Birthdate: April 23, 1977
Birthplace: Willemstad, Curacao
Drafted to the major leagues when he was just 16 years old, Andruw Jones was one of the most talented teenagers ever. Read on for more on this Atlanta Brave who's been compared to former baseball great Willie Mays!
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Andruw grew up in Willemstad, Curacao, a small country located in the train his young son. By the time Andruw was six, he already had major league aspirations. His early accomplishments are nothing short of amazing. Andruw hit a 400 foot home run as a 13-year old and was playing in leagues with adults. In 1993, the Atlanta Braves signed 16-year old Andruw to a free agent contract.Andruw Jones - Years in Atlanta 472f12
Andruw made his major league debut in August 1996. He played in that season's Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals.Andruw Jones - The Future 5kv2m
Although Andruw has enjoyed a good major league career, some feel he never lived up to the hype that surrounded him as a young teen. He has proved he's one of the best defensive center fielders in 2007 season has been one of Andruw's worst seasons as a pro to date. But at just 30 years old, Andruw has a lot of baseball years ahead of him to live up to his enormous potential.Andruw Jones - Did U Know? h2o19
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