Alex Gordon

Kansas City Royals, Outfielders
Age: 40-86d (Feb 10, 1984)
Exp: 13.092 Years
Country: US
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Casey Close (Excel Sports Management)

2020-2020 Free Agent

Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2020 36 12.092 $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000 $4,000,000
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2020 36 $1,481,481 $1,481,481 $1,481,481 $1,481,481 $1,481,481
Contract Notes
  • 250 Plate Appearances, $500,000
  • Trade Assignment Bonus: $500,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2016-2019 Free Agent

Alex Gordon signed a 4 year , $72,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $72,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,000,000.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $72,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Arbitration

Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $4,775,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,775,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,775,000
Average Salary:
$4,775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2015 Arbitration Extension

Alex Gordon signed a 4 year , $37,500,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $37,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,375,000.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $37,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Arbitration

Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $1,400,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,400,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
Average Salary:
$1,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Arbitration

Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $1,150,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $457,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $457,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $457,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $457,000
Average Salary:
$457,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb

Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $406,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $406,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $406,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $406,000
Average Salary:
$406,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb

Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005 Signing Bonus

Alex Gordon signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$121,149,481

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 21
Signing Bonus
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
2007 23
Active
$380,000
$4,380,000
2008 24
Active
$406,000
$4,786,000
2009 25
Active
$457,000
$5,243,000
2010 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,150,000
$6,393,000
2011 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,400,000
$7,793,000
AL Gold Glove:LF
2012 28
Active / arbitration-bypassed
$6,025,000
$13,818,000
AL Gold Glove:LF
2013 29
Active / arbitration-4-bypassed
$9,050,000
$22,868,000
AL Gold Glove:LF
2014 30
Active
$10,800,000
$33,668,000
AL Gold Glove:LF
2015 31
Active
$14,000,000
$47,668,000
Champion
2016 32
Active
$12,000,000
$59,668,000
2017 33
Active
$16,000,000
$75,668,000
AL Gold Glove:LF
2018 34
Active
$20,000,000
$95,668,000
AL Gold Glove:LF
2019 35
Active
Retained
$20,000,000
$4,000,000
$115,668,000
$119,668,000
AL Gold Glove:LF
2020 36
Active
$1,481,481
$121,149,481
AL Gold Glove:LF
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
21
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
2007
23
$380,000
$380,000
$4,380,000
2008
24
$406,000
$406,000
$4,786,000
2009
25
$457,000
$457,000
$5,243,000
2010
26
$1,150,000
$1,150,000
$6,393,000
2011
27
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$7,793,000
2012
28
$6,000,000
$25,000
$6,025,000
$13,818,000
2013
29
$9,000,000
$50,000
$9,050,000
$22,868,000
2014
30
$10,750,000
$50,000
$10,800,000
$33,668,000
2015
31
$14,000,000
$14,000,000
$47,668,000
2016
32
$12,000,000
$12,000,000
$59,668,000
2017
33
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$75,668,000
2018
34
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
$95,668,000
2019
35
$20,000,000
$4,000,000
$20,000,000
$4,000,000
$115,668,000
$119,668,000
2020
36
$1,481,481
$1,481,481
$121,149,481

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $117,024,481 $4,000,000 $125,000 $121,149,481
  • Jan 22, 2020 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Nov 01, 2019 Kansas City (KC) declined a $23 million option for 2020
  • Jan 06, 2016 Signed a 4 year $72 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Nov 06, 2015 Extended a $15.8 million qualiying offer by Kansas City (KC)
  • Nov 05, 2015 Declined a $14 million option for 2016
  • Mar 31, 2012 Signed a 4 year $37.5 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 09, 2012 Signed a 1 year $4.775 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jan 14, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 25, 2009 Signed a 1 year $457k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 02, 2008 Signed a 1 year $406k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Sep 29, 2005 Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jun 24, 2005 Drafted by Kansas City (KC): Round 1 (#2 overall)
Year Team GP GS WAR
2020 KC 50 48 0.06
2019 KC 150 147 0.92
2018 KC 142 139 1.96
2017 KC 148 140 -0.15
2016 KC 128 125 0.70
2015 KC 104 102 2.62
2014 KC 156 155 6.05
2013 KC 156 155 4.13
2012 KC 161 159 6.31
2011 KC 151 149 7.26
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