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Guessing random Atlanta Braves players from the past: Worst contract ever?

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

By Chase Owens |
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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! Missed yesterday’s? Play here.   

We will give you five hints at a random player who donned an Atlanta Braves jersey and see if you can guess from there! Have fun and no cheating! Here we go! 

Hint #1 (Career Length): This player spent a total of 12 seasons in the MLB. During this time, he made appearances for the following teams: Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves.

Hint #2 (Jersey Numbers): During his 12 seasons in the big leagues, this player wore the following jersey numbers: 35, 9, 2, and 7.  He wore 2 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 did not win any accolades, but he was part of the AL Champion 2008 Tampa Bay Rays.

Hint #4 (Braves Stats): This player was with the Braves from 2013-2014. In his two seasons with Atlanta he slashed an abysmal .198/.179/.314 and struck out 324 times in 267 games played.

Hint #5 (Random Fact): This player signed with the Braves in 2012 for a five-year $75 million contract, often considered one of the worst contracts handed out during the Frank Wren era.

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: B.J. Upton

The first Upton brother to arrive in Atlanta was that of B.J. Upton who signed in November of 2012. From the start Upton failed to provide the elite speed and power combo he showcased in Tampa for eight seasons.

Things started rough and never improved for B.J. until ultimately he was dealt in the Craig Kimbrel to San Diego trade. Although that trade didn't bring back immediate help, it did bring a comp pick to Atlanta, one that would later turn into the selection of current star third baseman Austin Riley.

All in all his career numbers weren't too bad, as Upton hit 164 homers, stole 300 bases, had a career 98 wRC+, and was worth 24.7 fWAR across his 12 seasons in baseball.

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