MLB
Melvin Upton
Melvin Upton
Cleveland Indians, Left Field
Age: 39-279d (Aug 21, 1984)
Exp: 10.126 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2002
Agent(s): Larry Reynolds (Reynolds Sports Management)
2018-2018
Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
33 |
Voided
|
$1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 2019 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
33 | - |
Voided
|
$1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 2019 |
|
34 | - |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
33 |
Voided |
$1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
Contract Notes
- Incentives: $4.25M
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2013-2017
Melvin Upton signed a 5 year , $72,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $72,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $72,500,000
Average Salary:
$14,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2012-2012 Arbitration
Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011 Arbitration
Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $4,825,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $4,825,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,825,000
Average Salary:
$4,825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Arbitration
Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $435,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $435,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $435,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $435,000
Average Salary:
$435,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008
Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $412,100 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $412,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $412,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $412,100
Average Salary:
$412,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007
Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $386,900 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $386,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $386,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $386,900
Average Salary:
$386,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002 Signing Bonus
Melvin Upton signed a 1 year , $4,600,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $4,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,600,000
Average Salary:
$4,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$95,909,000
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 17 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$4,600,000 |
$4,600,000 |
|
| 2007 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$386,900 |
$4,986,900 |
|
| 2008 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$412,100 |
$5,399,000 |
|
| 2009 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$435,000 |
$5,834,000 |
|
| 2010 | 25 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$3,000,000 |
$8,834,000 |
|
| 2011 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,825,000 |
$13,659,000 |
|
| 2012 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$7,000,000 |
$20,659,000 |
|
| 2013 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$15,450,000 |
$36,109,000 |
|
| 2014 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$13,450,000 |
$49,559,000 |
|
| 2015 | 30 |
 |
Active
|
$14,450,000 |
$64,009,000 |
|
| 2016 | 31 |
 |
Active
Retained
|
$5,000,000 $10,450,000 |
$69,009,000 $79,459,000 |
|
| 2017 | 32 |
|
Retained
Retained
|
$11,450,000 $5,000,000 |
$90,909,000 $95,909,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |
|
17 |
$4,600,000 |
$4,600,000 |
$4,600,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
22 |
$386,900
|
$386,900 |
$4,986,900 |
||
| 2008 |
|
23 |
$412,100
|
$412,100 |
$5,399,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
24 |
$435,000
|
$435,000 |
$5,834,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
25 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$8,834,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
26 |
$4,825,000
|
$4,825,000 |
$13,659,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
27 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$20,659,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
28 |
$12,450,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$15,450,000 |
$36,109,000 |
|
| 2014 |
|
29 |
$13,450,000
|
$13,450,000 |
$49,559,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
30 |
$14,450,000
|
$14,450,000 |
$64,009,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
31 |
$5,000,000 $10,450,000
|
$5,000,000 $10,450,000 |
$69,009,000 $79,459,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
32 |
$11,450,000 $5,000,000
|
$11,450,000 $5,000,000 |
$90,909,000 $95,909,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$16,059,000 | $4,600,000 | - | $20,659,000 |
| 2 |
|
$25,900,000 | $3,000,000 | - | $28,900,000 |
| 3 |
|
$36,350,000 | - | - | $36,350,000 |
| 2 |
|
$10,000,000 | - | - | $10,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
SD |
Mar 27, 2015 - Jun 08, 2015 | Foot |
-
Mar 19, 2018
Released by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Dec 15, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Apr 02, 2017
Released by Toronto (TOR)
-
Jul 26, 2016
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from San Diego (SD) with cash considerations for Hansel Rodriguez
-
Apr 05, 2015
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Atlanta (ATL) with Craig Kimbrel for Cameron Maybin, Carlos Quentin, Matt Wisler, Jordan Paroubeck and 2015 1st round pick (#41)
-
Nov 28, 2012
Signed a 5 year $72.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
- Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
- Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $4.825 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Feb 14, 2010
Awarded a 1 year $3 million contract through arbitration with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Feb 25, 2009
Signed a 1 year $435k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 09, 2008
Signed a 1 year $412k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 01, 2007
Signed a 1 year $386k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jun 04, 2002
Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 1 (#2 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2011 |
 |
Arguig with umpires | $1,500 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2011 |
|
Arguing with umpire against Baltimore (BAL) | 2 | $52,732 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SD | 149 | 129 | 492 | 64 | 117 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 61 | 198 | 37 | 155 | 28 | .238 | .291 | .291 | .693 | 1.77 |
| 2015 | SD | 87 | 47 | 205 | 23 | 53 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 88 | 21 | 62 | 10 | .259 | .327 | .327 | .756 | 1.53 |
| 2014 | ATL | 141 | 135 | 519 | 67 | 108 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 35 | 173 | 57 | 173 | 20 | .208 | .287 | .287 | .620 | -0.06 |
| 2013 | ATL | 126 | 111 | 391 | 30 | 72 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 113 | 44 | 151 | 12 | .184 | .268 | .268 | .557 | -1.66 |
| 2012 | TB | 146 | 144 | 573 | 79 | 141 | 29 | 3 | 28 | 78 | 260 | 45 | 169 | 31 | .246 | .298 | .298 | .752 | 2.70 |
| 2011 | TB | 153 | 150 | 560 | 82 | 136 | 27 | 4 | 23 | 81 | 240 | 71 | 161 | 36 | .243 | .331 | .331 | .760 | 3.25 |
