David Ross

Chicago Cubs, Catcher
Age: 47y-9m-7d (Mar 19, 1977)
Exp: 13.001 Years
Country: US
College: Florida
Drafted: Round 7 (#216 overall), 1998
Agent(s): Ryan Gleichowski (Sports One Athlete Management)
RETIRED

2015-2016

David Ross signed a 2 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $500,000 signing bonus, $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2015 38 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 - $2,750,000 $2,750,000
2016 39 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 - $2,250,000 $5,000,000
2017 40
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2015 38 - $2,250,000 $250,000 - - $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2016 39 - $2,250,000 $250,000 - - $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2017 40 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 38 $2,250,000 $500,000 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $5,000,000 $2,750,000 $2,500,000
2016 39 $2,250,000 - $2,250,000 $5,000,000 $2,250,000 $2,500,000 $2,250,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2013-2014

David Ross signed a 2 year , $6,200,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $6,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,100,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,200,000
Average Salary:
$3,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2012

David Ross signed a 2 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,625,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,625,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2009-2010

David Ross signed a 2 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2009

David Ross signed a 2 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006

David Ross signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, 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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2005-2005

David Ross signed a 1 year , $338,500 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $338,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $338,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $338,500
Average Salary:
$338,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004

David Ross signed a 1 year , $310,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $310,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $310,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $310,000
Average Salary:
$310,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

13.001 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$23,273,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 27
Active
$310,000
$310,000
2005 28
Active
$338,500
$648,500
2006 29
Active
$525,000
$1,173,500
2007 30
Active
$1,600,000
$2,773,500
2008 31
Active
$2,525,000
$5,298,500
2009 32
Active
Retained
$1,400,000
$375,000
$6,698,500
$7,073,500
2010 33
Active
$1,600,000
$8,673,500
2011 34
Active
$1,675,000
$10,348,500
2012 35
Active
$1,725,000
$12,073,500
2013 36
Active
$3,100,000
$15,173,500
Champion
2014 37
Active
$3,100,000
$18,273,500
2015 38
Active
$2,750,000
$21,023,500
2016 39
Active
$2,250,000
$23,273,500
Champion
Total
$23,273,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $310,000 - - $310,000
1 $338,500 - - $338,500
1 $500,000 - $25,000 $525,000
5 $7,850,000 - $150,000 $8,000,000
4 $9,100,000 - - $9,100,000
2 $4,500,000 $500,000 - $5,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
27
$310,000
$310,000
$310,000
2005
28
$338,500
$338,500
$648,500
2006
29
$500,000
$25,000
$525,000
$1,173,500
2007
30
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
$2,773,500
2008
31
$2,525,000
$2,525,000
$5,298,500
2009
32
$1,400,000
$375,000
$1,400,000
$375,000
$6,698,500
$7,073,500
2010
33
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
$8,673,500
2011
34
$1,625,000
$50,000
$1,675,000
$10,348,500
2012
35
$1,625,000
$100,000
$1,725,000
$12,073,500
2013
36
$3,100,000
$3,100,000
$15,173,500
2014
37
$3,100,000
$3,100,000
$18,273,500
2015
38
$2,250,000
$500,000
$2,750,000
$21,023,500
2016
39
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
$23,273,500
Total
$22,598,500
$500,000
$175,000
$23,273,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $310,000 - - $310,000
1 $338,500 - - $338,500
1 $500,000 - $25,000 $525,000
5 $7,850,000 - $150,000 $8,000,000
4 $9,100,000 - - $9,100,000
2 $4,500,000 $500,000 - $5,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2016 CHC Jul 06, 2016 - Jul 15, 2016 Concussion
2015 CHC Jul 04, 2015 - Jul 12, 2015 Concussion
  • Nov 03, 2016 Retired from professional baseball
  • Dec 19, 2014 Signed a 2 year $5 milion contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Nov 10, 2012 Signed a 2 year $6.2 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jul 27, 2010 Signed a 2 year $3.25 million extension with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Dec 05, 2008 Signed a 2 year $3 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 15, 2007 Signed a 2 year $4.5 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Dec 21, 2005 Signed a 1 year $500k contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Feb 01, 2005 Signed a 1 year $338,500 contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Mar 05, 2004 Signed a 1 year $310k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jun 07, 1998 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAD): Round 7 (#216 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2016 CHC 67 50 201 166 24 38 6 0 10 32 74 30 54 0 .229 .338 .446 .784 1.58
2015 CHC 72 46 180 159 6 28 9 0 2 9 43 20 61 1 .176 .267 .270 .537 -0.05
2014 BOS 50 47 169 152 16 28 7 0 7 15 56 16 58 0 .184 .260 .368 .628 -0.32
2013 BOS 36 33 114 102 11 22 5 0 4 10 39 11 42 1 .216 .298 .382 .680 0.66
2012 ATL 62 47 196 176 18 45 7 0 9 23 79 18 60 1 .256 .321 .449 .770 1.02
2011 ATL 52 42 168 152 14 40 7 0 6 23 65 16 51 0 .263 .333 .428 .761 1.11
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