Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr. was the Atlanta Braves' number one overall pick in 1990, but only as a fallback after pitcher Todd Van Poppel refused to sign. Drafted as a shortstop, where he once made 56 errors in a single Class A season, he moved to third base and, after a torn ACL cost him the 1994 season, became the offensive engine of the 1995 World Series champions.

This deep dive traces a 19-year single-franchise career defined by an MVP-level 1999 season, unselfish position and contract sacrifices, a late-career batting title, and a first-ballot Hall of Fame election, alongside a complicated personal life off the field.

• Drafted first overall in 1990 after Todd Van Poppel refused to sign with Atlanta
• Won the 1999 MVP with over .300, 40-plus homers, 100-plus walks and 20-plus steals
• Moved to left field in 20 ...