Since retiring from the Atlanta Braves in 2012, Chipper Jones has worked as an ESPN broadcaster, and as a special assistant to baseball operations for the team, with a new title on the way.
The Braves are making the first-ballot Hall of Famer a part-time behind-the-scenes contributor as a "major league hitting consultant."
Since the Braves already have a hitting coach in Kevin Seitzer, and two assistant hitting coaches, Jones' role is tightly defined. He will work with hitters before home games in the video room, indoor cages, and during batting practice.
Monday afternoon on Twitter, Jones said, "I haven't looked forward to spring training this much in 9 yrs.