B. J. Upton
Career Overview

Players Baseball B. J. Upton

Melvin Emanuel "B. J." Upton Jr., known for his speed and defensive skills, played Major League Baseball primarily as a center fielder. Born on August 21, 1984, in Norfolk, Virginia, Upton was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as the second overall pick in the 2002 MLB Draft. His journey to the major leagues began in

Melvin Emanuel "B. J." Upton Jr., known for his speed and defensive skills, played Major League Baseball primarily as a center fielder. Born on August 21, 1984, in Norfolk, Virginia, Upton was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as the second overall pick in the 2002 MLB Draft. His journey to the major leagues began in

Career Batting Stats

AL 2004-2016

AVG

.243

Hits

1,260

SB

300

OPS

.723

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

C-

Power

B+

Speed

A-

Durability

B+

Range

A-

Arm

B+

Career Timeline

2004-2012

Tampa Bay Rays (AL)

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2013-2014

Atlanta Braves (NL)

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2015-2016

San Diego Padres (NL)

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2016

Toronto Blue Jays (AL)

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Personal Profile

Born Aug 21st, 1984

Age 40 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 3" 185 lbs

Position CF

Uniform #s 35 · 9 · 2 · 7

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