MLB
Dexter Fowler
Dexter Fowler
Toronto Blue Jays, Right Field
Age: 38y-9m-0d (Mar 22, 1986)
Exp: 12.168 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 14 (#410 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
RETIRED
2017-2021 free-agent-xxb
Dexter Fowler signed a 5 year , $82,500,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $82,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $82,500,000
Average Salary:
$16,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
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2016-2017 free-agent-xxb
Dexter Fowler signed a 1 year , $13,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $13,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration
Dexter Fowler signed a 1 year , $9,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $9,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2014 arbitration-extension-process
Dexter Fowler signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
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2012-2012 Arbitration
Dexter Fowler signed a 1 year , $2,350,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $2,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,350,000
Average Salary:
$2,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
Dexter Fowler signed a 1 year , $424,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $424,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $424,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $424,000
Average Salary:
$424,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration
Dexter Fowler signed a 1 year , $406,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $406,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $406,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $406,000
Average Salary:
$406,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004 Signing Bonus
Dexter Fowler signed a 1 year , $925,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $925,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
12.168 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$106,575,370
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$925,000 |
$925,000 |
|
| 2010 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$406,000 |
$1,331,000 |
|
| 2011 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$424,000 |
$1,755,000 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,350,000 |
$4,105,000 |
|
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,250,000 |
$8,355,000 |
|
| 2014 | 28 |
 |
Active /
Arbitration 3 Bypassed |
$7,350,000 |
$15,705,000 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$9,500,000 |
$25,205,000 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$33,205,000 |
Champion |
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$16,500,000 |
$49,705,000 |
|
| 2018 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$16,500,000 |
$66,205,000 |
|
| 2019 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$16,500,000 |
$82,705,000 |
|
| 2020 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$7,370,370 |
$90,075,370 |
|
| 2021 | 35 |
 |
Injured
Retained
|
$1,750,000 $14,750,000 |
$91,825,370 $106,575,370 |
|
| Total |
$106,575,370 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$6,430,000 | $1,925,000 | - | $8,355,000 |
| 1 |
|
$7,350,000 | - | - | $7,350,000 |
| 2 |
|
$17,500,000 | - | - | $17,500,000 |
| 5 |
|
$61,620,370 | $10,000,000 | - | $71,620,370 |
| 1 |
|
$1,750,000 | - | - | $1,750,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
|
18 |
$925,000 |
$925,000 |
$925,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
24 |
$406,000
|
$406,000 |
$1,331,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
25 |
$424,000
|
$424,000 |
$1,755,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$2,350,000
|
$2,350,000 |
$4,105,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
27 |
$3,250,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$4,250,000 |
$8,355,000 |
|
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$7,350,000
|
$7,350,000 |
$15,705,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$9,500,000
|
$9,500,000 |
$25,205,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$33,205,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$14,500,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$16,500,000 |
$49,705,000 |
|
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$14,500,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$16,500,000 |
$66,205,000 |
|
| 2019 |
|
33 |
$14,500,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$16,500,000 |
$82,705,000 |
|
| 2020 |
|
34 |
$5,370,370
|
$2,000,000 |
$7,370,370 |
$90,075,370 |
|
| 2021 |
|
35 |
$1,750,000 $12,750,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$1,750,000 $14,750,000 |
$91,825,370 $106,575,370 |
|
| Total |
$94,650,370 |
$11,925,000 |
$106,575,370 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$6,430,000 | $1,925,000 | - | $8,355,000 |
| 1 |
|
$7,350,000 | - | - | $7,350,000 |
| 2 |
|
$17,500,000 | - | - | $17,500,000 |
| 5 |
|
$61,620,370 | $10,000,000 | - | $71,620,370 |
| 1 |
|
$1,750,000 | - | - | $1,750,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
LAA |
Apr 10, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Knee |
| 2020 |
STL |
Sep 02, 2020 - Sep 21, 2020 | COVID-19 |
| 2018 |
STL |
Aug 04, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Foot |
| 2017 |
STL |
Jul 25, 2017 - Aug 07, 2017 | Wrist |
| 2017 |
STL |
Jun 25, 2017 - Jul 22, 2017 | Heel |
| 2016 |
CHC |
Jun 19, 2016 - Jul 22, 2016 | Hamstring |
-
Jan 31, 2023
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
May 03, 2022
Released by Toronto (TOR)
-
Mar 30, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Feb 05, 2021
Traded to Los Angeles (LAA) from St. Louis (STL) with $12.75M cash considerations for future considerations
-
Dec 09, 2016
Signed a 5 year $82.5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Nov 09, 2016
Declined a $17.2 million qualifying offer for 2017 with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 04, 2016
Declined a $9 million mutual option with Chicago (CHC)
-
Feb 25, 2016
Signed a 1 year $13 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 23, 2015
Signed a 1 year $9.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 19, 2015
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Houston (HOU) for Dan Straily and Luis Valbuena
-
Dec 03, 2013
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Colorado (COL) with player to be named for Jordan Lyles and Brandon Barnes
-
Feb 11, 2013
Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $2.35 million contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Mar 09, 2011
Signed a 1 year $424k contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Mar 05, 2010
Signed a 1 year $406k contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Mar 04, 2009
Signed a 1 year $401k contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Jun 10, 2004
Signed a contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Jun 07, 2004
Drafted by Colorado (COL): Round 14 (#410 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAA | 7 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | .250 | .286 | .250 | .536 | -0.18 |
| 2020 | STL | 31 | 29 | 101 | 90 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 35 | 10 | 28 | 1 | .233 | .317 | .389 | .706 | 0.04 |
| 2019 | STL | 150 | 132 | 573 | 487 | 69 | 116 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 67 | 199 | 74 | 142 | 8 | .238 | .346 | .409 | .755 | 1.42 |
| 2018 | STL | 90 | 74 | 334 | 289 | 40 | 52 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 86 | 38 | 75 | 5 | .180 | .278 | .298 | .576 | -1.38 |
| 2017 | STL | 118 | 109 | 491 | 420 | 68 | 111 | 22 | 9 | 18 | 64 | 205 | 63 | 101 | 7 | .264 | .363 | .488 | .851 | 1.76 |
| 2016 | CHC | 125 | 118 | 550 | 456 | 84 | 126 | 25 | 7 | 13 | 48 | 204 | 79 | 124 | 13 | .276 | .393 | .447 | .840 | 3.99 |
| 2015 | CHC | 156 | 149 | 688 | 596 | 102 | 149 | 30 | 8 | 17 | 46 | 246 | 84 | 154 | 20 | .250 | .346 | .413 | .759 | 2.43 |
| 2014 | HOU | 116 | 114 | 504 | 434 | 61 | 120 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 173 | 66 | 108 | 11 | .276 | .375 | .399 | .774 | 1.79 |
| 2013 | COL | 119 | 106 | 488 | 415 | 71 | 109 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 42 | 169 | 65 | 105 | 19 | .263 | .369 | .407 | .776 | 2.00 |
| 2012 | COL | 143 | 116 | 524 | 454 | 72 | 136 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 53 | 215 | 68 | 128 | 12 | .300 | .389 | .474 | .863 | 2.63 |
| 2011 | COL | 125 | 119 | 556 | 481 | 84 | 128 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 45 | 208 | 68 | 130 | 12 | .266 | .363 | .432 | .795 | 2.28 |
