Chipper Jones
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 24, 1972 in DeLand, FL USA
  • Weight: 210 lbs.
  • Height: 6'4"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 11, 1993
  • Final Game: October 03, 2012
  • Most Valuable Player - 1999
  • Silver Slugger - 1999
  • TSN All-Star - 1999
  • Silver Slugger - 2000
  • TSN All-Star - 2000
  • TSN All-Star - 2001
  • MVP - 1995
  • MVP - 1996
  • MVP - 1997
  • MVP - 1998
  • MVP - 1999
  • MVP - 2000
  • MVP - 2001
  • MVP - 2002
  • MVP - 2003
  • MVP - 2006
  • MVP - 2007
  • MVP - 2008
  • MVP - 2012
  • Rookie of the Year - 1995
 
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While the Atlanta Braves of the 1990s and early 2000’ will always (and should be) known primarily for the elite starting pitching, Chipper Jones had the perfect path to greatness from the number one draft pick in 1990 to first ballot Hall of Fame inductee in 2018.

Jones was an Atlanta Brave during his entire career winning the World Series in his rookie season (1995).  The loaded organization was expected to win more championships and though they did not it wasn’t for lack of effort from the Third Baseman who proved to be one of the most consistent players in the game for years.  Jones would belt 468 Home Runs over his career with five 30 Home Run seasons and nine 100 RBI seasons with 1,623 in total.  He also hit for average winning the Batting Title in 2008 with .364 with nine .300 seasons and a career Slash Line of .303/.401/.529 with 2,726 Hits.

Along with that consistency, the eight-time All-Star finished six times in the top ten in National League MVP voting.  This included winning the coveted award in 1999. 

Without question, Chipper Jones is the best position player the Braves have had in the past thirty years.  Atlanta retired his number 10 in 2013 and inducted him into their franchise Hall of Fame the same year.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Third Base, Outfield
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 1st Overall in the Amateur Draft 6/4/90.
  • Departed: Retired 10/29/12
  • Games Played: 2223
  • Notable Statistics: 1,452 Runs Scored
    2,201 Hits
    338 Doubles
    70 Triples
    493 Home Runs
    1,388 Runs Batted In
    66 Stolen Bases
    .273/.379/.517 Slash Line
    85.3 bWAR

    93 Playoff Games
    58 Runs Scored
    97 Hits
    18 Doubles
    0 Triples
    13 Home Runs
    47 Runs Batted In
    8 Stolen Bases
    .287/.409/.456 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Champion (1995)
    MVP (1999)
    All-Star (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2011 & 2012)
    Silver Slugger (1999 & 2000)
    Highest Offensive bWAR (1999 & 2007)
    Highest Batting Average (2008)
    Highest On Base Percentage (2008)
    Highest OPS (2007)
    Highest OPS+ (2007)

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