MLB
Brett Gardner
Brett Gardner
New York Yankees, Left Field
Age: 41y-3m-29d (Aug 24, 1983)
Exp: 13.072 Years
Country: US
College: Charleston (SC)
Drafted: Round 3 (#109 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Meister Sports Management
RETIRED
2021-2022 free-agent-xxb
Brett Gardner signed a 2 year , $5,150,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $5,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,575,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,150,000
Average Salary:
$2,575,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
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2020-2021 free-agent-xxb
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $12,500,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $12,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,500,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
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2019-2019 free-agent-xxb
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $7,500,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $7,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2019 Extension
Brett Gardner signed a 4 year , $52,000,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $52,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $52,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
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2014-2014 Arbitration
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $5,600,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $5,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,600,000
Average Salary:
$5,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $2,850,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $2,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,850,000
Average Salary:
$2,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Arbitration
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $2,800,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $2,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $529,500 contract with the New York Yankees, including $529,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $529,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $529,500
Average Salary:
$529,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $452,500 contract with the New York Yankees, including $452,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $452,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $452,500
Average Salary:
$452,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arbitration
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arbitration
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the New York Yankees, 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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2005-2005 Signing Bonus
Brett Gardner signed a 1 year , $210,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $210,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $210,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $210,000
Average Salary:
$210,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
13.072 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$82,358,962
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$210,000 |
$210,000 |
|
| 2008 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$390,000 |
$600,000 |
|
| 2009 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$414,000 |
$1,014,000 |
Champion |
| 2010 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$452,500 |
$1,466,500 |
|
| 2011 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$529,500 |
$1,996,000 |
|
| 2012 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,800,000 |
$4,796,000 |
|
| 2013 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,000,000 |
$7,796,000 |
|
| 2014 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,600,000 |
$13,396,000 |
|
| 2015 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$14,000,000 |
$27,396,000 |
|
| 2016 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$13,000,000 |
$40,396,000 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| 2017 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$52,396,000 |
|
| 2018 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$11,000,000 |
$63,396,000 |
|
| 2019 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$7,500,000 |
$70,896,000 |
|
| 2020 | 36 |
|
Active
Buyout
|
$4,962,962 $2,500,000 |
$75,858,962 $78,358,962 |
|
| 2021 | 37 |
|
Active
Buyout
|
$2,850,000 $1,150,000 |
$81,208,962 $82,358,962 |
|
| Total |
$82,358,962 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$76,998,963 | $5,210,000 | $150,000 | $82,358,962 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
|
21 |
$210,000 |
$210,000 |
$210,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
24 |
$390,000
|
$390,000 |
$600,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
25 |
$414,000
|
$414,000 |
$1,014,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
26 |
$452,500
|
$452,500 |
$1,466,500 |
||
| 2011 |
|
27 |
$529,500
|
$529,500 |
$1,996,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
28 |
$2,800,000
|
$2,800,000 |
$4,796,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
29 |
$2,850,000
|
$150,000 |
$3,000,000 |
$7,796,000 |
|
| 2014 |
|
30 |
$5,600,000
|
$5,600,000 |
$13,396,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
31 |
$12,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$14,000,000 |
$27,396,000 |
|
| 2016 |
|
32 |
$13,000,000
|
$13,000,000 |
$40,396,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
33 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$52,396,000 |
||
| 2018 |
|
34 |
$11,000,000
|
$11,000,000 |
$63,396,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
35 |
$7,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$70,896,000 |
||
| 2020 |
|
36 |
$2,962,963 $2,500,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$4,962,962 $2,500,000 |
$75,858,962 $78,358,962 |
|
| 2021 |
|
37 |
$1,850,000 $1,150,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,850,000 $1,150,000 |
$81,208,962 $82,358,962 |
|
| Total |
$76,998,963 |
$5,210,000 |
$150,000 |
$82,358,962 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$76,998,963 | $5,210,000 | $150,000 | $82,358,962 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
NYY |
Jul 22, 2019 - Aug 02, 2019 | Knee |
-
Nov 05, 2021
New York (NYY) declined a $2.3 million option for 2022
-
Feb 19, 2021
Signed a 2 year $5.15 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Oct 29, 2020
New York (NYY) declined a $10 million option for 2021
-
Dec 12, 2019
Signed a 1 year $12.5 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Oct 31, 2018
Signed a 1 year $7.5 million contract extension with New York (NYY)
-
Oct 31, 2018
New York (NYY) declined a $12.5 million club option for 2019
-
Feb 23, 2014
Signed a 4 year $52 million extension with New York (NYY)
-
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $5.6 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Dec 07, 2012
Signed a 1 year $2.85 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jan 20, 2012
Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 09, 2011
Signed a 1 year $549k contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 12, 2010
Signed a 1 year $452k contract with New York (NYY)
-
Feb 25, 2009
SIgned a 1 year $414k contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jun 10, 2005
Signed a contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jun 07, 2005
Drafted by New York (NYY): Round 3 (#109 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYY | 140 | 113 | 456 | 387 | 47 | 86 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 39 | 140 | 60 | 100 | 4 | .222 | .327 | .362 | .689 | 1.01 |
| 2020 | NYY | 49 | 40 | 158 | 130 | 20 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 51 | 26 | 35 | 3 | .223 | .354 | .392 | .746 | 0.74 |
| 2019 | NYY | 142 | 131 | 550 | 491 | 86 | 123 | 26 | 7 | 28 | 74 | 247 | 52 | 108 | 10 | .251 | .325 | .503 | .828 | 4.28 |
| 2018 | NYY | 140 | 130 | 605 | 530 | 95 | 125 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 45 | 195 | 65 | 107 | 16 | .236 | .322 | .368 | .690 | 3.31 |
| 2017 | NYY | 151 | 139 | 677 | 594 | 96 | 157 | 26 | 4 | 21 | 63 | 254 | 72 | 122 | 23 | .264 | .350 | .428 | .778 | 4.98 |
| 2016 | NYY | 148 | 139 | 630 | 547 | 80 | 143 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 41 | 198 | 70 | 106 | 16 | .261 | .351 | .362 | .713 | 3.16 |
| 2015 | NYY | 151 | 140 | 648 | 571 | 94 | 148 | 26 | 3 | 16 | 66 | 228 | 68 | 135 | 20 | .259 | .343 | .399 | .742 | 3.64 |
| 2014 | NYY | 148 | 142 | 623 | 555 | 87 | 142 | 25 | 8 | 17 | 58 | 234 | 56 | 134 | 21 | .256 | .327 | .422 | .749 | 3.79 |
| 2013 | NYY | 145 | 132 | 602 | 539 | 81 | 147 | 33 | 10 | 8 | 52 | 224 | 52 | 127 | 24 | .273 | .344 | .416 | .760 | 4.21 |
| 2012 | NYY | 16 | 8 | 36 | 31 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 2 | .323 | .417 | .387 | .804 | 0.24 |
| 2011 | NYY | 159 | 134 | 580 | 510 | 87 | 132 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 36 | 188 | 60 | 93 | 49 | .259 | .345 | .369 | .714 | 4.10 |
