B.J. Upton #2
Cleveland Guardians
- CF
- B/T: R/R
- 6' 3"/185
- Melvin Emanuel Upton
- Status: Released
- Born: 8/21/1984 in Norfolk, VA
- Draft: 2002, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 2
- High School: Greenbrier Christian Academy, Chesapeake, VA
- MLB Debut: 8/02/2004
- Relationship(s): brother of Justin Upton
MiLB Career Stats
AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1961 | .294 | 52 | 248 | 160 | .837 |
MLB Career Stats
AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5175 | .243 | 164 | 586 | 300 | .723 |
Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MiLB Career Stats | 1961 | 365 | 576 | 52 | 248 | 160 | .294 | .387 | .837 |
MLB Career Stats | 5175 | 723 | 1260 | 164 | 586 | 300 | .243 | .321 | .723 |
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Latest Transactions
Team | Date | Transaction |
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March 19, 2018 | Cleveland Indians released LF Melvin Upton Jr.. | |
December 21, 2017 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent LF Melvin Upton Jr. to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. | |
August 21, 2017 | Sacramento River Cats released LF Melvin Upton Jr.. | |
August 8, 2017 | Sacramento River Cats activated LF Melvin Upton Jr. from the 7-day disabled list. | |
July 13, 2017 | Sacramento River Cats placed LF Melvin Upton Jr. on the 7-day disabled list. | |
July 1, 2017 | Sacramento River Cats activated LF Melvin Upton Jr. from the 7-day disabled list. | |
June 5, 2017 | LF Melvin Upton Jr. assigned to Sacramento River Cats. | |
April 11, 2017 | San Francisco Giants signed free agent LF Melvin Upton Jr. to a minor league contract. | |
April 2, 2017 | Toronto Blue Jays released LF Melvin Upton Jr.. | |
July 26, 2016 | San Diego Padres traded LF Melvin Upton Jr. to Toronto Blue Jays for RHP Hansel Rodriguez. | |
July 18, 2016 | San Diego Padres activated LF Melvin Upton Jr. from the bereavement list. | |
July 15, 2016 | San Diego Padres placed LF Melvin Upton Jr. on the bereavement list. | |
June 8, 2015 | San Diego Padres activated LF Melvin Upton Jr. from the 15-day disabled list. | |
May 18, 2015 | San Diego Padres sent OF Melvin Upton Jr. on a rehab assignment to El Paso Chihuahuas. | |
April 5, 2015 | Atlanta Braves traded RHP Craig Kimbrel and Melvin Upton Jr. to San Diego Padres for CF Cameron Maybin, LF Carlos Quentin, LF Jordan Paroubeck and RHP Matt Wisler. | |
April 5, 2015 | San Diego Padres placed CF Melvin Upton Jr. on the 15-day disabled list. Sesamoiditis in his left foot | |
April 3, 2015 | Atlanta Braves placed CF Melvin Upton Jr. on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27, 2015. Sesamoiditis in his left foot | |
August 3, 2013 | Atlanta Braves activated CF Melvin Upton Jr. from the 15-day disabled list. | |
July 31, 2013 | Atlanta Braves sent CF B.J. Upton on a rehab assignment to Gwinnett Braves. | |
July 14, 2013 | Atlanta Braves placed CF B.J. Upton on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 13, 2013. Right thigh strain. | |
November 29, 2012 | Atlanta Braves signed free agent CF B.J. Upton. | |
November 3, 2012 | CF B.J. Upton elected free agency. | |
April 20, 2012 | Tampa Bay Rays activated CF B.J. Upton from the 15-day disabled list. | |
April 15, 2012 | Charlotte Stone Crabs sent CF B.J. Upton on a rehab assignment to Montgomery Biscuits. | |
April 9, 2012 | B.J. Upton assigned to Charlotte Stone Crabs. | |
April 4, 2012 | Tampa Bay Rays placed CF B.J. Upton on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2012. Lower back soreness. | |
April 13, 2009 | Tampa Bay Rays activated CF B.J. Upton from the 15-day disabled list. | |
April 9, 2009 | Tampa Bay Rays sent CF B.J. Upton on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs. | |
April 5, 2009 | Tampa Bay Rays placed CF B.J. Upton on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27, 2009. | |
April 6, 2005 | Durham Bulls activated CF B.J. Upton. |
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Awards
Futures Game Selection
Year | ||
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2004 | Durham Bulls | INT |
2005 | Durham Bulls | INT |
INT Mid-Season All-Star
Year | ||
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2005 | Durham Bulls | INT |
2006 | Durham Bulls | INT |
INT Player of the Week
Week | ||
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08/07/2005 | Durham Bulls | INT |
INT Post-Season All-Star
Year | ||
---|---|---|
2005 | Durham Bulls | INT |
Baseball America Triple-A All-Star
Year | ||
---|---|---|
2005 | Durham Bulls | INT |
AL Player of the Week
Week | ||
---|---|---|
07/22/2007 | Tampa Bay Devil Rays | AL |
06/21/2009 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
09/10/2012 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
AL Player of the Month
Month | ||
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06/2009 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
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League Rankings
Home Runs
HR | ||
---|---|---|
2012 | 28 | in AL |
2012 | 0 | in SOU |
2012 | 0 | in FSL |
2012 | 0 | in |
2007 | 24 | in AL |
2007 | 1 | in INT |
2007 | 1 | in FSL |
2007 | 2 | in |
Strikeouts
SO | ||
---|---|---|
2014 | 173 | in NL |
2013 | 151 | in NL |
2013 | 4 | in INT |
2012 | 169 | in AL |
2012 | 1 | in SOU |
2012 | 1 | in FSL |
2012 | 2 | in |
2011 | 161 | in AL |
2010 | 164 | in AL |
2009 | 152 | in AL |
2009 | 2 | in FSL |
2008 | 134 | in AL |
2007 | 154 | in AL |
2007 | 1 | in INT |
2007 | 2 | in FSL |
2007 | 3 | in |
Batting Average
AVG | ||
---|---|---|
2007 | .300 | in AL |
2007 | .429 | in INT |
2007 | .235 | in FSL |
2007 | .292 | in |
On Base Percentage
OBP | ||
---|---|---|
2008 | .383 | in AL |
2007 | .386 | in AL |
2007 | .429 | in INT |
2007 | .375 | in FSL |
2007 | .387 | in |
Slugging Percentage
SLG | ||
---|---|---|
2007 | .508 | in AL |
2007 | .857 | in INT |
2007 | .412 | in FSL |
2007 | .542 | in |
On Base Plus Slugging
OPS | ||
---|---|---|
2007 | .894 | in AL |
2007 | 1.286 | in INT |
2007 | .787 | in FSL |
2007 | .929 | in |
Caught Stealing
CS | ||
---|---|---|
2014 | 7 | in NL |
2013 | 5 | in NL |
2013 | 0 | in INT |
2012 | 6 | in AL |
2012 | 0 | in SOU |
2012 | 0 | in FSL |
2012 | 0 | in |
2011 | 12 | in AL |
2010 | 9 | in AL |
2009 | 14 | in AL |
2009 | 3 | in FSL |
2008 | 16 | in AL |
2007 | 8 | in AL |
2007 | 0 | in INT |
2007 | 0 | in FSL |
2007 | 0 | in |
Stolen Bases
SB | ||
---|---|---|
2016 | 27 | in |
2016 | 7 | in AL |
2016 | 20 | in NL |
2014 | 20 | in NL |
2012 | 31 | in AL |
2012 | 0 | in SOU |
2012 | 2 | in FSL |
2012 | 2 | in |
2011 | 36 | in AL |
2010 | 42 | in AL |
2009 | 42 | in AL |
2009 | 4 | in FSL |
2008 | 44 | in AL |
2007 | 22 | in AL |
2007 | 0 | in INT |
2007 | 0 | in FSL |
2007 | 0 | in |
Doubles
2B | ||
---|---|---|
2010 | 38 | in AL |
2008 | 37 | in AL |
Plate Appearances
PA | ||
---|---|---|
2008 | 640 | in AL |
Triples
3B | ||
---|---|---|
2014 | 5 | in NL |
2011 | 4 | in AL |
2010 | 4 | in AL |
2009 | 4 | in AL |
2009 | 0 | in FSL |
Games Played
BP | ||
---|---|---|
2011 | 153 | in AL |
2010 | 154 | in AL |
Runs
R | ||
---|---|---|
2011 | 82 | in AL |
2010 | 89 | in AL |
Total Bases
TB | ||
---|---|---|
2012 | 260 | in AL |
2012 | 2 | in SOU |
2012 | 1 | in FSL |
2012 | 3 | in |
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