Justin Upton

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Full Name:
 

Justin Irvin Upton​

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Nicknames:

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“J-Up"

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Born:  
   

August 25, 1987 

Norfolk, Virginia
Neighborhood: Hampton Roads 

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Family:  

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Father: Manny 
Mother: Yvonne Gordon
Brother: Melvin Upton Jr.
Spouse: Ashley Borror

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His mother, Yvonne was a teacher. 

His father, Manny worked as a scout, a mortgage broker and a college basketball referee. He also played college baseball Norfolk State.

He and his wife were married in 2015. Brian McKnight performed at their wedding.

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Friends:  

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Dan Uggla attended his wedding.

Agent: Larry Reynolds

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School:  

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Great Bridge High School, Chesapeake, Virginia
Mascot: Wildcats
Coach: Wiley Lee

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Baseball Related:

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He was scouted by Greg Lonigro.

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2005 - Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks (1st overall). 

2007 - August 2nd - Major League debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2010 - Signed a 6-year extension with the Diamondback ($50 million) 

2013 - Traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks (with Chris Johnson) to the Atlanta Braves for Martín Prado, Randall Delgado, Nick Ahmed, Zeke Spruill, and Brandon Drury. The trade allowed him to play with his brother, Melvin.

2014 - Traded from the Braves (with Aaron Northcraft) to the San Diego Padres for Max Fried, Jace Peterson, Dustin Peterson, and Mallex Smith.

2016 - Signed a 6-year contract with the Detroit Tigers ($132.75 million)

2017 - Traded from the Tigers to the Los Angeles Angels for Grayson Long and a player to be named later or cash.

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Extra:

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Justin used to tag along with his brother Melvin and future big leaguers David Wright, Ryan Zimmermann and Mark Reynolds on a travel team. On occasion they would sneak him in to pinch-run.

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He competed against Cameron Maybin as a child. 
 

Sample Heckles:

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Heckle him on twitter:

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@JUST_JUP