MLB
Alex Gordon
Alex Gordon
Kansas City Royals, Outfielders
Age: 40-295d (Feb 10, 1984)
Exp: 13.092 Years
Country: US
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Casey Close (Excel Sports Management)
RETIRED
2020-2020 free-agent-xxb
Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
36 | $1,481,481 | $4,000,000 | 1.92% | $1,481,481 | $1,481,481 |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
36 | 12.092 | $4,000,000 | - | - | $1,481,481 | $4,000,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
36 | $1,481,481 | $1,481,481 | $1,481,481 | $1,481,481 | $1,481,481 |
Contract Notes
- 250 Plate Appearances, $500,000
- Trade Assignment Bonus: $500,000
Source:
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2016-2019 free-agent-xxb
Alex Gordon signed a 4 year , $72,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $72,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $72,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Arbitration
Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $4,775,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,775,000
Average Salary:
$4,775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2015 Arbitration Extension
Alex Gordon signed a 4 year , $37,500,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $37,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,375,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $37,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Arbitration
Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $1,400,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
Average Salary:
$1,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Arbitration
Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $1,150,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb
Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $457,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $457,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $457,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $457,000
Average Salary:
$457,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb
Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $406,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $406,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $406,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $406,000
Average Salary:
$406,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb
Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, 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
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2005-2005 Signing Bonus
Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
13.092 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$121,149,481
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$4,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
|
| 2007 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$380,000 |
$4,380,000 |
|
| 2008 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$406,000 |
$4,786,000 |
|
| 2009 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$457,000 |
$5,243,000 |
|
| 2010 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,150,000 |
$6,393,000 |
|
| 2011 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,400,000 |
$7,793,000 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| 2012 | 28 |
|
Active / arbitration-bypassed
|
$6,025,000 |
$13,818,000 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| 2013 | 29 |
|
Active / arbitration-4-bypassed
|
$9,050,000 |
$22,868,000 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| 2014 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$10,800,000 |
$33,668,000 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| 2015 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$14,000,000 |
$47,668,000 |
Champion |
| 2016 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$59,668,000 |
|
| 2017 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
$75,668,000 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| 2018 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$95,668,000 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| 2019 | 35 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$20,000,000 $4,000,000 |
$115,668,000 $119,668,000 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| 2020 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$1,481,481 |
$121,149,481 |
AL Gold Glove:LF |
| Total |
$121,149,481 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$117,024,481 | $4,000,000 | $125,000 | $121,149,481 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
|
21 |
$4,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
23 |
$380,000
|
$380,000 |
$4,380,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
24 |
$406,000
|
$406,000 |
$4,786,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
25 |
$457,000
|
$457,000 |
$5,243,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
26 |
$1,150,000
|
$1,150,000 |
$6,393,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
27 |
$1,400,000
|
$1,400,000 |
$7,793,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
28 |
$6,000,000
|
$25,000 |
$6,025,000 |
$13,818,000 |
|
| 2013 |
|
29 |
$9,000,000
|
$50,000 |
$9,050,000 |
$22,868,000 |
|
| 2014 |
|
30 |
$10,750,000
|
$50,000 |
$10,800,000 |
$33,668,000 |
|
| 2015 |
|
31 |
$14,000,000
|
$14,000,000 |
$47,668,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
32 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$59,668,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
33 |
$16,000,000
|
$16,000,000 |
$75,668,000 |
||
| 2018 |
|
34 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$95,668,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
35 |
$20,000,000 $4,000,000
|
$20,000,000 $4,000,000 |
$115,668,000 $119,668,000 |
||
| 2020 |
|
36 |
$1,481,481
|
$1,481,481 |
$121,149,481 |
||
| Total |
$117,024,481 |
$4,000,000 |
$125,000 |
$121,149,481 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$117,024,481 | $4,000,000 | $125,000 | $121,149,481 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
KC |
Apr 10, 2018 - Apr 24, 2018 | Hip |
| 2016 |
KC |
May 23, 2016 - Jun 25, 2016 | Wrist |
| 2015 |
KC |
Jul 09, 2015 - Sep 01, 2015 | Groin |
-
Sep 28, 2020
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Jan 22, 2020
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Nov 01, 2019
Kansas City (KC) declined a $23 million option for 2020
-
Jan 06, 2016
Signed a 4 year $72 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Nov 06, 2015
Extended a $15.8 million qualiying offer by Kansas City (KC)
-
Nov 05, 2015
Declined a $14 million option for 2016
-
Mar 31, 2012
Signed a 4 year $37.5 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 09, 2012
Signed a 1 year $4.775 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Jan 14, 2011
Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Jan 19, 2010
Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 25, 2009
Signed a 1 year $457k contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Mar 02, 2008
Signed a 1 year $406k contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Sep 29, 2005
Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Jun 24, 2005
Drafted by Kansas City (KC): Round 1 (#2 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | KC | 50 | 48 | 184 | 163 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 50 | 18 | 37 | 0 | .209 | .299 | .307 | .606 | 0.06 |
| 2019 | KC | 150 | 147 | 632 | 556 | 77 | 148 | 31 | 1 | 13 | 76 | 220 | 51 | 100 | 5 | .266 | .345 | .396 | .741 | 0.92 |
| 2018 | KC | 142 | 139 | 568 | 506 | 56 | 124 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 54 | 187 | 50 | 124 | 12 | .245 | .324 | .370 | .694 | 1.96 |
| 2017 | KC | 148 | 140 | 539 | 476 | 52 | 99 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 45 | 150 | 45 | 126 | 7 | .208 | .293 | .315 | .608 | -0.15 |
| 2016 | KC | 128 | 125 | 506 | 445 | 62 | 98 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 40 | 169 | 52 | 148 | 8 | .220 | .312 | .380 | .692 | 0.70 |
| 2015 | KC | 104 | 102 | 421 | 355 | 40 | 98 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 51 | 158 | 48 | 92 | 2 | .276 | .378 | .445 | .823 | 2.62 |
| 2014 | KC | 156 | 155 | 643 | 563 | 87 | 150 | 34 | 1 | 19 | 74 | 243 | 65 | 126 | 12 | .266 | .351 | .432 | .783 | 6.05 |
| 2013 | KC | 156 | 155 | 700 | 633 | 90 | 168 | 27 | 6 | 20 | 81 | 267 | 52 | 141 | 11 | .265 | .327 | .422 | .749 | 4.13 |
| 2012 | KC | 161 | 159 | 721 | 642 | 93 | 189 | 51 | 5 | 14 | 72 | 292 | 73 | 140 | 10 | .294 | .368 | .455 | .823 | 6.31 |
| 2011 | KC | 151 | 149 | 688 | 611 | 101 | 185 | 45 | 4 | 23 | 87 | 307 | 67 | 139 | 17 | .303 | .376 | .502 | .878 | 7.26 |
