Daniel Descalso

Minnesota Twins, 2nd Base
Age: 37-200d (Oct 19, 1986)
Exp: 10.016 Years
Country: US
College: California-Davis
Drafted: Round 3 (#112 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Steve Canter

2019-2021 Free Agent

Daniel Descalso signed a 2 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2017-2018

Daniel Descalso signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2015-2016

Daniel Descalso signed a 2 year , $3,600,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $3,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,600,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2014-2014

Daniel Descalso signed a 1 year , $1,290,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $1,290,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,290,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,290,000
Average Salary:
$1,290,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2013-2013

Daniel Descalso signed a 1 year , $511,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $511,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $511,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $511,000
Average Salary:
$511,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2012-2012

Daniel Descalso signed a 1 year , $495,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $495,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $495,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $495,000
Average Salary:
$495,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2011-2011

Daniel Descalso signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, 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
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2010-2010

Daniel Descalso signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2007-2007 Signing Bonus

Daniel Descalso signed a 1 year , $255,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $255,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $255,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $255,000
Average Salary:
$255,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Daniel Descalso's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Career Earnings thru 2024

$13,790,926

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 20
Signing Bonus
$255,000
$255,000
2010 23
Active
$400,000
$655,000
2011 24
Active
$414,000
$1,069,000
 Champion
2012 25
Active
$495,000
$1,564,000
2013 26
Active
$511,000
$2,075,000
2014 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,290,000
$3,365,000
2015 28
Active
$1,500,000
$4,865,000
2016 29
Active
$2,150,000
$7,015,000
2017 30
Active
$1,350,000
$8,365,000
2018 31
Active
$2,000,000
$10,365,000
2019 32
Active
$1,500,000
$11,865,000
2020 33
Injured
Retained
$925,926
$1,000,000
$12,790,926
$13,790,926
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
20
$255,000
$255,000
$255,000
2010
23
$400,000
$400,000
$655,000
2011
24
$414,000
$414,000
$1,069,000
2012
25
$495,000
$495,000
$1,564,000
2013
26
$511,000
$511,000
$2,075,000
2014
27
$1,290,000
$1,290,000
$3,365,000
2015
28
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$4,865,000
2016
29
$2,100,000
$50,000
$2,150,000
$7,015,000
2017
30
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$8,365,000
2018
31
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$10,365,000
2019
32
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$11,865,000
2020
33
$925,926
$1,000,000
$925,926
$1,000,000
$12,790,926
$13,790,926

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $3,110,000 $255,000 - $3,365,000
2 $3,600,000 - $50,000 $3,650,000
2 $3,350,000 - - $3,350,000
2 $3,425,926 - - $3,425,926
  • May 13, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Oct 31, 2020 Chicago (CHC) declined a $3.5 million option for 2021
  • Dec 18, 2018 Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with Chicago (CHC), including a $3.5M club option for 2021
  • Nov 03, 2017 Arizona (ARI) exercised a $2M club option for 2018
  • Feb 07, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Arizona (ARI), including a club option for 2018
  • Dec 16, 2014 Signed a 2 year $3.6 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Dec 01, 2014 Non-Tendered by St. Louis (STL)
  • Jan 29, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.29 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $511k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 29, 2012 Signed a 1 year $495k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Sep 18, 2010 Signed a 1 year $414k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jun 15, 2007 Signed a contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jun 07, 2007 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 3 (#112 overall)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2019 CHC 82 38 168 20 29 5 1 2 15 42 23 57 2 .173 .271 .271 .521 -0.92
2018 ARI 138 90 349 54 83 22 4 13 57 152 64 110 0 .238 .353 .353 .789 0.57
2017 ARI 131 82 344 47 80 16 5 10 51 136 48 89 4 .233 .332 .332 .727 0.07
2016 COL 99 66 250 38 67 12 2 8 40 107 34 56 3 .268 .353 .353 .781 0.54
2015 COL 101 39 185 22 38 3 2 5 22 60 20 45 1 .205 .282 .282 .606 -0.68
2014 STL 104 30 161 20 39 11 0 0 10 50 20 33 1 .242 .333 .333 .644 0.01
2013 STL 123 78 328 43 78 25 1 5 43 120 22 56 6 .238 .290 .290 .656 0.33
2012 STL 143 94 374 41 85 10 7 4 26 121 37 83 6 .227 .303 .303 .627 -0.07
2011 STL 148 81 326 35 86 20 3 1 28 115 33 65 2 .264 .334 .334 .687 0.66

RECENT NEWS

News image
2024 MLB Opening Day Financials

Opening Day is upon us (amidst the rain for much of the east coast), and so too is our annual MLB Opening Day Financial Primer. We’ll recap the signings & trades from the offseason that was, project payrolls for each team going forward, and point out notable free agents for 2025 as well.

THE SPOTRAC PODCAST

Podcast image
The Falcons' QB Conundrum, Exploding WR Demand, & a 1st Round Recap

Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann recap the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft, including thoughts surrounding Atlanta's eye-popping QB selection, Buffalo's double trade back, San Francisco's next play, & a wide receiver market that won't stop expanding.

TRANSACTIONS

May 13, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Oct 31, 2020
Chicago (CHC) declined a $3.5 million option for 2021
Dec 18, 2018
Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with Chicago (CHC), including a $3.5M club option for 2021
Nov 03, 2017
Arizona (ARI) exercised a $2M club option for 2018
Feb 07, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Arizona (ARI), including a club option for 2018
Dec 16, 2014
Signed a 2 year $3.6 million contract with Colorado (COL)
Dec 01, 2014
Non-Tendered by St. Louis (STL)
Jan 29, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1.29 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
Mar 01, 2013
Signed a 1 year $511k contract with St. Louis (STL)
Feb 29, 2012
Signed a 1 year $495k contract with St. Louis (STL)
Sep 18, 2010
Signed a 1 year $414k contract with St. Louis (STL)
Jun 15, 2007
Signed a contract with St. Louis (STL)
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 3 (#112 overall)

TRENDING PLAYERS

  • 1 Shohei Ohtani (SP, LAD)
  • 2 Shōta Imanaga (SP, CHC)
  • 3 Aaron Judge (CF, NYY)
  • 4 Anthony Rendon (3B, LAA)
  • 5 Stephen Strasburg (SP, WSH)

TRENDING PAGES

  • 1 MLB Transactions
  • 2 MLB Cap Tracker
  • 3 MLB Colleges
  • 4 MLB Free Agents
  • 5 MLB Rankings
Top