MLB
Max Kepler
Max Kepler
Minnesota Twins, Right Field
Age: 31y-10m-8d (Feb 10, 1993)
Exp: 8.152 Years
Country: DE
Agent(s): Apex Baseball
INACTIVE
2019-2024 Arbitration Extension
Max Kepler signed a 5 year , $35,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $35,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $35,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 2024 Club Option includes a $1M buyout
- 2024 Escalators (2022-2023 awards)
$500,000 each for All Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, max $1M
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2019-2019 Arbitration
Max Kepler signed a 1 year , $3,125,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $3,125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,125,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,125,000
Average Salary:
$3,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Max Kepler signed a 1 year , $587,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $587,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $587,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $587,500
Average Salary:
$587,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Max Kepler signed a 1 year , $547,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $547,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $547,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $547,500
Average Salary:
$547,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Max Kepler signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Max Kepler signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Max Kepler signed a 1 year contract with the Minnesota Twins.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Signing Bonus
Max Kepler signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
8.152 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$42,424,086
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 16 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
|
| 2015 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$36,051 |
$836,051 |
|
| 2016 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$388,220 |
$1,224,271 |
|
| 2017 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$547,500 |
$1,771,771 |
|
| 2018 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$587,500 |
$2,359,271 |
|
| 2019 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$8,359,271 |
|
| 2020 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,314,815 |
$10,674,086 |
|
| 2021 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$6,500,000 |
$17,174,086 |
|
| 2022 | 29 |
|
Active / arbitration-4-bypassed
|
$6,750,000 |
$23,924,086 |
|
| 2023 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$8,500,000 |
$32,424,086 |
|
| 2024 | 31 |
|
Injured / Club Exercised
|
$10,000,000 |
$42,424,086 |
|
| Total |
$42,424,086 |
$42,424,086 |
||||
| Total |
$42,424,086 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
|
$41,624,086 | $800,000 | - | $42,424,086 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
16 |
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
22 |
$36,051
|
$36,051 |
$836,051 |
||
| 2016 |
|
23 |
$388,220
|
$388,220 |
$1,224,271 |
||
| 2017 |
|
24 |
$547,500
|
$547,500 |
$1,771,771 |
||
| 2018 |
|
25 |
$587,500
|
$587,500 |
$2,359,271 |
||
| 2019 |
|
26 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$8,359,271 |
||
| 2020 |
|
27 |
$2,314,815
|
$2,314,815 |
$10,674,086 |
||
| 2021 |
|
28 |
$6,500,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$17,174,086 |
||
| 2022 |
|
29 |
$6,750,000
|
$6,750,000 |
$23,924,086 |
||
| 2023 |
|
30 |
$8,500,000
|
$8,500,000 |
$32,424,086 |
||
| 2024 |
|
31 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$42,424,086 |
||
| Total |
$41,624,086 |
$800,000 |
$42,424,086 |
$42,424,086 |
|||
| Total |
$41,624,086 |
$800,000 |
$42,424,086 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
|
$41,624,086 | $800,000 | - | $42,424,086 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
MIN |
Sep 02, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 | Foot |
| 2024 |
MIN |
Apr 07, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024 | Knee |
| 2023 |
MIN |
May 13, 2023 - May 29, 2023 | Hamstring |
| 2023 |
MIN |
Apr 05, 2023 - Apr 15, 2023 | Knee |
| 2022 |
MIN |
Sep 14, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Wrist |
| 2022 |
MIN |
Jul 30, 2022 - Aug 06, 2022 | Toe |
| 2022 |
MIN |
Jun 03, 2022 - Jun 06, 2022 | COVID-19 |
| 2021 |
MIN |
May 30, 2021 - Jun 18, 2021 | Hamstring |
| 2021 |
MIN |
Apr 20, 2021 - Apr 29, 2021 | COVID-19 |
| 2020 |
MIN |
Sep 04, 2020 - Sep 13, 2020 | Knee |
-
Nov 03, 2023
Minnesota (MIN) exercised a $10 million option for 2024
-
Feb 14, 2019
Signed a 5 year $35 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN), including a club option for 2024
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $3.125 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $587,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $547,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jul 11, 2009
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MIN | 105 | 89 | 398 | 368 | 43 | 93 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 140 | 22 | 80 | 1 | .253 | .302 | .380 | .682 | 0.95 |
| 2023 | MIN | 130 | 112 | 491 | 438 | 72 | 114 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 66 | 212 | 45 | 106 | 1 | .260 | .332 | .484 | .816 | 2.85 |
| 2022 | MIN | 115 | 105 | 446 | 388 | 54 | 88 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 135 | 49 | 66 | 3 | .227 | .318 | .348 | .666 | 2.09 |
| 2021 | MIN | 121 | 113 | 490 | 426 | 61 | 90 | 21 | 4 | 19 | 54 | 176 | 54 | 96 | 10 | .211 | .306 | .413 | .719 | 2.09 |
| 2020 | MIN | 48 | 46 | 196 | 171 | 27 | 39 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 23 | 75 | 22 | 36 | 3 | .228 | .321 | .439 | .760 | 1.03 |
| 2019 | MIN | 136 | 127 | 596 | 524 | 98 | 132 | 32 | 0 | 36 | 90 | 272 | 60 | 99 | 1 | .252 | .336 | .519 | .855 | 3.95 |
| 2018 | MIN | 156 | 144 | 611 | 532 | 80 | 119 | 30 | 4 | 20 | 58 | 217 | 71 | 96 | 4 | .224 | .319 | .408 | .727 | 3.46 |
| 2017 | MIN | 147 | 129 | 567 | 511 | 67 | 124 | 32 | 2 | 19 | 69 | 217 | 47 | 114 | 6 | .243 | .312 | .425 | .737 | 1.94 |
| 2016 | MIN | 113 | 101 | 446 | 396 | 52 | 93 | 20 | 2 | 17 | 63 | 168 | 42 | 93 | 6 | .235 | .309 | .424 | .733 | 2.43 |
| 2015 | MIN | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | -0.09 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $31,766,289
- Avg. Salary: $10,588,763
- MLB Rank: 148
- RF Rank: 12
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $7,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Max Kepler to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Haniger | 3 | $43,500,000 | $14,500,000 | 31 |
| Hunter Renfroe | 2 | $13,000,000 | $6,500,000 | 31 |
| Jason Heyward | 1 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | 34 |
| Adolis García | 2 | $14,000,000 | $7,000,000 | 30 |
| Averages | 2 | $19,875,000 | $9,250,000 | 31.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Kepler's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $30,750,000 | $10,250,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Kepler statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR
| Player | GP% | H/Gm | RBI/Gm | K/Gm | AVG/Yr | OPS | WOBP | ISO | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mitch Haniger
2021-2022
|
66.05 | 0.99 | 0.63 | 1.09 | 0.25 | 0.77 | 0.34 | 0.21 | 3.06 |
|
Hunter Renfroe
2022-2023
|
81.79 | 0.89 | 0.50 | 0.93 | 0.24 | 0.76 | 0.34 | 0.21 | 1.35 |
|
Jason Heyward
2022-2023
|
52.76 | 0.69 | 0.29 | 0.56 | 0.24 | 0.68 | 0.32 | 0.14 | 1.51 |
|
Adolis García
2022-2023
|
93.83 | 0.94 | 0.68 | 1.18 | 0.25 | 0.80 | 0.35 | 0.23 | 3.88 |
| Average | 73.61 | 0.88 | 0.53 | 0.94 | 0.24 | 0.75 | 0.34 | 0.20 | 2.45 |
|
Max Kepler
2023-2024
|
79.24 | 0.90 | 0.47 | 0.79 | 0.26 | 0.76 | 0.34 | 0.18 | 3.02 |
| Pct Change | 7.65 | 2.27 | -11.32 | 15.96 | 8.75 | 1.87 | 0.59 | -10.00 | 23.27 |
| Median Prime % Change | 2.27% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 4.34% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Max Kepler
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 3 years, $31,766,289 | $10,588,763 |
