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What Is Chris Davis’ Net Worth?
Chris Davis, a retired American baseball player, has an estimated net worth of $75 million. His wealth is primarily attributed to his successful MLB career, which spanned from 2009 to 2020. During his time in the major leagues, Davis earned approximately $190 million in salary alone. It’s also estimated that he garnered an additional $10 to $20 million through endorsement deals. His financial security is further bolstered by a unique contract structure with the Baltimore Orioles, ensuring continued payments until 2037.
Chris Davis’ Career Earnings and Contract Details
Throughout his MLB career (2008-2020), Chris Davis made a substantial amount of money, primarily through his contracts with the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles. According to Spotrac.com, his career earnings through 2025 are $152,098,188. His most lucrative contract was a seven-year, $161 million deal signed with the Orioles in 2016. This contract stipulated that he would be paid $17 million per season from 2016 to 2022, totaling $119 million. A notable aspect of this contract was the deferral of $42 million. Even though Davis stopped playing in 2020, he continued to receive $17 million for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
The deferred payments are structured as follows: From 2023 to 2032, Davis receives $3.5 million every July 1st. Following this, he will receive $1.4 million annually on July 1st from 2033 to 2037. In 2023, Davis was set to receive $14.8 million, combining retained salary and deferred compensation. This amount made him the highest-paid retired player in MLB for that year, surpassing even current players on the Orioles’ roster.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born on March 17, 1986, in Longview, Texas, Chris Davis’s journey to the major leagues began with his college career. He attended Navarro College in Texas and later transferred to Texas Tech University. Davis was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 5th round, 148th overall, in the 2006 MLB Draft. His professional baseball debut occurred on June 26, 2008, with the Texas Rangers. During his time with the Rangers (2008-2011), he batted .248, hitting 42 home runs and recording 124 RBIs.
Davis was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 2011. His career peaked in 2013 when he led the league with 53 home runs and 138 RBIs. In January 2016, Davis signed a landmark seven-year, $161 million contract with the Orioles, marking the largest contract in the team’s history at that time. In 2018, Davis had a challenging season, recording the lowest batting average (.168) for a qualified player in MLB.
