MLB
Martin Maldonado
Martin Maldonado
Chicago White Sox, Catcher
Age: 38y-4m-6d (Aug 16, 1986)
Exp: 12.100 Years
Country: PR
Drafted: Round 27 (#803 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Dan Lozano (MVP Sports Group)
INACTIVE
2024-2025 free-agent-xxb
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $4,250,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2023 Extension
Martin Maldonado signed a 2 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2020-2021 free-agent-xxb
Martin Maldonado signed a 2 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 free-agent-xxb
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $3,900,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $3,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,900,000
Average Salary:
$3,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $1,725,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $1,725,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,725,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,725,000
Average Salary:
$1,725,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2016 arbitration-extension-process
Martin Maldonado signed a 2 year , $1,950,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $50,000 signing bonus, $1,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $975,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,950,000
Average Salary:
$975,000
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $502,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $502,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $502,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,000
Average Salary:
$502,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $494,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $494,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $494,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $494,000
Average Salary:
$494,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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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2004-2004 Signing Bonus
Martin Maldonado signed a 1 year , $50,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $50,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $50,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $50,000
Average Salary:
$50,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
12.100 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$29,710,356
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 17 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
|
| 2011 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$63,336 |
$113,336 |
|
| 2012 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$480,000 |
$593,336 |
|
| 2013 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$494,000 |
$1,087,336 |
|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$488,285 |
$1,575,621 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Active / arbitration-bypassed
|
$850,000 |
$2,425,621 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Active /
Arbitration 2 Bypassed |
$1,100,000 |
$3,525,621 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,725,000 |
$5,250,621 |
AL Gold Glove:C |
| 2018 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$1,383,888 $2,516,112 |
$6,634,509 $9,150,621 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
 |
Retained
Active
Retained
|
$228,495 $806,452 $1,478,492 |
$9,379,116 $10,185,568 $11,664,060 |
|
| 2020 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$1,296,296 |
$12,960,356 |
|
| 2021 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
$16,460,356 |
|
| 2022 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$21,460,356 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 36 |
|
Active / Vesting
|
$4,000,000 |
$25,460,356 |
|
| 2024 | 37 |
|
Retained
Buyout
|
$4,000,000 $250,000 |
$29,460,356 $29,710,356 |
|
| Total |
$29,710,356 |
$29,460,356 $29,710,356 |
||||
| Total |
$29,710,356 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$4,241,112 | $50,000 | - | $4,291,112 |
| 6 |
|
$3,425,621 | $50,000 | - | $3,475,621 |
| 6 |
|
$15,986,636 | - | - | $15,986,636 |
| 1 |
|
$228,495 | - | - | $228,495 |
| 1 |
|
$1,478,492 | - | - | $1,478,492 |
| 1 |
|
$4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
|
17 |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
24 |
$63,336
|
$63,336 |
$113,336 |
||
| 2012 |
|
25 |
$480,000
|
$480,000 |
$593,336 |
||
| 2013 |
|
26 |
$494,000
|
$494,000 |
$1,087,336 |
||
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$488,285
|
$488,285 |
$1,575,621 |
||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$800,000
|
$50,000 |
$850,000 |
$2,425,621 |
|
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$1,100,000
|
$1,100,000 |
$3,525,621 |
||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$1,725,000
|
$1,725,000 |
$5,250,621 |
||
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$1,383,888 $2,516,112
|
$1,383,888 $2,516,112 |
$6,634,509 $9,150,621 |
||
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$228,495 $806,452 $1,478,492
|
$228,495 $806,452 $1,478,492 |
$9,379,116 $10,185,568 $11,664,060 |
||
| 2020 |
|
33 |
$1,296,296
|
$1,296,296 |
$12,960,356 |
||
| 2021 |
|
34 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$16,460,356 |
||
| 2022 |
|
35 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$21,460,356 |
||
| 2023 |
|
36 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$25,460,356 |
||
| 2024 |
|
37 |
$4,000,000 $250,000
|
$4,000,000 $250,000 |
$29,460,356 $29,710,356 |
||
| Total |
$29,610,356 |
$100,000 |
$29,710,356 |
$29,460,356 $29,710,356 |
|||
| Total |
$29,610,356 |
$100,000 |
$29,710,356 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$4,241,112 | $50,000 | - | $4,291,112 |
| 6 |
|
$3,425,621 | $50,000 | - | $3,475,621 |
| 6 |
|
$15,986,636 | - | - | $15,986,636 |
| 1 |
|
$228,495 | - | - | $228,495 |
| 1 |
|
$1,478,492 | - | - | $1,478,492 |
| 1 |
|
$4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
HOU |
Apr 14, 2021 - Apr 20, 2021 | COVID-19 |
-
Jul 22, 2024
Released by Chicago (CHW)
-
Jul 17, 2024
Designated for Assignment by Chicago (CHW)
-
Dec 27, 2023
Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Chicago (CHW), plus a club option for 2025
-
Apr 13, 2021
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract extension with Houston (HOU)
-
Dec 21, 2019
Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Jul 31, 2019
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Chicago (CHC) for Tony Kemp
-
Jul 16, 2019
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Kansas City (KC) for Mike Montgomery
-
Mar 09, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Jul 26, 2018
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Los Angeles (LAA) for Patrick Sandoval and International Bonus Pool Cap Space ($250,000)
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $3.9 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1.725 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA), avoiding arbitration
-
Dec 13, 2016
Traded to Los Angeles (LAA) from Milwaukee (MIL) with Drew Gagnon for Jett Bandy
-
Jan 15, 2015
Signed a 2 year $1.95 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Apr 22, 2014
Suspended 5 games for leaving the bench to join a brawl against Pittsburgh (PIT), forfeiting $13,715
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $502k contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Mar 01, 2013
Signed a 1 year $494k contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Feb 20, 2012
Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jun 30, 2004
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jun 24, 2004
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAA): Round 27 (#803 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2014 |
|
Leaving the bench during a brawl against Pittsburgh (PIT) | $2,500 | |
| Fines: 1 | $2,500 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2014 |
|
Leaving the bench to join a brawl against Pittsburgh (PIT) | 5 | $13,715 |
| Suspensions: 1 | $13,715 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHW | 48 | 46 | 144 | 135 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 31 | 8 | 51 | 0 | .119 | .174 | .230 | .404 | -1.32 |
| 2023 | HOU | 117 | 116 | 395 | 362 | 33 | 69 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 36 | 126 | 30 | 139 | 0 | .191 | .258 | .348 | .606 | 0.32 |
| 2022 | HOU | 113 | 110 | 375 | 344 | 40 | 64 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 121 | 22 | 116 | 0 | .186 | .248 | .352 | .600 | 0.35 |
| 2021 | HOU | 125 | 119 | 426 | 373 | 40 | 64 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 36 | 112 | 47 | 127 | 0 | .172 | .272 | .300 | .572 | -0.04 |
| 2020 | HOU | 47 | 46 | 163 | 135 | 19 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 51 | 27 | 51 | 1 | .215 | .350 | .378 | .728 | 0.83 |
| 2019 | HOU | 106 | 98 | 372 | 333 | 46 | 71 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 126 | 32 | 86 | 0 | .213 | .293 | .378 | .671 | 0.98 |
| 2018 | HOU | 119 | 111 | 402 | 373 | 39 | 84 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 44 | 131 | 16 | 98 | 0 | .225 | .276 | .351 | .627 | 0.26 |
| 2017 | LAA | 138 | 131 | 463 | 429 | 43 | 95 | 19 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 158 | 15 | 119 | 0 | .221 | .276 | .368 | .644 | 1.72 |
| 2016 | MIL | 76 | 63 | 250 | 208 | 21 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 73 | 35 | 56 | 0 | .202 | .332 | .351 | .683 | 0.77 |
| 2015 | MIL | 79 | 66 | 255 | 229 | 19 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 67 | 23 | 65 | 0 | .210 | .282 | .293 | .575 | 0.31 |
| 2014 | MIL | 52 | 30 | 125 | 111 | 14 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 43 | 11 | 32 | 0 | .234 | .320 | .387 | .707 | 0.75 |
| 2013 | MIL | 67 | 47 | 199 | 183 | 13 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 52 | 13 | 53 | 0 | .169 | .236 | .284 | .520 | -0.16 |
| 2012 | MIL | 78 | 58 | 252 | 233 | 22 | 62 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 95 | 17 | 56 | 1 | .266 | .321 | .408 | .729 | 1.58 |
| 2011 | MIL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | -0.03 |
