Kris Bryant’s Contract

Kris Bryant
Source: Kris Bryant’s Instagram- kris_bryant17


Kristopher Lee Bryant, also known by his epithet “KB”, is an American professional baseball player. He plays the position of a third baseman and outfielder for the Colorado Rockies of Major Leagues Baseball. In 2022, the Rockies signed Bryant for seven years. Bryant made his MLB debut in 2015 with the Chicago Cubs. He was the second pick of the Cubs in the 2013 MLB draft.


Bryant has several awards and accolades to his name. He is a four-time All-Star and he was also the World Series Champion in 2016. He won the NL MVP award in 2016 and also the NL Rookie of the Year award and the NL Hank Aaron Award.


Kris Bryant’s Contract Breakdown


YearBase SalarySigningBonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2013$6,708,400$6,708,400$6,708,400-$6,708,400
2015$507,500-$507,500-$507,500
2016$652,000-$652,000-$652,000
2017$1,050,000-$1,050,000-$1,050,000
2018$10,850,000-$10,850,000-$10,850,000
2019$12,900,000-$12,900,000-$12,900,000
2020$18,600,000-$18,600,000-$18,600,000
2022$17,000,000$7,000,000$17,000,000-$24,000,000
2023$27,000,000 -$27,000,000-$27,000,000


How much is Kris Bryant getting paid?

Kris Bryant is currently in a deal with the Colorado Rockies which is worth $182 million and the duration of the contract is seven years. The contract was signed on 18 March 2022. He received a signing bonus of $7 million dollars.


The outfielder made his first contract in 2015 with the Chicago Cubs, the deal was worth approximately $6.7 million. He was with the team till 2021 then he got traded to the San Francisco Giants.


How much does Kris Bryant make in a minute?

As per his contract, Bryant’s annual salary for the 2023 season was $27,000,000. If we divide this amount by the total number of minutes in a year (i.e., 525,600 minutes) we get how much Max Scherzer makes in a minute per year, which is $51.36.


Kris Bryant’s Career Earnings

Kris Bryant earned $21 million in the year 2022 and in the year 2023 he earned $27 million, which makes his total earnings for 2022-23 approximately $51 million. With the Chicago Cubs, his annual earning for his debut year 2015 was approximately $6.7 million.


What are the terms of Kris Bryant’s contract?

The outfielder’s current contract with the Colorado Rockies is worth $182 million and has a signing bonus of $7 million. The contract duration is 7 years. He received a $17 million annual salary for the 2022 season. From the 2026-27 season, he will receive a $27 million annual salary and then for the remaining season, he will receive $26 million.


How much of Kris Bryant’s contract is guaranteed?

Kris Bryant’s current contract guarantees him a total amount of $182 million over the duration of seven years.


Kris Bryant’s Contract History

2013: Kris Bryant signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs worth approximately $6.7 million.


2017: Bryant and the Cubs signed a $1.05 million contract.


2018: The Chicago Cubs and Bryant signed a $10.85 million deal which broke the record for a player in his first year of salary arbitration.


2022: The Colorado Rockies and Kris Bryant signed a $182 million contract which has a seven year long duration.



FAQs

Q. How much is Kris Bryant making in a year?

A. According to his current contract with the Rockies, Kris Bryant will be making $27 million in 2023.

Q. Why was Kris Bryant traded to the Rockies?

A. Kris Bryant was not traded to the Colorado Rockies. He signed a seven year contract worth $182 million dollars with the team in 2022.

Q. Was Kris Bryant Rookie of the Year?

A. Kris Bryant was Rookie of the Year in the year 2015 when he was playing for the Chicago Cubs.

Q. What team is Kris Bryant playing for?

A. Currently, Kris Bryant is playing for the Colorado Rockies as an outfielder and third baseman.