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Jason Heyward

Atlanta Braves

1989/08/09 22

6-5 240

Ridgewood, NJ

L / L

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the Atlanta Braves in 2007 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 2 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .167 .286 .333
career Total 270 916 133 234 47 7 32 114 142 221 20 8 .255 .362 .427

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A unique mix of size, power, speed, and skill, he's also very mature and has a great approach to the game--including uncommon plate patience for a young hitter. Is also excellent defensively and does the little things well.
Flaws
  • Needs to keep refining his game in all areas to maximize his significant potential. Must also be able to handle the pressure of being a much-ballyhooed prospect. Also, can he hit left-handed pitching as well as righties?
Career Potential
  • Potential superstar right-fielder with all the tools.
  • AwardsNamed to the All-Star GameMinor League Baseball - Player of the Year (Baseball America)South Atlantic League (A) - Most Outstanding Major League ProspectSouth Atlantic League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 20, 2011 Missed 1 game (bruised left foot).
July 19, 2011 Bruised left foot, day-to-day.
June 15, 2011 Missed 20 games (right shoulder injury).
May 22, 2011 Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
May 13, 2011 Missed 2 games (right shoulder injury).
May 11, 2011 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
February 22, 2011 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
August 16, 2010 Missed 1 game (right knee injury).
August 15, 2010 Right knee injury, day-to-day.
August 13, 2010 Missed 2 games (right knee injury).
August 10, 2010 Right knee injury, day-to-day.
July 15, 2010 Missed 13 games (left thumb injury).
June 28, 2010 Left thumb injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to June 27).
May 11, 2010 Missed 2 games (right groin).
May 9, 2010 Right groin, day-to-day.
May 8, 2010 Missed 1 game (right groin).
May 7, 2010 Right groin, day-to-day.
April 3, 2010 Contract purchased from Gwinnett (AAA).
March 26, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.

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June 7, 2007 Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round (14th overall) in 2007.

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