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Tampa Bay RaysCenter Field

B.J. Upton was named the June 2009 Player of the Month.  On October 2nd, 2009, he hit for the cycle against the Yankees.

DOB: 8/21/1984

Hometown: Norfolk, VA

Weight: 185

Height: 6'3"

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Draft Year: 2002

Draft Round: 1st round, 2nd overall

MLB Debut: 8/2/2004

Did You Know? The name "B.J." actually stands for "Bossman Junior," a nickname that originated with his father and was later passed down to him!    

Stance

B.J. Upton shows you how he approaches his major league stance.

B.J. Upton wears
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