Could Buxton end up being like B.J. Upton?

[mwash1983]

Just a hypothetical question for all of you. Remember when B.J. Upton was all the rage in Tampa and made it to the majors at 19 most people thought he was a surefire superstar in the making. Looking at their minor league numbers, Upton was very dominant for his age as he put up a .297 .390 .431 at 18 in Low A and AA and his age 19 season which was Buxton age last year a .315 .410 .505 line in AA-AAA. Now I am saying this could end up being Buxton's worst case. Just something to think about regarding top 3 prospects as B.J was ranked #2 by BA in 2004.

[jewcer2k5]

Yes, anything can happen.

[benshobbies]

The next Nick Swisher....

Just sayin.

[WCTYSON]

Weird, you are comparing Low A numbers of one player to the number in AA-AAA for another. That adds up. :rolleyes:

We get it, you do not think much of Buxton. Someone always has to be contrary to every scout saying he is hands down the best prospect in baseball. Only one can be right. Way to go out on a limb and play the odds. :cool:

[xbignick]

Higher floor, better development now-a-days. Wouldn't put my money on it.

[jmscoggin]

Weird, you are comparing Low A numbers of one player to the number in AA-AAA for another. That adds up. :rolleyes:


I caught that too. Not only was he comparing Buxton against a player at a lower level but Buxton's numbers were still significantly better across the board. :rolleyes: That doesn't mean Buxton won't have a better or worse career than Upton but the comparison was wrong on its face.

[TarjetasBéisbol]

Of course he could! He could also end up being like Ted Williams.

[preakness]

he could be like bj upton
he could be like mike Cameron
he could be like c maybin
he could be like torrii hunter

[jewcer2k5]

he could be like bj upton
he could be like mike Cameron
he could be like c maybin
he could be like torrii hunter

no one else?

[jmscoggin]

no one else?

Lol, nope. He is only going to be like one of those. Preak has him figured. :D

[WCTYSON]

Lol, nope. He is only going to be like one of those. Preak has him figured. :D

A few seasons ago I made a player comparison on Heyward being similar to J. Dye. I will say Buxton will be a similar player to D. Winfield. :flex:

[preakness]

He could be like Winfield
He could be like Dawson
He could be like mccutchen
He could be like Chet lemon
He could be like Gary Maddox
He could be like Lonnie smith
He could be like Preston Wilson
He could be like Gary Thurman
He could be like George foster

[WCTYSON]

He will be like Winfield
He could be like Dawson
He could be like mccutchen
He could be like Chet lemon
He could be like Gary Maddox
He could be like Lonnie smith
He could be like Preston Wilson
He could be like Gary Thurman
He could be like George foster

Glad you agree. To the HOF for Buxton. :D

[jkiddlridnour]

A direct quote from Buxton after hearing this idea.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YhcOntV_57M/UslUK8g059I/AAAAAAAAPy4/f8IZZVotRxQ/s1600/put-that-evil-on-me.gif

[Highroller]

Weird, you are comparing Low A numbers of one player to the number in AA-AAA for another. That adds up. :rolleyes:

We get it, you do not think much of Buxton. Someone always has to be contrary to every scout saying he is hands down the best prospect in baseball. Only one can be right. Way to go out on a limb and play the odds. :cool:

Where is he comparing Low A numbers of one player to the number in AA-AAA for another?

[jmscoggin]

Where is he comparing Low A numbers of one player to the number in AA-AAA for another?

"Just a hypothetical question for all of you. Remember when B.J. Upton was all the rage in Tampa and made it to the majors at 19 most people thought he was a surefire superstar in the making. Looking at their minor league numbers, Upton was very dominant for his age as he put up a .297 .390 .431 at 18 in Low A and AA and his age 19 season which was Buxton age last year a .315 .410 .505 line in AA-AAA. Now I am saying this could end up being Buxton's worst case. Just something to think about regarding top 3 prospects as B.J was ranked #2 by BA in 2004".

Even with the difference in leagues (some overlap), Buxton had better numbers by a healthy margin.

[Highroller]

You guys do realize both sets of numbers he put up there are of BJ Upton right? None of those stats are from Buxton.

[jmscoggin]

You guys do realize both sets of numbers he put up there are of BJ Upton right? None of those stats are from Buxton.

Lol, ummmmm, errrrrrr, uhhhhhhh. Squirrel !!!!!

[jv25]

If we want to compare Twins vs Rays top prospects former and present. Better chance Miguel Sano becomes Delmon Young, rather than Byron Buxton becoming BJ Upton. IMHO.

[WCTYSON]

You guys do realize both sets of numbers he put up there are of BJ Upton right? None of those stats are from Buxton.

You realize he is making a player comparison and that Buxton's line at age 19 was, .334/.424/.520

He was wanting to compare age and levels, both of which are not close. :rolleyes:

I know how to read but also understand that perhaps the OP needs to learn how to write. His post does not make any sense and his comparison is weak.