Michael Bourn
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Baltimore Orioles, Center Field
Age: 41-265d (Dec 27, 1982)
Exp: 10.03 Years
Country: US
College: Houston (TX)
Drafted: Round 4 (#115 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Lagardere Sports
INACTIVE
2017-2017
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 |
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34 | $2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | |
2018 |
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35 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 |
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34 | 10.003 | $2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | - | |
2018 |
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35 | -- |
UFA |
Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 |
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34 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- Incentives: $3.5M
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2016-2016
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
2013-2017
Michael Bourn signed a 4 year , $48,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $48,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $48,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2012-2012 Arbitration
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year , $6,845,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $6,845,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,845,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,845,000
Average Salary:
$6,845,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
2011-2011 Arbitration
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year , $4,400,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $4,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,400,000
Average Salary:
$4,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
2010-2010 Arbitration
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year , $2,400,000 contract with the Houston Astros, 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
2009-2009
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year , $434,500 contract with the Houston Astros, including $434,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $434,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $434,500
Average Salary:
$434,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2008-2008
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year , $396,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $396,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $396,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $396,000
Average Salary:
$396,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2007-2007
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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
2003-2003 Signing Bonus
Michael Bourn signed a 1 year , $299,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $299,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $299,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $299,000
Average Salary:
$299,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Career Earnings thru 2024
$63,065,766
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 | 20 |
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Signing Bonus
|
$299,000 |
$299,000 |
|
2007 | 24 |
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Active
|
$380,000 |
$679,000 |
|
2008 | 25 |
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Active
|
$396,000 |
$1,075,000 |
Champion |
2009 | 26 |
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Active
|
$434,500 |
$1,509,500 |
Gold Glove |
2010 | 27 |
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Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,425,000 |
$3,934,500 |
NL Gold Glove:CF |
2011 | 28 |
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Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$1,923,497 $2,476,503 |
$5,857,997 $8,334,500 |
|
2012 | 29 |
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Active / Arb Avoided
|
$6,845,000 |
$15,179,500 |
|
2013 | 30 |
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Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$22,179,500 |
|
2014 | 31 |
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Active
|
$13,500,000 |
$35,679,500 |
|
2015 | 32 |
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Active
Retained
|
$4,278,688 $9,221,312 |
$39,958,188 $49,179,500 |
|
2016 | 33 |
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Retained
Retained
Active
Retained
|
$302,257 $5,992,500 $91,509 $7,500,000 |
$49,481,757 $55,474,257 $55,565,766 $63,065,766 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
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2003 |
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20 |
$299,000 |
$299,000 |
$299,000 |
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2007 |
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24 |
$380,000
|
$380,000 |
$679,000 |
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2008 |
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25 |
$396,000
|
$396,000 |
$1,075,000 |
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2009 |
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26 |
$434,500
|
$434,500 |
$1,509,500 |
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2010 |
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27 |
$2,400,000
|
$25,000 |
$2,425,000 |
$3,934,500 |
|
2011 |
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28 |
$1,923,497 $2,476,503
|
$1,923,497 $2,476,503 |
$5,857,997 $8,334,500 |
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2012 |
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29 |
$6,845,000
|
$6,845,000 |
$15,179,500 |
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2013 |
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30 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$22,179,500 |
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2014 |
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31 |
$13,500,000
|
$13,500,000 |
$35,679,500 |
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2015 |
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32 |
$4,278,688 $9,221,312
|
$4,278,688 $9,221,312 |
$39,958,188 $49,179,500 |
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2016 |
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33 |
$302,257 $5,992,500 $91,509 $7,500,000
|
$302,257 $5,992,500 $91,509 $7,500,000 |
$49,481,757 $55,474,257 $55,565,766 $63,065,766 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
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$776,000 | $299,000 | - | $1,075,000 |
3 |
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$5,311,003 | - | $25,000 | $5,336,003 |
4 |
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$19,039,685 | - | - | $19,039,685 |
4 |
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$37,221,312 | - | - | $37,221,312 |
1 |
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$302,257 | - | - | $302,257 |
1 |
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$91,509 | - | - | $91,509 |
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May 24, 2017 Released by Baltimore (BAL)
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Feb 21, 2017 Signed a 1 year $2 million minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
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Aug 31, 2016 Traded to Baltimore (BAL) from Arizona (ARI) for Jason Heinrich
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Apr 22, 2016 Signed a contract with Toronto (TOR)
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Aug 07, 2015 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Cleveland (CLE) with Nick Swisher and considerations for Chris Johnson
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Jun 18, 2015 Suspended 1 game for making contact with an umpire, forfeiting $73,770 in 2015 salary with Cleveland (CLE)
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Feb 11, 2013 Signed a 4 year $48 milion contract with Cleveland (CLE)
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Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $6.845 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
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Jul 31, 2011 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Houston (HOU) for Jordan Schafer, Paul Clemens, Brett Oberholtzer and Juan Abreu
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Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $4.4 million contract with Houston (HOU)
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Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $2.4 million contract with Houston (HOU)
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Feb 10, 2009 Signed a 1 year $435k contract with Houston (HOU)
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Jan 20, 2008 Signed a 1 year $396k contract with Houston (HOU)
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Nov 07, 2007 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Houston (HOU) for Jordan Schafer, Paul Clemens, Brett Oberholtzer and Juan Abreu
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Feb 02, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
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Jun 19, 2003 Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
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Jun 03, 2003 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 4 (#115 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | ARI | 113 | 86 | 375 | 48 | 99 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 139 | 28 | 92 | 17 | .264 | .314 | .371 | .685 | -0.28 |
2015 | CLE | 141 | 115 | 425 | 39 | 101 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 120 | 46 | 107 | 17 | .238 | .310 | .282 | .592 | -0.28 |
2014 | CLE | 106 | 104 | 444 | 57 | 114 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 160 | 35 | 114 | 10 | .257 | .314 | .360 | .674 | 0.93 |
2013 | CLE | 130 | 124 | 525 | 75 | 138 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 189 | 40 | 132 | 23 | .263 | .316 | .360 | .676 | 2.33 |
2012 | ATL | 155 | 151 | 624 | 96 | 171 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 57 | 244 | 70 | 155 | 42 | .274 | .348 | .391 | .739 | 5.99 |
2011 | HOU | 158 | 154 | 656 | 94 | 193 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 50 | 253 | 53 | 140 | 61 | .294 | .349 | .386 | .735 | 0.79 |