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B.J. Upton #2 | Outfielder | Tampa Bay Rays
Height: 6-3    Weight: 180    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Aug 21, 1984, Norfolk, VA
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2008 Statistics
PeriodGABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBHBPKSHSFAVGOBPSLG
Yesterday140000000000200.000.000.000
Last 7 Days6245400124130701.167.250.292
Last 14 Days1246129001341901201.196.321.261
Last 21 Days186814130114421301801.191.317.265
200884306568418264226106007415.275.388.405
Games Played By Position
PeriodCDH1B2B3BSSLFCFRFOF
Last 7 Days0000000606
Last 14 Days000000011011
Last 21 Days000000017017
2008010000082082
Career Stats
YearTeamGABRH2B3BHRRBISBCSBBHBPKSHSFAVGOBPSLG
2004TB45159194182412411514611.258.324.409
2006TB501752043501101131314000.246.302.291
2007TB12947486142251248222865415414.300.386.508
2008TB84306568418264226106007415.275.388.405
Career30811141813105653514663221536314310.278.366.432
Player Notes
June 29, 2008
B.J. Upton went 2-for-5 on Sunday, but the more important news was that he stole a base for the first time since June 14.

Our View:Upton seems way too fast to have such long gaps without a steal, but this is the second time this season we've seen him go more than two weeks between pilfers. Maybe he's just not as confident on the bases as he needs to be.
June 16, 2008
B.J. Upton has already tied a career-high with 22 stolen bases, and Manager Joe Maddon commented that he is more aggressive this season, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Maddon said, "As he gains more experience, he becomes better at it. I think he's choosing better spots to go and has a better idea of what he wants to do. He's been thrown out a couple times on calls that were wrong, quite frankly, so it could even be a better percentage than it is."

Our View:Along with the 22 steals, Upton has racked up 18 doubles, one triple, five homers, and 38 RBI, with 42 runs scored over 67 games. He also maintains a .293 average, and is one of the brightest young stars in the league.
June 8, 2008
The Rays suffered the 6-3 loss to the Rangers this evening, but outfielder B.J. Upton continues to swing a hot stick in support of Tampa's cause. Upton went 1-for-2 with two walks and his fifth home run of the season, totaling two RBIs on the night.

Our View:This brings Upton's average to .301, going 4-for-9 with five walks, no strikeouts, two homers, and three RBIs in three games versus Texas.
June 6, 2008
B.J. Upton had a home run and two steals while scoring three runs in Tampa's win over Texas Friday.

Our View:Upton now has 20 steals already on the year after swiping 22 bags all of last season. The home runs are down (he has just three so far), but Upton is giving his owners value in other ways.
June 5, 2008
The Rays have selected shortstop Tim Beckham with the number one overall pick in the baseball draft Thursday, according to the AP.

Our View:They selected him over Florida State catcher Buster Posey. Beckham, who hails from Griffin, Georgia, was ranked as one of the best pure athletes in the draft and labeled as a legitimate five-tool player. He also established himself as the top prep prospect in the entire nation with solid performances at last summer’s high school showcase events, and hit .500 with five homers, 31 RBI and 16 stolen bases this season.