Alex Avila

Washington Nationals, Catcher
Age: 37-287d (Jan 29, 1987)
Exp: 12.061 Years
Country: US
College: Alabama
Drafted: Round 5 (#0 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
INACTIVE

2021-2021 free-agent-xxb

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2021 34 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 0.71% $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2021 34 11.061 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 34 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2020-2020 free-agent-xxb

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $4,250,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2019 free-agent-xxb

Alex Avila signed a 2 year , $8,250,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $8,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,125,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 free-agent-xxb

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 free-agent-xxb

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2015 Arbitration

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $4,350,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $4,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,350,000
Average Salary:
$4,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $2,950,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $2,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,950,000
Average Salary:
$2,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $510,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $510,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $510,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,000
Average Salary:
$510,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $425,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $425,000
Average Salary:
$425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $404,900 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $404,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $404,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $404,900
Average Salary:
$404,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus

Alex Avila signed a 1 year , $169,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $169,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $169,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $169,000
Average Salary:
$169,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

12.061 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$30,232,974

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 21
Signing Bonus
$169,000
$169,000
2009 22
Active
$400,000
$569,000
2010 23
Active
$404,900
$973,900
2011 24
Active
$425,000
$1,398,900
 AL Silver Slugger:C
2012 25
Active
$510,000
$1,908,900
2013 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,950,000
$4,858,900
2014 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$4,150,000
$9,008,900
2015 28
Active / Club Exercised
$5,400,000
$14,408,900
2016 29
Active
$2,500,000
$16,908,900
2017 30
Active
Retained
$688,527
$1,311,473
$17,597,427
$18,908,900
2018 31
Active
$4,000,000
$22,908,900
2019 32
Active
$4,250,000
$27,158,900
2020 33
Active
$1,574,074
$28,732,974
2021 34
Active
$1,500,000
$30,232,974
Total
$30,232,974

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $15,551,373 $169,000 - $15,720,373
1 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
1 $688,527 - - $688,527
2 $8,250,000 - - $8,250,000
1 $1,574,074 - - $1,574,074
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
21
$169,000
$169,000
$169,000
2009
22
$400,000
$400,000
$569,000
2010
23
$404,900
$404,900
$973,900
2011
24
$425,000
$425,000
$1,398,900
2012
25
$510,000
$510,000
$1,908,900
2013
26
$2,950,000
$2,950,000
$4,858,900
2014
27
$4,150,000
$4,150,000
$9,008,900
2015
28
$5,400,000
$5,400,000
$14,408,900
2016
29
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$16,908,900
2017
30
$688,527
$1,311,473
$688,527
$1,311,473
$17,597,427
$18,908,900
2018
31
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$22,908,900
2019
32
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
$27,158,900
2020
33
$1,574,074
$1,574,074
$28,732,974
2021
34
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$30,232,974
Total
$30,063,974
$169,000
$30,232,974

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $15,551,373 $169,000 - $15,720,373
1 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
1 $688,527 - - $688,527
2 $8,250,000 - - $8,250,000
1 $1,574,074 - - $1,574,074
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2021 WSH Jul 02, 2021 - Sep 01, 2021 Calf
2021 WSH Apr 05, 2021 - Apr 09, 2021 COVID-19
2020 MIN Sep 05, 2020 - Sep 16, 2020 Back
2019 ARI Jun 14, 2019 - Jun 28, 2019 Calf
2019 ARI Apr 07, 2019 - May 12, 2019 Quad
2018 ARI Jun 27, 2018 - Jul 07, 2018 Hamstring
2016 CHW Jul 06, 2016 - Aug 26, 2016 Hamstring
2016 CHW Apr 24, 2016 - May 08, 2016 Hamstring
2015 DET May 08, 2015 - Jul 03, 2015 Knee
  • Jan 28, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Dec 06, 2019 Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jan 30, 2018 Signed a 2 year $8.25 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Jul 31, 2017 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Detroit (DET) with Justin Wilson for Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes and future considerations
  • Dec 24, 2016 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 25, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Nov 17, 2014 Detroit (DET) exercised a $5.4 million option for 2015
  • Feb 01, 2014 Signed a 1 year $4.35 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $2.95 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $510k contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 16, 2010 Signed a 1 year $404k contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 10, 2008 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 05, 2008 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 5 (#0 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2021 WSH 34 28 110 89 5 17 9 1 1 9 31 19 37 0 .191 .345 .348 .693 0.72
2020 MIN 23 19 62 49 6 9 2 0 1 2 14 11 22 0 .184 .355 .286 .641 0.45
2019 ARI 63 49 201 164 22 34 8 0 9 24 69 36 68 1 .207 .353 .421 .774 1.44
2018 ARI 81 57 234 194 13 32 6 0 7 20 59 37 90 0 .165 .299 .304 .603 0.01
2017 CHC 112 82 375 311 41 81 13 1 14 49 138 62 120 0 .260 .384 .444 .828 0.68
2016 CHW 57 54 209 169 19 36 6 0 7 11 63 38 78 0 .213 .359 .373 .732 0.95
2015 DET 67 56 218 178 21 34 5 0 4 13 51 40 66 0 .191 .339 .287 .626 0.01
2014 DET 124 116 456 390 44 85 22 0 11 47 140 61 151 0 .218 .327 .359 .686 2.10
2013 DET 102 96 378 330 39 75 14 1 11 47 124 44 112 0 .227 .317 .376 .693 0.61
2012 DET 116 107 432 367 42 89 21 2 9 48 141 61 104 2 .243 .352 .384 .736 2.20
2011 DET 141 135 548 464 63 137 33 4 19 82 235 73 131 3 .295 .389 .506 .895 5.09

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Jan 28, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Washington (WSH)
Dec 06, 2019
Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jan 30, 2018
Signed a 2 year $8.25 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Jul 31, 2017
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Detroit (DET) with Justin Wilson for Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes and future considerations
Dec 24, 2016
Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
Nov 25, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
Nov 17, 2014
Detroit (DET) exercised a $5.4 million option for 2015
Feb 01, 2014
Signed a 1 year $4.35 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $2.95 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $510k contract with Detroit (DET)
Feb 16, 2010
Signed a 1 year $404k contract with Detroit (DET)
Jun 10, 2008
Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
Jun 05, 2008
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 5 (#0 overall)

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