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.

Now that they've inked Profar to a three-year deal, the Braves have a clear idea of how they want to utilize the outfield while Acuña recovers

Free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time MLB All-Star at 31 with the San Diego Padres in 2024.

On Friday, the Braves introduced their newest signee. Outfielder Jurickson Profar met with the local media and talked about coming to Atlanta.

Jurickson Profar talks about his excitement to join the Braves after watching the team and Andruw Jones when he was growing up

Outfielder Jurickson Profar signed with the Braves this week, but the Mets were reportedly interested in bringing in the All-Star this offseason.

This offseason has tested the patience of Atlanta Braves fans. However, Alex Anthopoulos' ability to wait on the right deal paid off once again.

The San Diego Padres' ownership dispute appears to be negatively impacting the franchise in the free agent market. Outfielder Jurickson Profar signed with

ET: According to Braves management, Kelenic will get an opportunity to earn the right field job at the start of the season. He'll be competing