ATLANTA – Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is returning to the Atlanta Braves in a part-time capacity as a hitting consultant.
The 48-year-old Jones played his full 19-year career with the Braves. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2018, his first year of eligibility.
The new role announced by the Braves on Monday gives Jones his best opportunity for an on-field role, if only in a part-time capacity, since his retirement following the 2012 season.
He previously worked with the Braves as a special assistant to baseball operations. He also has worked as a broadcaster for ESPN.