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MLB
Al Leiter
Al Leiter
New York Yankees, Starting Pitcher
Age: 60y-4m-13d (Oct 23, 1965)
Country: US
Drafted: Round 2 (#50 overall), 1984
RETIRED
2005-2005
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2006 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2003-2004 Extension
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $18,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1999-2002
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $32,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$9,000,000
Free Agent:
2003 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1996-1998
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $8,650,000
Average Salary:
$2,883,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
1999 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1995-1995
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $795,000
Average Salary:
$795,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1994-1994
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $565,000
Average Salary:
$565,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1993-1993
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $180,000
Average Salary:
$180,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1992-1992
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $175,000
Average Salary:
$175,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1991-1991
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $180,000
Average Salary:
$180,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1989-1989
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $80,000
Average Salary:
$80,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1988-1988
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $67,000
Average Salary:
$67,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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1987-1987
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $60,000
Average Salary:
$60,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$68,819,500
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Service | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 21 |
 |
0 |
Active
|
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
|
| 1988 | 22 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$67,000 |
$82,000 |
|
| 1989 | 23 |
 |
0 |
Active
|
$80,000 |
$162,000 |
|
| 1991 | 25 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$180,000 |
$342,000 |
|
| 1992 | 26 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$180,000 |
$522,000 |
Champion |
| 1993 | 27 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$287,500 |
$809,500 |
Champion |
| 1994 | 28 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$565,000 |
$1,374,500 |
|
| 1995 | 29 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$795,000 |
$2,169,500 |
|
| 1996 | 30 |
 |
0 |
Active
|
$2,750,000 |
$4,919,500 |
|
| 1997 | 31 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$2,900,000 |
$7,819,500 |
Champion |
| 1998 | 32 |
 |
0 |
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$10,819,500 |
|
| 1999 | 33 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$22,819,500 |
|
| 2000 | 34 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$5,500,000 |
$28,319,500 |
|
| 2001 | 35 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$7,500,000 |
$35,819,500 |
|
| 2002 | 36 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$42,819,500 |
|
| 2003 | 37 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$50,819,500 |
|
| 2004 | 38 |
|
0 |
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$58,819,500 |
|
| 2005 | 39 |
|
0 |
Retained
Active
Buyout
|
$5,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 |
$63,819,500 $66,819,500 $68,819,500 |
|
| Total |
$68,819,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$3,082,000 | - | - | $3,082,000 |
| 6 |
|
$1,975,000 | - | $112,500 | $2,087,500 |
| 3 |
|
$10,650,000 | - | - | $10,650,000 |
| 8 |
|
$44,000,000 | $9,000,000 | - | $53,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 |
|
21 |
$15,000
|
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
||
| 1988 |
|
22 |
$67,000
|
$67,000 |
$82,000 |
||
| 1989 |
|
23 |
$80,000
|
$80,000 |
$162,000 |
||
| 1991 |
|
25 |
$180,000
|
$180,000 |
$342,000 |
||
| 1992 |
|
26 |
$175,000
|
$5,000 |
$180,000 |
$522,000 |
|
| 1993 |
|
27 |
$180,000
|
$107,500 |
$287,500 |
$809,500 |
|
| 1994 |
|
28 |
$565,000
|
$565,000 |
$1,374,500 |
||
| 1995 |
|
29 |
$795,000
|
$795,000 |
$2,169,500 |
||
| 1996 |
|
30 |
$2,750,000
|
$2,750,000 |
$4,919,500 |
||
| 1997 |
|
31 |
$2,900,000
|
$2,900,000 |
$7,819,500 |
||
| 1998 |
|
32 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$10,819,500 |
||
| 1999 |
|
33 |
$3,000,000
|
$9,000,000 |
$12,000,000 |
$22,819,500 |
|
| 2000 |
|
34 |
$5,500,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$28,319,500 |
||
| 2001 |
|
35 |
$7,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$35,819,500 |
||
| 2002 |
|
36 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$42,819,500 |
||
| 2003 |
|
37 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$50,819,500 |
||
| 2004 |
|
38 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$58,819,500 |
||
| 2005 |
|
39 |
$5,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000
|
$5,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 |
$63,819,500 $66,819,500 $68,819,500 |
||
| Total |
$59,707,000 |
$9,000,000 |
$112,500 |
$68,819,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$3,082,000 | - | - | $3,082,000 |
| 6 |
|
$1,975,000 | - | $112,500 | $2,087,500 |
| 3 |
|
$10,650,000 | - | - | $10,650,000 |
| 8 |
|
$44,000,000 | $9,000,000 | - | $53,000,000 |
-
Mar 19, 2006
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Jul 16, 2005
Traded to New York (NYY) from Florida (FLA) for cash considerations
-
Dec 08, 2004
Signed a 1 year $8 million contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Nov 15, 2004
New York (NYM) declined a $10 million option for 2005
-
Jul 24, 2002
Signed a 2 year $18 million contract extension with New York (NYM)
-
Nov 01, 1998
Signed a 4 year $32 million contract extension with New York (NYM)
-
Feb 06, 1998
Traded to New York (NYM) from Florida (FLA) with Ralph Milliard for A.J. Burnett, Jesus Sanchez and Rob Stratton
-
Dec 14, 1995
Signed a 3 year $8.65 million contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Mar 01, 1995
Signed a 1 year $795,000 contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Mar 01, 1994
Signed a 1 year $565,000 contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Mar 01, 1993
Signed a 1 year $180,000 contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Mar 01, 1992
Signed a 1 year $175,000 contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Feb 28, 1991
Signed a 1 year $180,000 contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 01, 1989
Signed a 1 year $80,000 contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 01, 1988
Signed a 1 year $67,000 contract with New York (NYY)
-
Feb 20, 1987
Signed a 1 year $60,000 contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jun 04, 1984
Drafted by New York (NYY): Round 2 (#50 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
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