MLB
Victor Martinez
Victor Martinez
Detroit Tigers, Designated Hitter
Age: 45-154d (Dec 23, 1978)
Exp: 14.114 Years
Country: VE
Agent(s): Alan Nero, Scott Pucino (Octagon)
2015-2018
Victor Martinez signed a 4 year , $68,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $68,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $17,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $68,000,000
Average Salary:
$17,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 10 Team Trade Block Protection (2015)
- Full No Trade 2016-2018
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2011-2014
Victor Martinez signed a 4 year , $50,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $50,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2005-2009 Extension
Victor Martinez signed a 5 year , $15,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $15,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,100,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $15,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2004-2004
Victor Martinez signed a 1 year , $304,500 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $304,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $304,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $304,500
Average Salary:
$304,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$141,764,500
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$314,500 |
$314,500 |
|
| 2005 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$1,814,500 |
|
| 2006 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$800,000 |
$2,614,500 |
|
| 2007 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$5,614,500 |
|
| 2008 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$4,250,000 |
$9,864,500 |
|
| 2009 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$6,200,000 |
$16,064,500 |
|
| 2010 | 31 |
 |
Active
|
$7,700,000 |
$23,764,500 |
|
| 2011 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$35,764,500 |
|
| 2012 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$13,000,000 |
$48,764,500 |
|
| 2013 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$13,000,000 |
$61,764,500 |
|
| 2014 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$73,764,500 |
AL Silver Slugger:DH |
| 2015 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$14,000,000 |
$87,764,500 |
|
| 2016 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$18,000,000 |
$105,764,500 |
|
| 2017 | 38 |
|
Injured
|
$18,000,000 |
$123,764,500 |
|
| 2018 | 39 |
|
Active
|
$18,000,000 |
$141,764,500 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
|
25 |
$304,500
|
$10,000 |
$314,500 |
$314,500 |
|
| 2005 |
|
26 |
$500,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$1,500,000 |
$1,814,500 |
|
| 2006 |
|
27 |
$800,000
|
$800,000 |
$2,614,500 |
||
| 2007 |
|
28 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$5,614,500 |
||
| 2008 |
|
29 |
$4,250,000
|
$4,250,000 |
$9,864,500 |
||
| 2009 |
|
30 |
$6,200,000
|
$6,200,000 |
$16,064,500 |
||
| 2010 |
|
31 |
$7,700,000
|
$7,700,000 |
$23,764,500 |
||
| 2011 |
|
32 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$35,764,500 |
||
| 2012 |
|
33 |
$13,000,000
|
$13,000,000 |
$48,764,500 |
||
| 2013 |
|
34 |
$13,000,000
|
$13,000,000 |
$61,764,500 |
||
| 2014 |
|
35 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$73,764,500 |
||
| 2015 |
|
36 |
$14,000,000
|
$14,000,000 |
$87,764,500 |
||
| 2016 |
|
37 |
$18,000,000
|
$18,000,000 |
$105,764,500 |
||
| 2017 |
|
38 |
$18,000,000
|
$18,000,000 |
$123,764,500 |
||
| 2018 |
|
39 |
$18,000,000
|
$18,000,000 |
$141,764,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$15,054,500 | $1,000,000 | $10,000 | $16,064,500 |
| 1 |
|
$7,700,000 | - | - | $7,700,000 |
| 8 |
|
$118,000,000 | - | - | $118,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
DET |
May 19, 2015 - Jun 19, 2015 | Knee |
| 2017 |
DET |
Jun 16, 2017 - Jun 28, 2017 | Illness |
| 2017 |
DET |
Aug 27, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 | Illness |
-
Nov 12, 2014
Signed a 4 year $68 million extension with Detroit (DET)
-
Nov 23, 2010
Signed a 4 year $50 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jul 31, 2009
Traded to Boston (BOS) from Cleveland (CLE) for Justin Masterson, Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price
-
Apr 05, 2005
Signed a 5 year $15.5 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 05, 2004
Signed a 1 year $304k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jul 15, 1996
Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DET | 133 | 124 | 467 | 32 | 117 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 54 | 165 | 32 | 49 | 0 | .251 | .297 | .297 | .650 | -1.27 |
| 2017 | DET | 107 | 104 | 392 | 38 | 100 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 47 | 146 | 36 | 63 | 0 | .255 | .324 | .324 | .696 | -0.49 |
| 2016 | DET | 154 | 143 | 553 | 65 | 160 | 22 | 0 | 27 | 86 | 263 | 50 | 90 | 0 | .289 | .350 | .350 | .826 | 1.48 |
| 2015 | DET | 120 | 114 | 440 | 39 | 108 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 64 | 161 | 31 | 52 | 0 | .245 | .301 | .301 | .667 | -1.78 |
| 2014 | DET | 151 | 150 | 561 | 87 | 188 | 33 | 0 | 32 | 103 | 317 | 70 | 42 | 3 | .335 | .409 | .409 | .974 | 5.51 |
| 2013 | DET | 159 | 153 | 605 | 68 | 181 | 36 | 0 | 14 | 83 | 259 | 54 | 62 | 0 | .299 | .353 | .353 | .781 | 1.19 |
| 2011 | DET | 145 | 144 | 540 | 76 | 178 | 40 | 0 | 12 | 103 | 254 | 46 | 51 | 1 | .330 | .380 | .380 | .850 | 3.15 |
