Jim Thome

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Baltimore Orioles Designated Hitter Age: 53-227d Exp: 19.042 Years Bat/Throw: /
Drafted: Round 13 (#331 overall), 1989 College: Illinois Central Agent(s): SFX (Pat Rooney)

  • Current Contract

    Jim Thome signed a 1 year / $1,250,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $1,250,000.

    2012-2012

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,250,000
    Free Agent: 2013 / UFA
    Year   Age Service Status Base Salary Luxury Tax Salary Payroll Salary Adjusted Salary Yearly Cash
    2012 Contract details by year 41 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000($1,250,000)
    2013 Free Agent Year 42 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 175, 200, 225, 250, 275 plate appearances
    Sources: MLB contract specifics generally collected from Baseball Prospectus & Rotoworld.

    Previous Contracts

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    2011-2011

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,000,000
    Free Agent: 2012 / UFA

    2011-2011Retained

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $2,393,443
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,393,443
    Free Agent:

    2010-2010

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,600,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,600,000
    Free Agent:

    2003-2009

    Contract: 6 yr(s) / $85,000,000
    Signing Bonus $10,000,000
    Average Salary $14,166,667
    Free Agent:

    1999-2002

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $21,000,000
    Signing Bonus $3,500,000
    Average Salary $7,000,000
    Free Agent:

    1994-1999

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $10,175,000
    Signing Bonus $75,000
    Average Salary $2,543,750
    Free Agent: 2000 / UFA

    1993-1993

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $135,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $135,000
    Free Agent:

    1991-1992Entry Level

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $210,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $105,000
    Free Agent:
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    1991 Player Cash Earnings $100,000 - - $100,000
    1992 Player Cash Earnings $110,000 - - $110,000
    1993 Player Cash Earnings $135,000 - - $135,000
    1994 Player Cash Earnings $300,000 $25,000 - $325,000
    1995 Player Cash Earnings $800,000 $25,000 - $825,000
    1996 Player Cash Earnings $1,575,000 $25,000 - $1,600,000
    1997 Player Cash Earnings $2,625,000 - - $2,625,000
    1998 Player Cash Earnings $4,800,000 - - $4,800,000
    1999 Player Cash Earnings $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
    2000 Player Cash Earnings $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
    2001 Player Cash Earnings $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
    2002 Player Cash Earnings $7,500,000 - - $7,500,000
    2003 Player Cash Earnings $9,500,000 $1,666,666 - $11,166,666
    2004 Player Cash Earnings $10,500,000 $1,666,666 - $12,166,666
    2005 Player Cash Earnings $11,500,000 $1,666,666 - $13,166,666
    2006 Player Cash Earnings $12,500,000 $1,666,666 - $14,166,666
    2007 Player Cash Earnings $14,000,000 $1,666,666 - $15,666,666
    2008 Player Cash Earnings $14,000,000 $1,666,668 - $15,666,668
    2009 Player Cash Earnings $13,000,000 - - $13,000,000
    2010 Player Cash Earnings $1,500,000 - $100,000 $1,600,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $2,393,443 - - $2,393,443
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $606,557 - - $606,557
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $1,250,000 - - $1,250,000
    Est. Earnings
    (22 seasons)
    $129,695,000 $10,074,998 $100,000 $139,869,998
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    13 seasons Player Cash Earnings $39,551,557 $75,000 - $39,626,557
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $32,750,000 $4,999,998 - $37,749,998
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $40,500,000 $5,000,000 - $45,500,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $13,000,000 - - $13,000,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,893,443 - - $3,993,443
    * denotes deferred payment
  • Transactions

    Jun 30 2012Traded to Baltimore (BAL) from Philadelphia (PHI) for two minor league players
    Nov 5 2011Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
    Aug 25 2011Traded to Cleveland (CLE) via waiver claim from Minnesota (MIN) for a player to be named
    Jan 14 2011Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
    Jan 26 2010Signed a 1 year $1.6 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
    Aug 31 2009Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Chicago (CWS) for Justin Fuller
    Dec 10 2002Signed a 6 year $85 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
    Mar 1 1994Signed a 4 year $10.1 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
    Feb 10 1993Signed a 1 year $135k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
    Jun 5 1989Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 13 (#331 overall)

  • Injuries

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