What to expect from Justin Upton this year?

[azbaseballfan]

He swung the bat well today against the Brewers with a pair of doubles. One of them was high off the wall in dead center (405 ft). He has such a smooth swing i just love watching him hit, im excited to see him play this year!

Im just curious what type of numbers ya'll see him putting up this season!? I'm expecting big numbers but i dont want to be biased. I want to know what you guys think!

.325 AVG - 30 HRs - 80+ RBIs - 20+ SBs .... i dont think that is too biased

 

[thenumberonemetfan]

.305AVG-36HR-108RBI-32SB

 

[jbone17]

.315 30 HR 105 RBI

 

[sheetskout]

.305AVG-36HR-108RBI-32SB

No way he gets the steal opportunities hitting in front of a K-artist like Reynolds.

I say .281Avg. 34HR 105RBI 18SB

 

[Codasco07]

Everyone here looks to be very bullish, especially in the power department.

 

[azbaseballfan]

Last year he hit .300 - 26 HRs - 86 RBIs - 20 SBs

I think the power and average will go improve even more. But with the dbacks offense who knows how many RBI or SB opportunities he will get this year.

 

[braden]

EDIT: Whoops, was thinking Heyward due to seeing his card in someone's sig.

Sky's the limit on Upton. I could see .310/.380/.530

 

[ballerskrip]

Why not be bullish on his power?

He played in 138 games in his first full year last year and hit 26 homeruns.

If he plays 145-150 games, i don't think it is out of the question to hit 38-40 homeruns.

skrip

 

[darocker80]

doesn't he strike out a bit?

I predict:

.285 33 HR 105 RBI 25SB (agree he won't get AS many Steal Attempts)

 

[azbaseballfan]

Why not be bullish on his power?

He played in 138 games in his first full year last year and hit 26 homeruns.

If he plays 145-150 games, i don't think it is out of the question to hit 38-40 homeruns.

skrip

I hope you are right in saying this! The Dbacks need that reliable spark in their lineup!

 

[Brett Keith]

What to expect?


Magic.

 

[xcantgobackx]

He swung the bat well today against the Brewers with a pair of doubles. One of them was high off the wall in dead center (405 ft). He has such a smooth swing i just love watching him hit, im excited to see him play this year!

Im just curious what type of numbers ya'll see him putting up this season!? I'm expecting big numbers but i dont want to be biased. I want to know what you guys think!

.325 AVG - 30 HRs - 80+ RBIs - 20+ SBs .... i dont think that is too biased

I was at that game today. He looked great at the plate! I have no clue what to expect of him, but I don't think it's a stretch to predict an improvement over last year. I also got a ball signed by him.

 

[EricInCT]

I REALLY don't like the lineup, I know it sounds silly but you have to have other pieces around you to produce absurd numbers to see a significant spike.

 

[azbaseballfan]

He swung the bat well today against the Brewers with a pair of doubles. One of them was high off the wall in dead center (405 ft). He has such a smooth swing i just love watching him hit, im excited to see him play this year!

Im just curious what type of numbers ya'll see him putting up this season!? I'm expecting big numbers but i dont want to be biased. I want to know what you guys think!

.325 AVG - 30 HRs - 80+ RBIs - 20+ SBs .... i dont think that is too biased

I was at that game today. He looked great at the plate! I have no clue what to expect of him, but I don't think it's a stretch to predict an improvement over last year. I also got a ball signed by him.

I couldn't agree more! I probably saw you there just didn't know it. Justin is a classy guy, he signs alot of autgraphs for the fans.

 

[cgilmo]

To know what I think. Check my eBay buying history

 

[azbaseballfan]

To know what I think. Check my eBay buying history

Stocking up?

 

[gomatt]

I'd say that he is the highest potential, safest risk pick you'll find. He's 22. He's proven he can play at a very high level. He has the look. The next big thing in my opinion.

 

[sportscardtheory]

I see 40+ HRs over 100 RBIs, IF he can stay healthy. He does seem to get injured often.

 

[justwar]

Buying me a nice new (used) car?

 

[EricInCT]

No one else worries that he has 63 extra base hits and only 11 with RISP and only 86 RBIs?

In comparison delmon young had 125 less at bats and only 30 extra base hits but knocked in 60.