David Américo Ortiz Arias is one of the most decorated Major League baseball players. David, also famously known by his nickname ‘Big Papi’, was active in Major Leagues from 1997 to 2016. He played the position of Designated Hitter and First Baseman during his days in the league. He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on November 18, 1975 and is a Dominican-American.
He debuted his MLB career with the Minnesota Twins and played for the Boston Red Sox till the end of his career. He was awarded several achievements throughout his career. He is a ten-time All-Star, three-time World Series Champion, a World Series MVP in 2013, and ALCS MVP in 2004. David is a seven-time Silver Slugger award winner, two-time AL Hank Aaron award winner, and was the AL Home Run Leader in 2006. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 on his first try, with 77.9% votes in his favor.
David Ortiz’s Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 1992 | $3,500 | - | $3,500 | - | $3,500 |
| 2001 | $260,000 | - | $260,000 | - | $260,000 |
| 2002 | $950,000 | - | $950,000 | - | $950,000 |
| 2003 | $1,250,000 | - | $1,250,000 | - | $1,250,000 |
| 2004 | $4,587,500 | - | $4,587,500 | - | $4,587,500 |
| 2005 | $12,500,000 | - | $12,500,000 | - | $5,250,000 |
| 2008 | $52,000,000 | - | $52,000,000 | - | $12,550,000 |
| 2012 | $14,575,000 | - | $14,575,000 | - | $14,575,000 |
| 2013 | $29,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $29,000,000 | - | $15,050,000 |
| 2015 | $16,000,000 | - | $16,000,000 | - | $16,000,000 |
How much is David Ortiz getting paid?
David Ortiz’s last contract was made in 2015 it was with the Boston Red Sox and it was a contract extension. It was worth $16 million and had a duration of one year. His annual average salary was $16 million. The extension included two more years options.
The designated hitter made his first contract with the Minnesota Twins in 1992, which was worth only $3,500. His contract with the Boston Red Sox in 2003 was worth $1.25 million for one year. He continued to be with the Red Sox till his retirement. In 2004, David signed a contract with the same team for one more year and this one was worth approximately $4.587 million.
Then he went on to make a two-year deal in 2005 and it was for $12.5 million. In 2008, he made a four-year deal, which was worth $52 million and had a $2 million signing bonus. He made a $14.14.575 million deal for one year in 2012. In 2013, he made a two-year deal worth $29 million with a $1 million signing bonus.
How much does David Ortiz make in a minute?
As per his last contract, David’s annual salary in 2016 was $16,000,000, if we divide this amount by the total number of minutes in a year (i.e., 525,600 minutes), we get an idea of how much David Ortiz makes in a minute per year, which would be $30.44.
David Ortiz’s Career Earnings
David Ortiz’s career earnings till the 2016 season are estimated to be around $160,201,000. This amount includes he total salary in his entire career, which is approximately $156,872,500; the bonuses he received in his entire career, which is $3,003,500; and also incentives he received throughout his career, which is $325,000.
From 2015 to 2016, the designated hitter made a whopping $3,20,00,000. In the year 2015, he earned $16,000,000 and he earned a total amount of $16,000,000 in 2016.
What are the terms of David Ortiz’s contract?
David Ortiz’ signed his last contract with the Boston Red Sox in 2014, it was a contract extension for one year but could have been extended to many more years. He was also paid the exact same amount for the 2016 season, after which he retired.
How much of David Ortiz’s contract is guaranteed?
David Ortiz’s contract guarantees him a total of $16 million each year he still plays with the team.
David Ortiz’s Contract History
1992: The designated hitter made his first contract worth $3,500 with the Minnesota Twins.
2003: Ortiz made a contract with the Boston Red Sox for one year worth $12.5 million.
2004: David Ortiz signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox again. The contract was worth approximately $4.587 million.
2005: David signed a $12.5 million deal with the same team for two years. His average salary was $6.25 million.
2008: Ortiz signed a four-year deal with the Red Sox worth $52 million and received a $2 million signing bonus. His average salary was $13 million.
2012: He signed a one-year contract worth $14.575 million with the same team.
2013: Ortiz made a two-year contract worth $29 million with a $1 million signing bonus and a $14.5 million average salary.
2015: The Hall of Famer made a $16 million extension with the same team for one year but the contract stated that it could be extended over years with the same pay.
FAQs
A. Ortiz’s highest salary was during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, when he earned $16 million yearly for both seasons.
A. David Ortiz won the World Series MVP in 2013 and the ALCS MVP in 2004.
A. David Ortiz’s net worth is around $55 million.
A. David Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022 with 77.9% votes in his first try.
A. David Ortiz won the World Championship ring in 2004, 2007 and 2013.
