David Ross is a former professional baseball catcher and manager of the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). He managed the Chicago Cubs from 2020 to 2023.
Ross made his MLB debut on June 29, 2002, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and has played for various other MLB teams. His final game in the MLB was on October 1, 2016, representing the Chicago Cubs. As a player, Ross had two World Series wins, one with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and one with the Chicago Cubs in 2016. He retired soon after the World Series triumph.
Ross joined the Chicago Cubs as a manager in October 2019 on a three-year contract and led the team to a first place finish in NL Central. However, after the Cubs missed the playoffs in 2023 and team underperformance, he was fired with Craig Counsell taking over managerial duties at the Cubs.
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| Name | David Ross |
| Net Worth | $11 Million (as of 2024) |
| Age | 47 years old (as of May 2024) |
| Residence | Tallahassee, Florida, United States |
| Position | Former Baseball Manager and Player |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Source of Wealth | Baseball Manager |
| Salary | N/A |
| Endorsements | N/A |
| Endorsement Earnings | N/A |
David Ross’ Net Worth
David Ross has an approximate net worth of $11 million as of 2024. He is the former manager of the Chicago Cubs and a former MLB player. Throughout his career, he has signed several contracts that have contributed to his wealth.
In addition to his earnings from baseball, Ross also owns some real estate properties. One notable property owned by David is a $1.2 million Tallahassee home, which he purchased in 2020.
David Ross’ Career Earnings
David Ross' career earnings as a manager are not available. However, he also had a career as a MLB player and played for multiple MLB teams over 13 seasons from 2004 to 2016. According to Sportac, his estimated career earnings during this period stood at $23,273,500. Ross earned these earnings through contracts with several MLB teams.
David Ross’ Salary
Specific salary details of David Ross's managerial career are currently not available. He is a former MLB player, retired in 2016 after playing for the Chicago Cubs. In his final year as a player, he earned a base salary of $2,250,000.
Previous to that, he earned $2,250,000 in 2015 as well as a base salary. Additionally, he received a signing bonus of $500,000, bringing his total earnings in 2015 to $2,750,000 from the Chicago Cubs.
David Ross’ Contract
David Ross, a former player for the Chicago Cubs, began his managerial career by signing his first contract on October 24, 2019. The contract was a three-year commitment with the team, although the financial terms were not disclosed to the public.
On March 11, 2022, the Chicago Cubs signed a contract extension with David through the 2024 season. However, despite the extension through 2024, Ross's tenure as the manager of the Chicago Cubs ended on November 6, 2023.
The decision to dismiss Ross was made due to the underperformance of the team during his time as manager. The Chicago Cubs failed to make the playoffs in 2023 due to which David was dismissed.
David Ross’ Contract Breakdown (as a MLB player):
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2004 | $310,000 | - | $310,000 | - | $310,000 |
| 2005 | $338,500 | - | $338,500 | - | $338,500 |
| 2006 | $500,000 | $25,000 | $525,000 | - | $525,000 |
| 2007 | $1,600,000 | - | $1,600,000 | - | $1,600,000 |
| 2008 | $2,525,000 | - | $2,525,000 | - | $2,525,000 |
| 2009 | $1,775,000 | - | $1,775,000 | - | $1,775,000 |
| 2010 | $1,600,000 | - | $1,600,000 | - | $1,600,000 |
| 2011 | $1,625,000 | $50,000 | $1,675,000 | - | $1,675,000 |
| 2012 | $1,625,000 | $100,000 | $1,725,000 | - | $1,725,000 |
| 2013 | $3,100,000 | - | $3,100,000 | - | $3,100,000 |
| 2014 | $3,100,000 | - | $3,100,000 | $3,100,000 | |
| 2015 | $2,250,000 | $500,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | |
| 2016 | $2,250,000 | - | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 |
Details about his contract breakdown as a coach has not been revealed in the public sphere.
David Ross’ Contract History
Chicago Cubs (2020–2023):
David Ross joined the Chicago Cubs as a manager of the team in 2020 signing a three year contract on October 24, 2019.
He later signed a two year extension contract with the team on March 11, 2022. However, he was dismissed by the team on November 6, 2023.
FAQ's On David Ross Net Worth, Salary and Contract
A. David Ross was born on March 19, 1977, in Bainbridge, Georgia, United States.
A. As of 2024, David Ross has an estimated net worth of around $11 million.
A. David Ross made his MLB debut on June 29, 2002, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
A. David Ross retired as an MLB player on October 2, 2016, playing for the Chicago Cubs. He represented various MLB teams throughout his playing career.
A. Throughout his playing career, David Ross had a batting average of .229.
