B.J. Upton Autograph

B.J. Upton

B.J. Upton, born as Melvin Emanuel Upton Jr., is a well-known American former professional baseball player. He was born on August 21, 1984, in Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. He is the younger brother of fellow MLB player Justin Upton. B.J. Upton's career in baseball began in 2002 when he was drafted as the second overall pick by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (now known as the Tampa Bay Rays). He made his major league debut in 2004 at the young age of 19. More about B.J. Upton

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Current items with a signature of B.J. Upton

These are the most current items with a signature of B.J. Upton that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

Picture Item Title Price Store
thumbnail2002 Upper Deck B.J. Upton Future Gems Autograph $7.99logo
thumbnail2005 Prime Patches B.J. Upton 31/119 Major League Materials Autograph Jersey #22$19.95logo
thumbnail2005 Upper Deck Signature Decades Autograph B.J. Upton$8.99logo
thumbnail2012 Topps Triple Threads B.J. Upton Autograph Jersey /18$25.00logo
thumbnailAutographed B.J. UPTON Atlanta Braves 8x10 photo- COA $39.99logo
thumbnailB.J. UPTON 2003 TOPPS TRADED SIGNATURE MOVES SIGNATURE AUTO $4.99logo
thumbnailB.J. Upton 2004 Elite Extra Edition Autograph Aspirations Diecut Serial #/5 $59.99logo
Upton played as a center fielder for the Rays, and he quickly gained attention for his speed and power hitting. In 2007, he hit a total of 24 home runs and stole 22 bases, earning him his first-ever All-Star Game selection. Upton continued to have a successful career with the Rays, helping the team reach the World Series in 2008. He also made another All-Star Game appearance in 2008, and in 2009, he became the youngest player in MLB history to hit his 100th home run before the age of 25.

In 2013, Upton signed a five-year contract worth $75 million with the Atlanta Braves. He continued to play as an outfielder, primarily in left field. Despite a slow start with the Braves, he finished the 2014 season with a .270 batting average and 12 home runs. Upton also made a number of impressive defensive plays during his time with the Braves. He announced his retirement from baseball in 2017, finishing his career with a .243 batting average, 164 home runs, and 586 runs batted in. Read even more about B.J. Upton at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of B.J. Upton

In total, we tracked 437 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.

The most expensive item with a signature of B.J. Upton (DEREK JETER & B.J. UPTON 2005 UD REFLECTIONS SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARD PSA/DNA) was sold in April 2020 for $249.95 while the cheapest item (B.J. Upton Signed Autographed 2004 Upper Deck Star Rookie #212 Tampa Bay Rays) found a new owner for $0.79 in September 2013. The month with the most items sold (26) was October 2008 with an average selling price of $17.94 for an autographed item of B.J. Upton. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in December 2013 with $149.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was November 2010. In average, an autographed item from B.J. Upton is worth $10.00.

Most recently, these items with a signature of B.J. Upton were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture Item Title Price Store
thumbnail2002 Upper Deck Rookie Auto 96 B.J. Upton Rays Autograph RC$7.50logo
thumbnail2003 Topps Auto B.J. Upton Tampa Bay Rays Autograph Signature Signed$7.00logo
thumbnail2004 Topps - B.J. Upton - Auto - Autograph - Tampa Bay Rays - #TA-BU$4.79logo
thumbnail2007 BOWMAN'S BEST B.J. UPTON AUTO/AUTOGRAPH$9.95logo
thumbnail2007 BOWMAN'S BEST Baseball B.J. UPTON AUTO Autograph Card #50 Tampa Bay Rays$1.79logo
thumbnail2007 Upper Deck Black B.J. Upton Premium Bat Barrel Autograph 45/50 SP Auto$15.00logo
thumbnailB.J. UPTON 2003 TOPPS TRADED & ROOKIES SIGNATURE MOVES AUTO AUTOGRAPH$10.00logo
thumbnailB.J. Upton 2007 Bowman's Best Auto Autograph Tampa Bay Devil Rays C6$1.00logo
thumbnailB.J. Upton Tampa Bay Rays Signed Allen Ginter Card Beckett Authentic Slab COA BJ$99.98logo
thumbnailMelvin B.J. Upton 2002 Upper Deck Prospect Premiere Autograph Auto - BGS 9.5$10.00logo

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Latest News about B.J. Upton

Braves' OF B.J. Upton will now go by Melvin (03/08/15): Braves' OF B.J. Upton will now go by Melvin

B.J. Upton now Melvin Upton Jr. (03/08/15): Braves outfielder B.J. Upton, after slumping to career-worst seasons in 2013 and 2014, will no doubt be searching down many avenues for designs on a resurrection in 2015. Among those will be a name change back to Melvin Upton Jr. Go to news article

Braves’ B.J. Upton Will Go By Melvin Upton Jr. During 2015 Season (03/08/15): B.J. Upton hasn’t fared too well for the Atlanta Braves, but maybe Melvin Upton Jr.... Go to news article

10 questions for Melvin "B.J." Upton Jr. (03/08/15): Here is a name that may familiar to you, former Ray and current Atlanta Brave Melvin Upton Jr, formerly known as B.J.

Goodbye, B.J. Upton. Hello, ‘Melvin Upton Jr.’ (02/23/15): The struggling Braves outfielder tries a name change. Hey, it worked for Giancarlo Stanton, right?

Older News Stories about B.J. Upton

Why B.J. Upton no longer wants to be called B.J. Upton (02/2015): Don’t call me B.J. The center fielder known as B.J. Upton through his first 11 major league seasons with Rays and Braves is now listed as Melvin Upton Jr. on the Atlanta... Go to news article

The Braves’ “Plan B” for B.J. Upton is pretty hilarious (12/2014): Of course, hilarious is an improvement over the past two seasons of B.J. Upton. Go to news article

B.J. Upton set to own Braves strikeout record (09/2014): When the Braves gave B.J. Upton a franchise-record five-year contract two years ago, they certainly were not anticipating the possibility that he would end his career in Atlanta with a franchise record that no player has ever strived to set.

Braves To Revisit B.J. Upton Trade Talks, Could Move Gattis In Offseason (08/2014): Talks of a rumored deal that would have sent B.J. Upton to the Cubs (perhaps along with a pitcher or cash) in exchange for Edwin Jackson have been circulating over the past couple weeks, and David O’Brien of the Atlanta … Continue reading → Go to news article

B.J. Upton finding steady success in leadoff role (07/2014): Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez did not have a sound reason when he moved B.J. Upton into the leadoff role on June 23. But nearly two weeks later, he has also not found a reason to remove Upton from this role.

Gonzalez to stick with B.J. Upton in lead-off spot for Braves (06/2014): Braves outfielder B.J. Upton had a six-game hitting streak entering Monday, coinciding with his move into the lead-off spot, but the overall numbers still were modest: 6-for-26 (.

Strikeout-plagued B.J. Upton out of lineup Sunday (05/2014): ST. LOUIS – Jordan Schafer got a start in center field Sunday in place of B.J. Upton, who is mired in a strikeout-filled slump that coincided with his move from the second spot in the lineup two weeks ago.

B.J. Upton notches 1,000th career hit (04/2014): In his second game donning glasses, B.J. Upton reached base on an infield single during his first at-bat during Saturday's 4-1 win against the Reds for his 1,000th career hit.

Johnson could hit cleanup, with B.J. Upton in two-hole (03/2014): Since the beginning of the Grapefruit League season, the Braves have made it apparent they were planning to bat B.J. Upton in the lineup's second spot this year.

Season after slump, Braves OF B.J. Upton regroups (02/2014): KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - B.J. Upton was suffering through the most dreadful season of his career and little brother Justin was in the same Atlanta clubhouse, a perfect shoulder to lean on as he navigated through the unfathomable time. But he didn't seek comfort from him. In ... Go to news article

B.J. Upton looking to hit on offensive success (01/2014): Once B.J. Upton concluded the 2013 season with a .184 average, nine home runs and a .557 OPS, he entered the offseason with the hope that the relaxed winter setting would allow him the opportunity to decompress and make the necessary adjustments.

Braves hope to ‘fix’ Uggla and B.J. Upton after awful season (12/2013): LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – When discussing the Braves’ plans for 2014, the two-headed elephant in the room is Dan Uggla and B.

The First Year Of B.J. Upton's Huge Free Agency Contract Was A Colossal Bust For (10/2013): Last winter, BJ Upton was one of the biggest...

Braves picking spots with B.J. Upton (09/2013): While Dan Uggla has continued to sit while Elliot Johnson has handled second-base duties, B.J. Upton has at least continued to see some time in center field.

B.J. Upton lifts Braves in 11th (08/2013): B.J. Upton has been through too many hitless nights to call one big game a turnaround for his season.

B.J. Upton to join Gwinnett for rehab assignment (07/2013): LAWRENCEVILLE -– The Gwinnett Braves, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, have announced the addition of outfielder B.J. Upton to the Gwinnett roster on a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment.

B.J. Upton not fretting season-long struggles (06/2013): The first half of his first season in Atlanta has been a bust for B.J. Upton.

Atlanta Braves: B.J. Upton may be headed to minors (05/2013): ATLANTA — Atlanta manager Fredi Gonzalez says he has considered asking center fielder B.J. Upton to work out his struggles in a minor league assignment. Upton, signed to the biggest contract in fra...

B.J. Upton ejected in seventh inning by ump Holbrook (04/2013): B.J. Upton became the first Braves player to be ejected this year when Sam Holbrook tossed him for arguing a called third strike in the seventh inning of Friday night's game against the Pirates at PNC Park.

Atlanta Braves: B . J . Upton , Gattis homer in loss (03/2013): CLEARWATER, Fla. — Darin Ruf hit a different kind of walkoff home run. The Phillies prospect launched a solo shot with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6, the...

Nightengale: A new script for Justin and B.J. Upton (02/2013): The Braves solidified their outfield by trading for Justin Upton, left, and signing free agent B.J. Upton to a five-year, $75.25 million contract. / David Goldman, AP

Joe Lemire: With Justin and B.J. Upton, Braves are co-favorites in National Leag (01/2013): The first time Justin Upton and his older brother, B.J., played together, Justin was a four-year-old batboy for B.J.'s t-ball team who was sent to the plate for one at bat.

Angel Pagan staying with Giants, compares favorably with B.J. Upton (12/2012): NASHVILLE — The number of landing spots in the game of centerfielder musical chairs has dwindled by one. The Giants re-signed Angel Pagan , retaining him via a four-year, $40 million deal that covers his age 32-35 seasons.

B.J. Upton and Braves finalize $75 million, five-year contract (11/2012): The 28-year-old Upton hit .246 with 28 homers, 78 RBIs and 31 stolen bases for Tampa Bay last season

Rangers Reportedly Interested In B.J. Upton (10/2012): The Rangers reportedly have interest in outfielder B.J. Upton. While they like the 27-year-old outfielder, they would prefer to play him in a corner instead of center field.

B.J. Upton homers again as Rays shutout the Jays (09/2012): It was the fifth straight win for the Rays, who started the day 3 1/2 games behind the Oakland Athletics in the race for the AL’s second wild-card spot

B.J. Upton leads Rays to 4-1 win over Mariners (08/2012): SEATTLE - B.J. Upton hit a two-run homer and Alex Cobb pitched seven strong innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - David Price became the AL's first 13-game winner, B.J. Up (07/2012): Price (13-4) allowed two hits over seven innings. The All-Star left-hander had seven strikeouts and three walks. Upton hit a three-run double off Ubaldo Jimenez (8-9) during a four-run sixth that put the Rays up 5-0.

Video: B.J. Upton on Thursday's loss to the Washington Nationals (06/2012):  

Rays' B.J. Upton Returns From DL (04/2012): The Tampa Bay Rays have reinstated center fielder B.J. Upton from the 15-day disabled list.

2011 MLB Trade Rumors – B.J. Upton to Cleveland Indians? (11/2011): The MLB season has just finished and already a number of trade rumors are circulating through the internet. The latest from Bleacher Report has the Cleveland Indians looking to acquire B.J. Upton of . . .

B.J. Upton Likely To Stay Put (07/2011): The latest on Rays center fielder B.J. Upton, who is hitting .226/.308/.398 on the season... Upton appears likely to stay put, tweets SI's Jon Heyman. Go to news article

Tampa’s B.J. Upton will begin serving two-game suspension (05/2011): Outfielder disciplined by MLB for tirade

B.J. Upton's swings making right sound for Tampa Bay Rays this spring training (03/2011): B.J. Upton, who’s batting .350 in the spring, lashes a two-run double into the right-centerfield gap in the fourth inning.

Rays center fielder B.J. Upton settles for $4,825,000 deal | Baseball (01/2011): A year after losing to the Tampa Bay Rays in salary arbitration, B. J. Upton decided to settle. The 27-year-old center fielder was awarded...