José Bautista

Toronto Blue Jays, Right Field
Age: 44y-2m-3d (Oct 19, 1980)
Exp: 13.142 Years
Country: DO
Drafted: Round 20 (#599 overall), 2000
Agent(s): Jay Alou (Epitome Sports Management)
RETIRED

2018-2018

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018 37 $99,620 $545,000 - $99,620 $99,620
2019 38
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2018 37 12.165 $545,000 - - $99,620 $545,000
2019 38 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 37 $99,620 $99,620 $99,620 $99,620 $99,620 $99,620
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $18,500,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $18,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $18,500,000
Average Salary:
$18,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2011-2016 Arbitration Extension

José Bautista signed a 5 year , $65,000,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $65,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $65,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2010-2010 Arbitration

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $2,400,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $2,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,400,000
Average Salary:
$2,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Arbitration

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $2,400,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $2,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,400,000
Average Salary:
$2,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Arbitration

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $397,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $397,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $397,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $397,500
Average Salary:
$397,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $327,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $327,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $327,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $327,000
Average Salary:
$327,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $316,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $316,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $316,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $316,000
Average Salary:
$316,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004 Rookie

José Bautista signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $300,000
Average Salary:
$300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

13.142 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$105,018,652

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 23
Active
$300,000
$300,000
2005 24
Active
$316,000
$616,000
2006 25
Active
$327,000
$943,000
2007 26
Active
$397,500
$1,340,500
2008 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,900,000
$3,240,500
2009 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,400,000
$5,640,500
2010 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,400,000
$8,040,500
 AL Hank Aaron AL Silver Slugger:OF
2011 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$8,000,000
$16,040,500
 AL Hank Aaron AL Silver Slugger:OF
2012 31
Active
$14,000,000
$30,040,500
2013 32
Active
$14,000,000
$44,040,500
2014 33
Active
$14,000,000
$58,040,500
 AL Silver Slugger:OF
2015 34
Active
$14,000,000
$72,040,500
2016 35
Active
$14,000,000
$86,040,500
2017 36
Active
$18,000,000
$104,040,500
2018 37
Retained
Active
Buyout
Retained
$287,140
$99,620
$500,000
$91,392
$104,327,640
$104,427,260
$104,927,260
$105,018,652
Total
$105,018,652

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,340,500 - - $1,340,500
11 $103,100,000 - $100,000 $103,200,000
1 $287,140 - - $287,140
1 $99,620 - - $99,620
1 $91,392 - - $91,392
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
23
$300,000
$300,000
$300,000
2005
24
$316,000
$316,000
$616,000
2006
25
$327,000
$327,000
$943,000
2007
26
$397,500
$397,500
$1,340,500
2008
27
$1,800,000
$100,000
$1,900,000
$3,240,500
2009
28
$2,400,000
$2,400,000
$5,640,500
2010
29
$2,400,000
$2,400,000
$8,040,500
2011
30
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$16,040,500
2012
31
$14,000,000
$14,000,000
$30,040,500
2013
32
$14,000,000
$14,000,000
$44,040,500
2014
33
$14,000,000
$14,000,000
$58,040,500
2015
34
$14,000,000
$14,000,000
$72,040,500
2016
35
$14,000,000
$14,000,000
$86,040,500
2017
36
$18,000,000
$18,000,000
$104,040,500
2018
37
$287,140
$99,620
$500,000
$91,392
$287,140
$99,620
$500,000
$91,392
$104,327,640
$104,427,260
$104,927,260
$105,018,652
Total
$104,918,652
$100,000
$105,018,652

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,340,500 - - $1,340,500
11 $103,100,000 - $100,000 $103,200,000
1 $287,140 - - $287,140
1 $99,620 - - $99,620
1 $91,392 - - $91,392

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2016 TOR Aug 10, 2016 - Aug 25, 2016 Knee
2016 TOR Jun 17, 2016 - Jul 25, 2016 Toe
  • Aug 12, 2023 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Aug 28, 2018 Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from New York (NYM) for future considerations
  • May 22, 2018 Signed a 1 year $545,000 contract with New York (NYM)
  • May 20, 2018 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 18, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 04, 2017 Toronto (TOR) declined a $17 million club option for 2018
  • Jan 17, 2017 Signed a 1 year $18.5 million contract with Toronto (TOR), including options for 2019, 2020
  • Nov 14, 2016 Declined a $17.2 million qualifying offer from Toronto (TOR)
  • Nov 06, 2016 Extended a $17.2 million qualifying offer for 2017 by Toronto (TOR)
  • May 17, 2016 Suspended 1 game for his role in a brawl against Texas (TEX)
  • Nov 03, 2015 Toronto (TOR) exercised a $14 million option for 2016
  • Feb 17, 2011 Signed a 5 year $65 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Dec 13, 2009 Signed a 1 year $2.4 million contract with Toronto
  • Aug 21, 2008 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for Robinzon Diaz
  • Jan 17, 2008 Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Mar 07, 2007 Signed a 1 year $397k contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 30, 2004 Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Tampa Bay (TB) as part of a 3-team trade: New York (NYM) traded Justin Huber to Kansas City (KC); Pittsburgh (PIT) traded Kris Benson and Jeff Keppinger to New York (NYM)
  • Jun 28, 2004 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Tampa Bay (TB) for considerations
  • Jun 03, 2004 Claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Dec 15, 2003 Claimed in the Rule 5 draft by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jul 01, 2000 Signed a contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 05, 2000 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 20 (#599 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2018 PHI 122 84 399 325 52 66 18 0 13 48 123 67 111 4 .203 .348 .378 .726 -0.35
2017 TOR 157 155 686 587 92 120 27 0 23 65 216 84 170 5 .204 .309 .368 .677 -1.00
2016 TOR 116 116 517 423 68 99 24 1 22 69 191 87 103 2 .234 .366 .452 .818 1.20
2015 TOR 153 151 666 543 108 136 30 3 40 114 292 110 106 8 .250 .377 .538 .915 4.82
2014 TOR 155 154 672 553 101 158 27 0 35 103 290 104 96 6 .286 .403 .524 .927 6.90
2013 TOR 118 118 527 451 82 117 24 0 28 73 225 69 84 7 .259 .359 .499 .858 4.49
2012 TOR 92 92 399 332 64 80 14 0 27 65 175 59 63 5 .241 .358 .527 .885 3.82
2011 TOR 149 149 655 513 105 155 24 2 43 103 312 132 111 9 .302 .447 .608 1.055 8.28

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TRANSACTIONS

Aug 12, 2023
Retired from Professional Baseball
Aug 28, 2018
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from New York (NYM) for future considerations
May 22, 2018
Signed a 1 year $545,000 contract with New York (NYM)
May 20, 2018
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Apr 18, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Nov 04, 2017
Toronto (TOR) declined a $17 million club option for 2018
Jan 17, 2017
Signed a 1 year $18.5 million contract with Toronto (TOR), including options for 2019, 2020
Nov 14, 2016
Declined a $17.2 million qualifying offer from Toronto (TOR)
Nov 06, 2016
Extended a $17.2 million qualifying offer for 2017 by Toronto (TOR)
May 17, 2016
Suspended 1 game for his role in a brawl against Texas (TEX)
Nov 03, 2015
Toronto (TOR) exercised a $14 million option for 2016
Feb 17, 2011
Signed a 5 year $65 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
Dec 13, 2009
Signed a 1 year $2.4 million contract with Toronto
Aug 21, 2008
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for Robinzon Diaz
Jan 17, 2008
Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
Mar 07, 2007
Signed a 1 year $397k contract with Toronto (TOR)
Jul 30, 2004
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Tampa Bay (TB) as part of a 3-team trade: New York (NYM) traded Justin Huber to Kansas City (KC); Pittsburgh (PIT) traded Kris Benson and Jeff Keppinger to New York (NYM)
Jun 28, 2004
Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Tampa Bay (TB) for considerations
Jun 03, 2004
Claimed off waivers by Tampa Bay (TB)
Dec 15, 2003
Claimed in the Rule 5 draft by Baltimore (BAL)
Jul 01, 2000
Signed a contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jun 05, 2000
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 20 (#599 overall)

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