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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Dan Uggla was born in 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the <a href="/biography/dan-uggla">son</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Armistead">Elizabeth Armistead</a> (née <a href="/biography/dan-uggla">Cooley</a>) and John Carl Uggla. He attended Columbia Central High School in Columbia, Tennessee, before enrolling at the University of Memphis, where he played college baseball for the Memphis Tigers.</p>

<h2>MLB Draft and Minor League Career</h2>
<p>Uggla was selected in the 11th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the 338th overall pick. He spent five seasons within the Diamondbacks organization, including time with their short-season affiliate, the Yakima Bears, in Yakima, Washington.</p>

<h2>Major League Debut and Success with the Florida Marlins</h2>
<p>In 2006, the Florida Marlins acquired Uggla in the Rule 5 Draft. He quickly made an impact, recording his first major league hit only three days into the season with a single off Houston Astros <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Pettitte">pitcher</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Pettitte">Andy Pettitte</a>. He hit his first career home run on April 13 against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewon_Brazelton">Dewon Brazelton</a> of the San Diego Padres. His first stolen base came later that season when he stole home against the Philadelphia Phillies.</p>

<p>That year, Uggla was selected as a reserve for the 2006 MLB All-Star Game—an impressive honor for a Rule 5 draftee in his rookie season. He capped an outstanding debut year by finishing third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting, behind <a href="/biography/hanley-ramirez">teammate</a> <a href="/biography/hanley-ramirez">Hanley Ramírez</a>—who won the award—and future <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Zimmerman">teammate</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Zimmerman">Ryan Zimmerman</a> of the Washington Nationals. However, Uggla did receive accolades, winning the Players Choice and Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year Awards.</p>

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<h2>Offensive Achievements and Silver Slugger Award</h2>
<p>Known for his power, Uggla holds multiple franchise records with the Florida Marlins. In 2006, he hit his 25th home run, breaking the record for most home runs by a rookie second baseman, previously held by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Gordon">Joe Gordon</a>. He made MLB history by becoming the first second baseman to hit 30 or more home runs in four consecutive seasons.</p>

<p>In 2010, Uggla was awarded the Silver Slugger Award, recognizing him as the best offensive second baseman in the National League that season.</p>

<h2>Later Career: Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals</h2>
<p>Uggla signed a five-year, $62 million contract with the Atlanta Braves in 2011. However, after three challenging seasons marked by declining performance, he was released in 2014. Uggla later signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. Despite Atlanta releasing him, the team remained responsible for the final year of his contract, reportedly paying approximately $78,000 per game even after his departure.</p>

<p>He also had a brief stint with the San Francisco Giants, though he struggled to regain his earlier form during his time with both teams.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>As of available estimates, Dan Uggla has a net worth of approximately $34 million. He is currently married to Janette Repsch, with whom he has a daughter. Additionally, he has two children from a previous marriage. Uggla stands 5 feet 11 inches tall.</p>

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