B.J. Upton
- Avg .246
- HR 7
- RBI 32
- Runs 52
- SB 29
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 185
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Born: Aug 21, 1984 - Norfolk, VA
- College: None
- Draft: 2002 - 1st round (2nd pick) by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
News and Notes
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Jul 3
CF B.J. Upton, whose first two months of the season were marked by extensive struggles, was voted AL Player of the Month for June. Upton hit .324 in 26 games from the leadoff spot, with five homers, 20 runs, 22 RBI and an AL-best 10 doubles. He had a .562 slugging percentage and .395 on-base percentage, with a majors- best 14 stolen bases. "I've been swinging |
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Jun 29
Upton homered in Tampa Bay's 5-2 win over Florida on Sunday. Advice: Upton, who finished with two hits Sunday, is batting .400 (22 for 55) with three home runs and 14 RBIs in his last 13 games. The speedy center fielder was hitting just .213 with three homers and 15 RBIs in his first 56 games of the season. |
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Jun 28
Upton went 2-for-4 on Sunday, including his sixth home run and 28th stolen base of the year. Recommendation: Upton has improved his average from .204 to .249 during the month of June. He now has four home runs, 13 stolen bases and 20 RBIs for the month. |
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