Frank Thomas

Oakland Athletics, Designated Hitter
Age: 56y-6m-26d (May 27, 1968)
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 1989
RETIRED

2008-2008

Frank Thomas signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $390,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $390,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $390,000
Average Salary:
$390,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2008

Frank Thomas signed a 2 year , $18,120,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $9,120,000 signing bonus, $18,120,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,060,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $18,120,000
Average Salary:
$9,060,000
Signing Bonus:
$9,120,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2006-2006

Frank Thomas signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, 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
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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2003-2005

Frank Thomas signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2006 / UFA
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1999-2004

Frank Thomas signed a 7 year , $64,400,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $64,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,200,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $64,400,000
Average Salary:
$9,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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1995-1998

Frank Thomas signed a 4 year , $29,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $29,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,250,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $29,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
1999 / UFA
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1992-1994

Frank Thomas signed a 3 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,333,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,333,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1991-1991

Frank Thomas signed a 1 year , $120,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $120,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $120,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $120,000
Average Salary:
$120,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1990-1990

Frank Thomas signed a 1 year , $100,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $100,000
Average Salary:
$100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$108,605,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1990 22
Active
$100,000
$100,000
1991 23
Active
$120,000
$220,000
1992 24
Active
$620,000
$840,000
1993 25
Active
$1,115,000
$1,955,000
1994 26
Active
$2,755,000
$4,710,000
1995 27
Active
$7,150,000
$11,860,000
1996 28
Active
$7,150,000
$19,010,000
1997 29
Active
$7,150,000
$26,160,000
1998 30
Active
$7,150,000
$33,310,000
1999 31
Active
$7,150,000
$40,460,000
2000 32
Active
$7,250,000
$47,710,000
2001 33
Active
$10,375,000
$58,085,000
2002 34
Active
$10,300,000
$68,385,000
2003 35
Active
$5,000,000
$73,385,000
2004 36
Active
$6,000,000
$79,385,000
2005 37
Active
$8,000,000
$87,385,000
2006 38
Active
$3,100,000
$90,485,000
2007 39
Active
$10,120,000
$100,605,000
2008 40
Retained
Active
$7,610,000
$390,000
$108,215,000
$108,605,000
Total
$108,605,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $78,895,000 - $490,000 $79,385,000
3 $8,890,000 - $2,600,000 $11,490,000
2 $8,610,000 $9,120,000 - $17,730,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1990
22
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
1991
23
$120,000
$120,000
$220,000
1992
24
$600,000
$20,000
$620,000
$840,000
1993
25
$900,000
$215,000
$1,115,000
$1,955,000
1994
26
$2,500,000
$255,000
$2,755,000
$4,710,000
1995
27
$7,150,000
$7,150,000
$11,860,000
1996
28
$7,150,000
$7,150,000
$19,010,000
1997
29
$7,150,000
$7,150,000
$26,160,000
1998
30
$7,150,000
$7,150,000
$33,310,000
1999
31
$7,150,000
$7,150,000
$40,460,000
2000
32
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$47,710,000
2001
33
$10,375,000
$10,375,000
$58,085,000
2002
34
$10,300,000
$10,300,000
$68,385,000
2003
35
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$73,385,000
2004
36
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$79,385,000
2005
37
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$87,385,000
2006
38
$500,000
$2,600,000
$3,100,000
$90,485,000
2007
39
$1,000,000
$9,120,000
$10,120,000
$100,605,000
2008
40
$7,610,000
$390,000
$7,610,000
$390,000
$108,215,000
$108,605,000
Total
$96,395,000
$9,120,000
$3,090,000
$108,605,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $78,895,000 - $490,000 $79,385,000
3 $8,890,000 - $2,600,000 $11,490,000
2 $8,610,000 $9,120,000 - $17,730,000
  • Feb 11, 2010 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Apr 24, 2008 Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Apr 20, 2008 Released by Toronto (TOR)
  • Nov 17, 2006 Signed a 2 year $18.12 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jan 25, 2006 Signed a 1 year $500k contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Oct 31, 2005 Exercised a $10 million option for 2006
  • Oct 28, 2004 Exercised an $8 million option for 2005
  • Oct 30, 2003 Exercised a $6 million option for 2004
  • Dec 06, 2002 Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Jan 01, 1998 Signed a 7 year $64.4 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Oct 01, 1993 Signed a 4 year $29 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Mar 01, 1992 Signed a 3 year $4 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Feb 01, 1991 Signed a 1 year $120k contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Aug 03, 1990 Signed a 1 year $100k contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Jun 05, 1989 Drafted by Chicago (CWS): Round 1 (#7 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
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