Chipper Jones and Marquis Grissom to Manage 2025 Futures Game
Major League Baseball announced that Chipper Jones and Marquis Grissom will be the managers for the 2025 Futures Game, which will be held on July 12 at Truist Park in Atlanta.
This encounter, which is part of the MLB All-Star weekend, is a crucial platform for young baseball talents.
Chipper Jones, a Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves legend, will lead the National League team. On the other hand, Marquis Grissom, also a former Braves player, will manage the American League team.
The event will bring together the most outstanding prospects from the minor leagues, representing the 30 MLB organizations.
Chipper Jones: An Icon of the Braves
Chipper Jones, who played his entire career with the Braves between 1993 and 2012, is recognized as one of the best third basemen of his era. His career includes eight All-Star Game appearances, the National League MVP award in 1999, a championship in 1995, and his induction into the Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jones finished his career with a .303 batting average, 468 home runs, and 1,623 RBIs.
The technical staff of Chipper Jones will be made up of:
- Mark DeRosa (bench)
- Andruw Jones (batting)
- Tim Hudson (pitching)
- Tyler Flowers (first base)
- Kanekoa Texeira (third base)
- Nick Markakis (general manager)
- Peter Moylan (bullpen)
Marquis Grissom: Experience and Versatility
Marquis Grissom, a center fielder with 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, including two with the Braves, will also be present. He won a World Series ring in 1995 and was selected for two All-Star Games. His batting average was .272, with 227 home runs and 967 RBIs, playing for teams like Montreal, Atlanta, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Dodgers, and San Francisco.
The technical staff of Grissom will be comprised of:
- Jerry Manuel (bench)
- Fred McGriff (batting)
- Marvin Freeman (pitching)
- Dale Murphy (first base)
- Brian Hunter (third base)
- Ryan Klesko (general manager)
- Johnny Estrada (bullpen)
