Chipper Jones: Why Atlanta’s Oldest Player Is Also Their Most Important

Chipper Jones is ready for his walker in baseball years. Braves supporters cringe with each slide or dive Chipper performs, praying he gets up without hobbling or gripping his knee 19 years after his MLB debut.

 

That is not how fans want to see their acclaimed future Hall of Famer depart the game. Fans want Chipper’s final game to be played on the field, not watched from the sidelines, win or lose.

But what can the organization and the Braves’ fans truly expect from a guy who is so far past his prime?

Chipper Jones struggled in 2010 and 2011. When he declared that 2012 would be his final season, Braves supporters hoped for a spectacular send-off.

Chipper Jones is ready for his walker in baseball terms. Braves supporters cringe with each slide or dive Chipper does, praying he gets up without hobbling or gripping his knee.

That is not how fans want to see their acclaimed future Hall of Famer leave the game. Fans want Chipper’s final game to be played on the field, not from the bench.

But what can the organization and the Braves’ fans truly expect from a guy so far past his prime?

Chipper Jones had a horrible 2010 and 2011 seasons. When he revealed that 2012 would be his final season, Braves fans hoped for a memorable send-off.

Chipper has risen from the ashes of the disappointing prior seasons like a much older and slower phoenix. While he no longer has the legs or the capacity to play every game, his swing has back. He’s doing everything he can to make this final season a memorable one.

What makes Chipper Jones the most important player on the club when there are MVP candidates like Michael Bourn, Martin Prado, Jason Heyward, and Craig Kimbrel?

Chipper Jones had 249 plate appearances on the season entering Sunday’s game against the Phillies. He has 43 RBI in those plate appearances. For the same number of plate appearances, the MLB average is 27.

Jones and Fredi Gonzalez have taken the

Chipper has risen from the ashes of the unsuccessful recent seasons, much like a much older and slower phoenix. While he no longer has the legs he once had or the capacity to play every game, his swing has back. He is doing everything in his power to make this final season magical.

With team MVP possibilities like Michael Bourn, Martin Prado, Jason Heyward, and Craig Kimbrel, what makes Chipper Jones the most valuable player on the roster?

Chipper Jones had 249 plate appearances this season entering Sunday’s game against the Phillies. In those plate appearances, he has 43 RBI. The MLB average for the same number of plate appearances is 27.

Player Evaluation: All hail the short king, Ozzie Albies This year, Ozzie quietly enjoyed one of his best seasons as a Brave.

This was Ozzie’s second-highest hitting average (.280) for a season in his seven-year career with the Braves (excluding his first-year in 2017 when he only played 57 games). His only season with a higher hitting average was in 2019, when he ended with a.295 batting average. What Ozzie lacked in average, he made up for in power: this year, he hit the most home runs (33) and drove in the most RBI (109) of his career.

 

This was not Ozzie’s best year, but it was also not his worst. This year, Ozzie had his second highest number of fielding runs above average (7). His finest season was in 2021, when he had 22 extra-base hits. That’s a nice thing. The bad news is that he tied for the second most errors in his career this year, at eight.

deal situation for Ozzie Albies Ozzie is nearing the end of a back-loaded deal he signed in 2019. Ozzie will earn $7 million in 2024 and 2025, with the Braves having a club option for 2026 and 2027 before becoming a free agent in 2028, his age 31 season.

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The World Series champion Atlanta Braves pitcher is being sued for throwing the ball into the fans.

 

A fan who was hurt during the 2021 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros has announced that they will sue both the Braves and former player Jorge Soler.

Soler was selected World Series MVP for his performance during the series, which provided Braves fans with unforgettable memories. However, one fan will remember the 2021 World Series as more traumatic.

According to the fan, they were gravely hurt when Jorge Soler launched a ball into the stands and struck them in the eye. According to Alexis Stevens of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription needed), a lawsuit has been filed in Cobb County Superior Court.

The injury occurred before to the fifth inning of Game 3 of the series. The fan and a couple of family members were sitting in the right-field area of Truist Park.

According to the complaint, “Defendant Soler threw the ball with such force and speed that it hit Ms. Norris directly in her right eye causing extensive and excruciating injury to her right eye.”

Shortly after the incident, the fan was taken to Truist Park for treatment of their injuries. According to the report, they were injured in numerous ways.

The plaintiff in the lawsuit wants a jury trial and an unknown sum to cover medical expenses and punitive damages. The Atlanta Braves appear to have declined to speak publicly on the situation.

The injury occurred before the fifth inning of Game 3 of the series. The fan and a couple of family members were sitting in Truist Park’s right-field corner.

According to the legal complaint, “Defendant Soler threw the ball with such force and speed that it hit Ms. Norris directly in her right eye causing extensive and excruciating injury to her right eye.”

The fan was brought to Truist Park for treatment of their injuries immediately after the incident. According to the report, they were injured on many occasions.

The plaintiff in the case wants a jury trial and an unknown amount to help cover medical expenses and punitive damages. The Atlanta Braves appear to have declined to comment publicly on the subject.