Los Angeles Angels left fielder Justin Upton (10) reaches to catch a ball hit by Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana (41). Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Upton has been on a tear ever since Joe Maddon’s had him in the leadoff spot for the LA Angels.
He’s been batting leadoff since May 23rd, with the exception of one game where he batted cleanup (and went 1 for 3 with a walk and a homer).
Upton’s been mashing the baseball since Maddon made him the leadoff man, clubbing six homers and driving in 12 RBI in the 15 games, and hitting .