Justin Upton, baseball player, 325 home runs, 2007-2022

Justin Upton

Born: 8/25/1987 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-08-02 | Final Game: 2022-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Justin Irvin Upton

Biography

Justin Upton, born in 1987, was a dynamic outfielder whose professional baseball career spanned from 2007 to 2022. Renowned for his power and speed, Upton played in a total of 1,845 games and amassed 1,754 hits, including 325 home runs and 1,003 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .261, complemented by 151 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the base paths. Upton was selected as an All-Star four times, reflecting his status as one of the prominent players of his era. Debuting during a period marked by an emphasis on both power hitting and athleticism, Upton's playing style combined raw talent with an aggressive approach. He was known for his formidable offensive capabilities, often contributing significantly to his teams' lineups. Over his career, Upton played for several franchises, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Angels, among others. His contributions to the game not only left a lasting mark on the teams he played for but also helped pave the way for future generations of power hitters in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1845 6721 1058 1754 350 38 325 1003 151 785 1971 0.261 0.342 0.469 0.812 15691.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 48 7 11 2 1 2 4 10 13 0.229

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 NLDS2 ATL 4 14 2 2 1 0 0 0 4 4 0.143
2011 NLDS2 ARI 5 20 3 4 0 0 2 3 3 6 0.200
2007 NLDS1 ARI 2 5 2 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0.600
2007 NLCS ARI 4 9 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 3 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1787 1767 3375 64 89 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1025
Center Field 7
Right Field 773
Designated Hitter 32

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2017 Silver Slugger OF
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-09-24
2014 Player of the Week Week of 2014-04-13
2014 Silver Slugger OF
2013 Player of the Month April
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-06-19
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-07-24
2011 Silver Slugger OF
2009 Player of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 DET AL $22,125,000
2015 SDN NL $14,500,000
2014 ATL NL $14,250,000
2013 ATL NL $9,958,333
2012 ARI NL $6,958,333
2011 ARI NL $4,458,333
2010 ARI NL $708,333
2009 ARI NL $412,000
2008 ARI NL $393,000
Total Career Earnings $73,763,332

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2017 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 12.0 420 0
2014 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 10.0 420 0
2011 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 214.0 448 1
2009 Most Valuable Player NL 25th 2.0 448 0