David Ortiz

Boston Red Sox, Designated Hitter
Age: 48-174d (Nov 18, 1975)
Exp: 18.048 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Fern Cuza & Diego Bentz (Relativity Sports)

2015-2017 Extension

David Ortiz signed a 1 year , $16,000,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2015 39 16.048 $16,000,000 - - $16,000,000 $16,000,000
2016 40 17.048 $16,000,000 - - $16,000,000 $16,000,000
2017 41 18.048
Voided
$16,000,000 - - $16,000,000 $16,000,000
2018 42 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015 39 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000
2016 40 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $32,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000
2017 41
Voided
$16,000,000 $16,000,000 $48,000,000 $16,000,000 $16,000,000
Contract Notes
  • 2016-17 Options increase based on
    425 PA: $11M (exercised)
    475 PA: $12M 
    500 PA: $13M
    525 PA: $14M
    575 PA: $15M
    600 PA: $16M 
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2013-2014

David Ortiz signed a 2 year , $29,000,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $29,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,500,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $29,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
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2012-2012

David Ortiz signed a 1 year , $14,575,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $14,575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,575,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $14,575,000
Average Salary:
$14,575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2011

David Ortiz signed a 4 year , $52,000,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $52,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $52,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
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2005-2007

David Ortiz signed a 2 year , $12,500,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $12,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,250,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2004-2004

David Ortiz signed a 1 year , $4,587,500 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $4,587,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,587,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,587,500
Average Salary:
$4,587,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2005 / UFA
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2003-2003

David Ortiz signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002

David Ortiz signed a 1 year , $950,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $950,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2001-2001

David Ortiz signed a 1 year , $260,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $260,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $260,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $260,000
Average Salary:
$260,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1992-1992 Signing Bonus

David Ortiz signed a 1 year , $3,500 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $3,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500
Average Salary:
$3,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$160,201,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1992 16
Signing Bonus
$3,500
$3,500
2001 25
Active
$285,000
$288,500
2002 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$950,000
$1,238,500
2003 27
Active
$1,250,000
$2,488,500
2004 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$4,587,500
$7,076,000
Champion
2005 29
Active
$5,250,000
$12,326,000
AL Hank Aaron
2006 30
Active
$8,500,000
$20,826,000
2007 31
Active
$12,500,000
$33,326,000
Champion
2008 32
Active
$12,550,000
$45,876,000
2009 33
Active
$12,500,000
$58,376,000
2010 34
Active
$12,550,000
$70,926,000
2011 35
Active
$12,650,000
$83,576,000
AL Silver Slugger:DH
2012 36
Active / Arb Avoided
$14,575,000
$98,151,000
2013 37
Active
$15,050,000
$113,201,000
Champion AL Silver Slugger:DH
2014 38
Active
$15,000,000
$128,201,000
2015 39
Active
$16,000,000
$144,201,000
2016 40
Active
$16,000,000
$160,201,000
AL Hank Aaron AL Silver Slugger:DH
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1992
16
$3,500
$3,500
$3,500
2001
25
$260,000
$25,000
$285,000
$288,500
2002
26
$950,000
$950,000
$1,238,500
2003
27
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$2,488,500
2004
28
$4,587,500
$4,587,500
$7,076,000
2005
29
$5,250,000
$5,250,000
$12,326,000
2006
30
$6,500,000
$2,000,000
$8,500,000
$20,826,000
2007
31
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$33,326,000
2008
32
$12,500,000
$50,000
$12,550,000
$45,876,000
2009
33
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$58,376,000
2010
34
$12,500,000
$50,000
$12,550,000
$70,926,000
2011
35
$12,500,000
$150,000
$12,650,000
$83,576,000
2012
36
$14,575,000
$14,575,000
$98,151,000
2013
37
$14,000,000
$1,000,000
$50,000
$15,050,000
$113,201,000
2014
38
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
$128,201,000
2015
39
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$144,201,000
2016
40
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$160,201,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $3,500 - $3,500
2 $1,210,000 - $25,000 $1,235,000
14 $155,662,500 $3,000,000 $300,000 $158,962,500
  • Nov 16, 2016 Retired from professional baseball
  • Nov 03, 2016 Boston (BOS) exercised a $16 million option for 2017
  • May 08, 2015 Suspended 1 game for making physical contact with an umpire, forfeiting $87,431 in 2015 salary with Boston (BOS)
  • Mar 23, 2014 Signed a 1 year $16 million contract extension with Boston (BOS)
  • Nov 02, 2012 Signed a 2 year $29 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Feb 13, 2012 Signed a 1 year $14.575 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Nov 04, 2010 Boston (BOS) exercised a $12.5 million club option for 2011
  • Apr 10, 2006 Signed a 4 year $52 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • May 21, 2004 Signed a 2 year $12.5 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jan 31, 2004 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jan 22, 2003 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Dec 10, 2002 Non-Tendered by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Feb 09, 2002 Signed a 1 year $950k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Aug 29, 1996 Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from Seattle (SEA) for Dave Hollins
  • Nov 28, 1992 Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2016 BOS 151 140 537 79 169 48 1 38 127 333 80 86 2 .315 .401 .401 1.021 5.23
2015 BOS 146 143 528 73 144 37 0 37 108 292 77 95 0 .273 .360 .360 .913 3.10
2014 BOS 142 136 518 59 136 27 0 35 104 268 75 95 0 .263 .355 .355 .872 2.64
2013 BOS 137 135 518 84 160 38 2 30 103 292 76 88 4 .309 .395 .395 .959 4.42
2012 BOS 90 88 324 65 103 26 0 23 60 198 56 51 0 .318 .415 .415 1.026 3.17
2011 BOS 146 138 525 84 162 40 1 29 96 291 78 83 1 .309 .398 .398 .952 3.95
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