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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Party up in here

Can you guess this former Atlanta Braves player before using all five of our hints?

By Chase Owens |
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Play along with our daily Atlanta Braves trivia. Use five provided hints to guess the former Braves player. 

The daily trivia game ‘Immaculate Grid’ has been a fun and exciting challenge for baseball fans. We wanted to create something similar related to the Atlanta Braves. Welcome to House That Hank Built’s latest series: Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past! Take the opportunity to participate in our daily guessing game. Missed yesterday’s? Play here.

Hint #1 (Career Length): This player spent a total of 16 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 16 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 8, 9, and 10.  He wore 8 for the Atlanta Braves. 

Do you think you know it already? If so, jump to the last slide to check your answer. If not, use the next page for more hints

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Hint #3 (Individual Accolades): This player was a 4x All-Star, and 3x Silver Slugger award winner. One of his silver sluggers came with the Braves in 2014.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 2013-2014. In his two seasons with Atlanta he slashed .267/.348/.478, and bombed 56 homers in 303 games played.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player was acquired via trade with Arizona in the same offseason the Braves signed his brother in free agency.

Do you know it now? if so, check yourself on the last page. If not, click next anyway to see if you remember this player in a Braves jersey.

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Answer: Justin Upton

Justin had a much more successful couple of seasons in Atlanta when compared to his older brother B.J. Unfortunately, his tenure was short-lived thanks to the decision to go full rebuild following the 2014 season. Upton was traded to San Diego in December of 2014 in a trade that brought the Braves back Max Fried.

Stretching his big league career across 16 seasons is impressive stuff from J-Up. He was a highly touted prospect in 2007, and lived up to the high expectations for the most part. With a career .261/.342/.469 slash line, 325 homers, 151 stolen bases, and 32.3 bWAR, Upton was one of the more feared hitters in baseball for quite awhile.

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