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Chipper Jones--baseball's best switch-hitter: Braves star believes the best is yet to come even though he has already earned MVP, All-Star and World Series honors.(Atlanta Braves)
HE HAS DRIVEN IN 100 OR MORE runs in seven consecutive seasons, scored 100 or more in six of seven seasons and been booed lustily by opposing fans at an untold number of stops along the way.
He has hit more than .310 in five consecutive seasons, slammed 32 or more homers in six of seven, been wildly cheered (and sometimes jeered) in Atlanta, and heard fans in New York and elsewhere derisively chant "Larrry, Larr-ry" more than he can remember.
"I realized I may have been taking this game too seriously and not enjoying it as much as I could," Chipper Jones says.
He has a .318 career average batting right-handed, a .306 career average batting left-handed, an oh-so-sweet swing from both sides of the plate, and a cool demeanor that makes it all look rather easy and makes him appear a little cocky.
OK, a lotta cocky.
He is Chipper Jones. And to many observers, his is the face of the Atlanta
Braves.
- Sierra Sun Editions Inc. Publishing Limited Edition Art of Chipper Jones; Each...
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 29, 1999 700+ words
...limited edition of Atlanta Braves superstar Chipper Jones. "Chipper Jones" by artist Ben Teeter, will be a very exclusive...Jue. All pieces will be hand autographed by Chipper Jones, with the autograph signed in pencil on the...
- Chipper Jones' homer beats Cardinals; 11th-inning blast ends pitchers'...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Ostermeier, Joe May 3, 2002 700+ words
ST. LOUIS_Chipper Jones hit a two-run homer off Gene Stechschulte...two-out single after a walk to Chipper Jones in the fourth, and De Rosa's...Andruw Jones walked after the walk to Chipper Jones and Sheffield's single_but Morris...
- Don't Worry, Be Chipper: SAM to Release Chipper Jones Bobbing Head Doll
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 17, 1998 700+ words
...League Baseball's young superstars: Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves. The SAM Chipper Jones bobbing head doll is a ceramic figure...shown in his white Braves uniform. "Chipper Jones is the future of the Atlanta Braves...
- Malley's Announces Chipper Jones Candy Bar
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 25, 1997 700+ words
...Chocolates and Atlanta Braves 3rd baseman Chipper Jones will announce on Saturday, March 29th the introduction of the CHIPPER JONES CANDY BAR. "We wanted to show our support for baseball and for Chipper Jones, and we think that this candy bar...
- Chipper Jones Moves Up Among Major Leagues' Best Switch-Hitters.
- Magazine article from: Baseball Digest KUENSTER, JOHN April 1, 2000 700+ words
...1998 season. His knowledge of hitting runs deep. With the Braves last year, he proved extremely helpful to third baseman Chipper Jones, a natural right-hander whose power production from that side of the plate was much lower than when he batted as a lefty...
- CHIPPER JONES
- Picture from: AP Images E. DeGasero September 17, 2009 700+ words
Graphic looks at the career of Atlanta Braves Chipper Jones
- Chipper Jones homers in 9th as Cubs lose third game in a row.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) August 22, 2005 700+ words
...suggested mere belief may not be enough to climb over six teams in the National League wild-card hunt. Braves third baseman Chipper Jones hit a pair of two-run homers, including the game-winning shot off reliever Kerry Wood (3-4) in the ninth inning...
- Chipper Jones out for Braves
- News wire article from: AP Online July 7, 2009 700+ words
Chipper Jones was held out of the Atlanta Braves' starting lineup a day after straining his right groin in a game against the Chicago Cubs...
