Mitch Garver, who was born on January 15, 1991, is a catcher and designated hitter who plays for the Seattle Mariners in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He attended La Cueva High School in Alburquerque, New Mexico and was named the Albuquerque Public Schools Male Athlete of the Year in 2009 for excelling at both baseball and soccer. He played college baseball while attending the University of New Mexico and also participated in the Cape Cod Baseball League's collegiate summer season for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks, where he was named a league all-star.
Following his collegiate career, Garver was picked by the Minnesota Twins in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB draft. He played in the minor leagues for over three years and made his MLB debut on August 19, 2017, representing the Twins. The 2023 World Series champion and the 2019 Silver Slugger Award winner moved to the Texas Rangers in 2022 before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2024.
Mitch Garver Contract Breakdown
| Year | Team | Age | Contract Status | Payroll Annual | Luxury Tax | Tax% | Cash Annual | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024 | Seattle Mariners | 33 | Active | $10,500,000 | $12,000,000 | 5.06% | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 |
| 2025 | Seattle Mariners | 34 | Active | $12,500,000 | $12,000,000 | 4.98% | $11,500,000 | $23,000,000 |
| 2026 | Seattle Mariners | 35 | Mutual Option | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 (Buyout) | $24,000,000 |
| 2027 | Seattle Mariners | 36 | UFA | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is Mitch Garver getting paid?
Mitch Garver is getting paid a base salary of $11.5 million with a total salary of $12.5 million for the 2025 season, as per Spotrac.
How much does Mitch Garver make in a minute?
Mitch Garver approximately earns $23.78 per minute in 2025 based on his total salary of $12.5 million.
Mitch Garver Career Earnings
Mitch Garver has earned a total of $33.63 million throughout his MLB career, as of March 2025. He has a mutual option worth $12 million, including a $1 million buyout if not exercised, in 2026. Hence, his total earnings could reach $34.63 million in 2026.
What are the terms of Mitch Garver's contract?
Mitch Garver signed a two-year contract worth $24 million, including a $2 million signing bonus, with the Seattle Mariners in 2024. His contract also features a 2026 mutual option worth $12 million with a $1 million buyout. If the option is not exercised, Garver will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2027.
How much of Mitch Garver's contract is guaranteed?
Mitch Garver's entire two-year contract worth $24 million with the Seattle Mariners is fully guaranteed.
Mitch Garver Contract History
Mitch Garver has signed multiple contracts in his MLB career with different teams such as the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners.
| Year | Age | Team | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
| 2013 | 22 | Minnesota Twins | Signing Bonus | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| 2017 | 26 | Minnesota Twins | Active | $131,535 | $171,535 |
| 2018 | 27 | Minnesota Twins | Active | $547,500 | $719,035 |
| 2019 | 28 | Minnesota Twins | Active | $575,000 | $1,294,035 |
| 2020 | 29 | Minnesota Twins | Active | $229,630 | $1,523,665 |
| 2021 | 30 | Minnesota Twins | Active/Arbitration Avoided | $1,875,000 | $3,398,665 |
| 2022 | 31 | Texas Rangers | Injured/Arbitration Avoided | $3,335,000 | $6,733,665 |
| 2023 | 32 | Texas Rangers | Active/Arbitration Avoided | $3,900,000 | $10,633,665 |
| 2024 | 33 | Seattle Mariners | Active | $11,500,000 | $22,133,665 |
| 2025 | 34 | Seattle Mariners | Active | $11,500,000 | $33,633,655 |
FAQs on Mitch Garver
A. Mitch Garver plays for the Seattle Mariners in the Major Lеaguе Baseball, as of March 2025.
A. Mitch Garver has not been named as an All-Star, as of March 2025.
A. Mitch Garver's total salary for the 2025 season is $12.5 million.
