Braves flashback: Andruw Jones

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Braves flashback: Andruw Jones

Photos of former Braves outfielder Andruw Jones and some of his outfield acrobatics.

Braves right fielder Andruw Jones catches a ball in foul territory on October 1, 1997.

Braves' Andruw Jones goes into the stands for Robin Ventura's home run in 2003 but can't come up with it.

Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones makes a catch to rob New York Mets batter Bernard Gilkey of an extra base hit on Sunday, July 13, 1997.

Andruw Jones of the Braves makes a diving catch in foul territory to haul in a Kevin Mitchell fly on August 21, 1996.

Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones tries unsuccessfully to catch the Yankees' Jim Leyritz's three-run homer in 8th inning of the Braves' loss to the Yankees in Game 4 of the 1996 World Series at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on October 23, 1996.

Atlanta Braves outfieder Andruw Jones makes a diving catch of a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Mike Lieberthal in the fourth inning Thursday, April 11, 2002, in Philadelphia.

Andruw Jones makes a catch while blowing a bubble.

Andruw Jones made this leaping catch for an out in the fourth inning on Sunday, June 26, 2005, in Atlanta.

A fan looks on as Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones climbs the fence at Turner Field to try and pull in a Shawn Green home run in Atlanta on Sunday, June 28, 1998.

Atlanta Braves center fielder Andruw Jones tumbles after making a diving catch to retire Chicago Cubs' Michael Barrett in the seventh inning in Atlanta Saturday, June 9, 2007.

Braves' Andruw Jones dives for a Ryan Zimmerman double in 2007.

Braves' Andruw Jones takes away a home run from San Francisco's Ray Durham on August 30, 2006.

19-year-old rookie outfielder Andruw Jones gets a little advice from Rod Gilbreath, director of minor league operations for the Braves, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996 in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones watches his home run in the second inning of the World Series Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996 in New York.

Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones speaks to the press after a Game 1 win in the 1996 World Series. Jones became the youngest player to hit a home run in a World Series game and became only the second player to homer in his first two Series at-bats.

Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones celebrates a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Braves baseball players Chipper Jones, left, and Andruw Jones pose in vintage Braves (Milwaukee) uniforms on March 14, 1997.

Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones is hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny in the third inning of a baseball game in Atlanta, Saturday, July 14, 2007.

Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones drops to a knee as he smacks a double in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

National League All-Star Andruw Jones of the Atlanta Braves watches his two-run home run off Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning of the 2005 MLB All-Star Game, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tuesday, July 12, 2005.

Atlanta Braves' Andruw Jones celebrates as he scores the go-ahead run against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, at Turner Field in Atlanta.

Andruw Jones watches his three-run home run in the third inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees in New York, in this Oct. 20, 1996 file photo.

Andruw Jones hits a solo home run in the 8th inning in 2006.

Braves outfielder Andruw Jones loosens up for batting practice during spring training at West Palm Beach Municipal Stadium on Thursday, February 20, 1997.

Andruw Jones wears a Richmond uniform.

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Braves right fielder Andruw Jones catches a ball in foul territory on October 1, 1997.

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