He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1990 and made his major league debut in 1993. He immediately established himself as a star, and was selected for the All-Star Game in his first full season of 1996. He went on to play 19 seasons with the Braves, becoming the franchise's all-time leader in several categories.
Chipper was an above-average fielder and base runner. He was an outstanding hitter for contact and power, leading the National League in batting average in 2008 and home runs in 1999. He was a seven-time All-Star, a four-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and the National League MVP in 1999. He also won a batting title, seven Silver Slugger Awards, and two Gold Glove Awards.
Overall, Chipper Jones had a very successful career in Major League Baseball. He was one of the most consistent hitters of his era, and was a leader on the Atlanta Braves teams that went to the playoffs every year from 1991 to 2005. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, and his #10 jersey was retired by the Braves.
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