B. J. Upton, baseball player, 164 home runs, 2004-2016

B. J. Upton

Born: 8/21/1984 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-08-02 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Melvin Emanuel Upton

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Biography

B. J. Upton, born in 1984, was a dynamic position player whose career spanned from 2004 to 2016. Known for his impressive combination of speed and power, Upton played in 1,469 games and accumulated 1,260 hits, with 164 of those hits leaving the ballpark as home runs. His ability to steal bases was a hallmark of his playing style, as he finished his career with 300 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and quickness on the basepaths. Upton's batting average stood at .243, and he recorded 586 RBIs over his career, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Upton's career unfolded during a period marked by intense competition and the emergence of advanced metrics in baseball. He played for notable franchises such as the Tampa Bay Rays and the Atlanta Braves, where he became known for his electrifying presence both in the outfield and at the plate. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics; Upton was a key player in the Rays' rise to prominence in the late 2000s, helping to lead the team to the postseason. As one of the prominent players of his generation, B. J. Upton left a lasting impact on Major League Baseball and remains a celebrated figure in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1469 5175 723 1260 262 32 164 586 300 589 1561 0.243 0.321 0.402 0.723 -1238.7

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 TBR AL 45 159 19 41 8 2 4 12 4 15 46 0.258 .266 (-3%) .335 (-3%) .427 (-4%) .762 (-4%) -124.2
2006 TBR AL 50 175 20 43 5 0 1 10 11 13 40 0.246 .269 (-9%) .336 (-10%) .431 (-33%) .768 (-23%) -690.8
2007 TBR AL 129 474 86 142 25 1 24 82 22 65 154 0.300 .268 (+12%) .335 (+15%) .422 (+20%) .758 (+18%) 1880.0
2008 TBR AL 145 531 85 145 37 2 9 67 44 97 134 0.273 .263 (+4%) .333 (+15%) .416 (-4%) .749 (+5%) 829.3
2009 TBR AL 144 560 79 135 33 4 11 55 42 57 152 0.241 .262 (-8%) .332 (-6%) .417 (-11%) .750 (-9%) -1015.7
2010 TBR AL 154 536 89 127 38 4 18 62 42 67 164 0.237 .257 (-8%) .325 (-1%) .402 (+5%) .728 (+2%) 215.9
2011 TBR AL 153 560 82 136 27 4 23 81 36 71 161 0.243 .255 (-5%) .320 (+3%) .399 (+7%) .719 (+6%) 691.6
2012 TBR AL 146 573 79 141 29 3 28 78 31 45 169 0.246 .254 (-3%) .318 (-6%) .405 (+12%) .724 (+4%) 232.6
2013 ATL NL 126 391 30 72 14 0 9 26 12 44 151 0.184 .253 (-27%) .317 (-16%) .396 (-27%) .714 (-22%) -1666.0
2014 ATL NL 141 519 67 108 19 5 12 35 20 57 173 0.208 .251 (-17%) .313 (-9%) .386 (-14%) .700 (-11%) -1126.4
2015 SDP NL 87 205 23 53 12 4 5 17 9 21 62 0.259 .254 (+2%) .316 (+3%) .404 (+6%) .721 (+5%) 175.9
2016 SDP NL 92 344 46 88 11 2 16 45 20 23 106 0.256 .255 (avg) .321 (-6%) .417 (+5%) .738 (+1%) -31.0
2016 TOR AL 57 148 18 29 4 1 4 16 7 14 49 0.196 .255 (-23%) .321 (-19%) .417 (-24%) .738 (-22%) -31.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
37 115 21 29 7 1 8 19 10 37 0.252

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALCS TOR 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000
2016 ALDS1 TOR 3 6 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 0.333
2016 ALWC TOR 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2013 NLDS2 ATL 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
2011 ALDS2 TBA 4 14 3 4 3 0 0 0 4 6 0.286
2010 ALDS1 TBA 5 21 0 4 2 0 0 2 0 7 0.190
2008 ALCS TBA 7 28 8 9 1 0 4 11 4 7 0.321
2008 ALDS2 TBA 4 18 5 5 0 1 3 4 1 5 0.278
2008 WS TBA 5 20 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 48 48 106 133 12 26
3B 63 59 48 100 15 6
OF 1278 1218 2941 79 39 23
SS 16 16 23 41 7 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 TBA 3B 13 11 10 12 2 0
2004 TBA OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
2004 TBA SS 16 16 23 41 7 8
2006 TBA 3B 50 48 38 88 13 6
2007 TBA 2B 48 48 106 133 12 26
2007 TBA OF 78 75 204 11 2 2
2008 TBA OF 143 141 378 16 7 5
2009 TBA OF 144 141 375 6 4 1
2010 TBA OF 154 147 397 3 5 0
2011 TBA OF 151 150 382 6 3 3
2012 TBA OF 142 141 290 10 3 4
2013 ATL OF 118 111 230 3 4 3
2014 ATL OF 139 135 329 9 7 3
2015 SDN OF 63 47 116 6 1 0
2016 SDN OF 90 88 165 8 2 2
2016 TOR OF 55 41 75 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 48
Third Base 63
Shortstop 16
Left Field 122
Center Field 1159
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 23

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2012 Player of the Week Week of 2012-09-09
2009 Player of the Month June
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-06-20
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-07-21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SDN NL $15,450,000
2015 SDN NL $14,450,000
2014 ATL NL $13,450,000
2013 ATL NL $13,050,000
2012 TBA AL $7,000,000
2011 TBA AL $4,825,000
2010 TBA AL $3,000,000
2009 TBA AL $435,000
2008 TBA AL $412,100
2007 TBA AL $386,900
Total Career Earnings $72,459,000