“He’s Back!” Braves Legend Chipper Jones Returns to Atlanta as Hitting Coach
Atlanta, GA – June 9, 2025 — Braves Country, rejoice! One of the most iconic players in franchise history is back in the dugout. The Atlanta Braves officially announced today that Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is returning to the organization as the team’s full-time hitting coach for the 2025 season.
Jones, who spent his entire 19-year MLB career with Atlanta (1993–2012), previously served as a part-time hitting consultant for the club between 2021 and 2023. But this marks his first full-time uniformed coaching role, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled.
“This place made me,” Jones said at a press conference at Truist Park. “Atlanta is home. The Braves are family. And I’m here to help bring another championship back to this city.”
The Legend Returns to Lead the Bats
Chipper Jones brings with him one of the most revered offensive résumés in modern baseball history:
- .303 career batting average
- 468 home runs
- 1999 NL MVP
- 8-time All-Star
- Hall of Fame Inductee (2018)
But it’s not just numbers — it’s swagger, leadership, and deep baseball intellect.
Team president Alex Anthopoulos called the hire a “game-changer” for the Braves’ offense, which endured an inconsistent stretch late in the 2024 season.
“Having a Hall of Famer like Chipper working day-to-day with our hitters is an incredible advantage. He knows what it takes to succeed in this league — and more importantly, in this city.”
What Chipper Brings to the Clubhouse
Hitting Philosophy
Chipper is known for his emphasis on:
- Situational hitting
- Approach vs. power-first mentality
- Reading pitchers early
- Using the whole field — something Atlanta’s younger hitters like Michael Harris II and Vaughn Grissom can benefit from.
Veteran Wisdom
His past mentoring of sluggers like Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. during part-time stints already yielded strong results. Riley, in particular, has credited Chipper with helping improve his timing and patience at the plate.
Cultural Glue
Chipper represents the Braves’ golden era of consistency and class — and his presence brings instant accountability and pride.
Fans React: “It Just Feels Right”
The Braves faithful took to social media to express pure joy:
“Seeing Chipper in a uniform again makes everything better.”
“A true Brave back where he belongs.”
“Forget stats — he brings championship DNA.”
Jones will officially join the team for full duties at the start of summer camp and has already begun reviewing film and planning sessions with the current roster.
Final Word: Full Circle for a Franchise Icon
For Chipper Jones, this is more than just a job — it’s a return to where it all began. And for the Braves, it’s another step toward building a dynasty with both young talent and iconic leadership.
“It’s time to win,” Chipper said. “Let’s get back to work.”
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