American professional baseball catcher Sean Murphy was born on October 4, 1994, and currently plays as a catcher for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB).
The Oakland Athletics selected him in the third round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. Murphy played one game in his rookie season with the Arizona League Athletics before being called up to the Vermont Lake Monsters. The Athletics chose Murphy's contract and promoted him to the major leagues on September 1, 2019. On September 4, Murphy made his Major League Baseball debut by hitting his first career home run off Jake Jewell’ pitch. The Athletics dealt Murphy to the Atlanta Braves on December 12, 2022, as part of a three-team trade.
Sean Murphy, for his amazing performances was named to the All-Star game in 2023 and was the Gold Glove Award winner in 2023. Murphy still has a long way to go in his baseball journey.
Sean Murphy Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2016 | - | $753,100 | $753,100 | - | $753,100 |
| 2019 | $86,536 | - | $86,536 | - | $86,536 |
| 2020 | $208,704 | - | $208,704 | – | $208,704 |
| 2021 | $575,500 | - | $575,500 | - | $575,500 |
| 2022 | $725,000 | - | $725,000 | - | $725,000 |
| 2023 | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
How much is Sean Murphy getting paid?
Sean Murphy signed a 6-year contract worth $73,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves, including $73,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of approximately $12,166,667. In 2024, Murphy will earn a base salary of $9,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $9,000,000.
Talking about his contract history, Sean Murphy signed his first contract and got a signing bonus worth $753,100 with the Oakland Athletics in 2016. In 2019, Sean Murphy signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $555,000 with the Oakland Athletics for a duration of 1-year. Next in 2020, Murphy signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $563,500 with the Athletics for a duration of 1-year. In 2021, Sean Murphy signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $575,500 with the same team for a duration of 1-year. For the 2022 season, Sean Murphy signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $725,000 with the Oakland Athletics for a duration of 1-year. However, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves before the 2023 season.
Finally, in 2023, Sean Murphy signed his latest contract with the Atlanta Braves.
How much does Sean Murphy make in a minute?
In 2023, Sean Murphy’s annual salary was $12,166,667. As we know there are 525,600 minutes in a year. Now, if his annual salary is divided by the total number of minutes a year, he makes about $23.148 a minute (As of 2023).
Sean Murphy's Career Earnings
Sean Murphy has a total career earnings of $6,348,840. This includes his base salary of $5,596,740, and signing bonuses received till now of $753,100 in his career.
He earned total cash of $4,725,000 across the past two seasons (i.e 2022 and 2023). $725,000 in 2022 and $4,000,000 in 2023.
What are the terms of Sean Murphy’s Contract?
Sean Murphy and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a six-year, $73,000,000 contract that included $73,000,000 guaranteed and an average salary of approximately $12,166,667 each year. Murphy's basic pay will be $9,000,000 in 2024, with a total income of $9,000,000. His contract has a club option for the 2029 season. He will commence his unrestricted free agency in 2030
How much of Sean Murphy’s Contract is guaranteed?
Sean Murphy signed a 6-year contract worth $73,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves, including $73,000,000 guaranteed with an annual average salary of approximately $12,166,667.
Sean Murphy Contract History
These are all the contracts of Sean Murphy till now:
2016: Sean Murphy signed his first contract and got a signing bonus worth $753,100 with the Oakland Athletics.
2020: Sean Murphy signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $563,500 with the Oakland Athletics for a duration of 1-year.
2021: Sean Murphy signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $575,500 with the Oakland Athletics for a duration of 1-year.
2022: Murphy signed a pre-arbitration contract worth $725,000 with the Athletics for a duration of 1-year. However, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves before the 2023 season
2022: Sean Murphy signed an arbitration extension contract worth $14,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves for a duration of 6-years. The contract is valid till the 2028 season with a club option for 2029.
FAQs
A. Sean Murphy’s age is 29 years ( As of 2023).
A. Sean Murphy plays for the Atlanta Braves in Major Lеaguе Baseball.
A. Sean Murphy earns around $23.148 in a minute (As of 2023).
A. Sean Murphy’s current annual salary is $12,166,667.
A. Sean Murphy signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves in 2022, which is valid until the 2028 season. It also has a club option for 2029.
