Through October 1, 2000
YR
2000 |
G
133
|
AB
489
|
R
71
|
H
129
|
2B
26
|
3B
0
|
HR
17
|
RBI
77
|
BB
38
|
SO
80
|
SB
10
|
CS
2
|
OBP
.320
|
SLG
.421
|
AVG
.264
|
Profile
& Scouting Report
Height:
6-1
Weight:
205 lbs.
Throws:
Right
Bats:
Right
Positions:
Right Field
Born:
March 29, 1967, Baltimore , MD
Drafted:
Selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 20th round of the 1985 free-agent draft; did not sign ... Selected by the St. Louis in the supplemental round of the 1988 free-agent draft.
Scouting Report
1999 Season
Signed to a five-year, $40 million deal as a Cardinals free agent, Brian Jordan was a primary reason the Braves were able to overcome the loss of Andres Galarraga. Jordan carried Atlanta offensively during the first half of the season, earning his first trip to the All-Star Game. His numbers dropped in the second half after he was hit on the right hand by a pitch from Mike Thurman on June 22, yet a late-September cortisone shot helped Jordan pick up his output during the playoffs. He established a career high for RBI while reaching the century mark in runs scored for the second straight season.
Hitting
Jordan is an explosive righthanded hitter who thrives in key situations. An excellent fastball hitter with power to all fields, Jordan led Atlanta with a .317 batting average with runners in scoring position, and batted .500 with 16 RBI with the bases loaded. He dares pitchers to throw inside while he crowds the plate, yet rarely gets tied up. Jordan's production has improved of late because of increased health as well as greater patience. He drew a career-high 51 walks in 1999.
Baserunning & Defense
With Jordan in right field and Andruw Jones manning center, the Braves field two of the game's top flycatchers. Equally capable in center and right, Jordan possesses great instincts that allow him to get to balls that otherwise would be extra-base hits. His arm is a weapon that ranks in the top five in the National League. Aggressive on the basepaths, Jordan is a good basestealer and takes the extra base when needed most.
2000 Outlook
St. Louis, Jordan's previous employer, had concerns about the his durability. If the last two seasons provide an accurate indication, such worries are no longer legitimate. Jordan will be a fixture in the Atlanta outfield for the next several seasons and a key ingredient in the team's success.
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