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What Is Buck Showalter Net Worth?
Buck Showalter, an American professional baseball manager and former player, has an estimated net worth of $14 million as of 2025. This figure primarily reflects his earnings from a long and successful career in Major League Baseball (MLB), both as a manager and previously as a player in the minor leagues.
Early Career and Minor League Years
William Nathaniel “Buck” Showalter III was born on May 23, 1956, in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He demonstrated exceptional talent in baseball from an early age, which led him to play at Mississippi State University, where he earned All-American honors. Showalter set a Mississippi State record for batting average in a season, hitting .459 in 1977. In 1976, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) for the Hyannis Mets, where he won the league batting title with a .434 batting average and was named league MVP. In 2002, he was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame.
Showalter’s professional baseball career began when he was drafted by the New York Yankees. He spent seven years in their minor league system, showcasing his skills as a left-handed batter and thrower. Over 793 games in the minor leagues, he maintained a .294 batting average, hitting 17 home runs and recording 336 RBIs. Specific teams he played for include the Fort Lauderdale Yankees, West Haven Yankees, Nashville Sounds, and Columbus Clippers. While he did not reach the major leagues as a player, his time in the Yankees’ system laid the groundwork for his future coaching and managerial roles.
Managerial Career and Earnings
Showalter transitioned into coaching and management, starting with the Single-A team Oneonta Yankees in 1985. He achieved 114 victories over two seasons, setting the stage for his ascent in the baseball world. By 1987, he was managing the Fort Lauderdale Yankees, leading the league with an 85–53 record in his first season. In 1989, he managed the Double-A Albany-Colonie Yankees of the Eastern League and was named Minor League Manager of the Year by *Baseball America*.
Showalter’s managerial career in Major League Baseball began with the New York Yankees in 1992, where he managed until 1995. Although specific salary details from his early managerial roles are not widely available, it’s understood that his initial contract with the Yankees marked the beginning of his significant earnings in the MLB. His managerial record with the Yankees included a .619 winning percentage in 1994 (70-43 record). In 1994, Showalter was named American League Manager of the Year.
He later managed the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-2000), the Texas Rangers (2003-2006) and the Baltimore Orioles (2010-2018). In 2013, Showalter signed a five-year contract extension with the Baltimore Orioles that paid him approximately $3.5 million annually. His initial contract with the Orioles, starting in 2010, had an annual salary of $1.5 million. His overall record with the Orioles was 669-684, resulting in a .494 winning percentage. In 2014, Showalter won his third AL Manager of the Year award.
Most recently, Showalter managed the New York Mets from 2022 to 2023. His three-year contract with the Mets was worth $11.25 million, translating to $3.75 million per year. This contract was the highest for a Mets manager in franchise history, surpassing Art Howe’s previous deal. He was fired by the Mets on October 2, 2023. Showalter’s managerial record stands at 1,727 wins and 1,664 losses over 22 seasons, with an overall winning percentage of .509. He has won the Manager of the Year Award four times (1994, 2004, 2014, 2022), earning the distinction of being the only manager to win the award with four different teams and in four different decades.
Additional Information
Throughout his managerial career, Buck Showalter has earned a reputation for quickly turning teams into competitive contenders. He played a crucial role in helping the Yankees end a 14-year playoff drought in 1995. He also led the Diamondbacks to their first-ever playoff appearance in only the second year of the team’s existence. In 2012, he guided the Baltimore Orioles to their first postseason appearance since 1997. While Showalter has not won a World Series, he has reached the postseason six times and the League Championship Series once across his 22 seasons as a manager. He achieved his 1,000th major-league victory on May 1, 2012, with a 7-1 win at Yankee Stadium.
Showalter has also worked as a television analyst for ESPN and the YES Network. These roles likely contributed to his income and visibility within the baseball community. He is respected throughout the baseball world, with endorsements from figures like Manny Machado and Francisco Lindor.
