Looking back: The Braves' Jeff Francoeur

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Looking back: The Braves' Jeff Francoeur

Photos from the career of Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur.

Then with the Mets, Jeff Francoeur poses as Santa for the team's Christmas party for children. Francoeur signed with the Braves on Feb. 22, 2016. Take a look at more photos from Francoeur's career. AJC file photo / New York Daily News

Jeff Francoeur was a two-sport star in high school at Parkview. This photo shows him in 2001. He went on to play for the Braves and had a solid season for the Phillies in 2015, 14 years after this photo was taken. (LOUIE FAVORITE/AJC staff)

Parkview's Jeff Francoeur, center, is greeted by his teammates after his game-winning homer in 2002. (SUNNY SUNG/STAFF)

Parkview's Jeff Francoeur celebrates a win in 2001. (RICH ADDICKS/AJC staff)

Parkview's Jeff Francoeur celebrates with coach Hugh Buchanan after a homer in 2002. (SUNNY SUNG/STAFF)

Parkview's Jeff Francoeur heads for the sideline as Dacula's Chad Pope defends in 2001. (KENT D. JOHNSON/staff)

Parkview's Jeff Francoeur runs to jump on the pile of his teammates after they beat Lowndes for the state title in 2001. MARLENE KARAS / AJC

Parkview's Jeff Francoeur, right, tries to stay inbounds after he intercepted a pass and ran it back near the goal line in 2000. MARLENE KARAS / AJC

Jeff Francoeur listens to Parkview coach Cecil Flowe's instructions on Thursday, August 3, 2000. (LAURA NOEL/AJC )

Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur hits a solo home run in 2009. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

The Braves' Jeff Francoeur (right) is all smiles near the end of a win over the Washington Nationals in 2008. RICH ADDICKS / raddicks@ajc.com

Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur makes a throw in 2009 at Turner Field. BRANT SANDERLIN / bsanderlin@ajc.com

Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur breaks his bat as he grounds out in 2009. CURTIS COMPTON / ccompton@ajc.com

The Braves' Jeff Francoeur tosses his helmet after striking out in 2008. RICH ADDICKS / raddicks@ajc.com

Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur confers with batting coach Terry Pendleton in 2009. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Jeff Francoeur returns home to Atlanta wearing a Mets uniform in 2009. Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com

The Philles' Jeff Francoeur gets a high five from Freddy Galvis after beating the Braves 5-2 in 2015 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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Then with the Mets, Jeff Francoeur poses as Santa for the team's Christmas party for children. Francoeur signed with the Braves on Feb. 22, 2016. Take a look at more photos from Francoeur's career. AJC file photo / New York Daily News

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