Upton, B.J.

- Outfield, Tampa Bay Rays

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Baseball Player Info

AL
Age	25
Bats or Throws	Right

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B.J. Upton

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Reviewed by buck
February 20, 2010
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Last updated: February 28, 2010

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It's tough to know where to stand with Upton, but one thing is certain: he'll steal a bunch of bases for your fantasy cause. That alone makes him worth a mid-round draft pick, but expecting another .300 season with 20 bombs is a reach. .275-90-15-70-45 in 550 AB

Positives / Upside	Upton possesses the kind of power and speed combination that makes Fantasy owners drool. He showed his power back in 2007, mashing 24 homers and batting .300 while stealing 22 bases. Recovery from shoulder surgery derailed his power last year, but the 25-year-old still managed to steal 42 bases -- bringing his stolen sacks total to 86 over the past two seasons. He is likely playing for a big free agent deal this season, so the motivation is certainly there to excel. .290-100-20-80-50 in 590 AB.
Negatives / Downside	Upton's slugging percentage actually dropped during the second half of last season, suggesting that maybe the shoulder problem wasn't the only reason for his power outage. Upton's work ethic and attitude have rightly been questioned in the past, and there is reason to believe that he'll never again approach the kind of numbers he posted in '07. .255-75-10-60-35 in 520 AB.
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	62