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Justin Upton

Outfielder
Position
RF
Bats
R
Throws
R
 
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Born: Aug 25, 1987

  • Debut: August 2, 2007

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October 1, 2009

Justin Upton had just one hit on Thursday, but managed to drive in two runs. The Diamondbacks lost 7-3 in San Francisco, however.

Our View:

The two-RBI increased Upton's 2009 career-best total to 86. Batting .304 with 26 homers, 86 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 2009, all only at age 22, it's clear the sky is the limit for Upton. Consider him an elite fantasy outfielder for the 2010 season.

September 25, 2009

Justin Upton was productive in tonight's 4-0 loss to the Padres at Chase Field, as he went 2-for-4 with two singles.

Our View:

Upton accounted for two of Arizona's six hits in the shutout loss. He has two hits in two of his last three games, and is now hitting .271 this month.

September 24, 2009

Justin Upton went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts on Wednesday, as Arizona lost 5-2 to the Giants at home.

Our View:

Upton's four Ks came in a game where Mark Reynolds expanded his single season strikeout record to 208. To say the Diamondbacks need to work on their plate discipline for 2010 is an understatement.

September 19, 2009

Justin Upton hit a three run homer off of Jason Hammel in Saturday's 10-4 loss. He was 1-for-3 on the day with four RBI.

Our View:

Upton is having a breakout fantasy season overall, but he's hit a bit of a cold spell. Aside from Saturday's homer and a 5-for-5 game on Thursday, he's been virtually nonexistent in September.

September 16, 2009

Despite Justin Upton's first career five-hit game on Wednesday, the Diamondbacks couldn't beat the Padres, losing 6-5 in ten innings in San Diego.

Our View:

Upton's big day upped his average from .300 to .308. With his 24 homers, 76 RBI and 19 steals in just 124 games this season, he should be one of the first outfielders off your board in 2010.

September 11, 2009

Justin Upton went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in tonight's 6-3 loss to the Brewers at Chase Field. He hit a single and a solo homer off Braden Looper.

Our View:

Upton snapped a nine-game skid without a homer, and now has 24 for the season. He was 0-for-10 over his previous three games as well.

September 6, 2009

Justin Upton was pulled from the team's loss to the Rockies on Saturday after failing to hustle out of the box on a hard hit single, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Upton made the common rookie (ok, veteran too) mistake of easing out of the box for a hit he thought was going to be a home run that turned out not to be one. His punishment won't extend past his Sunday removal.

September 3, 2009

Justin Upton was a late scratch from the D-Backs' lineup on Thursday with a contact lense problem, according to the Twitter page of team writer Steve Gilbert. He was replaced by Alex Romero in the outfield.

Our View:

Upton has been on a tear since getting healthy, and this sounds like something minor that shouldn't keep him out longer than tonight. Expect him to get the contact situation solved quickly, and he should be back tomorrow.

September 2, 2009

Justin Upton went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Our View:

Upton has been dynamite since coming off the DL. He's now hit in ten straight games and has multi-hit efforts in six of those. Looks like he's building on that .417 August average.

August 30, 2009

Justin Upton went 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI and ripped his 22nd home run in a 4-3 win over the Astros on Sunday.

Our View:

He has now homered in back to back games and has at least one hit in every contest since coming off the disabled list on August 26th.

August 29, 2009

Justin Upton went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI on Saturday, as the Diamondbacks blew out the Astros 9-0 at home.

Our View:

Upton also hit his first home run since being activated off of the disabled list three games ago. The strained oblique that sidelined him for over 20 days appears to be a distant memory.

August 26, 2009

Justin Upton (strained oblique) will be activated before the team's game Wednesday night against the Giants, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View:

No word yet if he is actually in the lineup. Upton has been out since August 5th with the injury. Prior to going down, he was batting .301 with 20 home runs, 66 RBI and 16 steals.

August 20, 2009

Justin Upton (strained oblique) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment at Single-A Visalia next Monday, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Upton is believed to be already ready to hit, but still needs a little more time to heal so can run and throw at 100 percent. As long as he doesn't suffer any hiccups in his first few rehab games, he could be back in as little as ten days.

August 19, 2009

The Arizona Republic is reporting that Diamondbacks' outfielder Justin Upton took batting practice in an indoor batting cage on Wednesday. Upton is hoping to begin a rehab assignment some time next week.

Our View:

Upton is expected to hit on the field a few times over the next couple of days, and assuming he makes it through without reinjuring himself, he should go to the minors on schedule. Look for Upton to return to the team in a few weeks, so he should be there for fantasy owners for the stretch run.

August 16, 2009

According to MLB.com, Diamondbacks' outfielder Justin Upton threw for the first time since his injury on Friday. Upton has been on the DL with a strained right oblique.

Our View:

Upton took part in rotational drills on Friday as well, and the team hopes he can begin a rehab assignment within the next week or so. When he does come back, fantasy owners should get him in, but it looks like he is still a few weeks away.

August 7, 2009

According to the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks are hopefull that outfielder Justin Upton will be able to return from the DL when he is eligible in two weeks. Manager A.J. Hinch told the paper that "The best-case scenario is probably 10 to 14 days. It doesn't make sense to go without a player for 10 to 14 days. We'll put him on the DL and hope for a speedy recovery so that he's back when the 15 days are up.

Our View:

Upton missed over a month last season with a similar injury, but the team seems optimistic that he will be able to return much sooner this time around. Fantasy owners should keep a close eye on his recovery and hope that Hinch is correct in his assessment.

August 6, 2009

According to the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks have placed All Star outfielder Justin Upton on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain.

Our View:

Upton injured himself in Wednesday's game trying to steal second base in the ninth inning. Upton had a similar injury last season and ended up missing a month, so the D-backs and owners alike have to be crossing their fingers hoping this one is not as serious. No word yet on how much time he will miss.

August 5, 2009

Justin Upton left the team's win over the Pirates on Thursday in the eighth inning after hurting himself sliding into second base, according to the Associated Press. He is believed to have a strained oblique.

Our View:

Ohh boy. The Diamondbacks are already thin the outfield and can ill-afford to lose their best player. Stay tuned for updates.

July 29, 2009

Justin Upton homered and drove in three runs on Wednesday, as the Diamondbacks beat the Phillies 4-0 at home.

Our View:

Fulfilled potential is a beautiful thing. Consider Upton as a potential top ten pick next season.

July 25, 2009

Justin Upton went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Pirates.

Our View:

Upton has been miserable in July, hitting just .190 coming into Saturday's game, but he's still managed to pop four homers and drive in 15. Even when he's off he's still productive and perhaps today's showing is a sign that he's breaking out of his skid.

July 11, 2009

Justin Upton went 4-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 5-1 win over the Marlins at Chase Field. He hit a triple and three singles.

Our View:

Upton now leads the Diamondbacks with a .301 batting average. He collected four hits in a game for the second time this season.

June 23, 2009

Justin Upton hit his 14th home run on Tuesday and drove in three as the Diamondbacks wiped out the Rangers 8-2.

Our View:

Upton has been delivering on his enormous talent in 2009 and has quickly developing into one of the National League's top outfielders. If you have him, you have no excuse to not be starting him every day, no matter who your outfielders are.

June 21, 2009

Justin Upton led the way for the Diamondbacks on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as his team fell to the Mariners 7-3. Upton went 3-for-4 with a home run, a run scored, and two RBI in the game.

Our View:

Upton continues to be a rock solid fantasy outfielder, and the former number one pick is living up to his billing. He should be utilized in all leagues, and he is highly valuable in keeper leagues.

June 20, 2009

Justin Upton went 1-for-4 with a single and an RBI in Friday's 4-3 loss at Seattle.

Our View:

Upton has an RBI in three straight games, and has 40 for the season. He continues to lead Arizona with a .313 batting average.

June 8, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Justin Upton is sitting out tonight's game at San Diego after aggravating his left shoulder Sunday, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Upton stated that he merely tweaked his shoulder, and the ailment is not serious. He may miss Tuesday's game as well however, and manager A.J. Hinch said he is day-to-day. He should be held out of fantasy lineups until further notice.

June 8, 2009

According to the Arizona Republic, Diamondbacks' outfielder Justin Upton will likely be held out of Monday's game after leaving in the tenth inning Sunday night with a shoulder injury. Upton is considered day-to-day.

Our View:

The shoulder doesn't appear to be in very bad shape, but manager A.J. Hinch is going to be cautious with his young outfielder. Upton is likely out tonight, but expect him back in the lineup within a day or two. As good as he has been lately, you will want to get him back in the lineup as soon as he returns.

June 7, 2009

According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Justin Upton has left in the tenth inning of Sunday's game against the Padres with an aggravated left shoulder.

Our View:

This is not good news. He apparently injured himself while striking out. Upton has been exceptional this season and owners are likely shaking in their boots right now. Consider him day-to-day until we know more.

June 7, 2009

Justin Upton launched another home run on Saturday in the Diamondbacks' 6-4 loss to the Padres. Upton now has 11 homers on the year.

Our View:

After an awful start to this season, Upton has become just as good as everyone thought he would be. He is the one bright spot in an otherwise terrible D-Backs' order, and he should continue to be a solid fantasy option all season.

June 3, 2009

Justin Upton chipped in four RBI on a grand slam in Tuesday's 6-5 loss at Los Angeles.

Our View:

Upton ended a ten-game skid without a homer. He now has 10 homers, and trails Mark Reynolds by three for the club lead.

May 28, 2009

Justin Upton stayed hot on Thursday as he knocked three hits in Arizona's 5-2 win over the Braves. Upton was 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base.

Our View:

As bad as Upton was in the first month of the season, he has been equally as good this month. Upton seems to have come into his own, and he should be a strong play in all leagues going forward.

May 27, 2009

Justin Upton continued his torrid stretch this month. He was 3-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Padres.

Our View:

He's hitting close to .400 this month and now has his season average up to .335. The prospect appears to have blossomed and he is now a must play in all fantasy formats.

May 24, 2009

Justin Upton was 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the A's.

Our View:

Upton has quickly become the fantasy talent that scouts and owners expected, but had yet to see in his brief career. After hitting just .250 in April, he's raking in May with a .368 average, seven homers and 18 RBI. Feel confident playing him every day.

May 11, 2009

Justin Upton continued his tear at the plate against Cincinnati on Sunday, belting a two-run shot off Bronson Arroyo, Upton's seventh of the season.

Our View:

Upton has an 18-game hit streak on his hands and has hit all seven of his home runs over his past 17 games. He's as hot as can be, so hopefully you didn't give up on him after his slow start.

May 10, 2009

Justin Upton went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a stolen base, and three runs scored in Arizona's 10-8 win over the Nationals on Sunday.

Our View:

Upton has a 16-game hitting streak going and he is starting to grow into his potential. He is still striking out too much, but he is finally drawing some walks as well.

May 6, 2009

Justin Upton homered twice as the Diamondbacks beat the Padres 3-1 on Wednesday. He accounted for all three RBI and scored twice on a 2-for-4 night.

Our View:

Upton hit third in the order tonight and is riding a 12-game hit streak. Three of his five home runs have come in his last five games. If he continues to hit third, his fantasy value figures to jump.

May 2, 2009

Justin Upton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win at Milwaukee. His other knock was a single.

Our View:

Upton extended his hitting streak to nine games, with 12 hits over the span.

April 29, 2009

Justin Upton was 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base, and three RBI as Arizona beat the Cubs 10-0 on Wednesday.

Our View:

Upton is getting hot in Arizona. He has eight hits, including two home runs, seven RBI, and five runs scored in his last six games. His average has jumped from .167 to .246 in that span.

April 26, 2009

Justin Upton was 2-for-3 with a ninth inning two-run homer in Sunday's 12-inning 5-4 win over the Giants. His blast was part of a three-run ninth that extended the game.

Our View:

Upton came through in a big way on Sunday, but he's off to an abysmal start to the season. Even with today's big performance, he is still only hitting .222 with two homers and five RBI.

April 25, 2009

Justin Upton was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Arizona's 5-3 loss to the Giants on Saturday. He picked up his fourth strikeout in the loss.

Our View:

Despite the home run, Upton's struggles continue. He has 14 strikeouts in 14 games and he has yet to steal a base. Those expecting a breakout season may have to wait another 12 months.

April 17, 2009

Justin Upton told the Arizona Republic that he does not need to be sent to Triple-A to correct his swing. "I played here in '07, I played here all of last season, and in my mind and being a competitor, I don't think I need to go there," he said. "I think it's just a matter of time before I get hot and start swinging the bat."

Our View:

Upton has been working tirelessly with hitting coach Rick Schu, and he has so much talent that you have to believe he can get out of this slump. Still, he could probably benefit from hitting in a lower stress environment. When he does get hot, he will be fun to watch.

April 13, 2009

Justin Upton is hitless over nine at-bats so far this season. He has walked once, and struck out five times.

Our View:

Perhaps he can end his slump tonight against St. Louis at Chase Field. He holds a .316 average over 19 career at-bats versus the Cardinals.

April 6, 2009

Justin Upton will not start the Diamondbacks' season opener against Colorado today, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View:

Eric Byrnes will start in right field in his place. Upton is not injured, and manager Bob Melvin is merely taking advantage of flexibility with the roster. Byrnes fared better in spring training than Upton, and Byrnes is 7-for-23 (.304) against today's opposing hurler Aaron Cook.

April 2, 2009

Justin Upton drove in a pair of runs with a triple in the third inning of Arizona's 7-4 loss to Colorado on Thursday.

Our View:

Upton is an intriguing player. He has all the talent in the world, and it's easy to forget he's still just 21 years old. He'll likely get picked up on NL-only draft boards, but could get hot during the season, in which case he would instantly become a hot commodity across mixed leagues.

March 17, 2009

Justin Upton went 0-for-3 Tuesday and lowered his pedestrian spring average to .235.

Our View:

A lot is expected of B.J.'s baby brother, and the potential is there, but until he proves he can put it all together at the Major League level he remains an exciting question mark for fantasy owners. His spring stats aren't helping his spot on draft boards either.

March 9, 2009

Justin Upton had two hits in three trips to go along with two RBI in Arizona's 11-7 loss to Seattle on Sunday.

Our View:

With a little more discipline around the plate, this could be the season the younger Upton joins big brother B.J. in superstar status. It's not out of the realm of possibility to see the 21-year-old left-fielder hit 20-plus home runs this season with 80 or more RBI and an average better than .280.

March 3, 2009

Justin Upton had a big day against San Francisco on Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a walk, one RBI, two runs and a stolen base.

Our View:

Upton experienced several highs and lows last season, not all that unexpected from a mere 20-year-old in his first full season in the bigs. If he could add speed to his game, his fantasy ceiling would be through the roof.

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