MLB
Christian Bethancourt
Christian Bethancourt
Chicago Cubs, Catcher
Age: 33-60d (Sep 02, 1991)
Exp: 5.023 Years
Country: PA
Agent(s): Boras Corporation
2025 Payroll Salary
$2,320,000
2025 Cash
$2,320,000
Career Earnings
$7,569,278
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $2,320,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,320,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,320,000. In 2025, Bethancourt will earn a base salary of $2,320,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,320,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,320,000
Average Salary:
$2,320,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
33 |
Estimate
|
$2,320,000 | $2,320,000 | 0.96% | $2,320,000 | $2,320,000 |
| 2026 |
|
34 | ||||||
| 2027 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
33 | 5.023 |
Estimate
|
$2,320,000 | - | - | $2,320,000 | $2,320,000 |
| 2026 |
|
34 | -- | ||||||
| 2027 |
|
35 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
33 |
Estimate |
$2,320,000 | $2,320,000 | $2,320,000 | $2,320,000 | $2,320,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 free-agent-restricted-street
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $740,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $740,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $740,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $740,000
Average Salary:
$740,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2024-2024 Arbitration
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $2,050,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $2,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,050,000
Average Salary:
$2,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 Arbitration
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $1,350,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $1,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-restricted
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $541,800 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $541,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $541,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $541,800
Average Salary:
$541,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $511,200 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $511,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $511,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $511,200
Average Salary:
$511,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year contract with the Atlanta Braves.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus
Christian Bethancourt signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
5.023 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$7,569,278
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 |
|
Signing Bonus
Retained
|
$600,000 $600,000 |
$600,000 $1,200,000 |
|
| 2013 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$58,907 |
$1,258,907 |
|
| 2014 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$500,000 |
$1,758,907 |
|
| 2015 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$310,601 |
$2,069,508 |
|
| 2016 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$511,200 |
$2,580,708 |
|
| 2017 | 25 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$541,800 |
$3,122,508 |
|
| 2022 | 30 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$700,000 $326,910 |
$3,822,508 $4,149,418 |
|
| 2023 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,350,000 |
$5,499,418 |
|
| 2024 | 32 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$1,811,290 $258,570 |
$7,310,708 $7,569,278 |
|
| Total |
$7,569,278 |
$7,310,708 $7,569,278 |
||||
| 2025 | 33 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$2,320,000 |
||
| Total |
$9,889,278 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,469,508 | $600,000 | - | $2,069,508 |
| 2 |
|
$1,053,000 | - | - | $1,053,000 |
| 2 |
|
$2,050,000 | - | - | $2,050,000 |
| 1 |
|
$326,910 | - | - | $326,910 |
| 1 |
|
$1,811,290 | - | - | $1,811,290 |
| 1 |
|
$258,570 | - | - | $258,570 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
16 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$600,000 $600,000 |
$600,000 $1,200,000 |
|
| 2013 |
|
21 |
$58,907
|
$58,907 |
$1,258,907 |
||
| 2014 |
|
22 |
$500,000
|
$500,000 |
$1,758,907 |
||
| 2015 |
|
23 |
$310,601
|
$310,601 |
$2,069,508 |
||
| 2016 |
|
24 |
$511,200
|
$511,200 |
$2,580,708 |
||
| 2017 |
|
25 |
$541,800
|
$541,800 |
$3,122,508 |
||
| 2022 |
|
30 |
$700,000 $326,910
|
$700,000 $326,910 |
$3,822,508 $4,149,418 |
||
| 2023 |
|
31 |
$1,350,000
|
$1,350,000 |
$5,499,418 |
||
| 2024 |
|
32 |
$1,811,290 $258,570
|
$1,811,290 $258,570 |
$7,310,708 $7,569,278 |
||
| Total |
$6,969,278 |
$600,000 |
$7,569,278 |
$7,310,708 $7,569,278 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
33 |
$2,320,000
|
$2,320,000 |
|||
| Total |
$9,289,278 |
$600,000 |
$9,889,278 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,469,508 | $600,000 | - | $2,069,508 |
| 2 |
|
$1,053,000 | - | - | $1,053,000 |
| 2 |
|
$2,050,000 | - | - | $2,050,000 |
| 1 |
|
$326,910 | - | - | $326,910 |
| 1 |
|
$1,811,290 | - | - | $1,811,290 |
| 1 |
|
$258,570 | - | - | $258,570 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
MIA |
Apr 14, 2024 - Apr 24, 2024 | Illness |
| 2016 |
SD |
Aug 31, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 | Ribs |
-
Jul 26, 2024
Contract purchased by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jul 05, 2024
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jun 27, 2024
Released by Miami (MIA)
-
Jun 21, 2024
Designated for Assignment by Miami (MIA)
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $2.05 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
-
Dec 10, 2023
Traded to Miami (MIA) from Cleveland (CLE) for cash considerations
-
Nov 06, 2023
Claimed off waivers by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Nov 04, 2023
Outrighted by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jan 13, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.35 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), avoiding arbitration
-
Jul 09, 2022
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Oakland (OAK) for Cal Stevenson and Christian Fernandez
-
Apr 15, 2022
Contract purchased by Oakland (OAK)
-
Dec 01, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
May 03, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Mar 28, 2021
Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Dec 15, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Dec 27, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jan 08, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $541,800 contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $511,200 contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Dec 10, 2015
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Atlanta (ATL) for Casey Kelly and Ricardo Rodriguez
-
Mar 02, 2015
Signed a 1 year $507,500 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Feb 26, 2014
Signed a 1 year contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Feb 27, 2013
Signed a 1 year contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Mar 12, 2008
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHC | 62 | 42 | 145 | 139 | 18 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 51 | 5 | 36 | 3 | .209 | .241 | .367 | .608 | -0.52 |
| 2023 | TB | 104 | 89 | 331 | 315 | 49 | 71 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 120 | 13 | 91 | 1 | .225 | .254 | .381 | .635 | 0.72 |
| 2022 | TB | 101 | 84 | 332 | 318 | 39 | 80 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 130 | 12 | 80 | 5 | .252 | .283 | .409 | .692 | 0.17 |
| 2017 | SD | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | -0.06 |
| 2016 | SD | 73 | 43 | 204 | 193 | 20 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 71 | 10 | 56 | 1 | .228 | .265 | .368 | .633 | -0.14 |
| 2015 | ATL | 48 | 41 | 160 | 155 | 16 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 46 | 5 | 33 | 1 | .206 | .231 | .297 | .528 | -0.09 |
| 2014 | ATL | 31 | 29 | 117 | 113 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 3 | 26 | 1 | .248 | .274 | .274 | .548 | -0.31 |
| 2013 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.00 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $3,866,675
- Avg. Salary: $3,866,675
- MLB Rank: 277
- C Rank: 19
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $2,320,000
- MLB Rank: 361
- C Rank: 26
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Christian Bethancourt to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Haase | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 31 |
| Kyle Higashioka | 1 | $2,180,000 | $2,180,000 | 33 |
| Yasmani Grandal | 1 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | 35 |
| Travis d'Arnaud | 1 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 34 |
| Averages | 1 | $3,420,000 | $3,420,000 | 33.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Bethancourt's current age (33), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,845,333 | $3,845,333 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Bethancourt statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR
| Player | GP% | H/Gm | RBI/Gm | K/Gm | AVG/Yr | OPS | WOBP | ISO | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Eric Haase
2022-2023
|
61.42 | 0.69 | 0.35 | 0.89 | 0.23 | 0.64 | 0.29 | 0.13 | 1.13 |
|
Kyle Higashioka
2022-2023
|
53.54 | 0.63 | 0.37 | 0.72 | 0.23 | 0.67 | 0.30 | 0.17 | 0.42 |
|
Yasmani Grandal
2022-2023
|
66.77 | 0.70 | 0.28 | 0.76 | 0.22 | 0.61 | 0.29 | 0.09 | -1.71 |
|
Travis d'Arnaud
2022-2023
|
55.69 | 0.92 | 0.55 | 0.87 | 0.25 | 0.74 | 0.33 | 0.19 | 2.66 |
| Average | 59.36 | 0.74 | 0.39 | 0.81 | 0.23 | 0.66 | 0.30 | 0.15 | 0.63 |
|
Christian Bethancourt
2023-2024
|
51.08 | 0.60 | 0.33 | 0.77 | 0.22 | 0.62 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 1.38 |
| Pct Change | -13.95 | -18.92 | -15.38 | 4.94 | -5.65 | -5.91 | -7.67 | 6.67 | 119.05 |
| Median Prime % Change | -5.91% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 7.02% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Christian Bethancourt
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $3,866,675 | $3,866,675 |
