B.J. Upton
Name Note: Known as Melvin Upton Jr. from 2015 to 2019
Positions:
Centerfielder, Shortstop and Leftfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-3, 185lb (190cm, 83kg)
Born:
August 21, 1984
in Norfolk, VA
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Draft: Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1st round (2nd) of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from Greenbrier Christian Academy (Chesapeake, VA).
High School: Greenbrier Christian Academy (Chesapeake, VA)
Last Game:
October 2, 2016
(Age 32-042d)
vs. BOS 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2004 season
Agents: Larry Reynolds
National Team:
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USA (18U)
Full Name: Melvin Emanuel Upton
Pronunciation: \UP-tun\
Twitter:
@MelvinUptonJr
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Relatives: Brother of Justin Upton
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