Atlanta Braves' newest member B.J. Upton shows excitement ahead of next season – MLB Update
Atlanta Braves’ newest team member B.J. Upton is showing his excitement ahead of the next Major League Baseball season.
Upton has recently signed with the Braves on a five year deal and is now looking forward to his future with them.
Over the next five years, he will earn $75.25 million. Sources say that his contract is the highest signed deal by the Braves with any Major League professional.
After signing a hefty deal, the seven-year Major League veteran told some in the media that he is very pleased to have signed with the Braves.
“It’s been a big conversation of ours, Obviously he’s up [for free agency] in about three years. Is it a possibility? Yes. Is it going to happen? We don’t know. It’s definitely something that we’ve both talked about and would like to have happen,” Upton said as he told reporters about his excitement.
Upton added and said in more detail, “I’m pretty excited, We all know artificial turf is a bit rougher on the body than natural surface. I think baseball is a game that’s made to be played outside, and I’m excited to be able to play [home games] outside, and then to be on some natural grass.”
Upton is a highly talented individual and considered one of the most aggressive players currently playing in Major League Baseball.
Many teams persued him during this offseason but he and his agent preferred signing with the Braves. Atlanta on the other hand, also showed great interest in him after he filed for free agency playing a wonderful season with the Tampa Bay Rays.
From the very beginning to his last game with the Rays during the 2012 Major League Baseball season, Upton remained consistent and showed enormous power as he finished with great numbers.
He remained one of the most successful players who hit at .246 hitting average all season long. He hit 28 homers along with 78 RBIs and .298 OBP.
His career stats of .255 hitting average along with 118 homers, 447 RBIs and .336 OBP also makes him a good role playing centre fielder who has also been performing on the top of his game.
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