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.
After pretending he was Andruw Jones or Chipper Jones in backyard games as a kid, Profar will be the Braves' everyday left fielder.
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
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.
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.
Free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.
ATLANTA — Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres ...
Since winning the World Series in 2021, the Braves have struggled to get back to the top of the sport. They've reached the playoffs in the past three seasons but haven't made it past the division series.
It sounds like the Atlanta Braves are still kicking the tires on a potential trade for Dylan Cease and/or Michael King, but they are far from alone in doing so.
The drama surrounding the San Diego Padres may have helped the Atlanta Braves land free agent Jurickson Profar.