MLB
Billy Butler
Billy Butler
New York Yankees, Designated Hitter
Age: 38-40d (Apr 18, 1986)
Exp: 9.102 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#14 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Greg Genske (The Legacy Agency)
2016-2016
Billy Butler signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the New York Yankees, 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
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
30 | $49,914 | $507,500 | - | $49,914 | $49,914 |
| 2017 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
30 | - | $507,500 | - | - | $49,914 | $507,500 |
| 2017 |
|
31 | - |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
30 | $49,914 | $49,914 | $49,914 | $49,914 | $49,914 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2015-2017
Billy Butler signed a 3 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $5,000,000 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:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2011-2014 Arbitration Extension
Billy Butler signed a 4 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2010-2010
Billy Butler signed a 1 year , $470,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $470,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $470,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $470,000
Average Salary:
$470,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Billy Butler signed a 1 year , $421,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $421,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $421,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $421,000
Average Salary:
$421,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008
Billy Butler signed a 1 year , $399,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $399,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $399,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $399,000
Average Salary:
$399,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004 Signing Bonus
Billy Butler signed a 1 year , $1,450,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,450,000
Average Salary:
$1,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$62,789,914
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$1,450,000 |
$1,450,000 |
|
| 2008 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$399,000 |
$1,849,000 |
|
| 2009 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$421,000 |
$2,270,000 |
|
| 2010 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$470,000 |
$2,740,000 |
|
| 2011 | 25 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,000,000 |
$7,740,000 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$8,000,000 |
$15,740,000 |
AL Silver Slugger:DH |
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$8,000,000 |
$23,740,000 |
|
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$31,740,000 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$10,000,000 $1,000,000 |
$41,740,000 $42,740,000 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$10,000,000 $49,914 |
$52,740,000 $52,789,914 |
|
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Retained
|
$10,000,000 |
$62,789,914 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
|
20 |
$1,450,000 |
$1,450,000 |
$1,450,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
22 |
$399,000
|
$399,000 |
$1,849,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
23 |
$421,000
|
$421,000 |
$2,270,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
24 |
$470,000
|
$470,000 |
$2,740,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
25 |
$3,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
$7,740,000 |
|
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$15,740,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
27 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$23,740,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$31,740,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$5,000,000 $1,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$10,000,000 $1,000,000 |
$41,740,000 $42,740,000 |
|
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$10,000,000 $49,914
|
$10,000,000 $49,914 |
$52,740,000 $52,789,914 |
||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$62,789,914 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$29,290,000 | $3,450,000 | - | $32,740,000 |
| 3 |
|
$25,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $30,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$49,914 | - | - | $49,914 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
OAK |
Aug 22, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 | Concussion |
-
Sep 15, 2016
Signed a contract with New York (NYY)
-
Sep 11, 2016
Released by Oakland (OAK)
-
Nov 22, 2014
Signed a 3 year $30 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Nov 01, 2014
Kansas City (KC) declined a $12.5 million option for 2015
-
Jan 22, 2011
Signed a 4 year $30 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Mar 04, 2010
Signed a 1 year $430k contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Mar 03, 2009
Signed a 1 year $421k contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Mar 02, 2008
Signed a 1 year $399k contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Jun 24, 2004
Drafted by Kansas City (KC): Round 1 (#14 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | 97 | 67 | 250 | 27 | 71 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 104 | 21 | 42 | 0 | .284 | .336 | .336 | .752 | -0.03 |
| 2015 | OAK | 151 | 143 | 538 | 63 | 135 | 28 | 1 | 15 | 65 | 210 | 52 | 101 | 0 | .251 | .323 | .323 | .713 | -0.55 |
| 2014 | KC | 151 | 143 | 549 | 57 | 149 | 32 | 0 | 9 | 66 | 208 | 41 | 96 | 0 | .271 | .323 | .323 | .702 | -0.14 |
| 2013 | KC | 162 | 157 | 582 | 62 | 168 | 27 | 0 | 15 | 82 | 240 | 79 | 102 | 0 | .289 | .374 | .374 | .786 | 1.52 |
| 2012 | KC | 161 | 158 | 614 | 72 | 192 | 32 | 1 | 29 | 107 | 313 | 54 | 111 | 2 | .313 | .373 | .373 | .883 | 3.03 |
| 2011 | KC | 159 | 153 | 597 | 74 | 174 | 44 | 0 | 19 | 95 | 275 | 66 | 95 | 2 | .291 | .361 | .361 | .822 | 2.21 |
