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Also featured on Rotoprofessor.com! Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 14th round of the 1999 draft as an 18-year-old first baseman and twice a free agent, Garrett Jones took the major leagues by storm in his first legitimate opportunity to make his case. Called up on June 30, 2009 by the Pittsburgh Pirates, a team looking to rid itself of a lot of its dead weight and infuse its lineup with younger players, Jones accomplished something he hadn’t done in his 11-year baseball career: He secured a starting job in the major leagues. For a team that has become a mark of futility in baseball over the past decade, Jones was able to secure himself everyday at-bats for this season due to this line he put up in 82 games last year: 314 At-Bats
.293 Batting Average (165 ...

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