Chris Young

Los Angeles Angels, Right Field
Age: 40-247d (Sep 05, 1983)
Exp: 11.039 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 16 (#493 overall), 2001
Agent(s): Jeff Berry (CAA Sports)

2018-2018

Chris Young signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2018 34 -
Injured
 $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000 $2,000,000
2019 35 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 34
Injured
 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2016-2017

Chris Young signed a 2 year , $13,000,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $13,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2015

Chris Young signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the New York Yankees, 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
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2009-2013

Chris Young signed a 5 year , $28,000,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $28,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,600,000.

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $28,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,600,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2008-2008

Chris Young signed a 1 year , $406,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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

Chris Young signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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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Career Earnings thru 2024

$53,109,770

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 23
Active
$380,000
$380,000
2008 24
Active
$406,000
$786,000
2009 25
Active
$1,950,000
$2,736,000
2010 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,450,000
$6,186,000
2011 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,200,000
$11,386,000
2012 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$7,200,000
$18,586,000
2013 29
Active
$8,700,000
$27,286,000
2014 30
Retained
Active
Retained
$6,750,000
$73,770
$1,500,000
$34,036,000
$34,109,770
$35,609,770
2015 31
Active
$2,500,000
$38,109,770
2016 32
Active
$6,500,000
$44,609,770
2017 33
Active
$6,500,000
$51,109,770
2018 34
Injured
$2,000,000
$53,109,770
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
23
$380,000
$380,000
$380,000
2008
24
$406,000
$406,000
$786,000
2009
25
$1,750,000
$200,000
$1,950,000
$2,736,000
2010
26
$3,250,000
$200,000
$3,450,000
$6,186,000
2011
27
$5,000,000
$200,000
$5,200,000
$11,386,000
2012
28
$7,000,000
$200,000
$7,200,000
$18,586,000
2013
29
$8,500,000
$200,000
$8,700,000
$27,286,000
2014
30
$6,750,000
$73,770
$1,500,000
$6,750,000
$73,770
$1,500,000
$34,036,000
$34,109,770
$35,609,770
2015
31
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$38,109,770
2016
32
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$44,609,770
2017
33
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$51,109,770
2018
34
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$53,109,770

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $17,786,000 $800,000 - $18,586,000
2 $10,000,000 $200,000 - $10,200,000
1 $6,750,000 - - $6,750,000
2 $2,573,770 - - $2,573,770
2 $13,000,000 - - $13,000,000
1 $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
  • Feb 19, 2018 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Nov 30, 2015 Signed a 2 year $13 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Nov 09, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Aug 27, 2014 Signed a 1 year $7.25 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Aug 17, 2014 Released by New York (NYM)
  • Nov 22, 2013 Signed a 1 year $7.25 million contract with New York (NYM)
  • Nov 01, 2013 Oakland (OAK) declined an $11 million option for 2014
  • Oct 20, 2012 Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Arizona (ARI) for Cliff Pennington and Yordy Cabrera
  • Apr 08, 2008 Signed a 5 year $28 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 09, 2008 Signed a 1 year $406k contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Jun 24, 2001 Drafted by Chicago (CWS): Round 16 (#493 overall)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2018 LAA 59 33 113 17 19 2 1 6 13 41 11 37 2 .168 .252 .252 .615 -0.68
2017 BOS 90 65 243 30 57 12 2 7 25 94 30 55 3 .235 .322 .322 .709 -0.28
2016 BOS 76 53 203 29 56 18 0 9 24 101 21 50 4 .276 .352 .352 .850 1.47
2015 NYY 140 77 318 53 80 20 1 14 42 144 30 73 3 .252 .320 .320 .773 0.98
2014 NYM 111 82 325 40 72 25 1 11 38 132 32 70 21 .222 .304 .304 .710 0.11
2013 OAK 106 82 335 45 67 18 3 12 40 127 35 93 10 .200 .278 .278 .657 -0.37
2012 ARI 101 86 325 36 75 24 0 14 41 141 36 79 8 .231 .311 .311 .745 1.92
2011 ARI 156 155 567 89 134 38 3 20 71 238 80 139 22 .236 .331 .331 .751 4.63

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Feb 19, 2018
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
Nov 30, 2015
Signed a 2 year $13 million contract with Boston (BOS)
Nov 09, 2014
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with New York (NYY)
Aug 27, 2014
Signed a 1 year $7.25 million contract with New York (NYY)
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Signed a 1 year $7.25 million contract with New York (NYM)
Nov 01, 2013
Oakland (OAK) declined an $11 million option for 2014
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Signed a 5 year $28 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
Mar 09, 2008
Signed a 1 year $406k contract with Arizona (ARI)
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Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Arizona (ARI)
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Drafted by Chicago (CWS): Round 16 (#493 overall)

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