B. J. Upton

Quick Facts

Full Name	B. J. Upton
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 21, 1984(1984-08-21)
Age	40
Birthplace	Norfolk
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Leo

B. J. Upton Biography

B. J. Upton is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 21, 1984 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Melvin Emanuel “B. J.” Upton Jr. (born on August 21, 1984) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He was a player with Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays.

2007 was the year he scored 24 homers, and was 22 of 30 when it came to attempts to steal bases. He was one of the six players in the AL who had at minimum 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He was also in the same group as Alex Rodriguez, Gary Sheffield, Ian Kinsler, Grady Sizemore as well as Curtis Granderson.

During the 2008 American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox, Upton hit three home runs and drove in four runs. Against the Boston Red Sox in the 2008 ALCS he hit four home runs and drove in 11. In game 5 of the World Series, Upton stole second base and scored a crucial game tying run moments before the game was suspended due to torrential rain. It resumed two nights later and the Rays lost the World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 1.

Upton hit .273 with just nine home runs and 44 stolen bases in 2008 (second in the AL; while he led the AL in times caught stealing, with 16). However, he would become one of the team’s post-season heroes, as he hit 7 home runs in the three post-season series’ Tampa Bay played in.

He made his MLB debut on August 2, 2004, making him his youngest Ray ever, and also the youngest player to play in Major League Baseball in the year 2004. In that game , against Boston Red Sox Boston Red Sox, he had a 1-3 record with a walk and hit, his first being the seventh-inning single. Justin, his younger brother Justin was chosen as the highest overall pick in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, making them the most-drafted siblings in history. He played 16 games as a shortstop eleven at third base, and one on the left side of leftfield. He also recorded 48 games played, with all of them at third base.

B. J. Upton Net Worth

B. J. Upton is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, B. J. Upton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Upton was selected 2nd overall for a position as shortstop during the 2002 Major League Baseball draft by Tampa Bay out of Greenbrier Christian Academy. The consensus was that he was an extremely polished player who was capable of hitting for strength and average.

Upton was ranked the top prospect in the baseball world prior to his 2003 debut season, according to Baseball America, and as the top prospect afterward in the year 2004. In both 2004, and in 2005 Upton started as the first shortstop for the All-Star Futures Game. The year 2003 was the worst, Upton committed 56 errors and was the top minor leaguer.

In 2007, Upton emerged from spring training as the Rays’ starting second baseman. On June 8, Upton was forced to leave a game against the Florida Marlins early due to a strained left quadriceps. The injury forced him out of action until July 13. Before the injury, he was batting .320/.396/.545 with 9 home runs. Starting 48 games at second base in 2007, he committed 12 errors, fifth in the league for the year. Although he played mostly second base until the injury, Upton became the team’s starting center fielder upon returning.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is B. J. Upton Dating?

According to our records, B. J. Upton married to Stefanie Upton. As of December 1, 2023, B. J. Upton’s is not dating anyone.

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On August 3, 2012, Upton hit his 100th career home run. His brother, Justin Upton would hit his 100th career home run the same day. On September 9, 2012, Upton had his first three home run game in a game against the Texas Rangers. In the final game of the 2012 season, Upton hit a base hit into left and was taken out of the game for his final appearance for the Rays.

Facts & Trivia

B. Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. B. J. Upton celebrates birthday on August 21 of every year.

During the 2012–2013 offseason, Upton entered free agency where he signed a five-year, $75.25 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. This contract was the largest free agent contract ever by the Braves, surpassing the 15 million dollar-a-year deal they inked with starting pitcher Derek Lowe in the offseason before the 2009 season. He and his brother, who had been acquired via a trade, hit back to back home runs on April 23, 2013 against the Colorado Rockies, which was the first time brothers hit back to back home runs since 1938.

Top Facts about B. J. Upton

1. B.J. Upton is a former MLB outfielder.
2. He was born on August 21, 1984 in Virginia.
3. Upton played for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2004-2012.
4. He signed a $75 million contract with the Atlanta Braves in 2013.
5. Upton hit his first career home run at age 19.
6. He has over 1,000 career hits and 164 home runs.
7. Upton stole over 300 bases during his career.
8. His brother Justin also played in the MLB.
9. Upton retired from baseball in 2020 at age 35.
10. He was known for his speed and defensive skills in the outfield.

What does BJ Upton stand for?

Upton’s change of heart comes nearly four years after he initially made the change back to his birth name. B.J. stands for Bossman Junior , a nod to his father’s Bossman nickname. Upton went on MLB Network on Tuesday to make a the announcement.

Who is better BJ or Justin Upton?

B.J.’s Career OPS: .752 In terms of pure slugging percentages, Justin outscores B.J. , . 475 to . 413.

Who is BJ Upton wife?

Stefanie Upton

Is Justin Upton still playing baseball?

Upton, 34, will be joining his sixth MLB team , with his latest stop being with the Angels from 2017-21. He has won three Silver Slugger Awards throughout his 15-year career, during which he has a . 262 average with 324 home runs and 1,000 RBIs. He was released by the Halos prior to the ’22 season.

Where is Justin Upton's brother?

B. J. Upton
Home runs| 164
Runs batted in| 586
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