Justin Upton

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Justin Upton (born on August 25, 1987) was selected first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft. He was previously an All-Star shortstop for Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, and was recently awarded the AFLAC National High School Player of the Year Award. He is also the brother of Tampa Bay Devil Rays shortstop B.J. Upton, who was taken #2 in the 2002 draft.

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Preceded by:
Matt Bush
First overall pick in the MLB Entry Draft
2005
Succeeded by:
Luke Hochevar