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What happen to Justin Upton?
SEATTLE -- Justin Upton is a free agent again. The Seattle Mariners optioned Upton to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, and the veteran refused the assignment and chose to become a free agent for the second time this season.
Are the Upton brothers still playing major league baseball?
Upton has played with his brother, Justin Upton, as members of the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres. They are the only two brothers in MLB history to be selected in the No....B. J. UptonHome runs164Runs batted in586Teams12 more rows
Is Justin Upton on a team?
On May 21, 2022, Upton signed a major league contract with the Seattle Mariners.
How much does Justin Upton make a year?
22.12 million USD (2016)Justin Upton / Salary
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.
How old is Justin Upton?
35 years (August 25, 1987)Justin Upton / Age
When did Mariners acquire Justin Upton?
Originally acquired from the Tigers in August 2017, Upton was already under contract through the 2021 season but held an opt-out clause, and agreed to forego that clause when the Halos tacked another year onto his deal.
What pick was Justin Upton?
No. 1 pickNEW YORK - Justin Upton, a slugging high school shortstop from Virginia, was taken by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the No. 1 pick in the baseball draft Tuesday. Upton and his brother B.J., the second pick in 2002 by Tampa Bay, are the highest-drafted siblings in draft history.
Who are the Upton brothers in baseball?
Justin UptonB. J. Upton / Brother
Who is Justin Upton's dad?
Melvin UptonJustin Upton / Father
What was Justin Upton's fielding percentage in 2009?
In 2009, he led all major league outfielders in errors, with 12, and had the lowest fielding percentage among them (.961). Despite this, Justin Upton posted a 7.4 UZR, a statistic some believe to be more telling than errors and fielding%.
How many home runs did Upton have in 2008?
In 2008 spring training, Upton hit over .300 with three home runs, 12 RBIs, and four stolen bases, earning the starting right field job over Jeff Salazar. Manager Bob Melvin said that Upton has a "very high ceiling," and that it "wouldn't surprise him" if he had a great 2008 season.
How many strikeouts did Upton have in 2011?
Through 2011, Upton was 2nd all-time of Diamondback hitters in HBP (30), 3rd in slugging percentage (.487) and OPS (.845), 4th in OBP (.357) and strikeouts (573), and 5th in triples (24). He was awarded one of the three National League OF Silver Slugger awards.
When was Justin Upton drafted?
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Upton with the first overall selection in the 2005 MLB draft . Justin Upton with the South Bend Silver Hawks in 2006. In his first professional season he played for the Class-A South Bend Silver Hawks.
How long was the Upton home run?
It was at that point the second-longest home run in the history of Chase Field. The only longer home run was a 503 ft (153 m) shot off the bat of Richie Sexson .
When did the Tigers trade Upton?
On August 31, 2017 , the Tigers traded Upton and cash to the Los Angeles Angels for Grayson Long and a player to be named later or cash. On September 15, the trade was completed with the Tigers acquiring Angels pitching prospect Elvin Rodriguez as the PTBNL.
Who did the Arizona Diamondbacks trade in 2013?
2013. Justin (left) and Melvin Upton Jr. in 2013. On January 20, 2013, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded Upton and Chris Johnson to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Martín Prado, Randall Delgado, shortstop prospect Nick Ahmed, pitching prospect Zeke Spruill, and minor league first baseman Brandon Drury.
How many batters did Max Fried retire?
Max Fried retired his last 18 batters and finished with a three-hitter for his second career shutout, and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 to split...
How many innings did Ohtani strike out?
Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball for the Angels, but the San Francisco Giants rallied for seven runs in the 13th inning of a 9-3 victory over Los Ange...
How many innings did Alex Cobb allow?
Alex Cobb allowed only one run in a season-high 7 2/3 innings, David Fletcher extended his hitting streak to 17 games and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 for...
Is Upton out for the 2021 season?
Done for season Upton (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021 season , Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Is Justin Upton ready to return to the Angels?
Justin Upton still not ready to return to Angels lineup The Angels had hoped that Upton would have returned from the injured list by this weekend, but his sore back still needs more time, Manager...
GAME CENTER
- Top7thLuis Torrens out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Kyle Isbel. Mitch Haniger scores.SEA 12 - KC 13
- Bottom6thHunter Dozier singles to center field, tagged out at second, Jarred Kelenic to J.P. Crawford. Kyle Isbel scores.SEA 11 - KC 13
- Bottom6thRyan O'Hearn doubles. Michael Massey scores. Edward Olivares scores.SEA 11 - KC 12
- Bottom6thMichael Massey singles to shallow left field. Edward Olivares to third. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Salvador Perez scores.SEA 11 - KC 10
- Bottom6thEdward Olivares singles to third base. Vinnie Pasquantino to second. Salvador Perez to third. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.SEA 11 - KC 8
- Bottom6thBobby Witt Jr. doubles to deep right center field. MJ Melendez scores. Hunter Dozier scores.SEA 11 - KC 7
- Bottom6thMJ Melendez reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Drew Waters out at second. Hunter Dozier to third. Ryan O'Hearn scores.SEA 11 - KC 5
- Bottom6thMichael Massey homers to right field. Edward Olivares scores.SEA 11 - KC 4
- Top6thJ.P. Crawford singles to center field. Sam Haggerty to second. Abraham Toro scores. Jarred Kelenic scores.SEA 11 - KC 2
- Top5thMitch Haniger singles to right field. Ty France to third. Sam Haggerty scores.SEA 9 - KC 2
- Top5thTy France singles to right field. Sam Haggerty to third. Dylan Moore scores. Abraham Toro scores.SEA 8 - KC 2
- Top5thSam Haggerty singles to left field. Dylan Moore to second. Abraham Toro to third. Cal Raleigh scores.SEA 6 - KC 2
- Top5thDylan Moore walks. Abraham Toro to second. Cal Raleigh to third. Carlos Santana scores.SEA 5 - KC 2
- Top5thJesse Winker hit by pitch. Cal Raleigh to second. Carlos Santana to third. Mitch Haniger scores.SEA 4 - KC 2
Top5thCal Raleigh walks. Carlos Santana to second. Mitch Haniger to third. Ty France scores.SEA 3 - KC 2- Top5thMitch Haniger singles to shallow center field. Ty France to third. J.P. Crawford scores.SEA 2 - KC 2
Bottom3rdVinnie Pasquantino doubles to deep right field. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.SEA 1 - KC 2- Bottom2ndHunter Dozier singles to right field. Ryan O'Hearn to second. Edward Olivares scores.SEA 1 - KC 1
- Top2ndAdam Frazier doubles to deep center field. Jesse Winker scores.SEA 1 - KC 0
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STANDINGS
| Central | W-L | PCT | GB | WCGB | L10 | STRK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Guardians (y) | 86-67 | .562 | - | - | 9-1 | W7 |
| 2 |  | White Sox | 76-77 | .497 | 10 | 7.5 | 3-7 | L6 |
| 3 |  | Twins | 74-79 | .484 | 12 | 9.5 | 2-8 | L1 |
| 4 | | Royals | 63-90 | .412 | 23 | 20.5 | 6-4 | W1 |
| 5 |  | Tigers | 60-92 | .395 | 25.5 | 23 | 6-4 | W3 |
| East | W-L | PCT | GB | WCGB | L10 | STRK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Yankees (x) | 94-59 | .614 | - | - | 7-3 | L1 |
| 2 |  | Blue Jays | 87-67 | .565 | 7.5 | +3 | 6-4 | W3 |
| 3 |  | Rays | 84-69 | .549 | 10 | +0.5 | 4-6 | L2 |
| 4 |  | Orioles | 80-73 | .523 | 14 | 3.5 | 5-5 | W1 |
| 5 |  | Red Sox | 72-81 | .471 | 22 | 11.5 | 3-7 | L6 |
| West | W-L | PCT | GB | WCGB | L10 | STRK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Astros (y) | 101-53 | .656 | - | - | 7-3 | W2 |
| 2 | | Mariners | 83-69 | .546 | 17 | - | 3-7 | L1 |
| 3 |  | Angels | 67-86 | .438 | 33.5 | 16.5 | 6-4 | W1 |
| 4 |  | Rangers | 65-87 | .428 | 35 | 18 | 3-7 | L3 |
| 5 |  | Athletics | 56-97 | .366 | 44.5 | 27.5 | 4-6 | L1 |
w: Wild Card
x: Clinched playoff berth
y: Clinched division
z: Clinched division and homefield advantage
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ROSTER
| NO | NAME | POS | AGE | HT | WT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  | Curt Casali | C | 33 | 6'2" | 220 |
| 2 |  | Tom Murphy | C | 31 | 6'1" | 206 |
| 29 |  | Cal Raleigh | C | 25 | 6'3" | 235 |
| 22 |  | Luis Torrens | C | 26 | 6'0" | 217 |
| 3 |  | J.P. Crawford | SS | 27 | 6'2" | 202 |
| 31 |  | Drew Ellis | 3B | 26 | 6'3" | 205 |
| 23 |  | Ty France | 1B | 28 | 5'11" | 215 |
| 26 |  | Adam Frazier | 2B | 30 | 5'10" | 181 |
| 41 |  | Carlos Santana | 1B | 36 | 5'11" | 215 |
| 28 |  | Eugenio Suárez | 3B | 31 | 5'11" | 213 |
| 13 |  | Abraham Toro | 3B | 25 | 6'0" | 225 |
| 12 |  | Evan White | 1B | 26 | 6'3" | 219 |
| 0 |  | Sam Haggerty | RF | 28 | 5'11" | 175 |
| 17 |  | Mitch Haniger | RF | 31 | 6'2" | 214 |
| 0 |  | Derek Hill | CF | 26 | 6'2" | 190 |
| 10 |  | Jarred Kelenic | CF | 23 | 6'1" | 206 |
| 1 |  | Kyle Lewis | CF | 27 | 6'4" | 222 |
| 25 |  | Dylan Moore | RF | 30 | 6'0" | 205 |
| 44 |  | Julio Rodríguez | CF | 21 | 6'3" | 228 |
| 20 |  | Taylor Trammell | RF | 25 | 6'2" | 220 |
| 27 |  | Jesse Winker | LF | 29 | 6'3" | 215 |
| 46 | Alberto Rodriguez | RF | 21 | 5'11" | 227 |
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Overview
Justin Irvin Upton (born August 25, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. Nicknamed "J-Up", he has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, and Seattle Mariners. He has been a teammate of his brother B. J. Upton with both the Braves and the Padres. Whil…
Professional career
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Upton with the first overall selection in the 2005 MLB draft. He signed with the Diamondbacks for a $6.1 million signing bonus.
In his first professional season, Upton played for the Class-A South Bend Silver Hawks. He began 2007 with the Class-A Advanced Visalia Oaks, but was prom…
Early life and amateur career
Upton was born to Melvin and Yvonne (née Gordon) Upton. Yvonne worked as a teacher and Melvin worked variously as a scout for the Kansas City Royals, a mortgage broker and a college basketball referee in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference after playing both college football and basketball at Norfolk State.
Upton played baseball with his brother, Melvin Upton Jr., who is three years older. The Upton brot…
Awards
• 2007: USA Today Minor League Player of the Year Award
• 2009: Player of the Month – National League, May
• 2011: NL Silver Slugger Award – outfield
• 2013: Player of the Month - National League, April
Personal life
Upton and his wife, Ashley, have two daughters. Their second daughter has Emanuel syndrome and they have been active in spreading awareness about the disorder. They reside in Newport Beach, California.