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Billy Butler

Designated Hitter , 5.102 years (27 years old)

Current Salary Information

Contract: 4 yr(s) / $30,000,000 Signing Bonus $2,000,000 Average Salary $7,500,000 Guaranteed: $30,000,000 Free Agent: 2016 / Unrestricted
Year Base S. Bonus Misc. Total Salary
2011 3,000,000 500,000 - 3,500,000
2012 8,000,000 500,000 - 8,500,000
2013 8,000,000 500,000 - 8,500,000
2014 8,000,000 500,000 - 8,500,000
2015 12,500,000 - - 12,500,000
2016 FA
  • 2015 option includes a $1 million buyout
  • option may increase by $2M to $14.5M based on performance
  • assignment bonus if traded

Previous Contracts
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Fan Review: Is He Worth It?

Details

Arbitration Eligible:
2011—2013

2013 Rankings

Estimated Career Earnings

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Transactions

Jan 22 2011
Signed a 4 year $30 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
Mar 4 2010
Signed a 1 year $430k contract with Kansas City (KC)
Mar 3 2009
Signed a 1 year $421k contract with Kansas City (KC)
Mar 2 2008
Signed a 1 year $399k contract with Kansas City (KC)