F/F SPOTLIGHT: Justin Upton
Jun 28 2015
This month marked the 10-year anniversary of massive expectations attached to Justin Upton (OF, SD). Back in 2005, the Diamondbacks made Upton the first overall selection in that year's amateur draft. Some 18 months later, in the 2006-07 off-season, BaseballHQ.com assigned Upton a rare 10E prospect rating, projecting him to have Hall of Fame-type potential. Here is the scouting report that accompanied that grade:
Strengths: Plus athleticism/plus speed (3.9). Bat speed/power/BA ability. Plate discipline. Arm strength. Range
Weaknesses: None
Comments: Plus athlete with the power, speed, and defense necessary to be an impact player. Performance was less than expected and never got into any kind of hot streak. Took well to CF, showing...
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