After pretending he was Andruw Jones or Chipper Jones in backyard games as a kid, Profar will be the Braves' everyday left fielder.
Profar, a switch-hitter, began lifting his front leg higher at the start of his swing. He said advice from former major leaguer Fernando Tatis and work with San Diego outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. last offseason helped convince him to make the change, which added power to his swing.
Questions about the Padres’ ownership are having an impact on free agency. At least that was the impression that Jurickson Profar gave Friday, when he met with Atlanta media in a video call. The 31-year-old switch-hitter signed a three-year,
The Baseball Insiders' Robert Murray reported that an NL East rival showed interest in outfielder Jurickson Profar before the 2024 All-Star signed with the Atlanta Braves.
Coming off a career year at the plate, veteran outfielder Jurickson Profar has agreed to a three-year deal, $42 million with the Braves, the team announced Thursday. This past season with the San Diego Padres,
A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time MLB All-Star at 31 with the San Diego Padres in 2024.
Atlanta agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million contract with Profar on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Following a standout 2024 season with the San Diego Padres — slashing .280/.380/.459, hitting 24 home runs, driving in 94 runs and earning his first All-Star appearance and Silver Slugger Award — 31-year-old outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year,
Even with Chris Sale having bounced back and Spencer Strider on the way back, the Braves have holes to fill. Christopher Hennessy of Clutch Points proposed the idea of Atlanta signing three-time Cy Young Max Scherzer.
Bonus pick: Personally, I love the Braves' addition of Jurickson Profar to play in the outfield — either left or in right until Ronald Acuña is back to 100% — late last week. He got three years and $42 million from Atlanta after hitting .280 with 24 homers and 85 RBIs in an All-Star season in 2024 with San Diego.
The Atlanta Braves will have a nice haul of free agents to choose from next offseason. Here a few of the players that make the most sense for them.