Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II made a show of support for his longtime idol Andruw Jones by posting a simple yet heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter) after the Baseball Writers' Association of America voted him into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Harris tweeted "Lets Goooooo 25" accompanied by a saluting emoji, paying tribute to Jones' iconic number, which was retired by the Braves in 2023.
As a longtime fan and fellow outfielder, Harris has long followed in Jones' footsteps in leading the team's defensive prowess. The Atlanta native has built a reputation for his own impressive skills on the field, mirroring the legacy of Jones who is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive center fielders in baseball history.
Jones was voted into the Hall of Fame with 78.4% of ballots cast, marking a milestone moment for the Curacao-born player, making him the first player from his homeland to achieve this honor. His remarkable career spanned 17 seasons, with the majority of those spent with the Braves, where he accumulated an impressive home run total of 368 and drove in 1,117 RBIs.
Throughout his illustrious career, Jones was recognized for his incredible defensive skills, earning him ten consecutive Gold Glove awards while playing for the Braves from 1998 to 2007. His impressive stats and accolades cemented his status as one of the greatest players of his generation.
As a longtime fan and fellow outfielder, Harris has long followed in Jones' footsteps in leading the team's defensive prowess. The Atlanta native has built a reputation for his own impressive skills on the field, mirroring the legacy of Jones who is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive center fielders in baseball history.
Jones was voted into the Hall of Fame with 78.4% of ballots cast, marking a milestone moment for the Curacao-born player, making him the first player from his homeland to achieve this honor. His remarkable career spanned 17 seasons, with the majority of those spent with the Braves, where he accumulated an impressive home run total of 368 and drove in 1,117 RBIs.
Throughout his illustrious career, Jones was recognized for his incredible defensive skills, earning him ten consecutive Gold Glove awards while playing for the Braves from 1998 to 2007. His impressive stats and accolades cemented his status as one of the greatest players of his generation.
man this is a great reminder that our achievements are not just about us, but also about the people who inspired us to be where we are today 
. Michael Harris II's gesture towards Andruw Jones is a beautiful example of paying it forward and showing respect for those who paved the way for him. It's like he's saying, "I'm standing on your shoulders, let me pay homage" 
. This also makes me think about how our actions can have a ripple effect on others, so we should always try to be mindful of that 
. Andruw Jones' legacy will live on through players like Michael Harris II, and I hope he takes pride in knowing his name is being carried forward by the next gen 
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, that's so cool! Michael Harris II is literally paying homage to his idol Andruw Jones by wearing his retired number on his jersey. It's awesome how he's carrying on the legacy of a baseball legend like Jones. I'm from Atlanta originally too, and I can relate to the excitement about this vote 
. It's amazing to see Jones get the recognition he deserves after an incredible 17-season career. Andruw Jones is gonna be up in that Hall of Fame with his number retired by the Braves - talk about a tribute 
] Oh man, Andruw Jones is finally getting the recognition he deserves 
... ( GIF: a clip of Andruw Jones making an incredible catch ) ...he was like a god out there 
! Michael Harris II is carrying on his legacy 
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It's amazing to see how much respect Michael Harris II has for him, especially considering they're fellow outfielders 
. I mean, 78.4% of the vote is insane! 
It just goes to show that Jones' skills on the field were truly on another level 
. And can we talk about his legacy in Atlanta? The guy retired number 25 with so much class 
... what does this say about our culture? that even in today's fast-paced world, we still find joy in showing respect & appreciation for the people who paved the way for us 
. Anduwo being the first from Curacao is just amazing, giving hope to all those ballers from around the world 
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i mean, 10 consecutive gold gloves is already a record and now this??
michael harris ii showing love like that for his idol is so sweet 
lets goooo 25 indeed! 
. I didn't know that about him, but now I'm fascinated by his career even more! The stats are mind-blowing – ten consecutive Gold Glove awards? That's some serious defensive prowess 
), but also about making plays in the outfield and setting the tone for your team's defense. Good job, Andruw – you're an inspiration to many! 
. It's amazing to see how that iconic number 25 is still living on through new generations of players like Harris. I mean, who wouldn't want to follow in the footsteps of a legend? 
Jones' career was truly incredible - those Gold Glove awards are no joke! 
Andruw will always be remembered as one of the greatest defensive center fielders in baseball history.
. I guess you could say this is a dream come true for Jones, and we're lucky to have witnessed his greatness firsthand 
. Now, can't wait to see more of Andruw's stories and highlights from his playing days 
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, but I gotta say, it feels like we've lost something in the way baseball has become more 'team' focused nowadays... I mean, back in the day, we used to have these legends like Jones who made the game look easy 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of the Braves do with Harris on the field...