Rafael Furcal

Kansas City Royals, Shortstop
Age: 46-197d (Oct 24, 1977)
Exp: 14 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Paul Kinzer (Kinzer Management Group)

2015-2015

Rafael Furcal signed a 1 year contract with the Kansas City Royals.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2015 37 -
- - - - -
2016 38 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 37
- - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2014

Rafael Furcal signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2013

Rafael Furcal signed a 2 year , $14,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2009-2011

Rafael Furcal signed a 3 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2006-2008

Rafael Furcal signed a 3 year , $39,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $39,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $39,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2005-2005

Rafael Furcal signed a 1 year , $5,600,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $5,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,600,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,600,000
Average Salary:
$5,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004

Rafael Furcal signed a 1 year , $3,700,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,700,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,700,000
Average Salary:
$3,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003

Rafael Furcal signed a 1 year , $2,200,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,200,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,200,000
Average Salary:
$2,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002

Rafael Furcal signed a 1 year , $405,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $405,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $405,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $405,000
Average Salary:
$405,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2001-2001

Rafael Furcal signed a 1 year , $355,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $355,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $355,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $355,000
Average Salary:
$355,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2000-2000

Rafael Furcal signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$94,960,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 22
Active
$200,000
$200,000
 NL ROY
2001 23
Active
$355,000
$555,000
2002 24
Active
$405,000
$960,000
2003 25
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,200,000
$3,160,000
2004 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,700,000
$6,860,000
2005 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,600,000
$12,460,000
2006 28
Active
$5,666,666
$18,126,666
2007 29
Active
$14,666,666
$32,793,332
2008 30
Active
$14,666,668
$47,460,000
2009 31
Active
$7,500,000
$54,960,000
2010 32
Active
$9,500,000
$64,460,000
2011 33
Retained
Active
$11,600,000
$1,400,000
$76,060,000
$77,460,000
 Champion
2012 34
Active
$6,500,000
$83,960,000
2013 35
Active
$7,500,000
$91,460,000
2014 36
Active
$3,500,000
$94,960,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
22
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
2001
23
$355,000
$355,000
$555,000
2002
24
$405,000
$405,000
$960,000
2003
25
$2,200,000
$2,200,000
$3,160,000
2004
26
$3,700,000
$3,700,000
$6,860,000
2005
27
$5,600,000
$5,600,000
$12,460,000
2006
28
$4,000,000
$1,666,666
$5,666,666
$18,126,666
2007
29
$13,000,000
$1,666,666
$14,666,666
$32,793,332
2008
30
$13,000,000
$1,666,668
$14,666,668
$47,460,000
2009
31
$6,500,000
$1,000,000
$7,500,000
$54,960,000
2010
32
$8,500,000
$1,000,000
$9,500,000
$64,460,000
2011
33
$10,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,000,000
$11,600,000
$1,400,000
$76,060,000
$77,460,000
2012
34
$6,000,000
$500,000
$6,500,000
$83,960,000
2013
35
$7,000,000
$500,000
$7,500,000
$91,460,000
2014
36
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$94,960,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $12,460,000 - - $12,460,000
6 $55,600,000 $8,000,000 - $63,600,000
3 $14,400,000 $1,000,000 - $15,400,000
1 $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000
  • Dec 06, 2013 Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Dec 12, 2011 Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jul 31, 2011 Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Los Angeles (LAD) for Alex Castellanos
  • Dec 18, 2009 Signed a 3 year $30 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 17, 2005 Signed a 1 yea $5.6 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 17, 2005 Signed a 3 year $39 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 20, 2004 Signed a 1 year $3.7 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 10, 2003 Signed a 1 year $2.2 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2014 MIA 9 8 35 4 6 0 1 0 2 8 2 7 0 .171 .216 .216 .445
2012 STL 121 116 477 69 126 18 3 5 49 165 44 57 12 .264 .325 .325 .671
2011 LAD 87 83 333 44 77 15 0 8 28 116 28 39 9 .231 .298 .298 .646

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Signed a 3 year $30 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
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