Melvin Upton Jr., born on August 21, 1984 in Norfolk, VA, is a professional MLB center fielder. He was formerly known as BJ Upton and nicknamed "Bossman Junior". He has played 8 seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays before signing with the Atlanta Braves in 2012.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $37 million (2024)
About
Formerly known as BJ Upton and nicknamed "Bossman Junior," he is an MLB center fielder who signed with the Atlanta Braves in 2012 after playing his first 8 seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Before Fame
He competed with the USA Junior Team at age 16.
Trivia
He hit four home runs and recorded eleven RBI's during the 2008 ALCS, helping Tampa Bay advance to the World Series where they were defeated by the Philadelphia Phillies in 5 games.
Family Life
He teamed up with his brother Justin Upton on the Atlanta Braves in 2012.
Associated With
He became teammates with All-Star pitcher Tim Hudson on the Braves in 2012.
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