Former Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones is trending in the right direction for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
’ festivities for hosting the 2025 All-Star Game are in full swing. But there could be an addition to the festivities should the Baseball Writers Association of America make the right decision.
"One of the most hyped prospects ever, Jones sent already lofty expectations soaring even higher when he hit two home runs in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series as a 19-year-old rookie,” MLB columnist for Bleacher ReportJones established himself as one of the best outfielders to ever play the game taking home 10 gold gloves during his time with the Braves.If he had kept those numbers going the rest of his career, he would probably be in Cooperstown already.
In five years with the Dodgers, White Sox, Rangers and Yankees, Jones batted .210 and averaged just 13 home runs a year.Jones finished his career with a .254 batting average, 1,289 RBI, 434 home runs, 67 WAR, and a 111 OPS+.
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