MLB
Kirby Puckett
Kirby Puckett
Minnesota Twins, Outfielders
Age: 64y-8m-28d (Mar 14, 1960)
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#3 overall), 1982
RETIRED
1993-1997 Extension
Kirby Puckett signed a 5 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
1998 / UFA
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1990-1992
Kirby Puckett signed a 3 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,500,000 signing bonus, $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,500,000
Free Agent:
1993 / UFA
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1989-1989
Kirby Puckett signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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
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1988-1988
Kirby Puckett signed a 1 year , $1,090,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,090,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,090,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,090,000
Average Salary:
$1,090,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1987-1987
Kirby Puckett signed a 1 year , $465,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $465,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $465,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $465,000
Average Salary:
$465,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1986-1986
Kirby Puckett signed a 1 year , $255,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $255,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $255,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $255,000
Average Salary:
$255,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1985-1985
Kirby Puckett signed a 1 year , $130,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $130,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $130,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $130,000
Average Salary:
$130,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1984-1984
Kirby Puckett signed a 1 year , $40,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $40,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $40,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $40,000
Average Salary:
$40,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1982-1982 Signing Bonus
Kirby Puckett signed a 1 year , $20,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $20,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $20,000
Average Salary:
$20,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$43,000,000
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 22 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
|
| 1984 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$40,000 |
$60,000 |
|
| 1985 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$130,000 |
$190,000 |
|
| 1986 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$255,000 |
$445,000 |
|
| 1987 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$465,000 |
$910,000 |
Champion |
| 1988 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,090,000 |
$2,000,000 |
|
| 1989 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
|
| 1990 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$2,700,000 |
$6,700,000 |
|
| 1991 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$9,700,000 |
Champion |
| 1992 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$3,300,000 |
$13,000,000 |
|
| 1993 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$5,200,000 |
$18,200,000 |
|
| 1994 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$5,200,000 |
$23,400,000 |
|
| 1995 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$6,200,000 |
$29,600,000 |
|
| 1996 | 36 |
|
Retained
|
$6,200,000 |
$35,800,000 |
|
| 1997 | 37 |
|
Retained
|
$7,200,000 |
$43,000,000 |
|
| Total |
$43,000,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$35,480,000 | $7,520,000 | - | $43,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 |
|
22 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
||
| 1984 |
|
24 |
$40,000
|
$40,000 |
$60,000 |
||
| 1985 |
|
25 |
$130,000
|
$130,000 |
$190,000 |
||
| 1986 |
|
26 |
$255,000
|
$255,000 |
$445,000 |
||
| 1987 |
|
27 |
$465,000
|
$465,000 |
$910,000 |
||
| 1988 |
|
28 |
$1,090,000
|
$1,090,000 |
$2,000,000 |
||
| 1989 |
|
29 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
||
| 1990 |
|
30 |
$2,200,000
|
$500,000 |
$2,700,000 |
$6,700,000 |
|
| 1991 |
|
31 |
$2,500,000
|
$500,000 |
$3,000,000 |
$9,700,000 |
|
| 1992 |
|
32 |
$2,800,000
|
$500,000 |
$3,300,000 |
$13,000,000 |
|
| 1993 |
|
33 |
$4,000,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$5,200,000 |
$18,200,000 |
|
| 1994 |
|
34 |
$4,000,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$5,200,000 |
$23,400,000 |
|
| 1995 |
|
35 |
$5,000,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$6,200,000 |
$29,600,000 |
|
| 1996 |
|
36 |
$5,000,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$6,200,000 |
$35,800,000 |
|
| 1997 |
|
37 |
$6,000,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$7,200,000 |
$43,000,000 |
|
| Total |
$35,480,000 |
$7,520,000 |
$43,000,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$35,480,000 | $7,520,000 | - | $43,000,000 |
-
Jul 12, 1996
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Dec 05, 1992
Signed a 5 year $30 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Nov 23, 1989
Signed a 3 year $9 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jan 25, 1989
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
-
Feb 11, 1988
Signed a 1 year $1,09 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 06, 1987
Signed a 1 year $465,000 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 01, 1986
Signed a 1 year $255,000 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 01, 1985
Signed a 1 year $130,000 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 01, 1984
Signed a 1 year $40,000 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Feb 01, 1982
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jan 12, 1982
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#3 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
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