Jones announces he will retire after the 2012 season. "[29] In the playoffs, Jones led the Braves to the World Series against the New York Yankees, in which the Braves were swept. Jones proved adequate in left field, but following two more early playoff exits in 2002 and 2003, a hamstring pull in the early 2004 season and the struggles of third baseman Mark DeRosa, he moved back to his regular position of third base. He and Mickey Mantle are the only two switch-hitters in MLB history to have an on-base percentage of .400, slugging percentage of .500, and 400 homers in their careers. He was the Atlanta Braves number one baseball player from 1995 to 2012. His father, Larry Wayne Jones, Sr., was a teacher and coach at T. DeWitt Taylor High School in Pierson, the same high school Jones would later attend and play baseball. Jones led all Major Leaguers with a 26.7 Defensive bWAR during his 11 full seasons (1997-2007) with the Braves. Jones will discuss his … [74] He made it known that he wished the National League would win the All-Star game in his pregame address to his NL teammates: We got an opportunity to [continue the NL winning streak]. He went to The Bolles School as a sophomore, where he was a two-way player. Does Chipper retire with Bobby Cox, or hang around for a couple more seasons? [56], On August 12, 2011, Jones hit a three-run homer against the Chicago Cubs for his 1000th extra base hit. [42] In the fifth inning of an August 9 game at Shea Stadium, Jones hit a towering three-run homer to right field off Mets starter John Maine. The rest of that list includes Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Jimmie Foxx, Frank Thomas, Ted Williams, Mel Ott, Lou Gehrig, and Stan Musial. I don't know for how much longer, but we're gonna ride it as long as we can.". Jones was 3rd in the league with a .435 on-base percentage. Chipper Jones. He was a great hitter and was very well prepared. Chipper Jones is doubling down on … He also notched the Tournament MVP honors and held an 11-1 pitching record with a 0.81 ERA in 84 innings pitched, and 107 strikeouts. Despite successes at the plate, injuries dogged Jones throughout the season and for the first time in his career, the Braves failed to qualify for postseason play. When The hell did Chipper Jones become the lead singer of Metallica? When he retires, is Chipper Jones a Hall of Fame lock? On Sunday, Chipper Jones was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, an acknowledgement of his stellar career with the Atlanta Braves, where he was a World Series champion, an MVP and an eight-time all-star. [97][98] As of June 14, 2012, Jones and his wife Sharon had separated. Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announces his retirement at a spring training press conference. He hit a solo home run in Atlanta's 4–3 win, ending up with a career record of .429 (21-for-49) with five home runs on his birthday. Chipper Jones is one of the best 3rd basemen to ever put on a baseball uniform. 4. At the start of the new year in 2016, the Atlanta Braves announced a "Chipper Rescues Freddie" bobblehead night for the upcoming season to honor the rescue. Chipper Jones has announced he intends to retire following the 2012 season, according to multiple sources (Bowman, Twitter). [90][91] He is the third 1st-overall draft pick to be elected to the Hall of Fame. [52], On April 8, 2011, Jones hit his 2,500th base hit in the Braves' home opener versus the Philadelphia Phillies. foxsports Nov 6, 2012 at 8:13a ET . 1 since Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, Minor league affiliates tracker: How MLB's restructure shakes out, Way-too-early 2021 MLB starting rotation rankings, Way-too-early 2021 MLB starting lineup rankings, What we know (and don't know) about start of MLB spring training, regular season and rule changes, A's bring back Petit; add Romo, too, sources say, Sources: Mariners, Paxton agree to $8.5M deal, Dodgers 3B Turner announces he's staying put, Rite of spring: Mets again invite Tebow to camp. But he suffered a season-ending knee injury in spring training, delaying his debut. But there was a matter of 1B. The third baseman, who has spent his entire 18 … May 26, 2012: Atlanta Braves placed 3B Chipper Jones on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 24, 2012. They have three sons: Larry Wayne III (Trey), Tristen, and Shea, named after Shea Stadium because of Jones's great success in the stadium. The third baseman, who has spent his entire 18-year career with Atlanta, has battled injuries the past several seasons and actually decided to retire in 2010, only to change his mind. "I have such a passion for hitting. [48], In 2009, Jones led all major league third basemen in errors, with 22, and had the lowest fielding percentage of any starting major league third baseman (.930). "I think I'd be better off as a specialty coach," Jones told the AP last month. Bruised left calf. Ivan Rodriguez ranked second with 16.5. While the Braves posted a winning record, they finished third in the National League East, and sat out the postseason.[44]. [86], During a 2014 winter storm, Jones rescued former teammate and current Atlanta Brave, Freddie Freeman. He's a winner. Hopefully he didn’t already have one. [87] Freeman was stuck in a traffic jam for hours. April 10, 2012 Sunday's Say Hey, baseball is here to remind you that Andruw Jones is only just now retiring. A major factor in his selection as MVP was his performance against the Braves' chief competitors, the New York Mets. "There's not a day goes by that I don't take some kind of pill or injection ... to help me go out there," he said. [47] On May 28, against the Giants and Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, Jones struck out four times in one game for the first time in his career. June 8, 2012: sent 3B Chipper Jones on a rehab assignment to Rome Braves. How old will Chipper Jones be when he retires? [53] His former manager Bobby Cox was in attendance. Back at his natural infield position, Jones finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year balloting and helped the Braves win their first World Series title in Atlanta. That same day, he had his third career five-hit game and the first since 2002. On August 16, 2004, he hit the 300th home run of his career in a 5–4 victory over the San Diego Padres. The Atlanta Braves selected Jones as the first pick overall in the 1990 Major League Baseball draft and signed him to a contract with a $275,000 signing bonus. "A switch-hitter who has played on winners and done everything he's done.". [14] Atlanta expressed a desire to select pitcher Todd Van Poppel as the first pick; however, Van Poppel explicitly stated that he would not sign with the Braves. The third baseman, who has spent his entire 18-year career with Atlanta, has battled injuries the past several seasons and actually decided to retire in 2010, only to change his mind. Jones homered in his final three at bats in the Braves' 10–4 win over the Washington Nationals, finishing the night 4-for-5 with 5 RBI. [65] The next day, in the final regular season at-bat at Dodger Stadium of his career, Jones knocked in the winning run in the top of the 9th inning. Chipper Jones couldn’t wait to exchange his bat for his bow. Bomani Babatunde Jones (born August 26, 1980) is an American sports journalist who is currently employed by ESPN.He was the co-host of Highly Questionable with Dan Le Batard, before leaving the show in June 2017 to develop his own show, High Noon. His career batting average ranks second among all switch-hitters, behind Hall of Famer Frankie Frisch (.316). Jones finished the season 1st in the NL in times reached base on an error (14) and in OPS (1.029), 2nd in batting average (.337), and 3rd in OBP (.425) and SLG (.604). [21][22] However, Jones suffered an ACL tear in his left knee in spring training. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Chipper Jones didn't bow to the pressure of the moment, and it was considerable. Thread starter pvcpipe; Start date Jun 2, 2010; pvcpipe EOG Master. In 2008, Jones released a charity wine called "Chipper Chardonnay", with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Miracle League, an organization serving children with disabilities. [59], On March 22, 2012, the Braves announced that Jones would retire following the 2012 season, after 19 major league seasons with the team. In 2002, he batted .327, again 5th best in the NL. Even more impressive is the fact that Chipper will be only the tenth person in the history of the game to retire with more than 450 home runs and have a career batting average of .300 or higher. See Answer. Thome and Jones would eventually go on to develop a good friendship over the years. [41] He accomplished the feat again on August 23 against the Cincinnati Reds. Jones performed well both offensively and defensively during the 2007 season. Jones will discuss his … His average was .326 following 473 at bats, with 24 doubles, 11 triples, 15 home runs, 40 steals, 69 walks, and 79 strikeouts; however, he received criticism after making 56 errors at the shortstop position. [83], In February 2013, the Atlanta Braves announced that they would induct Jones into the Braves Hall of Fame and retire his number, 10. [1], Among switch hitters, Jones ranks second behind Eddie Murray for career RBI, and he is the only switch hitter in MLB history with a career batting average of at least .300 and 400 or more home runs. Retired Chipper Jones focuses on hunting. [77] On September 12, 2012, Jones recorded his 1,500th walk in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the first switch hitter in Major League Baseball history to obtain at least 2,500 hits, 1,500 RBIs, 1,500 runs and 1,500 walks. he has played great defense for years, when asked to move to another position he did willingly, when ask to move back he never said i told you so, he has won gold gloves and a batting title and an mvp he'd be on my ballet. The number sits at 13% this season and will almost certainly decline. When The hell did Chipper Jones become the lead singer of Metallica? Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr. (born April 24, 1972) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and current broadcast analyst. Jones came to the rescue on his ATV, and pulled Freeman out of the jam. He is a well known American celebrity. [9] His mother is Lynne Jones. Atlanta lost to the eventual champion San Francisco Giants in a tightly fought division series Jones missed, having gone down in August with the second season-ending knee injury of his career. In his senior year, the Bulldogs were the state-runner up while Jones compiled a 7-3 record with a 1.00 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 79 innings on the mound, while hitting .488 with 14 stolen bases. Jun 2, 2010 #1. "I think it's awesome," Maddux said. Braves catcher Brian McCann announced tonight that he will retire this offseason. 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Atlanta expressed a desire to select pitcher Todd Van Poppel as the first pick; however, Van Poppel explicitly stated that he would not sign with the Braves. [4], On June 28, 2013, the Braves retired Jones' number 10 and inducted him into the team's Hall of Fame. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/01/andruw-jones-likely-to-retire.html Read more at MLB Trade Rumors. He’d hit a slump, recording batting averages as low as .228, and would suffer from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee a couple of weeks later. Jones was announced as one of the four (alongside Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero, and Trevor Hoffman) inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on January 24, 2018. He was in the Braves' opening day lineup against the Nationals, getting the first hit and scoring the first run of the 2011 Major League Baseball season. Chipper Jones is going to retire at the end of 2012, and he'll enter the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. [85] Jones, who approached the podium as his former walk-up song ("Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne) played in the background, was joined onstage by former Braves owner Ted Turner, Braves franchise president John Schuerholz, former Braves player Dale Murphy, then-current Braves player Dan Uggla, and former Braves manager Bobby Cox, as well as his parents and children. The announcement came an hour before the game was to be played against team Netherlands. He is an American former Major League Baseball (MBL). Top Answer. I know he played 140 games last year, but that's the most since '03. Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems, Top 100 MLB prospects for 2021: The best No. :thumbsup . [5][6] On July 29, 2018, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. From the section Boxing. [31] Jones batted .330 in 2001, 5th best in the league, and led the league with a .349 road batting average. Jones began the 2008 season where he left off in 2007, hitting over .400 in April while slugging 7 home runs. On June 13, Jones was hitting .414 with 15 home runs, but his average dropped to .393 by June 22. 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Atlanta swept the series at Turner Field, though, largely thanks to Jones, who hit four home runs and drove in seven of the 13 runs that the Braves scored. In an August 13 press conference, he stated that he would not retire, and that "I don't want the fans' final image of me to be one of me hurt on the field". 2 Ways to Vote him Up! In 1989, he played football and baseball, winning First Team All-State honors in both sports and winning a state championship in baseball. Email. On his 29th birthday, he hit two home runs. He had a setback earlier in the winter when he was away for a week – I think he was actually on a hunting trip – and he was not doing the [leg] lifts. Following the 2005 season, Jones reworked his contract with the Braves—freeing up money for the Braves to pursue elite free agents, while virtually assuring he would end his career in Atlanta. [19] He also changed his position from shortstop to third base, following the guidance of the Braves organization. June 8, 2012: sent 3B Chipper Jones on a rehab assignment to Rome Braves. This spring, he reported in top shape but faced leg problems, leading him to question whether he could even make it through the season. [37] On July 5, Jones tied and passed Braves legend Dale Murphy for first on the all-time Atlanta Braves home run list when he hit his 371st and 372nd home runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Chipper Jones had such a long, stellar and storied run in Major League Baseball, he’s been jokingly referred to as the answer to … A seven-time All-Star, he has a .304 career average with 454 home runs, 526 doubles and 1,561 RBIs in 2,387 games. I am a life long Braves fan and Chipper Jones is my favorite active player, however I have been debating for the past couple of years if I wanted him to retire for the organization’s health. Joe Byers - May 23, 2016. ESPNDallas.com baseball writer Richard Durrett and The Associated Press contributed to this report. In 1999, Jones won the National League MVP award after becoming the first player ever to hit over .300 (.319) while slugging 40 or more home runs (45; 3rd in the NL) and doubles (41), drawing 100 or more walks (126; 3rd in the league), notching 100 or more RBI (110) and runs scored (116), and stealing 20 or more bases (25). On April 26, 2011, Chipper recorded his 500th double against the San Diego Padres. Jones was the Atlanta Braves' number one overall pick in the 1990 MLB draft and their primary third baseman from 1995 to 2012 (with the exception of 2002–2003 when he primarily played left field). 落 The X is on! Known as the consummate "players" manager, Bobby Cox treated everyone with respect and dignity. Chipper Jones’ Biggest Buck Ever [VIDEO] By. ESPN named Chipper Jones the Burger King 'King of the Night' for this performance. Chipper Jones, who will go down as one of the game’s best switch-hitters, said Thursday that he would retire at the end of this season after an 18-year career with Atlanta. Biographical Information []. Joe Byers - May 23, 2016. He is famous for contribution to professional life. He also tied Mickey Mantle for second most RBIs all time by a switch hitter; Jones passed Mantle for sole possession of second place all-time on April 27, 2011 (with 1,512 RBI) after a 3-run stand up triple, helping the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 7–0. [28] He was also walked intentionally 18 times; 2nd in the league, and his .633 slugging percentage was 4th best in the NL. 1 overall by the Braves in the 1990 amateur draft, has spent his entire professional career with the franchise. Written by: Alex Coffey . [5] Jones's Braves Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on June 28 during a luncheon at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and featured speeches from former Braves players, including Hank Aaron. On July 15, 2006, Jones recorded his 1,902nd career hit, to become the Atlanta Braves' all-time hits leader, passing Hank Aaron. His 454 home runs rank Jones third all-time among switch-hitters, behind Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle, who hit 536 homers, and Eddie Murray, who slugged 504. [36] On June 16, he hit a single in the second inning against the Cleveland Indians for his 2,000th career hit. A feared hitter when healthy, Jones has carved out a place in baseball history as one of the best to hit from both sides of the plate. Jones also floated the idea of "retiring" in a tweet back in May if he doesn't get a better deal. Third baseman Chipper Jones will retire at the end of the 2012 season, the Atlanta Braves said. [60][61] Following the announcement, a fan tribute song called "The Chipper Jones Song" was featured in a number of sports blogs. [54], Jones suffered from a torn meniscus in his right knee for much of the first half of the 2011 season, and received Cortisone shots in an attempt to manage the pain. [45], In December 2008, Jones accepted an invitation to play for the USA team in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Andruw Jones is reportedly getting ready to retire. "But I like to think I've kept myself in pretty good shape over the years. I moved to Atlanta in Chipper’s Rookie Year of 1995 and I have watched his entire career as a casual fan of the Atlanta Braves. On July 3, 2012, Jones was named to the NL All-Star team as a replacement for the injured Matt Kemp. Positions: Third Baseman and Leftfielder Bats: Both • Throws: Right 6-4, 210lb (193cm, 95kg) . In addition to two major knee operations, Jones has had to deal with nagging ailments since 2004. He was the MLB batting champion in 2008 after hitting .364. Now, unless you're a baseball connoisseur who doesn't let silly things such as international borders and … I don’t know what the Rockies organization did, but first baseman and team graybeard Todd Helton personally gave Chipper Jones a camera for his crossbow. Chipper Jones paid $1.22 million for this suburban spread north of Atlanta. Jones went 6–17 with a double and two home runs in the tournament.[34]. (David Goldman/AP) Chipper Jones gave a new meaning to the term hot corner. [39][40] On July 29, Jones matched a career-high with 5 RBIs as the Braves shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 14–0. Jones met his first wife, Karin Fulford,[92] while he was playing with the Braves class A affiliate in Macon, Georgia. Roy Jones Jr retires but leaves door ajar for Anderson Silva bout. "Never in my mid-20s would I have given myself a snowball's chance to be in camp and have a job at 40 years old," Jones told The Associated Press. Asked by Wiki User. On March 31, 2009, Jones agreed to a three-year $42 million contract extension with the Braves; the deal includes an option that could become worth up to $61 million over four seasons. [15] Atlanta then selected Jones, who played shortstop at the time. Jones ended his career in 2012 with a .303 career batting average, 468 home runs, and 1,623 RBI. But among his achievements, one that’s less discussed was … Long-time Atlanta Braves 3B– and for two seasons OF– Chipper Jones announced Thursday that he’ll retire following the completion of this upcoming 2012 season. He'll have just under 500 home runs and a career on-base percentage close to or over .400. he has played great defense for years, when asked to move to another position he did willingly, when ask to move back he never said i told you so, he has won gold gloves and a batting title and an mvp he'd be on my ballet. In his final at-bat, Jones hit a broken bat single for an infield base hit, with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. [82], The final game of his career was the 2012 National League Wild Card Playoff (dubbed the "infield fly rule game" following a controversial call by umpire Sam Holbrook), in which the Braves lost 6–3. I've been debating this with a couple of guys in my fantasy league, and am curious as to what you guys think. Chipper Jones is doubling down on all that fall hunting time he missed while playing third base. [24] In addition to achieving a level of personal success, Jones participated in the 1995 World Series, in which the Braves won in six games over the Cleveland Indians. Following a disappointing campaign last season, the Atlanta Braves third baseman is committed to bringing up his numbers, and insisted he will not stick around to get paid if he is not producing. A panel of 100 baseball people, many of them members of the Baseball Hall of Fame and winners of major baseball awards, were polled to compile at the list. He had won many awards. He spent his entire 19-year MLB career and all 23 years as a professional baseball player in the Atlanta organization. His number 10 is the eleventh number retired by the Braves franchise. Stats #6 - Bobby Cox. 10 jersey", "Chipper Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame", "Chipper Jones Joins ESPN Baseball Broadcast Booth As Analyst", "Chipper Jones plans move back to Atlanta", "Chipper Jones: How Did Larry Get His Famous Nickname? Jones's season came to an end after he was injured in a game against the Houston Astros on August 10, 2010; injury reports indicated that he had torn the ACL in his left knee, which would require surgery. Just a friendly reminder: don't be ashamed to admit that you have a crush on him. [99] Their divorce was finalized in November of the same year. [62], Jones opened the 2012 season on the disabled list, following surgery on March 26, 2012 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He never did much damage during the postseason but did manage a few key home runs, and he of course took home a World Series ring as the primary catcher for the 2017 World Series Champion Astros. Ironically, Jones was not selected for the MLB All-Star game that year. Chipper Jones ranked fourth at 60.9. Jones was on teams that lost to the New York Yankees in the 1996 and 1999 World Series. Rocker referred to Jones on the radio by saying "Chip's white trash" and "as two-faced as they came."
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