Ian Desmond

Colorado Rockies, Center Field
Age: 38-228d (Sep 20, 1985)
Exp: 10.027 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 3 (#84 overall), 2004

2017-2022 Free Agent

Ian Desmond signed a 5 year , $70,000,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $70,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,000,000.

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $70,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2016-2016 Free Agent

Ian Desmond signed a 1 year , $8,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2015 Arbitration Extension

Ian Desmond signed a 2 year , $17,500,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $17,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,750,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $17,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Ian Desmond signed a 1 year , $3,800,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $3,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,800,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,800,000
Average Salary:
$3,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Ian Desmond signed a 1 year , $512,500 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $512,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,500
Average Salary:
$512,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Ian Desmond signed a 1 year , $441,500 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $441,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $441,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $441,500
Average Salary:
$441,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

Ian Desmond signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

Ian Desmond signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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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2004-2004 Signing Bonus

Ian Desmond signed a 1 year , $430,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $430,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $430,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $430,000
Average Salary:
$430,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$78,484,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2004 18
Signing Bonus
$430,000
$430,000
2009 23
Active
$400,000
$830,000
2010 24
Active
$400,000
$1,230,000
2011 25
Active
$441,500
$1,671,500
2012 26
Active
$512,500
$2,184,000
NL Silver Slugger:SS
2013 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,800,000
$5,984,000
NL Silver Slugger:SS
2014 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$6,500,000
$12,484,000
NL Silver Slugger:SS
2015 29
Active
$11,000,000
$23,484,000
2016 30
Active
$8,000,000
$31,484,000
2017 31
Active
$8,000,000
$39,484,000
2018 32
Active
$22,000,000
$61,484,000
2019 33
Active
$15,000,000
$76,484,000
2021 35
Retained
$2,000,000
$78,484,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2004
18
$430,000
$430,000
$430,000
2009
23
$400,000
$400,000
$830,000
2010
24
$400,000
$400,000
$1,230,000
2011
25
$441,500
$441,500
$1,671,500
2012
26
$512,500
$512,500
$2,184,000
2013
27
$3,800,000
$3,800,000
$5,984,000
2014
28
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$12,484,000
2015
29
$11,000,000
$11,000,000
$23,484,000
2016
30
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$31,484,000
2017
31
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$39,484,000
2018
32
$22,000,000
$22,000,000
$61,484,000
2019
33
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
$76,484,000
2021
35
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$78,484,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $23,054,000 $430,000 - $23,484,000
1 $8,000,000 - - $8,000,000
4 $47,000,000 - - $47,000,000
  • Nov 04, 2021 Colorado (COL) declined a $15 million option for 2022
  • Feb 21, 2021 Opted out of 2021 season (COVID-19)
  • Jun 30, 2020 Opted out of 2020 season (COVID-19)
  • Dec 07, 2016 Signed a 5 year $70 million contract, including a 6th year option, with Colorado (COL)
  • Nov 14, 2016 Declined a $17.2 million qualifying offer from Washington
  • Nov 07, 2016 Extended a $17.2 million qualifying offer for 2017 by Washington (WSH_
  • Feb 28, 2016 Signed a 1 year $8 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Nov 06, 2015 Extended a $15.8 million qualiying offer by Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 17, 2014 Signed a 2 year $17.5 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $3.8 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Mar 02, 2011 Signed a 1 year $441k contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Feb 14, 2010 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Feb 14, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jun 11, 2004 Signed a contract with Montreal (MTL)
  • Jun 07, 2004 Drafted by Montreal (MTL): Round 3 (#84 overall)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2019 COL 140 107 443 64 113 31 4 20 65 212 34 119 3 .255 .310 .310 .789 -1.46
2018 COL 160 149 555 82 131 21 8 22 88 234 53 146 20 .236 .307 .307 .729 -0.10
2017 COL 95 88 339 47 93 11 1 7 40 127 24 87 15 .274 .326 .326 .701 -0.96
2016 TEX 156 155 625 107 178 29 3 22 86 279 44 160 21 .285 .335 .335 .781 2.21
2015 WSH 156 155 583 69 136 27 2 19 62 224 45 187 14 .233 .290 .290 .674 2.00
2014 WSH 154 154 593 73 151 26 3 24 91 255 46 183 24 .255 .313 .313 .743 4.09
2013 WSH 158 158 600 77 168 38 3 20 80 272 43 145 21 .280 .331 .331 .784 4.42
2012 WSH 130 126 513 72 150 33 2 25 73 262 30 113 21 .292 .335 .335 .846 3.38
2011 WSH 154 146 584 65 148 27 5 8 49 209 35 139 25 .253 .298 .298 .656 1.42
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