MELVIN UPTON JR.
OF
Ht/Wt 6’3’’, 185 lbs
Bats/Throws R / R
Experience 12 years
Debut Aug 2, 2004
Born Aug 21, 1984 (40 yrs) Norfolk, Virginia
Hometown Chesapeake, Virginia
Drafted Drafted by Tampa Bay in 2002 (1/2).
Season Stats
Batter
GP
Games Played
AB
At Bats
R
Runs
H
Hits
2B
Doubles
3B
Triples
HR
Home Runs
RBI
Runs Batted In
BB
Walks
SO
Strikeouts
SB
Stolen Bases
CS
Caught Stealing
AVG
Batting Average
OBP
On-Base Percentage
SLG
Slugging Percentage
OPS
On-Base Plus Slugging
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2019-01-15 Announced his retirement.
2018-03-19 Released by the Cleveland Indians.
2017-12-15 Signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
2017-08-21 Released by the San Francisco Giants.
2017-04-08 Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
International League (AAA) All-Star Team All-Star Team 2005, 2005, 2003, 2003
South Atlantic League (A) Most Outstanding Major League Prospect Most Outstanding Major League Prospect 2003