Jason Kipnis

Atlanta Braves, 2nd Base
Age: 37-33d (Apr 03, 1987)
Exp: 9.069 Years
Country: US
College: Arizona State
Drafted: Round 2 (#63 overall), 2009

2021-2021 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

Jason Kipnis signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2021 34 9.069
$1,500,000 - - $1,500,000 -
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 34
$1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2020-2020 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

Jason Kipnis signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2020 Pre-Arbitration Extension

Jason Kipnis signed a 6 year , $52,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $52,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,750,000.

Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $52,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb

Jason Kipnis signed a 1 year , $554,900 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $554,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $554,900.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $554,900
Average Salary:
$554,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb

Jason Kipnis signed a 1 year , $509,400 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $509,400 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $509,400.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $509,400
Average Salary:
$509,400
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Jason Kipnis signed a 1 year , $482,100 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $482,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $482,100.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $482,100
Average Salary:
$482,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Jason Kipnis signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Signing Bonus

Jason Kipnis signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $575,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $575,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$56,350,870

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 22
Signing Bonus
$575,000
$575,000
2011 24
Active
$414,000
$989,000
2012 25
Active
$482,100
$1,471,100
2013 26
Active
$509,400
$1,980,500
2014 27
Active
$3,000,000
$4,980,500
2015 28
Active
$4,000,000
$8,980,500
2016 29
Active
$6,000,000
$14,980,500
2017 30
Active
$9,000,000
$23,980,500
2018 31
Active
$13,500,000
$37,480,500
2019 32
Active
Retained
$14,500,000
$2,500,000
$51,980,500
$54,480,500
2020 33
Active
$370,370
$54,850,870
2021 34
Reserve / minor
$1,500,000
$56,350,870
Champion
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
22
$575,000
$575,000
$575,000
2011
24
$414,000
$414,000
$989,000
2012
25
$482,100
$482,100
$1,471,100
2013
26
$509,400
$509,400
$1,980,500
2014
27
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,980,500
2015
28
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$8,980,500
2016
29
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$14,980,500
2017
30
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$23,980,500
2018
31
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
$37,480,500
2019
32
$14,500,000
$2,500,000
$14,500,000
$2,500,000
$51,980,500
$54,480,500
2020
33
$370,370
$370,370
$54,850,870
2021
34
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$56,350,870

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $52,905,500 $1,575,000 - $54,480,500
1 $370,370 - - $370,370
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
  • Mar 27, 2021 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Feb 15, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Feb 11, 2020 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Oct 04, 2019 Cleveland (CLE) declined a $16.5 million option for 2020
  • Apr 04, 2014 Signed a 6 year $52.5 million extension with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $554,900 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 11, 2013 Signed a 1 year $509,400 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 09, 2012 Signed a 1 year $482k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 07, 2011 Signed a 1 year $414k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 10, 2009 Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jun 09, 2009 Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 2 (#63 overall)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2020 CHC 44 38 114 13 27 8 1 3 16 46 18 41 1 .237 .341 .341 .745 0.84
2019 CLE 121 121 458 52 112 23 1 17 65 188 40 88 7 .245 .304 .304 .714 0.60
2018 CLE 147 144 530 65 122 28 1 18 75 206 60 112 7 .230 .315 .315 .704 1.21
2017 CLE 90 87 336 43 78 25 0 12 35 139 28 71 6 .232 .291 .291 .705 0.38
2016 CLE 156 155 610 91 168 41 4 23 82 286 60 146 15 .275 .343 .343 .812 3.79
2015 CLE 141 138 565 86 171 44 7 9 52 256 57 107 12 .303 .372 .372 .825 4.01
2014 CLE 129 126 500 61 120 25 1 6 41 165 50 100 22 .240 .310 .310 .640 0.66
2013 CLE 149 147 564 86 160 36 4 17 84 255 76 143 30 .284 .366 .366 .818 4.99
2012 CLE 152 148 591 86 152 22 4 14 76 224 67 109 31 .257 .335 .335 .714 3.89
2011 CLE 36 34 136 24 37 9 1 7 19 69 11 34 5 .272 .333 .333 .840 0.97
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