Joshua Evan Bell, also known by his nickname, ‘JB’, is an American professional baseball player. He currently plays as a first baseman for the Miami Marlins in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on August 14, 1992, in Irving, Texas, U.S.
Bell attended Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. He committed to attend the University of Texas at Austin but he was selected in the 2011 Major League draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was selected in the second round and was the 61st overall pick. He was assigned to the minor league teams and has since risen through the ranks. He was an All-Star in 2019 and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2022.
Before joining the Marlins, he also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Guardians.
Josh Bell's Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2011 | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
| 2016 | $507,500 | - | $507,500 | - | $146,969 |
| 2017 | $549,000 | - | $549,000 | - | $549,000 |
| 2018 | $572,500 | - | $572,500 | - | $572,500 |
| 2019 | $587,000 | - | $587,000 | - | $587,000 |
| 2020 | $4,800,000 | - | $4,800,000 | - | $1,777,778 |
| 2021 | $6,350,000 | - | $6,350,000 | - | $6,350,000 |
| 2022 | $10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 |
| 2023 | $16,500,000 | - | $16,500,000 | $16,500,000 |
How much is Josh Bell getting paid?
Josh Bell’s latest contract was made in 2023 with the Cleveland Guardians. It was worth $33 million and has a duration of two years. His average salary is approximately $16.5 million.
The first baseman’s first contract was with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011. He received a signing bonus of $5 million. He continued to sign contracts with the Pirates till the 2020 season. In 2016, he agreed to a one-year contract worth $507,500. In 2017, he signed a contract worth $549,00, for a duration of one year.
He signed another one-year contract in 2018 worth $572,500. Josh Bell signed a contract in 2019 worth $587,000 for one year. In 2020, the deal he signed was worth $4.8 million. He was traded to the Washington Nationals after the 2020 season. In 2021, his deal was for $6.35 million for one year with the Nationals.For the season 2022, he signed a contract for approximately $6.48 million for one year. He signed another contract in the same year. This one was an arbitration contract worth $10 million with the Washington Nationals. However, he was then traded to the San Diego Padres later in the same year. This led to his most recent contract with the Cleveland Guardians.
How much does Josh Bell make in a minute?
As per the contract, Josh’s annual salary in 2023 was 16,500,000. If this amount is divided by the total number of minutes in a year (i.e., 525,600 minutes), Josh Bell makes $31.39 per minute annually.
Josh Bell’s Career Earnings
Josh Bell’s career earnings are estimated at $41,483,247. This includes his total salary in his career, which is approximately $36,483,247, and the bonuses he received in his entire career, which is $5,000,000.
From 2022 to 2023, the first baseman made a whopping $26,500,000, with his salary. In the year 2022, he earned $10,000,000 and he earned a total amount of $16,500,000 in 2023.
What are the terms of Josh Bell’s contract?
Josh Bell’s latest contract was made in 2023 with the Cleveland Guardians. It was worth $33 million and has a duration of two years. His average salary is approximately $16.5 million. The contract has a player opt-out clause available in 2024. He will launch his unrestricted free agency in 2025
How much of Josh Bell’s contract is guaranteed?
Josh Bell’s contract guarantees him a total of $33 million for the duration of two years and an average salary of approximately $16.5 million.
Josh Bell’s Contract History
2011: The first baseman made his first contract worth $5 million with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
2016: Josh Bell agreed to a $507,500 deal with the Pirates The contract had a duration of one year.
2017: Josh Bell signed a one-year deal with the Pirates and it was worth $549,000.
2018: The first baseman signed a $572,500 deal with the Pirates for one year.
2019: Josh Bell signed a contract for one year worth $587,000 with the same team.
2020: Josh Bell signed a contract worth $4.8 million for one year with the Pirates.
2021: He made a contract worth approximately $6.35 million with the Washinton Nationals for one year.
2022: The first baseman made a contract worth approximately $6.48 million for one year with the Washington Nationals. He signed another contract in the same year. This one was an arbitration contract worth $10 million with the Washington Nationals.
2023: Josh Bell’s latest contract was made in 2023 with the Cleveland Guardians. It was worth $33 million and has a duration of two years. His average salary is approximately $16.5 million. However, he was traded to the Miami Marlins
FAQs
A. Josh Bell was traded for Jean Segura and prospect Khalil Watson by the Guardians to the Miami Marlins.
A. Josh Bell's salary in 2023 was approximately $5.411 million by the Marlins.
A. Josh Bell’s contract is valid for two years.
A. Josh Bell became a free agent in 2023. He won’t be a free agent next year.
A. Josh Bell’s latest contract was made in 2023 with the Cleveland Guardians. It was worth $33 million and has a duration of two years. His average salary is approximately $16.5 million.
