Trent Grisham is a professional baseball player representing the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB), where he serves as a center fielder following his acquisition by the team in 2024. Before joining the Yankees, Grisham had a career with several other MLB franchises. He began his Major League journey with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019 and subsequently played for the San Diego Padres from 2020 until 2023.
Grisham was a student at Richland High School located in North Richland Hills of Texas, where he was not just a baseball champion but also played football as a freshman. He also played for the USA Baseball team in the Under-18s.
In recognition of his talent, Grisham was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers as their first-round pick, 15th overall, in the 2015 MLB Draft. After progressing through minor league ranks, he made his MLB debut on August 1, 2019, with the Brewers.
Trent Grisham Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $5,500,000 | - | $5,500,000 | - | $5,500,000 |
How much is Trent Grisham getting paid?
As of 2024, Trent Grisham's salary is set at $5,500,000 under the terms of his recently signed contract with the New York Yankees, as per Spotrac. On January 11, 2024, Grisham entered into a one-year agreement valued at $5.5 million for the upcoming season. In contrast to his previous compensation while with the San Diego Padres in 2023, where he earned a base salary of $3,175,000, Grisham’s earnings have seen significant progression; he received $729,300 in 2022 and $589,200 in 2021.
How much does Trent Grisham make in a minute?
According to Spotrac, Trent Grisham's salary for the 2024 season with the New York Yankees is set at $5,500,000. Based on this figure and considering there are 525,600 minutes in a year, his approximate income per minute amounts to $10.46. In comparison to the 2023 season with the San Diego Padres, Grisham earned a salary of $3,175,000. This translates to an approximate per-minute earning of $6.04 for that year.
Trent Grisham's Career Earnings
As of the 2024 season, Trent Grisham's career earnings total $13,082,466, per Spotrac. He made his Major League Baseball debut on August 1, 2019, with the Milwaukee Brewers. Since then, he has signed contracts with various MLB teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. From 2019 to 2024, Grisham has accrued a total of $13,082,466 in earnings. This figure also includes a signing bonus he received from the Milwaukee Brewers after being drafted in 2015, amounting to $2,700,000.
How much of Trent Grisham’s Contract is guaranteed?
The full amount of Trent Grisham’s contract with the New York Yankees worth $5,500,000 is guaranteed.
Trent Grisham’s Contract History
Milwaukee Brewers (2015):
Milwaukee Brewers selected Trent Grisham in the 2015 draft. He signed a contract with the Brewers, which includes a $2,700,000 signing bonus.
Milwaukee Brewers (2019):
Trend made his MLB debut in 2019 and signed a one-year contract with the Brewers for the 2019 season, worth $555,000.
San Diego Padres (2020):
In 2020 Trent Grisham signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres worth $566,800.
San Diego Padres (2021):
In 2021, Trent Grisham signed an extension contract worth $589,200 with the Padres for a season.
San Diego Padres (2022):
In 2022, Trent signed a one-year extension contract worth $729,300 with the Padres.
San Diego Padres (2023):
San Diego Padres again signed Trent in 2023 with a one-year contract worth $3,175,000.
New York Yankees (2023):
On December 07, 2023, he was traded to New York Yankees, and signed a one-year contract on January 11, 2024, worth $5,500,000.
FAQ's On Trent Grisham Contract
A. Trent Grisham is 27 years old. He was born on November 1, 1996, in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
A. Trent Grisham made his MLB debut on August 1, 2019, for the Milwaukee Brewers.
A. Trent Grisham plays as a center fielder.
A. Trent Grisham wears jersey number 12 for the New York Yankees.
A. Trent Grisham attended Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas.
