Craig Counsell

Milwaukee Brewers, 3rd Base
Age: 54-97d (Aug 21, 1970)
Country: US
Drafted: Round 11 (#319 overall), 1992
RETIRED

2011-2011

Craig Counsell signed a 1 year , $1,400,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2010-2010

Craig Counsell signed a 1 year , $2,100,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $2,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,100,000
Average Salary:
$2,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2009-2009

Craig Counsell signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2007-2008

Craig Counsell signed a 2 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2005-2006

Craig Counsell signed a 2 year , $3,100,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $3,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,550,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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2002-2004

Craig Counsell signed a 3 year , $7,250,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $50,000 signing bonus, $7,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,416,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $7,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,416,667
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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2001-2001

Craig Counsell signed a 1 year , $425,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $425,000
Average Salary:
$425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2000-2000 Free Agent

Craig Counsell signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2001 / UFA
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1999-1999

Craig Counsell signed a 1 year , $245,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $245,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $245,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $245,000
Average Salary:
$245,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1998-1998

Craig Counsell signed a 1 year , $185,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $185,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $185,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $185,000
Average Salary:
$185,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1997-1997

Craig Counsell signed a 1 year , $150,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $150,000
Average Salary:
$150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$22,055,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1997 26
Active
$150,000
$150,000
Champion
1998 27
Active
$185,000
$335,000
1999 28
Active
$245,000
$580,000
2000 29
Active
$200,000
$780,000
2001 30
Active
$425,000
$1,205,000
Champion
2002 31
Active
$1,516,666
$2,721,666
2003 32
Active
$2,316,666
$5,038,332
2004 33
Active
$3,166,668
$8,205,000
2005 34
Active
Retained
$1,350,000
$250,000
$9,555,000
$9,805,000
2006 35
Active
$1,750,000
$11,555,000
2007 36
Active
$2,800,000
$14,355,000
2008 37
Active
$2,800,000
$17,155,000
2009 38
Active
Retained
$1,000,000
$400,000
$18,155,000
$18,555,000
2010 39
Active
$2,100,000
$20,655,000
2011 40
Active
$1,400,000
$22,055,000
Total
$22,055,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $335,000 - - $335,000
1 $245,000 - - $245,000
6 $7,775,000 $33,332 - $7,808,332
6 $13,650,000 $16,668 - $13,666,668
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1997
26
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
1998
27
$185,000
$185,000
$335,000
1999
28
$245,000
$245,000
$580,000
2000
29
$200,000
$200,000
$780,000
2001
30
$425,000
$425,000
$1,205,000
2002
31
$1,500,000
$16,666
$1,516,666
$2,721,666
2003
32
$2,300,000
$16,666
$2,316,666
$5,038,332
2004
33
$3,150,000
$16,668
$3,166,668
$8,205,000
2005
34
$1,350,000
$250,000
$1,350,000
$250,000
$9,555,000
$9,805,000
2006
35
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$11,555,000
2007
36
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$14,355,000
2008
37
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$17,155,000
2009
38
$1,000,000
$400,000
$1,000,000
$400,000
$18,155,000
$18,555,000
2010
39
$2,100,000
$2,100,000
$20,655,000
2011
40
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$22,055,000
Total
$22,005,000
$50,000
$22,055,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $335,000 - - $335,000
1 $245,000 - - $245,000
6 $7,775,000 $33,332 - $7,808,332
6 $13,650,000 $16,668 - $13,666,668
  • Jan 17, 2012 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Dec 22, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Dec 13, 2009 Signed a 1 year $2.1 million contract with Milwaukee
  • Dec 01, 2003 Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Arizona (ARI) with Chris Capuano , Chad Moeller , Lyle Overbay , Jorge De La Rosa and Junior Spivey for Shance Nance, Richie Sexson and Noochie Varner
  • Jan 09, 2002 Signed a 3 year contract extension with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 20, 2000 Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 15, 2000 Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Nov 24, 1999 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Nov 17, 1999 Designated for Assignment by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jun 15, 1999 Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Florida (FLA) for Ryan Moskau
  • Jul 27, 1997 Traded to Florida (FLA) from Colorado (COL) for Mark Hutton
  • Jun 10, 1992 Signed a contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jun 01, 1992 Drafted by Colorado (COL): Round 11 (#319 overall)
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