MLB
Geovany Soto
Geovany Soto
Chicago White Sox, Catcher
Age: 42y-1m-5d (Jan 20, 1983)
Exp: 10.096 Years
Country: PR
Drafted: Round 11 (#318 overall), 2001
Agent(s): Wasserman
INACTIVE
2017-2017
Geovany Soto signed a 1 year, $2,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2016-2016
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,050,000
Average Salary:
$3,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,300,000
Average Salary:
$4,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $575,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $575,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $401,000
Average Salary:
$401,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
10.096 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$21,331,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Service | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 24 |
|
0.061 |
Active
|
$380,000 |
$380,000 |
|
| 2008 | 25 |
|
0.096 |
Active
|
$401,000 |
$781,000 |
NL ROY |
| 2009 | 26 |
|
1.096 |
Active
|
$575,000 |
$1,356,000 |
|
| 2010 | 27 |
|
2.096 |
Active
|
$575,000 |
$1,931,000 |
|
| 2011 | 28 |
|
3.096 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,000,000 |
$4,931,000 |
|
| 2012 | 29 |
|
4.096 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,300,000 |
$9,231,000 |
|
| 2013 | 30 |
|
5.096 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,750,000 |
$11,981,000 |
|
| 2014 | 31 |
 |
6.096 |
Active
Retained
|
$600,000 $2,450,000 |
$12,581,000 $15,031,000 |
|
| 2015 | 32 |
|
7.096 |
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$16,531,000 |
|
| 2016 | 33 |
|
8.096 |
Injured
|
$2,800,000 |
$19,331,000 |
|
| 2017 | 34 |
|
9.096 |
Injured
|
$2,000,000 |
$21,331,000 |
|
| Total |
$21,331,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$9,231,000 | - | - | $9,231,000 |
| 2 |
|
$5,200,000 | - | - | $5,200,000 |
| 1 |
|
$600,000 | - | - | $600,000 |
| 2 |
|
$3,500,000 | - | - | $3,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,800,000 | - | - | $2,800,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
|
24 |
$380,000
|
$380,000 |
$380,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
25 |
$401,000
|
$401,000 |
$781,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
26 |
$575,000
|
$575,000 |
$1,356,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
27 |
$575,000
|
$575,000 |
$1,931,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
28 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$4,931,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
29 |
$4,300,000
|
$4,300,000 |
$9,231,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
30 |
$2,750,000
|
$2,750,000 |
$11,981,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
31 |
$600,000 $2,450,000
|
$600,000 $2,450,000 |
$12,581,000 $15,031,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
32 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$16,531,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
33 |
$2,800,000
|
$2,800,000 |
$19,331,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
34 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$21,331,000 |
||
| Total |
$21,331,000 |
$21,331,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$9,231,000 | - | - | $9,231,000 |
| 2 |
|
$5,200,000 | - | - | $5,200,000 |
| 1 |
|
$600,000 | - | - | $600,000 |
| 2 |
|
$3,500,000 | - | - | $3,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,800,000 | - | - | $2,800,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
CHW |
May 10, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 | Elbow |
| 2017 |
CHW |
Apr 13, 2017 - Apr 22, 2017 | Elbow |
| 2016 |
LAA |
Aug 15, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 | Knee |
| 2016 |
LAA |
Jul 16, 2016 - Aug 10, 2016 | Knee |
| 2016 |
LAA |
May 19, 2016 - Jul 10, 2016 | Knee |
-
Jan 06, 2017
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Chicago (CHW)
-
Nov 24, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jan 23, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
-
Aug 25, 2014
Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Texas (TEX) for cash considerations, 0
-
Nov 06, 2013
Signed a 1 year $3.05 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Dec 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Jul 30, 2012
Traded to Texas (TEX) from Chicago (CHC) for Jake Brigham
-
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $4.3 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 15, 2011
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Feb 25, 2009
Signed a 1 year $575k contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Feb 25, 2009
Signed a 1 year $575k contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jun 26, 2001
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jun 05, 2001
Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 11 (#318 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CHW | 13 | 12 | 48 | 42 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 0 | .190 | .271 | .405 | .676 | 0.01 |
| 2016 | LAA | 26 | 22 | 84 | 78 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 38 | 6 | 21 | 0 | .269 | .321 | .487 | .808 | 0.37 |
| 2015 | CHW | 77 | 56 | 207 | 185 | 20 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 76 | 21 | 63 | 0 | .222 | .304 | .411 | .715 | 0.88 |
| 2014 | TEX | 24 | 24 | 86 | 80 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 29 | 6 | 19 | 0 | .250 | .302 | .362 | .664 | 0.22 |
| 2013 | TEX | 54 | 49 | 183 | 163 | 20 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 76 | 20 | 60 | 1 | .245 | .328 | .466 | .794 | 1.45 |
| 2012 | CHC | 99 | 93 | 359 | 324 | 45 | 64 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 39 | 111 | 30 | 76 | 1 | .198 | .270 | .343 | .613 | -0.26 |
| 2011 | CHC | 125 | 119 | 474 | 421 | 46 | 96 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 54 | 173 | 45 | 124 | 0 | .228 | .310 | .411 | .721 | 1.71 |
