Josh Hamilton
Texas Rangers, Left Field
Age: 43-189d (May 21, 1981)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 1999
Agent(s): Michael Moye (Moye Sports Associates)
2017-2017
Josh Hamilton signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, 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
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 36 | $535,000 | $535,000 | - | $535,000 | $535,000 | ||
2018 | 37 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 36 | - | $535,000 | - | - | $535,000 | $535,000 | ||
2018 | 37 | -- |
UFA |
Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | 36 | $535,000 | $535,000 | $535,000 | $535,000 | $535,000 |
Contract Notes
- Opt-Out available 4/1/17
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2013-2017
Josh Hamilton signed a 5 year , $125,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $125,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $25,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $125,000,000
Average Salary:
$25,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2011-2012 Arbitration
Josh Hamilton signed a 2 year , $24,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $24,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
2010-2010 Arbitration
Josh Hamilton signed a 1 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2009-2009
Josh Hamilton signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2008-2008
Josh Hamilton signed a 1 year , $396,830 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $396,830 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $396,830.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $396,830
Average Salary:
$396,830
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2007-2007
Josh Hamilton signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
1999-1999 Signing Bonus
Josh Hamilton signed a 1 year , $3,960,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $3,960,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,960,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,960,000
Average Salary:
$3,960,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
9 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$146,925,552
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 18 |
Signing Bonus
|
$3,960,000 |
$3,960,000 |
||
2007 | 26 |
Active
|
$380,000 |
$4,340,000 |
||
2008 | 27 |
Active
|
$406,830 |
$4,746,830 |
||
2009 | 28 |
Active
|
$565,000 |
$5,311,830 |
||
2010 | 29 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,250,000 |
$8,561,830 |
AL MVP AL Silver Slugger:OF | |
2011 | 30 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$10,250,000 |
$18,811,830 |
||
2012 | 31 |
Active / arbitration-bypassed
|
$13,750,000 |
$32,561,830 |
AL Silver Slugger:OF | |
2013 | 32 |
Active
|
$25,000,000 |
$57,561,830 |
||
2014 | 33 |
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$72,561,830 |
||
2015 | 34 |
Retained
Active
|
$15,543,722 $2,000,000 |
$88,105,552 $90,105,552 |
||
2016 | 35 |
Retained
Retained
|
$26,410,000 $2,000,000 |
$116,515,552 $118,515,552 |
||
2017 | 36 |
Retained
Retained
|
$26,410,000 $2,000,000 |
$144,925,552 $146,925,552 |
||
Total |
$146,925,552 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | - | $3,960,000 | - | $3,960,000 | |
1 | $380,000 | - | - | $380,000 | |
8 | $31,201,830 | $3,000,000 | $20,000 | $34,221,830 | |
5 | $98,363,722 | $10,000,000 | - | $108,363,722 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 18 |
$3,960,000 |
$3,960,000 |
$3,960,000 |
|||
2007 | 26 |
$380,000
|
$380,000 |
$4,340,000 |
|||
2008 | 27 |
$396,830
|
$10,000 |
$406,830 |
$4,746,830 |
||
2009 | 28 |
$555,000
|
$10,000 |
$565,000 |
$5,311,830 |
||
2010 | 29 |
$3,250,000
|
$3,250,000 |
$8,561,830 |
|||
2011 | 30 |
$7,250,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$10,250,000 |
$18,811,830 |
||
2012 | 31 |
$13,750,000
|
$13,750,000 |
$32,561,830 |
|||
2013 | 32 |
$15,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$25,000,000 |
$57,561,830 |
||
2014 | 33 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$72,561,830 |
|||
2015 | 34 |
$15,543,722 $2,000,000
|
$15,543,722 $2,000,000 |
$88,105,552 $90,105,552 |
|||
2016 | 35 |
$26,410,000 $2,000,000
|
$26,410,000 $2,000,000 |
$116,515,552 $118,515,552 |
|||
2017 | 36 |
$26,410,000 $2,000,000
|
$26,410,000 $2,000,000 |
$144,925,552 $146,925,552 |
|||
Total |
$129,945,552 |
$16,960,000 |
$20,000 |
$146,925,552 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | - | $3,960,000 | - | $3,960,000 | |
1 | $380,000 | - | - | $380,000 | |
8 | $31,201,830 | $3,000,000 | $20,000 | $34,221,830 | |
5 | $98,363,722 | $10,000,000 | - | $108,363,722 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | TEX | Apr 03, 2016 - Aug 23, 2016 | Knee |
2015 | TEX | Aug 16, 2015 - Sep 01, 2015 | Knee |
2015 | TEX | Jun 01, 2015 - Jun 30, 2015 | Hamstring |
2015 | LAA | Apr 27, 2015 - May 25, 2015 | Shoulder |
2015 | LAA | Mar 27, 2015 - Apr 27, 2015 | Shoulder |
- Apr 21, 2017 Released by Texas (TEX)
- Jan 17, 2017 Signed a 1 year $535,000 minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
- Aug 23, 2016 Released by Texas (TEX)
- Apr 27, 2015 Traded to Texas (TEX) from Los Angeles (LAA) with $63M in retained salary for player to be named
- Dec 13, 2012 Signed a 5 year $125 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
- Feb 10, 2011 Signed a 2 year $24 million contract with Texas (TX)
- Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Texas (TX)
- Feb 25, 2009 Signed a 1 year $555k contract with Texas (TEX)
- Feb 15, 2008 Signed a 1 year $396k contract with Texas (TEX)
- Dec 21, 2007 Traded to Texas (TEX) from Cincinnati (CIN) for Edinson Volquez and Daniel Ray Herrera
- Feb 22, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
- Jun 02, 1999 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | TEX | 50 | 41 | 182 | 170 | 22 | 43 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 75 | 10 | 52 | 0 | .253 | .291 | .441 | .732 | 0.46 |
2014 | LAA | 89 | 88 | 381 | 338 | 43 | 89 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 140 | 32 | 108 | 3 | .263 | .331 | .414 | .745 | 1.41 |
2013 | LAA | 151 | 142 | 636 | 576 | 73 | 144 | 32 | 5 | 21 | 79 | 249 | 47 | 158 | 4 | .250 | .307 | .432 | .739 | 1.25 |
2012 | TEX | 148 | 146 | 636 | 562 | 103 | 160 | 31 | 2 | 43 | 127 | 324 | 60 | 162 | 7 | .285 | .354 | .577 | .931 | 4.01 |
2011 | TEX | 121 | 120 | 538 | 487 | 80 | 145 | 31 | 5 | 25 | 94 | 261 | 39 | 93 | 8 | .298 | .346 | .536 | .882 | 3.80 |