Hank Aaron. Ken Griffey, Jr. Now, Albert Pujols.
Besides being three of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game, these three have been mentioned over the past month in connection with another subject.
Jason Heyward.
The Braves rookie phenom has drawn praise from all over.
Bobby Cox said the pop off his bat when he makes contact reminds him of Hank Aaron. Bobby Cox! One of the most successful managers in baseball history does not normally throw words around like that.
Reporters have likened the 20-year-old to Ken Griffey, Jr.
Today, veteran Tigers manager Jim Leyland said, "Obviously a young man with his size, with the strength he has, he looks like a really good looking young player. I was very impressed with his patience at the plate more than anything. He didn ...
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Atlanta Braves Baseball: The Jason Heyward Legend Continues To Grow
Posted: 8th March 2010 by Joel Barker in MLBComments Off on Atlanta Braves Baseball: The Jason Heyward Legend Continues To Grow