Willie Upshaw

Willie Clay Upshaw (b. April 27, 1957 in Blanco, TX) is a former American professional baseball player. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1978, 1980-1987) and Cleveland Indians (1988), both of Major League Baseball's American League. During his big league career, he played the positions first base, outfield and designated hitter.

Upshaw was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 5th round of the 1975 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Following the 1977 season, he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the Rule 5 Draft. Prior to the 1988 season, Upshaw's contract was purchased by the Cleveland Indians.

Willie is currently Major League Baseball's career leader in home runs and RBI's for players whose surname begins with the letter U.