Chipper Jones

Date of Birth: April 24, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Larry Wayne “Chipper” Jones Jr. is a former American Major League Baseball (MLB) player who spent his entire 19-year career with the Atlanta Braves. Born on April 24, 1972, in DeLand, Florida, Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history. He was the first overall pick in the 1990 MLB Draft and made his debut with the Braves in 1993. Jones played primarily as a third baseman but also spent time as an outfielder. Over his career, he achieved numerous accolades including eight All-Star selections, a National League (NL) MVP award in 1999, and a World Series Championship in 1995. Chipper Jones retired in 2012 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, his first year of eligibility.

5 Interesting Facts about Chipper Jones

1. Chipper Jones was the first overall pick in the 1990 MLB Draft.

2. He won the National League MVP award in 1999.

3. Jones was an eight-time All-Star.

4. He is the only switch-hitter in MLB history to have a career batting average of at least .300 and 400 or more home runs.

5. Jones has a hobby of deer hunting and even owns a ranch in Texas for this purpose.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chipper Jones

1. “I grew up a Braves fan. I idolized guys like Dale Murphy and Bob Horner.”

2. “It’s a very humbling experience to know that your peers think highly of you.”

3. “You take the good with the bad. I’ve had a lot of good times in this game and I’ve had some bad times, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

4. “When I retire, I want to stay involved in baseball in some capacity.”

5. “Baseball is what I do. It’s what I love to do.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Chipper Jones achieved a highest net worth of approximately $110 million.

Children

Chipper Jones has six children. He has three sons with his first wife, Karin Fulford: Larry Wayne III, Tristen, and Shea. He also has a son, Cutler Ridge, with his second wife, Sharon Logonov. With his third wife, Taylor Higgins, he has two sons: Cooper and Cash.