Players to Watch: Diamondbacks v. Padres

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Justin Upton

Apr 13, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Justin Upton (10) follows through during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Upton was called up to the Diamondbacks as a 19-year-old budding star. He would go on to spend six seasons with Arizona, leading them to winning the 2011 National League West crown.

In 731 career games with the Diamondbacks, Upton smacked 108 home runs, knocked in 363 runs, while maintaining a .278/.357/.475 slash line. He also added 80 stolen bases to his name during his tenure with the Diamondbacks.

In his first year in San Diego, Upton has put up seven home runs, 21 RBIs, and a .294/.360/.569 slash line, while stealing five bases in just 28 games.