MLB
Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt
New York Yankees, 1st Base
Age: 37y-3m-12d (Sep 10, 1987)
Exp: 13.059 Years
Country: US
College: Texas State
Drafted: Round 8 (#246 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
2025 Payroll Salary
$12,500,000
2025 Cash
$12,500,000
Career Earnings
$163,158,606
2025-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Paul Goldschmidt signed a 1 year , $12,500,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $12,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000. In 2025, Goldschmidt will earn a base salary of $12,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,500,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
37 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | 5.19% | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 |
| 2026 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
37 | 13.059 | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 |
| 2026 |
|
38 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
37 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2024 Extension
Paul Goldschmidt signed a 5 year , $130,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $20,000,000 signing bonus, $130,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $26,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $130,000,000
Average Salary:
$26,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$20,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2014-2019 Pre-Arbitration Extension
Paul Goldschmidt signed a 5 year , $32,000,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $500,000 signing bonus, $32,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,400,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $32,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,400,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration
Paul Goldschmidt signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
Paul Goldschmidt signed a 1 year , $482,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $482,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $482,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $482,000
Average Salary:
$482,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
Paul Goldschmidt signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Signing Bonus
Paul Goldschmidt signed a 1 year , $95,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $95,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $95,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $95,000
Average Salary:
$95,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
13.059 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$163,158,606
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$95,000 |
$95,000 |
|
| 2011 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$133,458 |
$228,458 |
|
| 2012 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$482,000 |
$710,458 |
|
| 2013 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$500,000 |
$1,210,458 |
NL Hank Aaron NL Gold Glove:1B NL Silver Slugger:1B |
| 2014 | 26 |
|
Active /
Pre-Arbitration Bypassed |
$1,100,000 |
$2,310,458 |
|
| 2015 | 27 |
|
Active /
Arbitration 1 Bypassed |
$3,100,000 |
$5,410,458 |
NL Gold Glove:1B NL Silver Slugger:1B |
| 2016 | 28 |
|
Active /
Arbitration 2 Bypassed |
$5,850,000 |
$11,260,458 |
|
| 2017 | 29 |
|
Active /
Arbitration 3 Bypassed |
$8,850,000 |
$20,110,458 |
NL Gold Glove:1B NL Silver Slugger:1B |
| 2018 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$11,100,000 |
$31,210,458 |
NL Silver Slugger:1B |
| 2019 | 31 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$15,500,000 |
$46,710,458 |
|
| 2020 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$12,148,148 |
$58,858,606 |
|
| 2021 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$26,000,000 |
$84,858,606 |
NL Gold Glove:1B |
| 2022 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$26,300,000 |
$111,158,606 |
NL Silver Slugger:1B NL MVP All MLB (1st) |
| 2023 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$26,000,000 |
$137,158,606 |
|
| 2024 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$26,000,000 |
$163,158,606 |
|
| Total |
$163,158,606 |
$163,158,606 |
||||
| 2025 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
||
| Total |
$175,658,606 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$30,615,458 | $595,000 | - | $31,210,458 |
| 6 |
|
$110,648,148 | $20,000,000 | $1,300,000 | $131,948,148 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
21 |
$95,000 |
$95,000 |
$95,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
23 |
$133,458
|
$133,458 |
$228,458 |
||
| 2012 |
|
24 |
$482,000
|
$482,000 |
$710,458 |
||
| 2013 |
|
25 |
$500,000
|
$500,000 |
$1,210,458 |
||
| 2014 |
|
26 |
$1,000,000
|
$100,000 |
$1,100,000 |
$2,310,458 |
|
| 2015 |
|
27 |
$3,000,000
|
$100,000 |
$3,100,000 |
$5,410,458 |
|
| 2016 |
|
28 |
$5,750,000
|
$100,000 |
$5,850,000 |
$11,260,458 |
|
| 2017 |
|
29 |
$8,750,000
|
$100,000 |
$8,850,000 |
$20,110,458 |
|
| 2018 |
|
30 |
$11,000,000
|
$100,000 |
$11,100,000 |
$31,210,458 |
|
| 2019 |
|
31 |
$14,500,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$15,500,000 |
$46,710,458 |
|
| 2020 |
|
32 |
$8,148,148
|
$4,000,000 |
$12,148,148 |
$58,858,606 |
|
| 2021 |
|
33 |
$22,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$26,000,000 |
$84,858,606 |
|
| 2022 |
|
34 |
$22,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$300,000 |
$26,300,000 |
$111,158,606 |
| 2023 |
|
35 |
$22,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$26,000,000 |
$137,158,606 |
|
| 2024 |
|
36 |
$22,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$26,000,000 |
$163,158,606 |
|
| Total |
$141,263,606 |
$20,595,000 |
$1,300,000 |
$163,158,606 |
$163,158,606 |
||
| 2025 |
|
37 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
|||
| Total |
$153,763,606 |
$20,595,000 |
$1,300,000 |
$175,658,606 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$30,615,458 | $595,000 | - | $31,210,458 |
| 6 |
|
$110,648,148 | $20,000,000 | $1,300,000 | $131,948,148 |
-
Dec 21, 2024
Signed a 1 year $12.5 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 21, 2019
Signed a 5 year $130 million contract extension with St. Louis (STL)
-
Dec 05, 2018
Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Arizona (ARI) for Luke Weaver|17703, Carson Kelly, Andy Young and 2019 1st round pick
-
Oct 30, 2018
Arizona (ARI) exercised a $14.5M club option for 2019
-
Mar 29, 2013
Signed a 5 year $32 million extension with Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $482k contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Jun 30, 2009
Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Jun 09, 2009
Drafted by Arizona (ARI): Round 8 (#246 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | STL | 154 | 153 | 650 | 599 | 70 | 147 | 33 | 1 | 22 | 65 | 248 | 47 | 173 | 11 | .245 | .302 | .414 | .716 | 1.26 |
| 2023 | STL | 154 | 154 | 686 | 593 | 89 | 159 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 80 | 265 | 87 | 161 | 11 | .268 | .363 | .447 | .810 | 3.37 |
| 2022 | STL | 151 | 150 | 649 | 561 | 106 | 178 | 41 | 0 | 35 | 115 | 324 | 79 | 141 | 7 | .317 | .404 | .578 | .982 | 7.66 |
| 2021 | STL | 158 | 157 | 679 | 603 | 102 | 177 | 36 | 2 | 31 | 99 | 310 | 67 | 136 | 12 | .294 | .365 | .514 | .879 | 5.95 |
| 2020 | STL | 58 | 58 | 230 | 191 | 31 | 58 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 89 | 37 | 43 | 1 | .304 | .417 | .466 | .883 | 2.06 |
| 2019 | STL | 161 | 155 | 680 | 597 | 97 | 155 | 25 | 1 | 34 | 97 | 284 | 78 | 166 | 3 | .260 | .346 | .476 | .822 | 2.58 |
| 2018 | ARI | 158 | 156 | 689 | 593 | 95 | 172 | 35 | 5 | 33 | 83 | 316 | 90 | 173 | 7 | .290 | .389 | .533 | .922 | 5.48 |
| 2017 | ARI | 155 | 152 | 664 | 558 | 117 | 166 | 34 | 3 | 36 | 120 | 314 | 94 | 147 | 18 | .297 | .404 | .563 | .967 | 6.31 |
| 2016 | ARI | 158 | 158 | 704 | 579 | 106 | 172 | 34 | 3 | 24 | 95 | 284 | 110 | 150 | 32 | .297 | .411 | .491 | .902 | 4.96 |
| 2015 | ARI | 159 | 157 | 694 | 567 | 103 | 182 | 38 | 2 | 33 | 110 | 323 | 118 | 151 | 21 | .321 | .435 | .570 | 1.005 | 8.31 |
| 2014 | ARI | 109 | 108 | 475 | 406 | 75 | 122 | 39 | 1 | 19 | 69 | 220 | 64 | 110 | 9 | .300 | .396 | .542 | .938 | 4.71 |
| 2013 | ARI | 160 | 158 | 709 | 602 | 103 | 182 | 36 | 3 | 36 | 125 | 332 | 99 | 145 | 15 | .302 | .401 | .551 | .952 | 6.33 |
| 2012 | ARI | 145 | 136 | 587 | 514 | 82 | 147 | 43 | 1 | 20 | 82 | 252 | 60 | 130 | 18 | .286 | .359 | .490 | .849 | 3.43 |
| 2011 | ARI | 48 | 41 | 177 | 156 | 28 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 74 | 20 | 53 | 4 | .250 | .333 | .474 | .807 | 0.38 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $12,299,300
- Avg. Salary: $12,299,300
- MLB Rank: 129
- 1B Rank: 8
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $12,500,000
- MLB Rank: 126
- 1B Rank: 8
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Paul Goldschmidt to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Martinez | 1 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 36 |
| Justin Turner | 1 | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 | 39 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | 1 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 1 | $12,333,333 | $12,333,333 | 37.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Goldschmidt's current age (37), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Goldschmidt statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR
| Player | GP% | H/Gm | RBI/Gm | K/Gm | AVG/Yr | OPS | WOBP | ISO | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J.D. Martinez
2022-2023
|
77.30 | 1.04 | 0.65 | 1.17 | 0.27 | 0.84 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 1.81 |
|
Justin Turner
2022-2023
|
84.31 | 1.04 | 0.65 | 0.73 | 0.28 | 0.79 | 0.36 | 0.17 | 2.30 |
|
Edwin Encarnacion
2018-2019
|
76.85 | 0.90 | 0.78 | 0.94 | 0.25 | 0.84 | 0.37 | 0.26 | 2.81 |
| Average | 79.49 | 0.99 | 0.69 | 0.95 | 0.26 | 0.83 | 0.36 | 0.22 | 2.31 |
|
Paul Goldschmidt
2023-2024
|
95.06 | 0.99 | 0.47 | 1.08 | 0.26 | 0.76 | 0.35 | 0.17 | 2.24 |
| Pct Change | 19.59 | 0.00 | -31.88 | -13.68 | -1.15 | -8.07 | -3.61 | -22.73 | -3.03 |
| Median Prime % Change | -3.61% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -7.17% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Paul Goldschmidt
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $12,299,300 | $12,299,300 |
