Dexter Fowler's net worth in 2023: How much money did he make from his MLB contracts?

After 14 seasons in Major League Baseball, veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler decided to call it a career. In an Instagram post this morning, Fowler announced that he has decided to retire from professional baseball, while also reflecting on his successful career in the MLB.

"It's here. I'm hanging up my cleats," Fowler wrote. "From an 18-year-old draft pick in Colorado to a "vet" in Anaheim -- there are a few things I will never forget ... Getting THAT call to the big leagues in September 2008. Wow. My world was spinning. My first 'you've been traded to Houston' heart pounding call.

"The feeling of bliss while hearing the words 'All-Star'. Never knew what it felt like to be that guy! Forever grateful. Soaking wet and freezing on the field with tears in my eyes after winning the World Series in Chicago. The comfort of calling St Louis home and being a Red Bird. Today is one of those moments metaphorically step down from your throne with a standing ovation, tip of the cap, and the world stops spinning. I'm mostly proud to look back at my career knowing that I played the game the right way and did my best to make a positive impact beyond the win.

"Denver, Houston, Chicago, St Louis and Anaheim ... My family, friends, teammates, and staff. Thank you for 14 years. I gave you my all."

Fowler was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 14th round of the 2004 MLB Amateur Draft from Milton High School, Georgia. The speedy outfielder enjoyed a successful MLB career, overcoming the odds for players selected that late in the draft.

After working his way through the Minor Leagues, Dexter Fowler made his MLB debut on Sept. 2, 2008, with the Colorado Rockies. While he only played 13 games in 2008, he played his first full season with the Rockies in 2009, batting .266 with four home runs and 34 RBIs, while also recording 27 stolen bases.

While he won't find himself inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fowler enjoyed a successful MLB career, especially as a 14th-round pick. He finished his career with a .259 batting average with 127 home runs, 517 RBIs and 149 stolen bases.

"Aside from the obvious, this was always one of my favorite Dexter Fowler Cubs moments. A clutch, go-ahead homer off LaTroy to give the Cubs a W in early April. One of those, “this team might be something” moments in early 2015." - Corey Freedman

He also enjoyed a lucrative career with the Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays. The outfielder made an estimated $106,575,370 from his contracts and signing bonuses. According to allfamousbirthday.com, Dexter Fowler has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

While he has retired from professional baseball as a player, Fowler has stated that he is not walking away from the game.

“I want to be a part-owner,” he told Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, “I want to have my hands on a team. I feel like I could build a great team, a great product, and put them out on the field.”

Dexter Fowler made World Series history in 2016

As a member of the World Series-winning Chicago Cubs, Fowler made history by becoming the first and only player to hit a lead-off home run in Game 7 of the World Series.

"In my mind, Dexter Fowler retired after the Cubs won the 2016 World Series so not sure what today’s announcement is all about." - Uncle Jeff

The Chicago Cubs went on to defeat the Cleveland Indians (Guardians) to break their 108-year World Series drought.