Chipper Jones

Chipper Jones stands as a distinguished former professional baseball third baseman, recognized for his extensive career and numerous achievements with the Atlanta Braves. After being selected as the first overall pick in the 1990 MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones commenced an illustrious two-decade career defined by exceptional performance and numerous accolades. Making his MLB debut on September 11, 1993, Jones played his entire professional career as a third baseman for the Atlanta Braves from 1993 to 2012. He quickly became a pivotal figure, contributing significantly to the Braves’ 1995 World Series championship team.

Beyond the field, Jones shared his expertise as an ESPN color analyst in 2020. In 2021, Jones returned to the Atlanta Braves as an assistant hitting consultant, earning a second World Series championship ring with the team, further cementing his enduring connection to the franchise. Throughout his storied career, he achieved a .303 career batting average, 468 home runs, and 1,623 runs batted in. He holds the unique distinction as the only switch hitter in MLB history with a career batting average above .300 and more than 300 home runs, highlighting his singular talent and consistency at the highest level of professional baseball.