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

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

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

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

More B.J. Upton

8/20/2017 at 7:02 AM 8/20/2017 at 7:02 AM

Upton Jr. smacks homer for River Cats

8/19/2017 at 1:49 AM 8/19/2017 at 1:49 AM

Sacramento's Upton makes terrific catch

8/08/2017 at 11:43 PM 8/08/2017 at 11:43 PM

River Cats go to extras again, fall this time 6-5 to Cubs

Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	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	San Diego Padres placed CF Melvin Upton Jr. on the 15-day disabled list. Sesamoiditis in his left foot
	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 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
2004	Durham Bulls	INT
2005	Durham Bulls	INT

INT Mid-Season All-Star

Year
2005	Durham Bulls	INT
2006	Durham Bulls	INT

INT Player of the Week

Week
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
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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