JUSTIN
UPTON
#8 -
OF
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
215 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
16
years
Debut
Aug 2, 2007
Born
Aug 25, 1987
(35 yrs)
Norfolk, Virginia
Hometown
Chesapeake, Virginia
Drafted
Drafted by Arizona in 2005 (1/1).
Drafted from
Great Bridge HS (Chesapeake, Va.)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 |
Refused minor league assignment from the Seattle Mariners and opted for free agency.
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| 2022-07-22 |
Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
|
| 2022-06-17 |
Recalled from Tacoma (AAA).
|
| 2022-05-22 |
Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
|
| 2022-05-21 |
Signed as a free agent by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 2014, 2011, 2017 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2011, 2009 |
| Southern League (AA) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2007 |
Scouting Report
A phenomenal athlete, he possesses all five tools. Owns big-time home-run power. Has a rare mix of size, wheels and raw, natural bat-speed. Throws well from the outfield, too. Strikes out too much. Has shown he can sometimes lose focus (at the plate, on the basepaths and in the field). Needs to keep working on his consistency, especially at the dish.
Long Range Potential: Quality, power-hitting outfielder.
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