Not to rain on the parade, because I love Heyward and think he’ll be great this year, but Chipper was the guy who was excited about Francoeur every spring.
I bet it did jump off his bat in BP, but because he never walked it never translated well. Being able to find and select pitches is extremely important for any hitter… Which Heyward is head over heels better than Francoeur.
The things I’m reading about Heyward for the last week or so are starting to sound like the 2010 pre-season hype. Then he put up a season that was compared to Ty Cobb and Mickey Mantle! If he does indeed bounce back, Bourn, Prado, Heyward, McCann, Uggla, Chipper and Freeman could be a pretty formidable offensive group.
Jason Heyward now has a two-year streak of swatting home runs on Opening Day, belting a one-run shot in the second inning against the Washington Nationals to extend the Atlanta Braves lead to 2-0.
Happened in the 2nd inning of the game so I’m assuming it was his first at bat.
2010 was the shot heard around the south according to Joe Simpson. J Heys first ever MLB bat. A blast into right off of the insane one Zambrano. A real pleasure to watch over & over.
Said it was the loudest that he had heard the Ted since the WS (I believe.) A guy from work was also there. Said it was deafening. I believe Heyward will be on a mission this year. The crews had better put up extra protective tarps to shelter any car windshields in the parking lot like they did last year.
Believe it or not, I don’t really remember the noise. The only thing I remember from that moment was the drunk fellow in front of me perched on top of his seat, rocking it back and forth like a frenzied monkey.
I was there for that, up by the Golden Moon Casino.
The homer landed just down and to my left. That’s the loudest I’ve ever heard the stadium and it was sustained through two outs in the top of the 9th until…well.
The whole level was literally shaking. Everyone was jumping up and down for minutes and going apeshiet. Euporia, even for 10 minutes, was something I will never forget. :)
The loudest ive heard was Bobby Cox night last summer… Zambrano had just thrown two towards chipper and I believe was tossed from the game, braves hit like four home runs that night. It was great
I expect to see a bench clearing episode sometime this year between the Fish & the Braves now that Zambrano’s going to be a regular prescence during the season.
I was with saxby phillips at that night and the stadium was rocking. I was also at opening day for heywards first blast. Tough to call which one was louder. I guess well have to bring out dancing rick and the applause o meter next time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47gahDuOff8
Go Braves
Was also there for Chipper's two homer game vs the Mets.
And Randy’s perfect game, believe it or not. I couldn’t believe it, that’s for sure. By the 8th inning, the 18,000 or so who were there made a TON of noise. I was silent however, caught in between. Stunned.
Heyward is ready for a junior slump If you thought 2011 was bad you just wait. heyward is like Frenchy’s more disappointing younger brother except he is the much darker white hope . Freeman is much goofier than Heyward and a much better baseball player, expect him to hit first next year with bourne providing tha powa in the chipper spot. I think Fredi is the best manager ever, his knowledge of baseball is like wow. That’s all for now guys!!!
I was obviously kidding but I’m not even sure that is racist. The White Hope idea maybe, but the idea that Heyward’s complexion is darker than Frenchy’s is objectively true, and I was just jokingly juxtaposing the two. I really didn’t think it was racially charged or bigoted.
Well the entire post was satire. It’s not normally something that I would comment on, but obviously the entire post was meant to be a trolling satire. Either way, it wasn’t out and out racism. Perhaps the issue of race was mentioned, but it wasn’t a racist joke or anything derogatory of judgmental, if anything it was merely an observation that two people were of different races. Anyway, the point was an impersonation of a stupid Braves fan, they are not my thoughts, and if anything were based on a 180 from my personal thoughts.
Not to rain on the parade, because I love Heyward and think he’ll be great this year, but Chipper was the guy who was excited about Francoeur every spring.
cbwilk - February 2, 2012
the difference is
I bet it did jump off his bat in BP, but because he never walked it never translated well. Being able to find and select pitches is extremely important for any hitter… Which Heyward is head over heels better than Francoeur.
andrew.sisson - February 2, 2012
This.
Heyward is probably one of the best when it comes to plate discipline.
Blasphemer - February 2, 2012
rec'ed
cause this is true… the difference between Frenchy and J-Hey is ‘PLATE DISCIPLINE’
jdelsandro - February 2, 2012
.
royhobbs - February 2, 2012
way to be a morning buzzkill, cb.
fandave - February 2, 2012
The ball bouncing off the bat isn't on the scoreboard...
so I don’t think Jeff Francoeur took notice
TBuzz - February 2, 2012
When the ball bounces off Heyward’s bat, it’s hitting the scoreboard.
carpengui - February 2, 2012
going through the scoreboard
walknbalk - February 2, 2012
I’m not going to be satisfied until insurance rates jump up in Orlando due to broken windows.
Broccoman - February 2, 2012
Homer alert
The things I’m reading about Heyward for the last week or so are starting to sound like the 2010 pre-season hype. Then he put up a season that was compared to Ty Cobb and Mickey Mantle! If he does indeed bounce back, Bourn, Prado, Heyward, McCann, Uggla, Chipper and Freeman could be a pretty formidable offensive group.
bighop - February 2, 2012
Plus
Two hitting coaches should help too! I for one am glad Prado is still on this team!
HansonManCrush - February 2, 2012 via mobile
Completely agree
I hope Prado retires a Brave, then becomes the fitness coach!
The 2 hitting coach thing is getting some pretty good reviews.
bighop - February 2, 2012
Heyward
was trying to pull everything last year. He was at his best when he was going with the pitch and taking the ball the other way effectively.
airman in bama - February 2, 2012
Oh. My.
carpengui - February 2, 2012
I may have to pull my Heyward shirt out of the closet today .
bravesdude - February 2, 2012
Well
I’m ready for baseball!
TCfromDubVee - February 2, 2012
Here, here
WienerDog - February 2, 2012
This is music to my ears!
Hope that shoulder injury doesnt bite back… and we get to see the true potential of the J-Hey kid
jdelsandro - February 2, 2012
haha
you think he feels any pressure to hit a home run at his first at bat this year?
Saxby Phillips - February 2, 2012
did he hit one in his first at bat last year? I thought it was his 2nd or so. Either way. :)
walknbalk - February 2, 2012
Source: Jason Kirk article 3/31/11
Happened in the 2nd inning of the game so I’m assuming it was his first at bat.
2010 was the shot heard around the south according to Joe Simpson. J Heys first ever MLB bat. A blast into right off of the insane one Zambrano. A real pleasure to watch over & over.
adc62 - February 2, 2012
was at that game
Probably one of the loudest reactions I have ever heard during a braves game. not joking on that either.
CWil03 - February 2, 2012
I believe Chipper made a similar comment
Said it was the loudest that he had heard the Ted since the WS (I believe.) A guy from work was also there. Said it was deafening. I believe Heyward will be on a mission this year. The crews had better put up extra protective tarps to shelter any car windshields in the parking lot like they did last year.
adc62 - February 2, 2012
They might also want to extend the backstop netting to go all the way around the field.
king of games - February 3, 2012
what about hinske’s go ahead shot during the playoffs?
ibttw23 - February 2, 2012
Believe it or not, I don’t really remember the noise. The only thing I remember from that moment was the drunk fellow in front of me perched on top of his seat, rocking it back and forth like a frenzied monkey.
swainzy - February 2, 2012 via mobile
I was there for that, up by the Golden Moon Casino.
The homer landed just down and to my left. That’s the loudest I’ve ever heard the stadium and it was sustained through two outs in the top of the 9th until…well.
The whole level was literally shaking. Everyone was jumping up and down for minutes and going apeshiet. Euporia, even for 10 minutes, was something I will never forget. :)
walknbalk - February 3, 2012
*h*
walknbalk - February 3, 2012
The homer on Opening Day 2011 was a line drive that more or less just clear the fence of RF.
LEastCoastBears - February 2, 2012
loud
The loudest ive heard was Bobby Cox night last summer… Zambrano had just thrown two towards chipper and I believe was tossed from the game, braves hit like four home runs that night. It was great
Saxby Phillips - February 2, 2012
Weird
Zambrano seems to be present at all of the loud moments at the Ted.
adc62 - February 2, 2012
Hopefully for many more this year.
king of games - February 3, 2012
No doubt
I expect to see a bench clearing episode sometime this year between the Fish & the Braves now that Zambrano’s going to be a regular prescence during the season.
adc62 - February 3, 2012
loud
I was with saxby phillips at that night and the stadium was rocking. I was also at opening day for heywards first blast. Tough to call which one was louder. I guess well have to bring out dancing rick and the applause o meter next time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47gahDuOff8
Go Braves
bobbycox6 - February 2, 2012
go bravos.
Saxby Phillips - February 2, 2012
Was also there for Chipper's two homer game vs the Mets.
And Randy’s perfect game, believe it or not. I couldn’t believe it, that’s for sure. By the 8th inning, the 18,000 or so who were there made a TON of noise. I was silent however, caught in between. Stunned.
walknbalk - February 3, 2012
Heyward is ready for a junior slump If you thought 2011 was bad you just wait. heyward is like Frenchy’s more disappointing younger brother except he is the much darker white hope . Freeman is much goofier than Heyward and a much better baseball player, expect him to hit first next year with bourne providing tha powa in the chipper spot. I think Fredi is the best manager ever, his knowledge of baseball is like wow. That’s all for now guys!!!
GumpBrave - February 3, 2012
This is bordering on an area you need to make sure you stay clear of.
cbwilk - February 4, 2012
I was obviously kidding but I’m not even sure that is racist. The White Hope idea maybe, but the idea that Heyward’s complexion is darker than Frenchy’s is objectively true, and I was just jokingly juxtaposing the two. I really didn’t think it was racially charged or bigoted.
GumpBrave - February 4, 2012
It was an unnecessary commentary on their race. Unless there’s a reason to bring it up, there’s no reason to bring it up.
cbwilk - February 5, 2012
Well the entire post was satire. It’s not normally something that I would comment on, but obviously the entire post was meant to be a trolling satire. Either way, it wasn’t out and out racism. Perhaps the issue of race was mentioned, but it wasn’t a racist joke or anything derogatory of judgmental, if anything it was merely an observation that two people were of different races. Anyway, the point was an impersonation of a stupid Braves fan, they are not my thoughts, and if anything were based on a 180 from my personal thoughts.
GumpBrave - February 5, 2012
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