Jason Heyward Making an Impact Both On and Off the Field

Posted: 1st April 2010 by Kyle Gauss in MLB
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There are a lot of things to like about Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward. You could start with his 6'4'', 220-pound frame, something usually found in a linebacker. You could start with his numerous accolades, including the 2009 USA Today and Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year awards. You could even start with the fact that he is the prototypical Atlanta prospect: a local boy that only the Braves truly appreciated as a prep star. Sure, Heyward was an All-American in high school, but only the Braves saw his No. 1 prospect potential. All that being said, the most enjoyable thing about Heyward is his demeanor. He carries himself like a seasoned veteran despite not having a Major League at-bat. Heyward stays after practice to sign autographs for fans, one of the many lit ...

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