Adrian Beltré is a former MLB player, known for his defensive skills and offensive numbers. Throughout his 21-year career, he played for multiple MLB teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers. Beltré hails from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and attended Liceo Máximo Gómez High School.
Beltré won numerous awards, including five Rawlings Gold Glove Awards and four Silver Slugger Awards. He led the National League in home runs in 2004 and was the only third baseman in MLB history to achieve over 3,000 career hits and 400 home runs. In 2024, Beltré was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. After retiring from playing, Beltré stayed involved in baseball, serving as the general manager for the Karachi Monarchs in the Baseball United league and managing the American League team in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game.
Adrian Beltré Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 1994 | - | $23,000 | $23,000 | - | $23,000 |
| 1998 | $170,000 | - | $170,000 | - | $170,000 |
| 1999 | $220,000 | - | $220,000 | - | $220,000 |
| 2000-2002 | $1,683,333 | - | $1,683,333 | - | $1,683,333 |
| 2003 | $3,700,000 | - | $3,700,000 | - | $3,700,000 |
| 2004 | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
| 2005-2009 | $12,800,000 | $7,000,000 | $71,000,000 | - | $12,800,000 |
| 2010-2011 | $10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 |
| 2011-2016 | $16,000,000 | - | $80,000,000 | - | $16,000,000 |
| 2017-2018 | $18,000,000 | - | $36,000,000 | - | $18,000,000 |
How much is Adrian Beltré getting paid?
Adrian Beltré is now retired from professional baseball. Following his retirement, he took on the role of honorary general manager for the Karachi Monarchs in the Baseball United league and served as manager for the American League team during the 2024 All-Star Futures Game. In his final season in 2018, Beltré earned $18,000,000. Before that, he signed a contract extension with the Texas Rangers worth $36,000,000 over two seasons (2017-2018), resulting in an average annual salary of $18,000,000 during both seasons.
Adrian Beltré Career Earnings
Adrian Beltré has accumulated over $220,038,000 throughout his Major League Baseball career, which spans more than 21 seasons. During this time, he has competed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers. His earnings have been derived from contract earnings with these teams.
Adrian Beltré Contract History
Los Angeles Dodgers (1994):
Adrian Beltré received a signing bonus contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 07, 1994, worth $23,000.
Los Angeles Dodgers (1998):
Adrian Beltre made his MLB debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1998 and received $170,000 for the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers (1999):
In 1999, Adrian signed another extension contract with the Dodgers worth $220,000 for a season.
Los Angeles Dodgers (2000-2002):
Adrian signed a three-year contract with the Dodgers in 2000 worth $5,050,000 and received a $1,683,333 average base salary.
Los Angeles Dodgers (2003):
In 2003, Adrian Beltré signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $3,700,000.
Los Angeles Dodgers (2004):
In 2004, he signed another contract extension worth $5,000,000 with the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers (2005-2009):
In 2005, Adrian Beltre signed a 5-year contract worth $64,000,000 along with a $7,000,000 signing bonus with Seattle Mariners.
Boston Red Sox (2010-2011):
In 2009 he signed a year contract with Boston Red Sox for the 2011 season worth $10,000,000.
Texas Rangers (2011-2016):
In 2011 Adrián Beltré signed a 5-year contract worth $80,000,000 with the Texas Ranger which guaranteed him an average salary of $16,000,000 every year till 2016.
Texas Rangers (2011-2016):
He signed an extension contract with Texas Rangers in 2017 for two years worth $36,000,000 with an average salary of $18,000,000 till 2018.
FAQ's On Adrian Beltré Contract
A. Adrián Beltré is 45 years old as of 2024. He was born on April 7, 1979.
A. Adrián Beltré made his MLB debut on June 24, 1998, for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
A. Adrián Beltré attended Liceo Máximo Gómez High School.
A. Throughout his MLB career, Adrián Beltré has a batting average of .286.
