MLB
Albert Belle
Albert Belle
Cleveland Indians, Outfielders
Age: 58y-4m-0d (Aug 25, 1966)
Country: US
College: Louisiana State
Drafted: Round 2 (#47 overall), 1987
RETIRED
1999-2003
Albert Belle signed a 5 year , $65,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $65,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $65,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2004 / UFA
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1997-2001
Albert Belle signed a 5 year , $55,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $55,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $55,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2002 / UFA
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1993-1996
Albert Belle signed a 3 year , $8,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $300,000 signing bonus, $8,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,833,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $8,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,833,333
Signing Bonus:
$300,000
Free Agent:
1997 / UFA
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1992-1992
Albert Belle signed a 1 year , $175,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $175,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $175,000
Average Salary:
$175,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1991-1991
Albert Belle signed a 1 year , $130,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, 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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1990-1990
Albert Belle signed a 1 year , $117,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $117,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $117,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $117,000
Average Salary:
$117,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1989-1989
Albert Belle signed a 1 year , $68,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $68,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $68,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $68,000
Average Salary:
$68,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1987-1987 Signing Bonus
Albert Belle signed a 1 year , $68,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $68,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $68,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $68,000
Average Salary:
$68,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$100,090,840
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 20 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$68,000 |
$68,000 |
|
| 1989 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$25,840 |
$93,840 |
|
| 1990 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$117,000 |
$210,840 |
|
| 1991 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$130,000 |
$340,840 |
|
| 1992 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$175,000 |
$515,840 |
|
| 1993 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,800,000 |
$2,315,840 |
|
| 1994 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,675,000 |
$4,990,840 |
|
| 1995 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$4,400,000 |
$9,390,840 |
|
| 1996 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$5,700,000 |
$15,090,840 |
|
| 1997 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$25,090,840 |
|
| 1998 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$35,090,840 |
|
| 1999 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
$51,090,840 |
|
| 2000 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$63,090,840 |
|
| 2001 | 34 |
|
Retained
|
$12,000,000 |
$75,090,840 |
|
| 2002 | 35 |
|
Retained
|
$12,000,000 |
$87,090,840 |
|
| 2003 | 36 |
|
Retained
|
$13,000,000 |
$100,090,840 |
|
| Total |
$100,090,840 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$14,147,840 | $368,000 | $750,000 | $15,090,840 |
| 2 |
|
$20,000,000 | - | - | $20,000,000 |
| 5 |
|
$60,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $65,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 |
|
20 |
$68,000 |
$68,000 |
$68,000 |
||
| 1989 |
|
22 |
$25,840
|
$25,840 |
$93,840 |
||
| 1990 |
|
23 |
$117,000
|
$117,000 |
$210,840 |
||
| 1991 |
|
24 |
$130,000
|
$130,000 |
$340,840 |
||
| 1992 |
|
25 |
$175,000
|
$175,000 |
$515,840 |
||
| 1993 |
|
26 |
$1,500,000
|
$300,000 |
$175,000 |
$1,800,000 |
$2,315,840 |
| 1994 |
|
27 |
$2,500,000
|
$175,000 |
$2,675,000 |
$4,990,840 |
|
| 1995 |
|
28 |
$4,200,000
|
$200,000 |
$4,400,000 |
$9,390,840 |
|
| 1996 |
|
29 |
$5,500,000
|
$200,000 |
$5,700,000 |
$15,090,840 |
|
| 1997 |
|
30 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$25,090,840 |
||
| 1998 |
|
31 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$35,090,840 |
||
| 1999 |
|
32 |
$11,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$16,000,000 |
$51,090,840 |
|
| 2000 |
|
33 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$63,090,840 |
||
| 2001 |
|
34 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$75,090,840 |
||
| 2002 |
|
35 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$87,090,840 |
||
| 2003 |
|
36 |
$13,000,000
|
$13,000,000 |
$100,090,840 |
||
| Total |
$94,147,840 |
$5,368,000 |
$750,000 |
$100,090,840 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$14,147,840 | $368,000 | $750,000 | $15,090,840 |
| 2 |
|
$20,000,000 | - | - | $20,000,000 |
| 5 |
|
$60,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $65,000,000 |
-
Feb 01, 2001
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Dec 01, 1998
Signed a 5 year $65 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Oct 27, 1998
Opted out of the remaining 3 years, $35M with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Nov 19, 1996
Signed a 5 year $55 million contract with Chicago (CHW)
-
Mar 04, 1993
Signed a 3 year $8 million contract extension with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 01, 1992
Signed a 1 year $175,000 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 01, 1991
Signed a 1 year $130,000 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 01, 1990
Signed a 1 year $117,000 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 01, 1989
Signed a 1 year $68,000 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jun 10, 1987
Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jun 02, 1987
Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 2 (#47 overall)
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