Michael Saunders
Colorado Rockies, Left Field
Age: 37-361d (Nov 19, 1986)
Exp: 7.138 Years
Country: CA
Drafted: Round 11 (#333 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Meister Sports Management
2019-2019 free-agent-xxb
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year contract with the Colorado Rockies.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
2020 | 33 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | 32 | 7.08 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
2020 | 33 | -- |
UFA |
Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | 32 | - | - | - | - | - |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2018-2018 free-agent-street
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2018-2018 free-agent-street
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, 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
2018-2018 free-agent-xxb
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, 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
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
2017-2017 free-agent-street
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2016-2016 Arbitration
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $2,900,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $2,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,900,000
Average Salary:
$2,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2015-2015 Arbitration
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $2,875,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $2,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,875,000
Average Salary:
$2,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2014-2014 Arbitration
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $2,300,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $2,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,300,000
Average Salary:
$2,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $512,600 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $512,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,600
Average Salary:
$512,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2012-2012 Pre-Arb
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $489,100 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $489,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $489,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $489,100
Average Salary:
$489,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2011-2011 Pre-Arb
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, 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
2010-2010 Pre-Arb
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2009-2009 Pre-Arb
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2004-2004 Signing Bonus
Michael Saunders signed a 1 year , $237,500 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $237,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $237,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $237,500
Average Salary:
$237,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
7.138 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$19,627,736
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | 17 |
Signing Bonus
|
$237,500 |
$237,500 |
||
2009 | 22 |
Active
|
$400,000 |
$637,500 |
||
2010 | 23 |
Active
|
$400,000 |
$1,037,500 |
||
2011 | 24 |
Active
|
$420,000 |
$1,457,500 |
||
2012 | 25 |
Active
|
$489,100 |
$1,946,600 |
||
2013 | 26 |
Active
|
$512,600 |
$2,459,200 |
||
2014 | 27 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,300,000 |
$4,759,200 |
||
2015 | 28 |
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$2,875,000 |
$7,634,200 |
||
2016 | 29 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,900,000 |
$10,534,200 |
||
2017 | 30 |
Retained
Active
|
$8,000,000 $93,536 |
$18,534,200 $18,627,736 |
||
2018 | 31 |
Retained
|
$1,000,000 |
$19,627,736 |
||
Total |
$19,627,736 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | $4,521,700 | $237,500 | - | $4,759,200 | |
3 | $5,868,536 | - | - | $5,868,536 | |
2 | $9,000,000 | - | - | $9,000,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | 17 |
$237,500 |
$237,500 |
$237,500 |
|||
2009 | 22 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$637,500 |
|||
2010 | 23 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$1,037,500 |
|||
2011 | 24 |
$420,000
|
$420,000 |
$1,457,500 |
|||
2012 | 25 |
$489,100
|
$489,100 |
$1,946,600 |
|||
2013 | 26 |
$512,600
|
$512,600 |
$2,459,200 |
|||
2014 | 27 |
$2,300,000
|
$2,300,000 |
$4,759,200 |
|||
2015 | 28 |
$2,875,000
|
$2,875,000 |
$7,634,200 |
|||
2016 | 29 |
$2,900,000
|
$2,900,000 |
$10,534,200 |
|||
2017 | 30 |
$8,000,000 $93,536
|
$8,000,000 $93,536 |
$18,534,200 $18,627,736 |
|||
2018 | 31 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$19,627,736 |
|||
Total |
$19,390,236 |
$237,500 |
$19,627,736 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | $4,521,700 | $237,500 | - | $4,759,200 | |
3 | $5,868,536 | - | - | $5,868,536 | |
2 | $9,000,000 | - | - | $9,000,000 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2015 | TOR | Aug 25, 2015 - Oct 05, 2015 | Knee |
2015 | TOR | May 10, 2015 - Aug 25, 2015 | Knee |
2015 | TOR | Mar 27, 2015 - Apr 25, 2015 | Knee |
- Mar 17, 2019 Released by Colorado (COL)
- Jan 01, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
- Jun 21, 2018 Released by Chicago (CHW)
- May 21, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
- May 15, 2018 Released by Baltimore (BAL)
- Apr 02, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
- Mar 24, 2018 Released by Kansas City (KC)
- Feb 23, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
- Jun 28, 2017 Signed a contract with Toronto (TOR)
- Jun 23, 2017 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
- Jan 16, 2017 Signed a 1 year $9 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), including a club option for 2018
- Jan 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2.9 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
- Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.875 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
- Dec 03, 2014 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Seattle (SEA) for J.A. Happ
- Jan 15, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2.3 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
- Feb 22, 2013 Signed a 1 year $512,600 contract with Seattle (SEA)
- Feb 21, 2011 Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Seattle (SEA)
- Jun 07, 2004 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 11 (#333 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | TOR | 73 | 53 | 234 | 218 | 26 | 44 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 75 | 15 | 55 | 0 | .202 | .256 | .344 | .600 | -0.84 |
2016 | TOR | 140 | 130 | 557 | 490 | 70 | 124 | 32 | 3 | 24 | 57 | 234 | 59 | 157 | 1 | .253 | .338 | .478 | .816 | 1.46 |
2015 | TOR | 9 | 9 | 36 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 0 | .194 | .306 | .194 | .500 | -0.16 |
2014 | SEA | 78 | 61 | 261 | 231 | 38 | 63 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 104 | 26 | 59 | 4 | .273 | .341 | .450 | .791 | 2.48 |
2013 | SEA | 132 | 109 | 465 | 404 | 59 | 96 | 23 | 3 | 12 | 46 | 161 | 54 | 117 | 13 | .238 | .325 | .399 | .724 | 1.45 |
2012 | SEA | 139 | 133 | 552 | 507 | 71 | 125 | 31 | 3 | 19 | 57 | 219 | 43 | 132 | 21 | .247 | .306 | .432 | .738 | 2.45 |
2011 | SEA | 58 | 47 | 174 | 161 | 16 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 12 | 56 | 6 | .149 | .207 | .217 | .424 | -0.78 |