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1996–2012 · CF

Andruw Jones

6' 1", 225 lbs·Lived to 49·Bats R / Throws R
10×Gold GloveSilver SluggerAll-Star
The Almanac's Take

This Curaçao native was the rare player who excelled on defense before becoming a legitimate power threat. Jones accumulated 434 home runs across 17 seasons while winning a staggering 10 Gold Gloves, marking him among the game's elite defensive center fielders. His peak in 2005 produced 51 homers and a 123 OPS+, though a .254 career average limited his overall impact. Five All-Star selections and consistent excellence in center field defined his Hall of Fame case, even if career numbers fall slightly short of consensus.

Career Highs
.922
Best OPS · 2005
51
Most HR · 2005
129
Most RBI · 2006
.303
Best AVG · 2000
Career Arc · OPS
17 seasons
Statistical Comps

Career · Batting

17 seasons
YearTeamGABHRRBIAVGOPSOPS+
1996ATL31106513.217.70992
1997ATL1533991870.231.74599
1998ATL1595823190.271.836111
1999ATL1625922684.275.848109
2000ATL16165636104.303.907116
2001ATL16162534104.251.772102
2002ATL1545603594.264.878117
2003ATL15659536116.277.851113
2004ATL1545702991.261.833109
2005ATL16058651128.263.922123
2006ATL15656541129.262.894116
2007ATL1545722694.222.72495
2008LAD75209314.158.50567
2009TEX822811743.214.782104
2010CWS1072781948.230.827114
2011NYY771901333.247.851118
2012NYY942331434.197.70197
Career219675994341289.254
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