Paul Edward Goldschmidt is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He joined the Yankees on December 30, 2024, signing a one-year contract, as per Spotrac. He attended The Woodlands High School and played for their baseball team before joining Texas State University, where he played collegiate baseball for the Texas State Bobcats.
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Goldschmidt as the 246th pick in the eight round of the 2009 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on August 1, 2011, for the Diamondbacks and played for them until 2018. On December 5, 2018, the Diamondbacks traded Goldschmidt to the St. Louis Cardinals in a multi-player trade. He played for the Cardinals until 2024 before signing a one-year contract with the Yankees in December 2024. As of the 2024 season, Goldschmidt has been selected to the MLB All-Star Game seven times throughout his MLB career. He has also received multiple honors, including four Gold Glove Awards (2013, 2015, 2017, 2021) and five Silver Slugger Awards (2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022). Additionally, he won the NL Hank Aaron Award twice (2013, 2022). He represented the United States in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Paul Goldschmidt’s contract breakdown
On Dec 21, 2024, Paul Goldschmidt signed a one-year contract with the New York Yankees worth $12,500,000, as reported by Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | - | $12,500,000 |
How much is Paul Goldschmidt getting paid?
As per his latest contract, Paul Goldschmidt's salary for the 2025 season is $12,500,000. Previously, he earned $26,000,000 in 2024, which included a $22,000,000 base salary and a $4,000,000 signing bonus, as per Spotrac. On March 21, 2019, he signed a five-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals worth $130 million. In 2020, he earned $8,148,148 in base salary and a $4,000,000 signing bonus. From 2021 to 2024, he earned $26,000,000 each year, consisting of a $22,000,000 base salary and a $4,000,000 signing bonus.
Paul made his first contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 worth $95,000. He signed with the same team till 2018. In 2011, he signed a contract worth $414,000. Then in 2012, his contract was worth $482,000. His next contract worth $500,000 was in 2013. Another contract was signed in 2014 worth $32 million with a $500,000 signing bonus. His average salary was $6.4 million for the 2014-19 contract with Arizona, as per Spotrac.
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How much does Paul Goldschmidt make in a minute?
As per his last contract, Goldschmidt’s annual salary in 2025 is $12,500,000 and he would earn approximately $23.78 per minute.
Paul Goldschmidt’s career earnings
As of the 2024 season, Paul Goldschmidt’s career earnings totaled $163,158,606, which includes $141,263,606 in base salary, $20,595,000 in bonuses, and $1,300,000 in incentives, as reported by Spotrac. Goldschmidt has been playing in MLB since 2011, making his debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks. His total earnings from the Diamondbacks from 2011 to 2018 amounted to $31,210,458, while his earnings from the St. Louis Cardinals from 2019 to 2024 totaled $131,948,148, according to Spotrac.
How much of Paul Goldschmidt’s contract is guaranteed?
Paul Goldschmidt’s contract guarantees him a total of $12,500,000 for the 2025 season.
Paul Goldschmidt’s contract history
FAQs Paul Goldschmidt
A. Goldschmidt has played for the Arizona Diamondbacks (2011–2018), St. Louis Cardinals (2019–2024), and New York Yankees (2025–present).
A. Paul Goldschmidt was born on September 10, 1987, in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
A. As of the 2024 MLB season, Paul Goldschmidt has been selected as an MLB All-Star seven times.
A. As of the 2024 MLB season, Paul Goldschmidt has won four Gold Glove Awards (2013, 2015, 2017, 2021).
