Darwin Barney

Texas Rangers, Shortstop
Age: 38-180d (Nov 08, 1985)
Exp: 6.085 Years
Country: US
College: Oregon State
Drafted: Round 4 (#127 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Joe Urbon (CAA Sports)

2018-2018

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, 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
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2018 32 6.085
Voided
 $1,250,000 - - $1,250,000 $1,250,000
2019 33 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 32
Voided
 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000
Contract Notes
  • Incentives: $500,000
  • Opt-Out available 3/24
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017 Arbitration

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $2,887,500 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $2,887,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,887,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,887,500
Average Salary:
$2,887,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $1,050,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $1,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,050,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,050,000
Average Salary:
$1,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $2,525,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $2,525,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,525,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,525,000
Average Salary:
$2,525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $2,300,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,300,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,300,000
Average Salary:
$2,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $562,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $562,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $562,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $562,000
Average Salary:
$562,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $417,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $417,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $417,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $417,000
Average Salary:
$417,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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
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2007-2007 Signing Bonus

Darwin Barney signed a 1 year , $222,750 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $222,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $222,750.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $222,750
Average Salary:
$222,750
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$10,578,535

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 21
Signing Bonus
$222,750
$222,750
2010 24
Active
$114,285
$337,035
2011 25
Active
$417,000
$754,035
2012 26
Active
$500,000
$1,254,035
 NL Gold Glove:2B
2013 27
Active
$562,000
$1,816,035
2014 28
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$791,803
$1,508,197
$2,607,838
$4,116,035
2015 29
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$289,754
$2,235,246
$4,405,789
$6,641,035
2016 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,050,000
$7,691,035
2017 31
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,887,500
$10,578,535
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
21
$222,750
$222,750
$222,750
2010
24
$114,285
$114,285
$337,035
2011
25
$417,000
$417,000
$754,035
2012
26
$500,000
$500,000
$1,254,035
2013
27
$562,000
$562,000
$1,816,035
2014
28
$791,803
$1,508,197
$791,803
$1,508,197
$2,607,838
$4,116,035
2015
29
$289,754
$2,235,246
$289,754
$2,235,246
$4,405,789
$6,641,035
2016
30
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
$7,691,035
2017
31
$2,887,500
$2,887,500
$10,578,535

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $3,101,482 $222,750 - $3,324,232
2 $3,027,049 - - $3,027,049
3 $4,227,254 - - $4,227,254
  • Mar 19, 2018 Released by Texas (TEX)
  • Feb 06, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Jan 12, 2017 Signed a 1 year $2.8875 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
  • Dec 09, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1.05 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Sep 14, 2015 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Los Angeles (LAD) for future considerations
  • Dec 04, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2.525 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jul 28, 2014 Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Chicago (CHC) for player to be named plus cash considerations
  • Feb 06, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2.3 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 04, 2013 Signed a 1 year $562,000 with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 05, 2012 Signed a 1 year $500k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $417,000 contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Aug 12, 2010 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jul 12, 2007 Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 07, 2007 Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 4 (#127 overall)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2017 TOR 129 96 336 34 78 14 0 6 25 110 18 64 7 .232 .275 .275 .602 -0.34
2016 TOR 104 76 279 35 75 13 2 4 19 104 22 48 2 .269 .322 .322 .695 -0.08
2015 LAD 17 7 27 4 7 1 0 2 4 14 1 2 0 .259 .286 .286 .805 -0.10
2014 CHC 94 61 237 24 57 11 2 3 23 81 17 34 1 .241 .300 .300 .642 0.49
2013 CHC 141 139 500 49 104 25 1 7 41 152 36 64 4 .208 .266 .266 .570 -1.06
2012 CHC 156 147 548 73 139 26 4 7 44 194 33 58 6 .254 .299 .299 .653 4.59
2011 CHC 143 128 529 66 146 23 6 2 43 187 22 67 9 .276 .313 .313 .666 1.77

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Mar 19, 2018
Released by Texas (TEX)
Feb 06, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
Jan 12, 2017
Signed a 1 year $2.8875 million contract with Toronto (TOR), avoiding arbitration
Dec 09, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1.05 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
Sep 14, 2015
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Los Angeles (LAD) for future considerations
Dec 04, 2014
Signed a 1 year $2.525 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Jul 28, 2014
Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Chicago (CHC) for player to be named plus cash considerations
Feb 06, 2014
Signed a 1 year $2.3 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Mar 04, 2013
Signed a 1 year $562,000 with Chicago (CHC)
Mar 05, 2012
Signed a 1 year $500k contract with Chicago (CHC)
Mar 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $417,000 contract with Chicago (CHC)
Aug 12, 2010
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jul 12, 2007
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 4 (#127 overall)

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