José Enrique Ramírez, also known by his nickname ‘Enriquito’, is a Dominican professional baseball player. He plays the position of a third baseman in the Major Leagues. He was born on September 17, 1992, in Baní, Peravia, Dominican Republic.
Jose was signed by the Cleveland Guardians in 2009 while he was still in the Dominican Republic. He started his Minor Leagues debut in 2011 and played till the 2012 season. Jose debuted his MLB career in 2013 with the Guardians and has been with the team since. The third baseman has gathered many accolades to his name. He is a five-time All-Star, has won the Silver Slugger award four times, and is part of the 30–30 club.
Jose Ramirez’s Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2009 | - | $50,000 | $50,000 | - | $50,000 |
| 2013 | $480,000 | - | $480,000 | - | $480,000 |
| 2014 | $500,000 | - | $500,000 | - | $500,000 |
| 2015 | $511,300 | - | $511,300 | - | $511,300 |
| 2016 | $518,200 | - | $518,200 | - | $518,200 |
| 2017 | $26,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $26,000,000 | - | $2,871,400 |
| 2022 | $150,000,000 | - | $141,000,000 | - | $22,000,000 |
How much is Jose Ramirez getting paid?
Jose Ramirez’s latest contract was made in 2022. It was a contract extension worth $150 million and has a duration of seven years. The initial contract was $26 million and was supposed to last till 2023. Jose made a contract worth $141 million in 2022, extending the previous contract. Together, the whole contract accumulated to the amount of $150 million. The average salary he will be receiving is approximately $20.14 million.
The third baseman made his first contract with the Cleveland Guardians in 2009 with a signing bonus of $50,000. Jose continued to sign with Cleveland until his latest contract with the team. In 2013, Jose signed another contract worth $480,000 for one year.
The next contract he made was in 2014 for one year and was worth $500,000. In 2015, Jose signed another one-year contract worth $511,300. Jose made another one-year contract in 2016, this one for $518,200. Finally, in 2017, the third baseman made a four-year deal with the team and it was worth $26 million. His average salary was $6.5 million and he also received a $2 million signing bonus.
How much does Jose Ramirez make in a minute?
As per the contract, Jose’s annual salary in 2023 was $13,849,462. If this amount is divided by the total number of minutes in a year (i.e., 525,600 minutes), Jose Ramirez makes $26.34 in a minute per year.
Jose Ramirez’s Career Earnings
Jose Ramirez’s career earnings are estimated to be around $57,942,824. This amount includes his total salary in his career, which is approximately $55,092,825, the bonuses he received in his entire career which is $2,050,000, and also the incentives he has received so far in his career which is $800,000.
From 2022 to 2023, the third baseman made a whopping $3,58,49,462. In the year 2022, he earned $22,000,000 and he earned a total amount of $13,849,462 in 2023.
What are the terms of Jose Ramirez’s contract?
Jose Ramirez signed a contract with the Cleveland Guardians in 2022. It is worth $150 million and has a duration of seven years. It was an extension to a contract signed in 2021. His average salary is approximately $20.14 million. The contract has a full no-trade clause. It also has a 2023 Club Option from a previous extension, which was exercised.
How much of Jose Ramirez’s contract is guaranteed?
Jose Ramirez’s contract guarantees him a total of $141 million for the duration of seven years and an average salary of approximately $20.14 million.
Jose Ramirez’s Contract History
2009: The third baseman made his first contract worth $50,000 with the Cleveland Indians.
2013: Jose went on to sign a $480,000 deal with the Cleveland Indians. The contract had a duration of one year.
2014: Jose Ramirez signed a one-year deal with the Guardians worth $500,000.
2015: The third baseman signed a $511,300 deal with the Guardians for one year.
2016: Jose Ramirez signed a contract for one year worth $518,200.
2017: Jose signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Guardians, which was worth $26 million. He received $6.5 million as an average salary and a $2 million signing bonus.
2022: He signed a contract extension worth $141 million for the duration of five years combined with the contract extension made in 2021. His contract guaranteed him $150 million for seven years. His average salary is approximately $20.14 million.
FAQs
A. Jose Ramirez has been signed by the Cleveland Guardians for the duration of seven years.
A. Jose Ramirez's current average salary is approximately $20.14 million.
A. Jose Ramirez will be with the Cleveland Guardians till the 2028 season.
A. Jose Ramirez's total RBIs in his entire MLB career are 737.
A. Jose Ramirez signed with the Guardians in 2009. He has stayed with the team since. He has played a total of two Minor Leagues seasons under the team and eleven Major League seasons with the team.
