Merrill Kelly is a professional baseball pitcher, playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks as of 2025. Kelly previously played for the KBO League's SK Wyverns. Kelly was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2010 MLB draft and was assigned to their minor league teams. Merill Kelly joined the Korea Baseball Organization's (KBO) SK Wyverns ahead of the 2015 season.
Kelly played with the SK Wyverns for four seasons, compiling a 48-32 record and a 3.86 ERA. He became a free agent in 2018. Kelly then signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018 and made his major league debut on April 1, 2019, with a start against the San Diego Padres. He has also represented the United States on the international stage.
Merrill Kelly Contract
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $7,000,000 |
Merrill Kelly Contract Breakdown
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Merrill Kelly on a two-year, $18,000,000 contract. This includes a $1,000,000 signing bonus and an annual salary of $9,000,000.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2019 | 5,500,000 | - | $5,500,000 | - | $2,000,000 |
| 2021 | $4,250,000 | - | $4,250,000 | - | $4,250,000 |
| 2022 | $5,250,000 | - | $6,250,000 | - | $6,250,000 |
| 2023 | $8,000,000 | $500,000 | $8,000,000 | - | $8,500,000 |
| 2024 | $8,000,000 | $500,000 | $8,000,000 | - | $8,500,000 |
| 2025 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $7,000,000 |
Merrill Kelly Salary: How much is Merrill Kelly getting paid?
Merrill Kelly signed a two-year contract worth $18,000,000 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including a $1,000,000 signing bonus. In 2025, Kelly is set to earn a base salary of $7,000,000 and a total salary of $7,000,000 according to Spotrac.
How much does Merrill Kelly make in a minute?
In 2025, Merrill's annual salary will be $7,000,000. As we know, there are 525,600 minutes in a year. Now, if his 2025 annual salary is divided by the total number of minutes a year, he makes about $13.31 a minute.
Merrill Kelly Career Earnings
Merrill Kelly has had a total career earnings of $36,611,111 (via Spotrac). This includes his total base salary of $35,611,111 and total bonuses of $1,000,000. Kelly has been a part of MLB for the last seven seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, as of 2025.
What are the terms of Merrill Kelly’s Contract?
Merrill Kelly agreed to terms with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a two-year, $18,000,000 contract with a $1,000,000 signing bonus. Kelly will earn a base salary of $8,000,000 with a total salary of $8,500,000.
The clause of Merrill’s contract is (via Spotrac) is a 2025 Club Option that includes a $5M buyout.
How much of Merrill Kelly’s Contract is guaranteed?
Merrill Kelly's two-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks guarantees him a total of $18,000,000. His average annual salary will be $9,000,000.
Merrill Kelly Contract History
These are all the contracts of Merrill Kelly till now:
2010
He signed his first contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2019
Merrill Kelly signed a two-year contract with the Diamondbacks and earned a total salary of 5,500,000 as a free agent for two years with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
FAQs on Merrill Kelly
A. Merrill Kelly’s age is 36 years, as of May 2025.
A. Merrill Kelly plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major Lеaguе Baseball.
A. Merrill Kelly earns around $13.31 in a minute, as of the 2025 season.
A. Merrill Kelly’s salary for the 2025 season is $7,000,000.
A. Merrill Kelly’s contract is valid until the 2025 season.
