Eric Hosmer Net Worth

What Is Eric Hosmer’s Net Worth?

Estimating Eric Hosmer’s precise net worth is challenging due to the variability of investments and private financial details. However, considering his career earnings, endorsements, and other ventures, it’s estimated to be around $2 million. This figure may fluctuate based on his investments and spending habits.

Eric Hosmer’s Career Earnings and Contract Details

Eric Hosmer, a former professional baseball first baseman, had a distinguished MLB career spanning from 2011 to 2023. Throughout his career, he played for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. According to Baseball Reference, his career earnings totaled just under $175 million. Spotrac.com reports slightly lower career earnings through 2025, amounting to $168,949,577.

Key contract details include:

2008: Signed with the Kansas City Royals, receiving a $6 million signing bonus, the highest in Royals history.
2018: Signed an eight-year, $144 million contract with the San Diego Padres. This contract was the largest in Padres franchise history at the time. The Padres are still paying $39 million of this deal.
2023: Signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs for $720,000. The Padres covered the remaining $39 million of his original contract, making Hosmer a “no-risk addition” for the Cubs.

A detailed breakdown of his earnings by team and year is as follows:

Boston Red Sox (2025): $760,000
San Diego Padres (2025): $12.2 million
Boston Red Sox (2024): $740,000
San Diego Padres (2024): $12.3 million
Chicago Cubs (2023): $197,400
Boston Red Sox (2023): $720,000
The remainder is attributed to the San Diego Padres (2018-2023) and Kansas City Royals (2011-2017).

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on October 24, 1989, in Miami, Florida, Eric Hosmer demonstrated exceptional baseball talent from a young age. He played for several Little League teams, securing multiple state championships. Hosmer attended American Heritage School, where he excelled and earned national recognition. He was twice named Florida’s Baseball Player of the Year and received the American Amateur Baseball Congress Connie Mack MVP Award. Before being drafted, he had a scholarship offer from Arizona State University. In high school, Hosmer consistently hit above .400, showcasing his hitting ability early on.

Professional Career Highlights and Achievements

Eric Hosmer’s professional career is marked by several significant achievements and milestones:

2011: Made his MLB debut with the Kansas City Royals. He finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting, hitting .293 with 19 home runs in 128 games.
2013-2015 & 2017: Won four Gold Glove Awards, recognizing his defensive excellence at first base.
2015: Was a key player in the Kansas City Royals’ World Series-winning team. He contributed 17 postseason RBIs during their championship run.
2016: Was named the MVP of the MLB All-Star Game.
2017: Won the Silver Slugger Award, highlighting his offensive performance.

During his time with the Royals, Hosmer consistently showcased his ability to avoid strikeouts. In his rookie season, he only struck out in 14.6% of his plate appearances, which was well below the league average of 18.6%.

Real Estate Investments

In September 2022, Eric Hosmer and his wife, Kacie McDonnell Hosmer, purchased a mansion in Newton, Massachusetts, for approximately $6.15 million.

The 8,081-square-foot brick Colonial, built in 1936 and renovated in 2018, features six bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two partial bathrooms. The property includes amenities such as a fitness room, wine cellar, home office, playroom, and a three-car garage. The property spans over an acre and is located about 10 miles outside of Boston.

The Hosmers listed the Newton mansion for $6,575,000 shortly after Hosmer signed with the Chicago Cubs in early 2023, aiming for a quick sale and a small profit.

More recently, in May 2024, Hosmer sold an 8-acre estate in Southwest Ranches, Florida, for $15.5 million. He had purchased the property for $550,000 in 2016 and completed construction of a nearly 19,000-square-foot mansion in 2023. The mansion has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and four half-bathrooms, and features an indoor basketball court, a jazz-themed speakeasy, gym, theater, game room, pool, and massage space.