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B.J. Upton

Tampa Bay Rays

1984/08/21 25

6-3 185

Norfolk, VA

R / R

5

the Tampa Bay Rays in 2002 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Rays 144 560 79 135 33 4 11 55 57 152 42 14 .241 .313 .373

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A true five-tool talent, he has growing power, great speed, a lightning-quick bat, great range and a cannon for an arm in center field.
Flaws
  • Most of his defensive flaws have been alleviated with a move to the outfield. At the plate, he strikes out a ton and needs to make more consistent contact.
Career Potential
  • Is emerging as a star at the plate.
  • AwardsInternational League (AAA) - All-Star TeamTriple-A - All-Star Team (Baseball America)Class A- - All-Star Team (Baseball America)South Atlantic League (A) - Most Outstanding Major League ProspectSouth Atlantic League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 13, 2010 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Rays.
September 13, 2009 Missed 2 games (ankle injury).
September 10, 2009 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
September 7, 2009 Missed 4 games (ankle injury).
September 4, 2009 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
April 12, 2009 Missed 5 games (shoulder injury).
April 5, 2009 Shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
February 25, 2009 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a one-year contract.
September 20, 2008 Missed 10 games (left quadricep).
September 8, 2008 Left quadricep, day-to-day.
July 13, 2007 Missed 29 games (strained quadricep).
June 14, 2007 Strained quadricep, 15-day DL.
June 9, 2007 Strained quadricep, day-to-day.
March 1, 2007 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
August 23, 2006 Missed 1 game (left shoulder injury).
August 22, 2006 Left shoulder injury, day-to-day.
August 21, 2006 Missed 3 games (left shoulder injury).
August 20, 2006 Left shoulder injury, day-to-day.
July 31, 2006 Recalled from Durham (AAA).
March 16, 2006 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
March 3, 2006 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
March 16, 2005 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
March 2, 2005 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
August 1, 2004 Contract purchased from Durham (AAA).
March 11, 2004 Assigned by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to their minor league camp.
March 10, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
September 11, 2002 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Trades

June 4, 2002 Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1st round (2nd overall) in 2003.

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