Max Stassi is an American professional baseball catcher, playing for the San Francisco Giants. He joined the Giants on November 24, 2024, signing a minor league contract with them. Previously, he played for the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros in Major League Baseball (MLB). Max Stassi attended Yuba City High School in Yuba City, California.
During his high school career, he received The Sacramento Bee's Player of the Year award twice. Additionally, he represented the United States national baseball team and won a gold medal at both the 2006 Pan American Games held in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, and at the International Baseball Federation’s 16-and-Under Baseball World Championship in 2007. Following high school, Stassi enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he played collegiate baseball for the UCLA Bruins. In 2009, he was selected by the Oakland Athletics during the fourth round of that year’s MLB Draft as their 123rd overall pick. In 2013, he was traded to the Houston Astros and made his Major League debut with them on August 20, 2013. In 2019, Max joined and played for the Los Angeles Angels for a year.
Max Stassi's Contract
Max Stassi signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on November 24, 2024. Previously, Stassi had signed a 3-year deal worth $17.5 million with the Los Angeles Angels in 2022. However, during a 2023 spring training game, he suffered a hip strain and was placed on the injured list. In September 2023, the Yuba City, California, native announced he would not return to the Angels that season due to a medical issue with his family. His son arrived 3+ months early and also faced several medical issues. In October 2023, he and his wife revealed their ordeal through a post on Instagram.
On December 8, 2023, the Angels traded Stassi to the Chicago White Sox in a player trade deal. In 2024, he remained on the injured list due to hip inflammation. Stassi was transferred to the 50-day injured list and underwent a season-ending left hip resurfacing procedure. Following the season, the White Sox declined his 2025 option for a $500,000 buyout. Subsequently, Stassi signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants, starting the 2025 season with the Giants.
How much is Max Stassi getting paid?
Max Stassi earned a total salary of $7,000,000 for the 2024 season, as per Spotrac. His adjusted compensation with the Los Angeles Angels amounts to $740,000 ($6,260,000 from the Angels and $740,000 from the Chicago White Sox). In 2023, Stassi received a salary of $7 million from the Los Angeles Angels, and in 2022, he earned $3 million. These earnings were part of the 3-year, $17.5 million contract he signed with the Angels in 2022. Subsequently, on December 8, 2023, Stassi was traded from the Angels to the Chicago White Sox. However, the team declined the $7.5 million club option, and he joined the Giants.
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Max Stassi's career earnings
As of the 2025 season, Max Stassi's career earnings amount to $22,550,751, as per Spotrac. He has competed in approximately 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), making his debut on August 20, 2013, with the Houston Astros. Throughout his career, he has signed multiple contracts with various teams, accumulating a total of $22,050,751 in salaries. His career earnings also encompass a signing bonus of $1,500,000, which he received during the 2009 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics.
Max Stassi’s contract history
Oakland Athletics (2009):
Max Stassi was drafted in the 2009 MLB draft by the Oakland Athletics, receiving $1.5 million.
Houston Astros (2013):
In 2013, Stassi was traded to the Houston Astros, and he signed a one-year contract worth $490,000 and made his MLB debut in the same year.
Houston Astros (2014):
In 2014, Max signed a one-year contract with the Astros worth $500,000.
Houston Astros (2015):
In 2015, the Astros signed Stassi for 1 year with a contract worth $507,500.
Houston Astros (2016):
On March 04, 2016, Max Stassi signed an extension with the Houston Astros for a year worth $508,200.
Houston Astros (2017):
In 2017, Max was signed with the Astros for 1 year with a contract worth $535,000.
Houston Astros (2018):
On March 18, 2018, Max signed a one-year contract with the Astros worth $557,100.
Houston Astros (2019):
On March 05, 2019, Max again signed a one-year contract with the Houston Astros worth $590,100 for a season.
Los Angeles Angels (2020):
On July 31, 2019, Max Stassi was traded to the Los Angeles Angels and signed an $800,000 contract for the 2020 season.
Los Angeles Angels (2021):
On January 15, 202, Max signed a $1.6 million extension contract with the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels (2022-2025):
On March 24, 2022, Max Stassi signed a $17,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels for 3 years, from 2022 to 2025. However, on December 09, 2023, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox. On November 1, 2024, the Chicago White Sox declined a $7.5 million club option for 2025, opting instead for a $500,000 buyout.
San Francisco Giants (2025):
Max Stassi signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on November 24, 2024.
FAQ's on Max Stassi
A. Max Stassi’s brother, Brock Stassi, is also a professional baseball player. Brock is primarily a first baseman and played in MLB for one season for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017.
A. Max Stassi attended Yuba City High School in Yuba City, California.
A. Max Stassi is 5'9" (175 cm) tall and weighs 210 lbs (95 kg).
A. In MLB, Max Stassi has played for the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, and Chicago White Sox before joining the minor leagues. He is playing for the San Francisco Giants as of May 2025.
A. Max Stassi plays as a catcher in professional baseball.
