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.
The San Diego Padres had to officially say goodbye to Jurickson Profar on Thursday, as the All-Star outfielder signed a three-year deal with the National League
The Braves announced that they have signed free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42MM deal. The MVP Sports Group client will make $12MM this year and then $15MM in each of the next two seasons.
Jurickson Profar has agreed to a contract with the Atlanta Braves according to Jeff Passan. Profar was a possible free agent target for the Reds. He's signing a three-year, $42 million deal with the Braves according to Bob Nightengale.
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,
Profar may not be a strong bet to repeat his 2024 performance, but even if he regresses some, he'll be a big upgrade for Atlanta in left.
Free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.
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.
A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time MLB All-Star at 31 with the San Diego Padres in 2024.
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,