Jason Heyward / Braves

[atlantafalcons0]

Anyone see Jason Heyward's first major league at bat? It was a 3 run homer.

Zambrano gave up eight runs in 1 1/3 innings.

The Braves are 1-0 after thrashing the Cubs 16-5 on opening day.

 

[beardyian]

I had only heard a little about him until yesterday - but it was a great way to start your career off

 

[Tygran]

Long time Braves fan here...

pretty excited for this season.. Let's win it all for Bobby this year!

 

[PC69]

Long time Braves fan here...

pretty excited for this season.. Let's win it all for Bobby this year!

Bobby has been one of the greatest things to have ever happened to Atlanta and to baseball imo. Also this kid is fantastic, hes got a knack for hitting to all fields and has quiet a bit of strength for such a young ball player. Will be exciting to watch..

Will be sad to see Bobby Cox leave after the season

 

[dead spade]

dude i heard about his at bat i guess he frickin smashed the ball and it still hasnt landed yet lol but thats really good for him its looks like the braves will have a big bat for a long time huh

 

[Charzr]

Looks like he is gonna be a super star....the Braves didn't make a mistake bringing him now, instead of playing him in the minors.

 

[atlantafalcons0]

He's ahead of his time and will only get better with age.

(They said in spring training he broke car windows hitting it out 500+ feet with ease.)

 

[Gr3atness]

He was 0-5 w/ 4k's today. Still got much to learn.

 

[atlantafalcons0]

0-5 with a walk though.

 

[dead spade]

i wouldnt worry to much lots of great homerun hitters where strike out vctims look at reggie jackson hit for mad power but struck out alot its just what home run hitters do it dont mean he has alot to learn he prolly could just learn patiants

 

[atlantafalcons0]

Jason Heyward is having a great night tonight.

He's got two - two out RBI's.

 

[KyleJRM]

Some interesting stories have come out about how the Braves and his HS coaches had an agreement that the coach wouldn't talk him up to other teams' scouts, that he'd be listed smaller than his true height and weight, and that he wouldn't work out for other teams, in order to keep his draft status down so he could go to the hometown team in the draft.

 

[atlantafalcons0]

Some interesting stories have come out about how the Braves and his HS coaches had an agreement that the coach wouldn't talk him up to other teams' scouts, that he'd be listed smaller than his true height and weight, and that he wouldn't work out for other teams, in order to keep his draft status down so he could go to the hometown team in the draft.

That is true!

The Braves have always liked hometown heros...

 

[atlantafalcons0]

*Jason Heyward - HR in first at bat.

*Matt Ryan - TD in first pass attempt.

Hmmmmmm

 

[BondsHOF]

He would look great in a Giants uniform.

 

[atlantafalcons0]

Jason Heyward had a walk off hit last night.

This rookie is really coming along!

 

[beardyian]

He would look great in a Giants uniform.

Yep and with Lincecum going 3 for 4 the other day the future is good :top: lol


edit - i want bonus points for a batting pitcher like that in Fantasy Baseball

 

[left52side]

He is just like puhols, "a machine". lol.
He will do just fine this year I think.

 

[atlantafalcons0]

The Braves have drawn 44,440 more fans than they did through the first six home dates of the 2009 season. For sure, they benefited from opening this season against the popular Cubs. Last year, the first two home series were played against the Nationals and Marlins.

But while listening to fans roar and chant Heyward's name as he came to the plate on Opening Day, Braves manager Bobby Cox is convinced that Heyward has already influenced the attendance numbers at Turner Field.

"He has excited these fans," Cox said. "We're getting some pretty decent crowds right now with some teams that we don't normally draw that well with. He's a big part of that."
Heyward was featured in last week's edition of Sports Illustrated, and as he continues to draw media attention, the Braves know that the benefits he can provide extend far beyond his athletic skills.

 

[atlantafalcons0]

This guy is amazing.

Bottom of the ninth, two outs, bases empty, down 3-2 to the Phillies.

SOLO SHOT!

Tie game.

 

[brianvoytek]

Hes good. But years ago they said the same thing about Kevin Maas who played for the Yankees.....

Long season.

 

[atlantafalcons0]

Hes good. But years ago they said the same thing about Kevin Maas who played for the Yankees.....

Long season.

I've never seen a rookie produce like this.

Clutch situations.

 

[atlantafalcons0]

This guy's great!

Another walk off hit last night.

 

[Gesshoo]

Couldn't quite do it last night, but the GS to win it in the 9th was crazy too - 3-9 to 10-9 for the Braves 3rd straight walk-off win!

 

[atlantafalcons0]

Jason Heyward just hit a two run homerun vs the Pirates.

Fantastic player...