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Watch: For Chipper Jones, the swing was the thing

Braves star Chipper Jones had a smooth and powerful swing. From both sides of the plate. The switch-hitter finished his career with 2,726 hits. Chipper Jones hit 468 homers. He had a .303 average in 19 seasons. All thanks to this sweet swing.
By Mike Luck
Jan 25, 2018

For 19 years, Braves fans watched Chipper Jones.

They saw his clutch game-winning hits, some slick plays at third base, and his Hall of Fame smile. But what Braves fans may remember most about Jones was his smooth swing.

Remarkably, it came from both sides of the plate too. The swing produced 2,726 hits, 468 home runs, and a .303 career batting average.

Jones was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Wednesday. Watch the video above to see his sweet swing again.

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About the Author

Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.

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