After all the talk and speculation that centered around Atlanta Braves sportsbook rookie outfielder Jason Heyward, the youngster wasted little time answering his critics, going deep on the first pitch he faced this season, launching his career in style. Heyward stepped to the plate for his first at-bat, got set in the box, and drove a Carlos Zambarno offering for a three-run homer in his first major league swing. Heyward went on to hit a run-scoring single in the bottom of the eighth inning, to finish the day two-for-five with four RBI, leading the Braves to an opening day 16-5 win.
Heyward is the closest thing to a hometown prospect that the team has had in years, not including hockey betting players. The 20-year old grew up just 30 minutes south of Atlanta, in a town called Henry County, and is only one of a young Braves lineup that has Atlanta fans optimistic about what is to come in the next couple of seasons. The 11-point opening day win over a league rival added even more emphasis to the excitement for the coming season. Widely considered one of the most talented positional players in the minors last season, Heyward boasts the perfect combination of power and plat discipline, and if his quick start is any indication, will be leading the Breaves' offense for seasons to come.
Atlanta will resume play on Wednesday in their second of a three game sportsbetting series against the Cubs, leading up to the 2010 Masters odds play.
