Name Note: Known as Melvin Upton Jr. from 2015 to 2019
Positions: Centerfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-3, 185lb (190cm, 83kg)
Born: August 21, 1984 in Norfolk, VA us
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)
Debut:
August 2, 2004
(Age 19-347d,
18,514th in major league history)
vs. BOS 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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: us USA (18U)
Full Name: Melvin Emanuel Upton
Pronunciation: \UP-tun\
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Relatives: Brother of Justin Upton
Career
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1260
164
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723
586
300
.321
.402
.723
97
Fielding Game Log (as CF)