Edwin Encarnacion

Chicago White Sox, Designated Hitter
Age: 41-120d (Jan 07, 1983)
Exp: 15.085 Years
Country: PR
Drafted: Round 9 (#274 overall), 2000

2020-2021 Free Agent

Edwin Encarnacion signed a 1 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2020 37 14.085 $11,000,000 $1,000,000 - - $12,000,000 $12,000,000
2021 38 15.085
Voided
$12,000,000 - - - $12,000,000 $12,000,000
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2020 37 $4,074,074 $1,000,000 $5,074,074 $5,074,074 $5,074,074 $2,537,037
2021 38
Voided
- - - - - -
Contract Notes
  • 2021 club option (no buyout)
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2020 Free Agent

Edwin Encarnacion signed a 3 year , $60,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $60,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,000,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $60,000,000
Average Salary:
$20,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
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2013-2016 Extension

Edwin Encarnacion signed a 3 year , $29,000,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $29,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,666,667.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $29,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,666,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2012

Edwin Encarnacion signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb

Edwin Encarnacion signed a 1 year , $450,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $450,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $450,000
Average Salary:
$450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb

Edwin Encarnacion signed a 1 year , $407,500 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $407,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $407,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $407,500
Average Salary:
$407,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006 Pre-Arb

Edwin Encarnacion signed a 1 year , $332,500 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $332,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $332,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $332,500
Average Salary:
$332,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2000-2000 Signing Bonus

Edwin Encarnacion signed a 1 year , $55,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $55,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $55,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $55,000
Average Salary:
$55,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$125,235,742

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 17
Signing Bonus
$55,000
$55,000
2006 23
Active
$332,500
$387,500
2007 24
Active
$407,500
$795,000
2008 25
Active
$450,000
$1,245,000
2009 26
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,689,865
$735,135
$2,934,865
$3,670,000
2010 27
Active
$5,175,000
$8,845,000
2011 28
Active
$2,000,000
$10,845,000
2012 29
Active / Club Exercised
$3,500,000
$14,345,000
2013 30
Active
$8,000,000
$22,345,000
2014 31
Active
$9,000,000
$31,345,000
2015 32
Active
$10,000,000
$41,345,000
2016 33
Active / Club Exercised
$10,000,000
$51,345,000
2017 34
Active
$18,150,000
$69,495,000
2018 35
Active
$17,000,000
$86,495,000
2019 36
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
$15,000,000
$5,000,000
$8,666,668
$5,000,000
$101,495,000
$106,495,000
$115,161,668
$120,161,668
2020 37
Active
$5,074,074
$125,235,742
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
17
$55,000
$55,000
$55,000
2006
23
$332,500
$332,500
$387,500
2007
24
$407,500
$407,500
$795,000
2008
25
$450,000
$450,000
$1,245,000
2009
26
$1,264,865
$735,135
$425,000
$1,689,865
$735,135
$2,934,865
$3,670,000
2010
27
$4,750,000
$425,000
$5,175,000
$8,845,000
2011
28
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$10,845,000
2012
29
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$14,345,000
2013
30
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$22,345,000
2014
31
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$31,345,000
2015
32
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$41,345,000
2016
33
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$51,345,000
2017
34
$13,000,000
$5,000,000
$150,000
$18,150,000
$69,495,000
2018
35
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$86,495,000
2019
36
$15,000,000
$5,000,000
$8,666,668
$5,000,000
$15,000,000
$5,000,000
$8,666,668
$5,000,000
$101,495,000
$106,495,000
$115,161,668
$120,161,668
2020
37
$4,074,074
$1,000,000
$5,074,074
$125,235,742

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,454,865 $480,000 - $2,934,865
8 $47,985,135 $425,000 - $48,410,135
2 $30,000,000 $5,000,000 $150,000 $35,150,000
1 $20,000,000 - - $20,000,000
1 $8,666,668 - - $8,666,668
1 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
1 $4,074,074 $1,000,000 - $5,074,074
  • Oct 31, 2020 Chicago (CHW) declined a $12 million option for 2021
  • Dec 25, 2019 Signed a 1 year $12 million contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Oct 31, 2019 New York (NYY) declined a $20 million option for 2020
  • Jun 15, 2019 Traded to New York (NYY) from Seattle (SEA) with cash considerations for Juan Then
  • Dec 13, 2018 Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Cleveland (CLE) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TB) traded Jake Bauers to Cleveland (CLE); Tampa Bay (TB) traded cash considerations to Seattle (SEA); Cleveland (CLE) traded Yandy Diaz and Cole Sulser to Tampa Bay (TB); Cleveland (CLE) traded 2019 3rd round pick to Seattle (SEA); Seattle (SEA) traded Carlos Santana to Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 23, 2016 Signed a 3 year $60 million contract with Cleveland (CLE), including a club option for 2020
  • Nov 14, 2016 Declined a $17.2 million qualifying offer from Toronto (TOR)
  • Nov 06, 2016 Extended a $17.2 million qualifying offer for 2017 by Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 03, 2016 Suspended 1 game for making physical contact with an umpire against Cleveland (CLE)
  • Nov 03, 2015 Toronto (TOR) exercised a $10 million option for 2016
  • Jul 12, 2012 Signed a 3 year $29 million extension with Toronto (TOR)
  • Oct 31, 2011 Toronto (TOR) exercise $3.5 million option for 2012
  • Dec 15, 2010 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Nov 12, 2010 Claimed off Waivers by Oakland (OAK)
  • Jun 21, 2010 Designated for Assignment by Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 31, 2009 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Cincinnati (CIN) with Josh Roenicke for Zach Stewart and Scott Rolen
  • Jun 15, 2001 Traded to Cincinnati (CIN) from Texas (TEX) with Ruben Mateo for Rob Bell
  • Jun 05, 2000 Drafted by Texas (TEX): Round 9 (#274 overall)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2020 CHW 44 43 159 19 25 5 0 10 19 60 16 54 0 .157 .250 .250 .627 -0.35
2019 NYY 111 108 418 81 102 18 0 34 86 222 58 103 0 .244 .344 .344 .875 2.05
2018 CLE 138 137 500 74 123 16 1 32 107 237 63 132 3 .246 .336 .336 .810 1.88
2017 CLE 157 155 554 96 143 20 1 38 107 279 104 133 2 .258 .377 .377 .881 2.81
2016 TOR 160 160 601 99 158 34 0 42 127 318 87 138 2 .263 .357 .357 .886 4.09
2015 TOR 146 144 528 94 146 31 0 39 111 294 77 98 3 .277 .372 .372 .929 4.87
2014 TOR 128 127 477 75 128 27 2 34 98 261 62 82 2 .268 .354 .354 .901 3.83
2013 TOR 142 142 529 90 144 29 1 36 104 283 82 62 7 .272 .371 .371 .906 4.08
2012 TOR 151 151 542 93 152 24 0 42 110 302 84 94 13 .280 .384 .384 .941 5.03
2011 TOR 134 122 481 70 131 36 0 17 55 218 43 77 8 .272 .334 .334 .787 0.97
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