Justin Upton #10

LF
B/T: R/R
6' 1"/215

Career Regular Season

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
6721	.261	325	1003	151	.811

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
6721	.261	325	1003	151	.811

Justin Upton Bio

Fullname: Justin Irvin Upton
Nickname: J-Up
Born: 8/25/1987 in Norfolk, VA
Draft: 2005, Arizona Diamondbacks, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 1
High School: Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA
Debut: 8/02/2007
Relationship(s): brother of B.J. Upton

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
Career Regular Season	6721	1058	1754	325	1003	151	.261	.342	.811

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
Career Regular Season	6721	1058	1754	325	1003	151	.261	.342	.811

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Awards

MID Mid-Season All-Star

Year	Team	League
2006	South Bend Silver Hawks	MID

CAL Player of the Week

Week	Team	League
04/30/2007	Visalia Oaks	CAL

SOU Player of the Week

Week	Team	League
06/04/2007	Mobile BayBears	SOU

Futures Game Selection

Year	Team	League
2007	Mobile BayBears	SOU

SOU Mid-Season All-Star

Year	Team	League
2007	Mobile BayBears	SOU

SOU Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team	League
2007	Mobile BayBears	SOU

USA Today Minor League Player of the Year

Year	Team	League
2007	Mobile BayBears	SOU

Baseball America Double-A All-Star

Year	Team	League
2007	Mobile BayBears	SOU

Baseball America Minor League All-Star

Year	Team	League
2007	Mobile BayBears	SOU

NL Player of the Month

Month	Team	League
05/2009	Arizona Diamondbacks	NL
04/2013	Atlanta Braves	NL

NL All-Star

Year	Team	League
2009	Arizona Diamondbacks	NL
2011	Arizona Diamondbacks	NL
2015	San Diego Padres	NL

NL Player of the Week

Week	Team	League
06/20/2011	Arizona Diamondbacks	NL
07/25/2011	Arizona Diamondbacks	NL
04/14/2014	Atlanta Braves	NL

Diamondbacks MVP Award

Year	Team	League
2011	Arizona Diamondbacks	NL

NL Silver Slugger

Year	Team	League
2011	Arizona Diamondbacks	NL
2014	Atlanta Braves	NL

AL Player of the Week

Week	Team	League
09/25/2016	Detroit Tigers	AL

AL All-Star

Year	Team	League
2017	Detroit Tigers	AL

Tiger of the Year

Year	Team	League
2017	Detroit Tigers	AL

AL Silver Slugger

Year	Team	League
2017	Los Angeles Angels	AL

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League Rankings

Triples

Year	3B	Rank
2011	5	21st in NL
2009	7	13th in NL
2008	6	11th in NL

Strikeouts

Year	SO	Rank
2018	176	5th in AL
2017	180	5th in
2017	33	5th in AL
2017	147	5th in AL
2016	179	3rd in AL
2015	159	4th in NL
2014	171	5th in NL
2013	161	4th in NL
2011	126	18th in NL
2010	152	9th in NL
2009	137	14th in NL
2008	121	23rd in NL

Runs

Year	R	Rank
2017	100	7th in
2017	19	7th in AL
2017	81	7th in AL
2015	85	16th in NL
2014	77	20th in NL
2013	94	7th in NL
2012	107	2nd in NL
2011	105	3rd in NL
2009	84	25th in NL

Home Runs

Year	HR	Rank
2018	30	12th in AL
2017	35	9th in
2017	7	9th in AL
2017	28	9th in AL
2016	31	19th in AL
2015	26	14th in NL
2014	29	4th in NL
2013	27	4th in NL
2011	31	9th in NL
2009	26	16th in NL

Batting Average

Year	AVG	Rank
2011	.289	23rd in NL
2009	.300	16th in NL

On Base Percentage

Year	OBP	Rank
2018	.344	23rd in AL
2017	.361	15th in
2017	.357	15th in AL
2017	.362	15th in AL
2014	.342	25th in NL
2013	.354	18th in NL
2012	.355	19th in NL
2011	.369	11th in NL
2010	.356	25th in NL
2009	.366	25th in NL

Slugging Percentage

Year	SLG	Rank
2017	.540	7th in
2017	.531	7th in AL
2017	.542	7th in AL
2015	.454	21st in NL
2014	.491	6th in NL
2013	.464	24th in NL
2011	.529	10th in NL
2009	.532	13th in NL

On Base Plus Slugging

Year	OPS	Rank
2018	.807	25th in AL
2017	.901	8th in
2017	.888	8th in AL
2017	.904	8th in AL
2015	.790	22nd in NL
2014	.833	13th in NL
2013	.818	22nd in NL
2011	.898	11th in NL
2009	.898	17th in NL

Stolen Bases

Year	SB	Rank
2015	19	17th in NL
2011	21	22nd in NL
2010	18	18th in NL
2009	20	18th in NL

Total Bases

Year	TB	Rank
2018	247	24th in AL
2017	301	10th in
2017	52	10th in AL
2017	249	10th in AL
2015	246	21st in NL
2014	278	7th in NL
2013	259	17th in NL
2011	313	5th in NL
2009	280	20th in NL

Caught Stealing

Year	CS	Rank
2020	2	13th in AL
2017	5	19th in
2017	0	19th in AL
2017	5	19th in AL
2015	5	23rd in NL
2012	8	12th in NL
2011	9	10th in NL
2010	8	12th in NL

Games Played

Year	BP	Rank
2014	154	12th in NL
2011	159	5th in NL

Doubles

Year	2B	Rank
2017	44	4th in
2017	7	4th in AL
2017	37	4th in AL
2014	34	18th in NL
2011	39	2nd in NL

Hits

Year	H	Rank
2011	171	11th in NL

Hit By Pitch

Year	HBP	Rank
2020	7	4th in AL
2018	10	18th in AL
2011	19	1st in NL

At Bats

Year	AB	Rank
2014	566	24th in NL
2013	558	23rd in NL
2011	592	10th in NL

Plate Appearances

Year	PA	Rank
2018	613	25th in AL
2015	620	25th in NL
2014	641	22nd in NL
2013	643	19th in NL
2011	674	9th in NL

Runs Batted In

Year	RBI	Rank
2018	85	18th in AL
2017	109	4th in
2017	15	4th in AL
2017	94	4th in AL
2015	81	17th in NL
2014	102	3rd in NL
2011	88	16th in NL

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Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	July 22, 2022	Seattle Mariners optioned LF Justin Upton to Tacoma Rainiers.
	July 22, 2022	LF Justin Upton elected free agency.
	June 17, 2022	Seattle Mariners recalled LF Justin Upton and from Tacoma Rainiers.
	June 1, 2022	Tacoma Rainiers activated LF Justin Upton from the reserve list.
	May 22, 2022	Seattle Mariners optioned LF Justin Upton to Tacoma Rainiers.
	May 21, 2022	Seattle Mariners signed free agent LF Justin Upton.
	April 8, 2022	Los Angeles Angels released LF Justin Upton.
	April 2, 2022	Los Angeles Angels designated LF Justin Upton for assignment.
	November 5, 2021	Los Angeles Angels activated LF Justin Upton from the 60-day injured list.
	September 23, 2021	Los Angeles Angels placed LF Justin Upton on the 60-day injured list. Right lumbar strain.
	September 5, 2021	Los Angeles Angels placed LF Justin Upton on the 10-day injured list. Right lumbar strain.
	July 22, 2021	Los Angeles Angels activated LF Justin Upton.
	July 19, 2021	Los Angeles Angels sent LF Justin Upton on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees.
	June 25, 2021	Los Angeles Angels placed LF Justin Upton on the 10-day injured list. Right low back strain.
	July 23, 2020	LF Justin Upton changed number to 42.
	July 23, 2020	LF Justin Upton changed number to 10.
	July 23, 2020	Justin Upton changed number to 10.
	February 6, 2020	Justin Upton changed number to 10.
	June 17, 2019	Los Angeles Angels activated LF Justin Upton from the 60-day injured list.
	June 7, 2019	Los Angeles Angels sent LF Justin Upton on a rehab assignment to Inland Empire 66ers.
	March 28, 2019	Los Angeles Angels placed LF Justin Upton on the 60-day injured list. Left foot turf toe.
	August 30, 2018	Los Angeles Angels activated LF Justin Upton from the 10-day injured list.
	August 21, 2018	Los Angeles Angels placed LF Justin Upton on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to August 19, 2018. Left index finger laceration.
	August 31, 2017	Detroit Tigers traded LF Justin Upton and cash to Los Angeles Angels for RHP Grayson Long and Future Considerations.
	July 10, 2017	OF Justin Upton assigned to American League All-Stars.
	July 17, 2016	Detroit Tigers activated LF Justin Upton from the bereavement list.
	July 14, 2016	Detroit Tigers placed LF Justin Upton on the bereavement list.
	January 20, 2016	Detroit Tigers signed free agent LF Justin Upton.
	November 2, 2015	LF Justin Upton elected free agency.
	December 19, 2014	Atlanta Braves traded LF Justin Upton and RHP Aaron Northcraft to San Diego Padres for 2B Jace Peterson, LHP Max Fried, 3B Dustin Peterson and CF Mallex Smith.
	January 24, 2013	Arizona Diamondbacks traded LF Justin Upton and 3B Chris Johnson to Atlanta Braves for 3B Martin Prado, RHP Randall Delgado, RHP Zeke Spruill, SS Nick Ahmed and 3B Brandon Drury.
	August 26, 2009	Justin Upton roster status changed by Arizona Diamondbacks.
	August 24, 2009	sent RF Justin Upton on a rehab assignment to Visalia Rawhide.
	August 6, 2009	Arizona Diamondbacks placed RF Justin Upton on the 15-day disabled list.