What is the current Merrill Kelly Contract?

Last Modified Oct 16, 2023 07:06 GMT
Merrill Kelly
Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly was born on 14th October 1988. He is a Major League Baseball pitcher who now plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball (MLB). Kelly previously played for the KBO League's SK Wyverns.

Kelly was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2010 MLB draft and was assigned to their minor teams.

Kelly joined with the Korea Baseball Organization's (KBO) SK Wyverns ahead of the 2015 season. Kelly threw with the SK Wyverns for four seasons, compiling a 48-32 record and a 3.86 ERA. He became a free agent in 2018. Kelly then signed a 2-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018, and made major league debut on April 1, 2019, with a start against the San Diego Padres. He has also represented the United States on the international stage.

Merrill Kelly Contract Breakdown

YearBase SalarySigningBonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
20195,500,000-$5,500,000-$2,000,000
2021$4,250,000-$4,250,000-$4,250,000
2022$5,250,000-$6,250,000-$6,250,000
2023$18,000,000$1,000,000$18,000,000-$8,000,000

How much is Merrill Kelly getting paid?

Merrill Kelly signed a 2-year contract worth $18,000,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,000,000 as signing bonus. In 2023, Kelly will earn a base salary of $8,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $8,500,000.

In 2010, Kelly signed his first contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.Then in 2019, Merrill Kelly signed a contract worth 5,500,000 for a duration of 2 years with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This led to his most recent contract.

How much does Merrill Kelly make in a minute?

In 2023, Merrill's annual salary will be $9,000,000. As we know there are 525,600 minutes in a year. Now, if his 2023 annual salary is divided by the total number of minutes a year, he makes about $17.123 a minute.

Merrill Kelly Career Earnings

Kelly has been a part of MLB for the last 5 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Merrill Kelly has had a total career earnings of $21,611,111. This includes his total base salary of $ 20,611,111 and total bonuses of $1,000,000.

In 2022, Kelly had total earnings of $6,250,000 and a base salary of $6,250,000. In 2021 he had career earnings of $4,250,000.

What are the terms of Merrill Kelly’s Contract?

Merrill Kelly agreed to terms with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a two-year, $18,000,000 contract with a $1,000,000 signing bonus. Kelly will earn a base salary of $8,000,000 with a total salary of $8,500,000.

The clause of Merrill’s contract is:

  • 2025 Club Option includes a $5m buyout.

How much of Merrill Kelly’s Contract is guaranteed?

Merrill Kelly's latest contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks guarantees him a total of $18,000,000 for a duration of two years. His average annual salary will be $9,000,000.

Merrill Kelly Contract History

These are all the contracts of Merrill Kelly till now:

2010: He signed his first contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2019: Merrill Kelly signed a 2-year contract with the Diamondbacks and earned a total salary of 5,500,000 as a free agent for 2 years with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2023: Merrill Kelly signed a 2-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including a $1,000,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000, which makes a total earning of $18,000,000.

FAQs

A. Merrill Kelly’s age is 34 years.

A. Merrill Kelly plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major Lеaguе Baseball. 

A. Merrill Kelly earns around $17.123 in a minute.

A. Merrill Kelly’s current salary is $9,000,000.

A. Merrill Kelly’s current contract is valid for 2 years.

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