MLB
Kurt Suzuki
Kurt Suzuki
Los Angeles Angels, Catcher
Age: 41-55d (Oct 04, 1983)
Exp: 15.113 Years
Country: US
College: California State-Fullerton
Drafted: Round 2 (#67 overall), 2004
Agent(s): ALIGND
INACTIVE
2022-2022 free-agent-xxb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
38 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | 0.76% | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
38 | 14.112 | $1,750,000 | - | - | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
38 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2021 free-agent-xxb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2020 free-agent-xxb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Extension
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 free-agent-xxb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2017 Extension
Kurt Suzuki signed a 2 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 free-agent-xxb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $2,750,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $2,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $420,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $420,000
Average Salary:
$420,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2013 Pre-Arbitration Extension
Kurt Suzuki signed a 4 year , $16,250,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $150,000 signing bonus, $16,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,062,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $16,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,062,500
Signing Bonus:
$150,000
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $410,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $410,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $410,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $410,000
Average Salary:
$410,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $395,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $395,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $395,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $395,000
Average Salary:
$395,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, 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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2004-2004 Signing Bonus
Kurt Suzuki signed a 1 year , $550,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $550,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $550,000
Average Salary:
$550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
15.113 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$48,059,790
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 20 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$550,000 |
$550,000 |
|
| 2007 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$232,568 |
$782,568 |
|
| 2008 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$395,000 |
$1,177,568 |
|
| 2009 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$410,000 |
$1,587,568 |
|
| 2010 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$750,000 |
$2,337,568 |
|
| 2011 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$3,400,000 |
$5,737,568 |
|
| 2012 | 28 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$1,693,989 $3,306,011 |
$7,431,557 $10,737,568 |
|
| 2013 | 29 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$1,374,590 $5,075,410 |
$12,112,158 $17,187,568 |
|
| 2014 | 30 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$3,300,000 $650,000 |
$20,487,568 $21,137,568 |
|
| 2015 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$27,137,568 |
|
| 2016 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$33,137,568 |
|
| 2017 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$1,600,000 |
$34,737,568 |
|
| 2018 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$3,850,000 |
$38,587,568 |
|
| 2019 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$42,587,568 |
Champion |
| 2020 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$2,222,222 |
$44,809,790 |
|
| 2021 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$46,309,790 |
|
| 2022 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$1,750,000 |
$48,059,790 |
|
| Total |
$48,059,790 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$10,368,169 | $700,000 | - | $11,068,169 |
| 4 |
|
$12,991,621 | - | - | $12,991,621 |
| 3 |
|
$14,750,000 | - | $550,000 | $15,300,000 |
| 2 |
|
$5,000,000 | - | $450,000 | $5,450,000 |
| 2 |
|
$3,250,000 | - | - | $3,250,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
|
20 |
$550,000 |
$550,000 |
$550,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
23 |
$232,568
|
$232,568 |
$782,568 |
||
| 2008 |
|
24 |
$395,000
|
$395,000 |
$1,177,568 |
||
| 2009 |
|
25 |
$410,000
|
$410,000 |
$1,587,568 |
||
| 2010 |
|
26 |
$600,000
|
$150,000 |
$750,000 |
$2,337,568 |
|
| 2011 |
|
27 |
$3,400,000
|
$3,400,000 |
$5,737,568 |
||
| 2012 |
|
28 |
$1,693,989 $3,306,011
|
$1,693,989 $3,306,011 |
$7,431,557 $10,737,568 |
||
| 2013 |
|
29 |
$1,374,590 $5,075,410
|
$1,374,590 $5,075,410 |
$12,112,158 $17,187,568 |
||
| 2014 |
|
30 |
$2,750,000 $650,000
|
$550,000 |
$3,300,000 $650,000 |
$20,487,568 $21,137,568 |
|
| 2015 |
|
31 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$27,137,568 |
||
| 2016 |
|
32 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$33,137,568 |
||
| 2017 |
|
33 |
$1,500,000
|
$100,000 |
$1,600,000 |
$34,737,568 |
|
| 2018 |
|
34 |
$3,500,000
|
$350,000 |
$3,850,000 |
$38,587,568 |
|
| 2019 |
|
35 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$42,587,568 |
||
| 2020 |
|
36 |
$2,222,222
|
$2,222,222 |
$44,809,790 |
||
| 2021 |
|
37 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$46,309,790 |
||
| 2022 |
|
38 |
$1,750,000
|
$1,750,000 |
$48,059,790 |
||
| Total |
$46,359,790 |
$700,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$48,059,790 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$10,368,169 | $700,000 | - | $11,068,169 |
| 4 |
|
$12,991,621 | - | - | $12,991,621 |
| 3 |
|
$14,750,000 | - | $550,000 | $15,300,000 |
| 2 |
|
$5,000,000 | - | $450,000 | $5,450,000 |
| 2 |
|
$3,250,000 | - | - | $3,250,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
LAA |
May 07, 2022 - May 21, 2022 | COVID-19 |
-
Oct 01, 2022
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Mar 12, 2022
Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jan 15, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Nov 20, 2018
Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Sep 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 21, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jul 31, 2014
Signed a 2 year $12 million extension with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Dec 21, 2013
Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Nov 01, 2013
Oakland (OAK) declined an $8.5 million option for 2014
-
Aug 23, 2013
Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Washington (WSH) with cash considerations for Dakota Bacus
-
Aug 03, 2012
Traded to Washington (WSH) from Oakland (OAK) for David Freitas
-
Jul 23, 2010
Signed a 4 year $16.25 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Feb 26, 2009
Signed a 1 year $410k contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Feb 28, 2008
Signed a 1 year $395k contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Jul 16, 2004
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jun 07, 2004
Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 2 (#67 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LAA | 51 | 42 | 158 | 139 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 42 | 15 | 29 | 0 | .180 | .266 | .302 | .568 | -0.30 |
| 2021 | LAA | 72 | 63 | 245 | 219 | 17 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 75 | 12 | 44 | 0 | .224 | .294 | .342 | .636 | -0.43 |
| 2020 | WSH | 33 | 32 | 129 | 111 | 15 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 44 | 11 | 19 | 1 | .270 | .349 | .396 | .745 | 0.23 |
| 2019 | WSH | 85 | 70 | 309 | 280 | 37 | 74 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 63 | 136 | 20 | 36 | 0 | .264 | .324 | .486 | .810 | 0.47 |
| 2018 | ATL | 105 | 87 | 388 | 347 | 45 | 94 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 50 | 154 | 22 | 43 | 0 | .271 | .332 | .444 | .776 | 2.05 |
| 2017 | ATL | 81 | 71 | 308 | 276 | 38 | 78 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 50 | 148 | 17 | 39 | 0 | .283 | .351 | .536 | .887 | 2.60 |
| 2016 | MIN | 106 | 96 | 372 | 345 | 34 | 89 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 49 | 139 | 18 | 48 | 0 | .258 | .301 | .403 | .704 | 0.31 |
| 2015 | MIN | 131 | 123 | 473 | 433 | 36 | 104 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 136 | 29 | 59 | 0 | .240 | .296 | .314 | .610 | 0.41 |
| 2014 | MIN | 131 | 119 | 502 | 452 | 37 | 130 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 61 | 173 | 34 | 46 | 0 | .288 | .345 | .383 | .728 | 2.58 |
| 2013 | WSH | 94 | 82 | 314 | 285 | 25 | 66 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 96 | 22 | 35 | 2 | .232 | .290 | .337 | .627 | 0.33 |
| 2012 | OAK | 118 | 113 | 438 | 408 | 36 | 96 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 134 | 20 | 73 | 2 | .235 | .276 | .328 | .604 | -0.10 |
| 2011 | OAK | 134 | 130 | 512 | 460 | 54 | 109 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 44 | 177 | 38 | 64 | 2 | .237 | .301 | .385 | .686 | 1.53 |
