Rob Refsnyder is a professional Major League Baseball player, who is an outfielder and right fielder for the Boston Red Sox. He made his MLB debut on July 11, 2015, with the New York Yankees. Over the course of his career, he has played for several teams, including the New York Yankees (2015–2017), Toronto Blue Jays (2017), Tampa Bay Rays (2018), Texas Rangers (2020), Minnesota Twins (2021), and the Boston Red Sox (2022–present).
Born as Kim Jung-Tae in Seoul, South Korea, Refsnyder was adopted at five months old by Jane and Clint Refsnyder from Laguna Hills, California. He attended Laguna Hills High School, where he played baseball, basketball, and American football. Subsequently, he enrolled at the University of Arizona to play college baseball for the Arizona Wildcats.
In the 2012 MLB draft, Rob Refsnyder was selected by the New York Yankees in the fifth round with the 187th overall pick. He progressed through minor league baseball until making his major league debut in 2015.
Rob Refsnyder Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $1,850,000 | - | $1,850,000 | - | $1,850,000 |
| 2025 | $150,000 | - | $150,000 | - | $150,000 |
How much is Rob Refsnyder getting paid?
As of 2024, Rob Refsnyder has an average annual salary of $2,000,000 while playing for the Boston Red Sox, according to Spotrac. In 2024, he will receive a base salary of $1,850,000. Additionally, there is a team option for the 2025 season valued at $2 million, accompanied by a buyout clause of $150,000. Refsnyder joined the Boston Red Sox in 2022 and began his tenure with an initial salary of $800,000. In 2023, he earned $1,200,000 during the course of that season.
How much does Rob Refsnyder make in a minute?
Rob Refsnyder's salary for the 2024 season with the Boston Red Sox is set at $2 million. However, his total cash compensation for that year will amount to $1,850,000, reflecting his payroll salary. This equates to a per-minute earning of approximately $3.15 when considering there are 525,600 minutes in a year.
In the previous season (2023), Refsnyder earned a salary of $1.2 million, according to which he earned approximately $2.20 per minute during that period.
Rob Refsnyder's Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Rob Refsnyder has accumulated career earnings totaling $5,450,756, as of 2024. He made his Major League Baseball debut on July 11, 2015, with the New York Yankees and has since played for multiple MLB teams throughout his career. His earnings reflect various contracts signed during this time and include a signing bonus of $205,900 that he received in 2012 when he was selected by the New York Yankees in the fifth round of the MLB Draft as the 187th overall pick.
What are the terms of Rob Refsnyder’s Contract?
On June 3, 2023, Rob Refsnyder signed a one-year, $2 million contract extension with the Boston Red Sox. The terms of his contract include several provisions, one of which is the ability for his option price to increase by $300,000 based on his plate appearances in the 2024 season.
In addition, there are option escalators included in the contract for the 2025 season. Refsnyder can earn $25,000 for reaching 250 and 275 plate appearances, and $50,000 for achieving 300, 325, 350, 400, and 425 plate appearances.
Furthermore, there are incentives in place for the 2025 season if the options are exercised. Refsnyder can earn an additional $25,000 for each of the following plate appearance thresholds: 300, 325, 350, 400, 425, and 450.
How much of Rob Refsnyder’s Contract is guaranteed?
The full amount of $2,000,000 in Rob Refsnyder’s one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox is guaranteed for the 2024 season.
Rob Refsnyder’s Contract History
New York Yankees (2012):
The New York Yankees selected Rob Refsnyder in the fifth round, with the 187th overall selection, in the 2012 MLB draft. On July 6, Refsnyder signed a signing bonus contract, receiving a $205,900 signing bonus.
New York Yankees(2015):
Rob Refsnyder received $507,500 as his base salary in the first year of playing for the Yankees in the Major League.
New York Yankees (2016):
In 2016, he received the same amount of $507,500 according to his contract extension in 2016.
New York Yankees (2017):
In 2017, Rob received $535,000 as per his contract extension with the New York Yankees.
Tampa Bay Rays (2018):
On November 20, 2017, he was claimed off waivers by Cleveland however he was traded to Tampa Bay Rays on March 27, 2018. He also earned $545,000 as per the contract he signed with the Cleveland Indians.
Texas Rangers (2020):
Texas Rangers signed a contract with the Texas Rangers for the 2020 season worth $563,500.
Minnesota Twins (2021):
On Dec 17, 2020, he joined Minnesota Twins and signed a 1-year contract worth $570,500 with the team. However, he was released by Minnesota on November 08, 2021.
Boston Red Sox (2022):
In 2022, Rob Refsnyder joined the Boston Red Sox with a year contract worth $800,000.
Boston Red Sox (2023):
In 2023, he signed an extension contract with the Boston Red Sox worth $1,200,000 for the 2023 season.
Boston Red Sox (2024):
On June 03, 2023, he again signed an extension contract of $2 million for the 2024-2025 season with Boston Red Sox. This contract also includes a club option for 2025.
FAQ's On Rob Refsnyder Contract
A. Rob Refsnyder was born in Seoul, South Korea. He is Korean American.
A. Yes, Rob Refsnyder was adopted by Jane and Clint Refsnyder and was raised in Laguna Hills, California.
A. He attended the University of Arizona and played college baseball for the Arizona Wildcats.
A. He wears jersey number 30 for the Boston Red Sox.
