A50: Atlanta Braves Throwback Thursday Special – The Right Fielders

#23 – David Justice

Jun 9, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Former Atlanta Braves outfielder David Justice throws the ceremonial first pitch before the Atlanta Braves game against the San Diego Padres at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The 1990 National League Rookie of the Year, David Justice secured his spot in Braves lore in 1995.

As most of us know, and some of us remember, Justice became a hero in game 6 of the 1995 World Series, with his solo home run off Jim Poole to bring Atlanta its first major sports championship, ever.

He was a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger recipient. He finished no higher than 3rd in the MVP voting once, in 1993.

Justice’s career marks sit at .279/.378/.500/.878, with 305 career home runs. None bigger than the one in 1995, his only home run in the 1995 post season.

Justice took a lot of backlash during that 1995 World Series run. When Justice called out fans for their perceived lack of support, the fans in return, served up some boo-birds of their own. It didn’t take long for all to be forgiven.

Justice was traded the following season to the Indians, along with Marquis Grissom, for Alan Embree and Kenny Lofton. Justice spent only 6 seasons in Atlanta.

Justice ranks third for games payed in right with 747 games.

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