Byron Buxton
Minnesota Twins, Center Field
Age: 30-329d (Dec 18, 1993)
Exp: 8.16 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2012
Agent(s): Wasserman
2025 Payroll Salary
$15,142,857
2025 Cash
$15,000,000
Career Earnings
$55,314,417
2022-2028 Arbitration Extension (CURRENT)
Byron Buxton signed a 7 year , $100,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $100,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,285,714. In 2025, Buxton will earn a base salary of $15,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $15,142,857.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $100,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,285,714
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
Contract Notes
- Annual MVP Bonuses:
1st: $8M
2nd: $7M
3rd: $6M
4th: $5M
5th: $4M
6th-10th: $3M - Plate Appearances
$500,000 each for 502, 533, 567, 600, 625 - 2022-2026: Full No Trade Clause
- 2027-2028: 5-team trade list
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2021 Arbitration
Byron Buxton signed a 1 year , $5,125,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $5,125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,125,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,125,000
Average Salary:
$5,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2020-2020 Arbitration
Byron Buxton signed a 1 year , $3,075,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $3,075,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,075,000
Average Salary:
$3,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2019-2019 Arbitration
Byron Buxton signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Byron Buxton signed a 1 year , $580,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $580,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $580,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $580,000
Average Salary:
$580,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Byron Buxton signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Byron Buxton signed a 1 year , $512,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $512,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,500
Average Salary:
$512,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Byron Buxton signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2012-2012 Signing Bonus
Byron Buxton signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
8.16 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$55,314,417
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | 18 |
Signing Bonus
|
$6,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
||
2015 | 21 |
Active
|
$124,795 |
$6,124,795 |
||
2016 | 22 |
Active
|
$344,523 |
$6,469,318 |
||
2017 | 23 |
Active
|
$535,000 |
$7,004,318 |
AL Gold Glove:CF | |
2018 | 24 |
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$296,210 |
$7,300,528 |
||
2019 | 25 |
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$1,750,000 |
$9,050,528 |
||
2020 | 26 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,138,889 |
$10,189,417 |
||
2021 | 27 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,125,000 |
$15,314,417 |
||
2022 | 28 |
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$10,000,000 |
$25,314,417 |
||
2023 | 29 |
Injured
|
$15,000,000 |
$40,314,417 |
||
2024 | 30 |
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$55,314,417 |
||
Total |
$55,314,417 |
$55,314,417 |
||||
2025 | 31 |
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
|||
2026 | 32 |
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
|||
2027 | 33 |
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
|||
2028 | 34 |
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
|||
Total |
$115,314,417 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | $48,314,417 | $7,000,000 | - | $55,314,417 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | 18 |
$6,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
|||
2015 | 21 |
$124,795
|
$124,795 |
$6,124,795 |
|||
2016 | 22 |
$344,523
|
$344,523 |
$6,469,318 |
|||
2017 | 23 |
$535,000
|
$535,000 |
$7,004,318 |
|||
2018 | 24 |
$296,210
|
$296,210 |
$7,300,528 |
|||
2019 | 25 |
$1,750,000
|
$1,750,000 |
$9,050,528 |
|||
2020 | 26 |
$1,138,889
|
$1,138,889 |
$10,189,417 |
|||
2021 | 27 |
$5,125,000
|
$5,125,000 |
$15,314,417 |
|||
2022 | 28 |
$9,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$10,000,000 |
$25,314,417 |
||
2023 | 29 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$40,314,417 |
|||
2024 | 30 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$55,314,417 |
|||
Total |
$48,314,417 |
$7,000,000 |
$55,314,417 |
$55,314,417 |
|||
2025 | 31 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
||||
2026 | 32 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
||||
2027 | 33 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
||||
2028 | 34 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
||||
Total |
$108,314,417 |
$7,000,000 |
$115,314,417 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | $48,314,417 | $7,000,000 | - | $55,314,417 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | MIN | Aug 13, 2024 - Sep 12, 2024 | Hip |
2024 | MIN | May 02, 2024 - May 18, 2024 | Knee |
2023 | MIN | Aug 02, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Hamstring |
2023 | MIN | Jun 06, 2023 - Jun 15, 2023 | Ribs |
2022 | MIN | Aug 23, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Hip |
2021 | MIN | Jun 22, 2021 - Aug 27, 2021 | Hand |
2021 | MIN | May 07, 2021 - Jun 19, 2021 | Hip |
2020 | MIN | Aug 21, 2020 - Sep 01, 2020 | Shoulder |
2019 | MIN | Sep 10, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 | Shoulder |
2019 | MIN | Aug 03, 2019 - Sep 01, 2019 | Shoulder |
2019 | MIN | Jul 16, 2019 - Jul 25, 2019 | Concussion |
2019 | MIN | Jun 18, 2019 - Jun 29, 2019 | Wrist |
2018 | MIN | May 30, 2018 - Jul 02, 2018 | Toe |
2018 | MIN | Apr 18, 2018 - May 10, 2018 | Migraine |
2017 | MIN | Jul 15, 2017 - Aug 01, 2017 | Groin |
2015 | MIN | Jun 25, 2015 - Aug 10, 2015 | Finger |
- Nov 28, 2021 Signed a 7 year $100 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
- Dec 02, 2020 Signed a 1 year $5.125 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
- Jan 10, 2020 Signed a 1 year $3.075 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
- Jan 11, 2019 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
- Mar 23, 2018 Signed a 1 year $570,000 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Mar 14, 2017 Signed a 1 year $535,000 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $512,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Jun 13, 2012 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Jun 04, 2012 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#2 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | MIN | 102 | 92 | 388 | 355 | 62 | 99 | 27 | 3 | 18 | 56 | 186 | 20 | 99 | 7 | .279 | .335 | .524 | .859 | 3.58 |
2023 | MIN | 84 | 80 | 347 | 304 | 49 | 63 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 42 | 133 | 35 | 109 | 9 | .207 | .294 | .438 | .732 | 0.75 |
2022 | MIN | 92 | 86 | 382 | 340 | 61 | 76 | 13 | 3 | 28 | 51 | 179 | 34 | 116 | 6 | .224 | .306 | .526 | .832 | 3.92 |
2021 | MIN | 61 | 59 | 254 | 235 | 50 | 72 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 32 | 152 | 13 | 62 | 9 | .306 | .358 | .647 | 1.005 | 4.55 |
2020 | MIN | 39 | 35 | 135 | 130 | 19 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 75 | 2 | 36 | 2 | .254 | .267 | .577 | .844 | 2.06 |
2019 | MIN | 88 | 78 | 293 | 271 | 48 | 71 | 30 | 4 | 10 | 46 | 139 | 19 | 68 | 14 | .262 | .314 | .513 | .827 | 2.97 |
2018 | MIN | 29 | 26 | 93 | 90 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 28 | 5 | .156 | .183 | .200 | .383 | -0.33 |
2017 | MIN | 140 | 131 | 506 | 462 | 69 | 117 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 51 | 191 | 38 | 150 | 29 | .253 | .314 | .413 | .727 | 4.90 |
2016 | MIN | 92 | 88 | 327 | 298 | 44 | 67 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 38 | 128 | 23 | 118 | 10 | .225 | .284 | .430 | .714 | 1.71 |
2015 | MIN | 46 | 35 | 136 | 129 | 16 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 6 | 44 | 2 | .209 | .250 | .326 | .576 | 0.36 |