Justin Upton
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"Justin Irvin Upton" is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, he played in the MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2007 to 2012 and Atlanta Braves in 2013 and 2014 while a teammate of brother B. J. Upton

Upton was selected first overall by the Diamondbacks in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft/2005 MLB Draft out of high school. He is considered a five-tool player because of his immense talent at the plate and his athleticism translates well in the basepaths and the outfield. Justin and his older brother, B.J. are the only brothers in Major League Baseball to ever be selected in the number one and two slots of any first round draft.

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I didn't leave much room ... It's kind of funny how it's working out.

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He'd get mad, because he knew I was about to quit, ... And he'd hit me a couple of times, and we'd get into it. He used to try to make me cry. That was his favorite thing to do. Usually I'd go after him, and then I'd start running.

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He always tells me that, ... And I always tell him the same.

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Coach Lee is very knowledgeable about the game, ... He's made me better. He'll make comments in practice like, 'You can't get away with that in the major leagues.' I used to field and I'd take a couple of shuffles. He'll say, 'The game is a lot faster there — you have to field in rhythm.' He's harder on me than he is anyone else.

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I was having a little trouble, ... That girl could sleep in that class and get an A. She's that smart. I asked her to give me a little help. That's how it happened. She was tutoring me, and there was something there.

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I'm not going to play something just because of stereotypes, ... I'm going to play it because I love it.

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I hope we can set some history, ... But that's not up to me. That's up to the teams that are drafting.

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I think we're so competitive, ... he wouldn't even realize I'm his brother.

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I wouldn't be the player I am today if he cut me any slack.

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