Jason Heyward is off to a good start for the Atlanta Braves in 2012
22-year old lefty swinging RF Jason Heyward burst onto the scene in 2010 when he finished 2nd in the N.L. Rookie of the Year Voting. Last year though, he played through an injured shoulder and the result was a very disappointing sophomore season. Heyward played in 128 games for the Braves last year and he was 90 for 396 (.227 avg, .708 OPS) with 50 runs scored, 14 homers, 42 RBIs and 9 stolen bases. But, the early signs are good for Heyward this year. He has played in 6 games for the Braves so far this year and he is 6 for 19 (.316 avg, 1.013 OPS) with 4 runs scored, 1 homer, 4 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. The Braves are counting on Heyward to have a big year in 2012, so they hope he can keep up the good work.