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Toronto Blue Jays: 5 Things to Know About Melvin Upton Jr.

By Chris Okrainetz

Jul 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Melvin Upton Jr. takes batting practice before a game against the San Diego Padres at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Melvin Upton Jr. takes batting practice before a game against the San Diego Padres at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 6, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Melvin Upton Jr. (2) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

5) It’s Melvin, Not ‘Bossman’

Until last season, Upton was known as B.J., which stood for “Bossman Junior.” The first name B.J. was a nickname given to him growing up, but he decided to switch to his given name, Melvin, which is also his father’s name.

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Perhaps on his memorable nights with the Blue Jays he can make an exception and bring back the old B.J. nickname, except instead of it standing for ‘Bossman Junior’, it will stand for ‘Blue Jays’ Upton.

Bit of a reach? Or more like a terrible joke? Probably. Either way, it’s Melvin, not B.J.

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