Chipper Jones

[kyle1707]

Chipper no longer in a walk year: The Braves say they have agreed to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract extension through 2012 with an option for 2013. The agreement Tuesday virtually guarantees the 36-year-old Jones will play his entire career in an Atlanta uniform. A six-time All-Star, Jones was the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1999. His .310 lifetime batting average ranks second among switch hitters, trailing only Frankie Frisch's .316. He has 408 home runs, trailing only Mickey Mantle (536) and Eddie Murray (504) in homers by a switch hitter. He is the only switch hitter with at least 300 homers and a .300 career batting average.


I just read this online. As a fan i am glad to see him spending all his time in Atlanta.

If he does play 3 more years and ends up with 450 plus homers, 2500 hits plus, 1500 RBI's, 500 doubles life time average over 300.

MVP
Batting title
6 AS GAMES maybe more
only switch hitter with 400 hrs and lifetime average over 300
3rd alltime in switch hit hr's
gold gloves?
10-12 play off apperances
1 world series

is he a lock for the hall?

Thanks

 

[predatorkj]

Yes he is.But I don't think he will hold the all time record for most homers by a switch hitter.I really believe Berkamn will reach that.

 

[kyle1707]

I am not sure if Chipper or berkman will catch mantle on switch hitting Homers. Berkman maybe.

 

[scotty21690]

HOF lock?


Yes.

 

[MOFNY]

In the end I think the answer is yes. He really surprised many people with his big numbers last year.

 

[DaleMurphyCollector]

Chipper = Sexy.

Enough said.

 

[cgilmo]

Chipper = Sexy.

Enough said.

 

[onehrk]

Chipper = Sexy.

Enough said.

Chipper = DiCaprio

 

[KOBEARODLT]

chipper is a lock!!!!

 

[cgilmo]

 

[Penno]

Chipper = Sexy.

Enough said.

I'm on a boat and its going fast.........

I think I heard a big sigh of relief from the Braves scouts, they got 3 more years. That is, unless Hicks can make it either him or Escobar slide to third.

I'm just glad he'll most likely retire a Brave. He always made it sound very important to him, so I'm sure he's happy also.

 

[DaleMurphyCollector]

I wish I could see pictures at work...

 

[cgilmo]

I wish I could see pictures at work...

can you check your email?

 

[DaleMurphyCollector]

I wish I could see pictures at work...

can you check your email?

Hmmm...it's possible?!?