MLB
Marcell Ozuna
Marcell Ozuna
Atlanta Braves, Designated Hitter
Age: 34-15d (Nov 12, 1990)
Exp: 11.124 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): CAA Sports
2025 Payroll Salary
$16,000,000
2025 Cash
$16,000,000
Career Earnings
$95,470,727
2021-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Marcell Ozuna signed a 4 year , $65,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $65,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,250,000. In 2025, Ozuna will earn a base salary of $16,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $16,000,000 and a dead cap value of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $65,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
30 | $16,000,000 | $16,250,000 | - | $14,279,569 | $14,279,569 | |
| 2022 |
|
31 | $16,000,000 | $16,250,000 | 7.07% | $16,000,000 | $30,279,569 | |
| 2023 |
|
32 | $16,000,000 | $16,250,000 | 6.97% | $16,000,000 | $46,279,569 | |
| 2024 |
|
33 | $16,000,000 | $16,250,000 | 6.86% | $16,000,000 | $62,279,569 | |
| 2025 |
|
34 |
Club
|
$16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | 6.64% | $16,000,000 | $78,279,569 |
| 2026 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
30 | 7.124 | $16,000,000 | - | - | $16,000,000 | $16,250,000 | |
| 2022 |
|
31 | 8.124 | $16,000,000 | - | - | $16,000,000 | $16,250,000 | |
| 2023 |
|
32 | 9.124 | $16,000,000 | - | - | $16,000,000 | $16,250,000 | |
| 2024 |
|
33 | 10.124 | $16,000,000 | - | - | $16,000,000 | $16,250,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
34 | 11.124 |
Club
|
$16,000,000 | - | - | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
35 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
30 | $14,279,570 | $14,279,569 | $14,279,569 | $14,279,569 | $15,655,914 | |
| 2022 |
|
31 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $30,279,569 | $15,139,785 | $16,000,000 | |
| 2023 |
|
32 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $46,279,569 | $15,426,523 | $16,000,000 | |
| 2024 |
|
33 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $62,279,569 | $15,569,892 | $16,000,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
34 |
Club |
$16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $78,279,569 | $15,655,914 | $16,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2025 club option includes a $1M buyout
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2020 free-agent-xxb
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $18,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $18,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $18,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $12,250,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $12,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,250,000
Average Salary:
$12,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $9,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $570,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $570,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,000
Average Salary:
$570,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $505,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $505,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $505,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $505,000
Average Salary:
$505,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus
Marcell Ozuna signed a 1 year , $49,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $49,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $49,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $49,000
Average Salary:
$49,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
11.124 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$95,470,727
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$49,000 |
$49,000 |
|
| 2013 | 22 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$227,595 |
$276,595 |
|
| 2014 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$505,000 |
$781,595 |
|
| 2015 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$422,896 |
$1,204,491 |
|
| 2016 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$570,000 |
$1,774,491 |
|
| 2017 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,500,000 |
$5,274,491 |
NL Gold Glove:LF NL Silver Slugger:OF |
| 2018 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$9,000,000 |
$14,274,491 |
|
| 2019 | 28 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$12,250,000 |
$26,524,491 |
|
| 2020 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$6,666,667 |
$33,191,158 |
All MLB (1st) NL Silver Slugger:DH |
| 2021 | 30 |
|
Reserve
|
$14,279,569 |
$47,470,727 |
Champion |
| 2022 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
$63,470,727 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
$79,470,727 |
|
| 2024 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
$95,470,727 |
|
| Total |
$95,470,727 |
$95,470,727 |
||||
| 2025 | 34 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$16,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$111,470,727 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$5,225,491 | $49,000 | - | $5,274,491 |
| 2 |
|
$21,250,000 | - | - | $21,250,000 |
| 5 |
|
$68,946,237 | - | - | $68,946,236 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
17 |
$49,000 |
$49,000 |
$49,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
22 |
$227,595
|
$227,595 |
$276,595 |
||
| 2014 |
|
23 |
$505,000
|
$505,000 |
$781,595 |
||
| 2015 |
|
24 |
$422,896
|
$422,896 |
$1,204,491 |
||
| 2016 |
|
25 |
$570,000
|
$570,000 |
$1,774,491 |
||
| 2017 |
|
26 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$5,274,491 |
||
| 2018 |
|
27 |
$9,000,000
|
$9,000,000 |
$14,274,491 |
||
| 2019 |
|
28 |
$12,250,000
|
$12,250,000 |
$26,524,491 |
||
| 2020 |
|
29 |
$6,666,667
|
$6,666,667 |
$33,191,158 |
||
| 2021 |
|
30 |
$14,279,570
|
$14,279,569 |
$47,470,727 |
||
| 2022 |
|
31 |
$16,000,000
|
$16,000,000 |
$63,470,727 |
||
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$16,000,000
|
$16,000,000 |
$79,470,727 |
||
| 2024 |
|
33 |
$16,000,000
|
$16,000,000 |
$95,470,727 |
||
| Total |
$95,421,728 |
$49,000 |
$95,470,727 |
$95,470,727 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
34 |
$16,000,000
|
$16,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$111,421,728 |
$49,000 |
$111,470,727 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$5,225,491 | $49,000 | - | $5,274,491 |
| 2 |
|
$21,250,000 | - | - | $21,250,000 |
| 5 |
|
$68,946,237 | - | - | $68,946,236 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
ATL |
May 26, 2021 - Sep 10, 2021 | Finger |
| 2019 |
STL |
Jun 29, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 | Finger |
| 2018 |
STL |
Aug 22, 2018 - Sep 01, 2018 | Shoulder |
-
Nov 04, 2024
Atlanta (ATL) exercised a $16 million club option for 2025
-
Sep 01, 2021
Suspended 20 games for violating the league's Domestic Violence policy, forfeiting $1,720,430 in 2021 salary with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Feb 05, 2021
Signed a 4 year $65 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 21, 2020
Signed a 1 year $18 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 04, 2019
St. Louis (STL) extended a $17.8 million Qualifying Offer
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $12.25 million contract with St. Louis (STL), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $9 million contract with St. Louis (STL), avoiding arbitration
-
Dec 13, 2017
Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Miami (MIA) for Magneuris Sierra, Sandy Alcantra, Zac Gallen and Daniel Castano
-
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $570,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $545,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $505k contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Nov 20, 2012
Contract purchased by Miami (MIA)
-
Feb 15, 2008
Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATL | 162 | 162 | 687 | 606 | 96 | 183 | 31 | 0 | 39 | 104 | 331 | 74 | 170 | 1 | .302 | .378 | .546 | .924 | 4.31 |
| 2023 | ATL | 144 | 142 | 592 | 530 | 84 | 145 | 29 | 1 | 40 | 100 | 296 | 57 | 134 | 0 | .274 | .346 | .558 | .904 | 3.28 |
| 2022 | ATL | 124 | 124 | 507 | 470 | 56 | 106 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 56 | 194 | 31 | 122 | 2 | .226 | .274 | .413 | .687 | -1.02 |
| 2021 | ATL | 48 | 48 | 208 | 188 | 21 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 67 | 19 | 46 | 0 | .213 | .288 | .356 | .644 | -0.19 |
| 2020 | ATL | 60 | 60 | 267 | 228 | 38 | 77 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 56 | 145 | 38 | 60 | 0 | .338 | .431 | .636 | 1.067 | 2.64 |
| 2019 | STL | 131 | 129 | 549 | 485 | 80 | 118 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 89 | 230 | 62 | 114 | 12 | .243 | .330 | .474 | .804 | 2.26 |
| 2018 | STL | 150 | 146 | 627 | 582 | 69 | 163 | 16 | 2 | 23 | 88 | 252 | 38 | 110 | 3 | .280 | .325 | .433 | .758 | 2.35 |
| 2017 | MIA | 159 | 155 | 679 | 613 | 93 | 189 | 30 | 2 | 37 | 124 | 334 | 64 | 144 | 1 | .308 | .373 | .545 | .918 | 5.63 |
| 2016 | MIA | 148 | 142 | 608 | 557 | 75 | 148 | 23 | 6 | 23 | 76 | 252 | 43 | 115 | 0 | .266 | .321 | .452 | .773 | 2.05 |
| 2015 | MIA | 123 | 119 | 494 | 459 | 47 | 119 | 27 | 0 | 11 | 44 | 179 | 30 | 110 | 2 | .259 | .308 | .390 | .698 | 0.89 |
| 2014 | MIA | 153 | 146 | 612 | 565 | 72 | 152 | 26 | 5 | 23 | 85 | 257 | 41 | 164 | 3 | .269 | .317 | .455 | .772 | 4.35 |
| 2013 | MIA | 70 | 69 | 290 | 275 | 31 | 73 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 107 | 13 | 57 | 5 | .265 | .303 | .389 | .692 | 0.92 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $77,307,692
- Avg. Salary: $19,326,923
- MLB Rank: 55
- DH Rank: 1
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $16,250,000
- MLB Rank: 79
- DH Rank: 4
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Marcell Ozuna to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | 1 | $10,900,000 | $10,900,000 | 32 |
| Anthony Rizzo | 2 | $40,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 33 |
| Max Muncy | 2 | $24,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 33 |
| Mark Canha | 2 | $26,500,000 | $13,250,000 | 32 |
| Averages | 2 | $25,350,000 | $14,037,500 | 32.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Ozuna's current age (34), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,694,444 | $15,694,444 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Ozuna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Christian Walker
2022-2023
|
97.54 | 0.92 | 0.62 | 0.81 | 0.25 | 0.82 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 4.36 |
|
Anthony Rizzo
2021-2022
|
83.64 | 0.84 | 0.50 | 0.69 | 0.24 | 0.80 | 0.35 | 0.22 | 2.33 |
|
Max Muncy
2022-2023
|
83.13 | 0.71 | 0.64 | 1.08 | 0.20 | 0.76 | 0.34 | 0.23 | 3.19 |
|
Mark Canha
2020-2021
|
90.09 | 0.84 | 0.47 | 0.91 | 0.24 | 0.77 | 0.36 | 0.16 | 3.09 |
| Average | 88.60 | 0.83 | 0.56 | 0.87 | 0.23 | 0.79 | 0.35 | 0.21 | 3.24 |
|
Marcell Ozuna
2023-2024
|
93.45 | 1.08 | 0.72 | 0.99 | 0.29 | 0.94 | 0.41 | 0.28 | 4.31 |
| Pct Change | 5.47 | 30.12 | 28.57 | -13.79 | 26.52 | 18.73 | 16.00 | 33.33 | 33.02 |
| Median Prime % Change | 26.52% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 19.77% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Marcell Ozuna
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $77,307,692 | $19,326,923 |
