How much is Christian Yelich's contract in 2025?

Last Modified Feb 24, 2025 08:21 GMT
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Christian Stephen Yelich is a professional baseball left fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers in the Major League Baseball (MLB). Also, known as Christian Yelich, he has been present in the league for the past twelve years, having spent his first five years with the Miami Marlins, with whom he made his first MLB appearance on July 23, 2013. He has been with the Milwaukee Brewers since 2018.

Christian Yelich has been a three-time participant in the MLB All-Star games and has earned three NL All-Star awards. He has also earned three NL Silver Slugger award, two NL Hank Aaron awards, Rawlings NL Gold Glove award, Marlins MVP award, two Brewers MVP awards and Brewers Good Goy award in his career, as of February 2025. Moreover, Christian Yelich also has the National League (NL) in batting in two straight seasons in 2018 and 2019 respectively.

Christian Yelich's contract breakdown

As of February 2025, Christian Yelich has signed a seven-year contract extension worth $188.5 million with the Milwaukee Brewers on March 3, 2020. The following table is an account of the breakdown of his contract, as per Spotrac:

Year Base Salary Signing Bonus Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash
2020$4,629,630 -$4,629,630 -$4,629,630
2021 $14,000,000-$14,000,000-$14,000,000
2022$22,000,000-$22,000,000-$22,000,000
2023 $22,000,000-$22,000,000-$22,000,000
2024 $22,000,000-$22,000,000-$22,000,000
2025$22,000,000-$22,000,000-$22,000,000
2026 $22,000,000-$22,000,000-$22,000,000
2027$22,000,000-$22,000,000-$22,000,000
2028$22,000,000-$22,000,000-$22,000,000
2029 (Mutual)$6,500,000-$6,500,000-$6,500,000

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How much is Christian Yelich getting paid in 2025?

Christian Yelich is set to earn a base salary of $26,000,000 from the 2025 MLB season, as per Spotrac. He signed a seven-year $188,500,000 contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers on March 3, 2020. Based on this contract, he will get the full amount from the season while his average annual salary will be $26,928,571.

How much does Christian Yelich make in a minute in 2025?

Christian Yelich’s total salary is $22,000,000 from the 2025 MLB season, as per Spotrac. There are 525,600 minutes available in a year. If his total salary is divided with that of the number of minutes available in a year, then Christian Yelich is making around $41.85 per minute in 2025.

Christian Yelich's career earnings

As of February 2025, Christian Yelich has made career earnings of $130,855,613 from his fourteen-year MLB career, as per Spotrac. This includes his total base salary of $129,135,614, along with his total incentives of $50,000.

What are the terms of Christian Yelich's contract?

Christian Yelich signed a seven-year $188,500,000 contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers on March 3, 2020. Based on this, the team has promised him the full amount and has given him an average annual salary of $26,928,571. His unrestricted free agency has been set up for 2020. The following are some terms from his latest contract, as per Spotrac:

  • $28M deferred ($4M per year)
  • 2029 Mutual Option includes a $6.5M buyout
  • If the Mutual Option is declined, deferred money is paid at $2.5M each from 2031-2042
  • If the Mutal Option is exercised, deferred money is paid at $2.3M each from 2031-2041, & $2.7M in 2042
  • Full No Trade Clause
  • MVP: $100,000 ($75,000 for 2nd, $50,000 for 3rd)
  • $50,000 each for All-Star, Silver Slugger, WS MVP, Aaron Award, Comeback POTY
  • $25,000 each for Gold Glove, LCS MVP

How much of Christian Yelich's contract is guaranteed?

Christian Yelich has signed a seven-year contract extension worth $188,500,000 with the Milwaukee Brewers on March 3, 2020, as per Spotrac. According to this contract, he has been guaranteed the full $188,500,000 throughout seven years along with an average annual salary of $26,928,571 by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Christian Yelich's contract history

These are all the contracts that Christian Yelich has signed in his career, as per Spotrac:

Miami Marlins (2010)

Christian Yelich first signed a contract with the Miami Marlins and received a signing bonus of $1,700,000 in 2010.

Miami Marlins (2013)

Christian Yelich signed a one-year contract worth $480,000 with the Miami Marlins in 2013.

Miami Marlins (2014)

Christian Yelich signed a one-year contract worth $505,000 with the Miami Marlins.

Miami Marlins (2015)

Christian Yelich signed a one-year $570,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2015. He also signed a 7-year contract extension worth $49.57 million with the Miami Marlins on March 18, 2015. However, he was traded by the team to the Milwaukee Brewers on January 25, 2018, in return for Isan Diaz, Monte Harrison, Lewis Brinson and Jordan Yamamoto.

Milwaukee Brewers (2020)

Christian Yelich signed a seven-year contract extension worth $188.5 million with the Milwaukee Brewers.

FAQ on Christian Yelich

A. Christian Yelich’s age is 33 years, as of February 2025.

A. Christian Yelich is set to earn $26,000,000 in 2025, as per Spotrac.

A. Christian Yelich has represented both the Miami Marlins and Milwaukee Brewers in his career, as of February 2025.

A. Christian Yelich’s contract is valid for seven years.

A. Christian Yelich represents the Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball. 

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