Fans of the New York Yankees were relieved to learn that their ace player, Aaron Judge, had signed a nine-year contract to remain with the team, know his salary and net worth
The American League MVP from last season signed a record-setting nine-year, $360 million contract.
Although job-hopping has been in the spotlight as a strategy to increase one’s salary this year, Judge found the experience to be quite the reverse.
Aaron Judge New York Yankees Contract Details, Salary Breakdown And Net Worth
The Yankees had offered him $213.5 million over seven years, but he turned down the deal earlier this year. He gambled on free agency because he believed he could earn a higher salary elsewhere.
Judge told reporters at the time that he “wants to be a Yankee for life” to show his dissatisfaction with the discussions. That mentality, combined with Judge’s spectacular season in which he set a new single-season home run record, led to the slugger receiving the more expensive offer.
AARON JUDGE IS STAYING! pic.twitter.com/iWPADxKa44
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) December 7, 2022
Reports indicate that Judge shopped around for better offers, including one from the San Francisco Giants, before settling on a deal that allowed him to remain in the Bronx.
Judge will earn almost $40 million annually, making him the highest-paid position player in the game. However, the total value of the contract is smaller than that of the highest-paid players in the league. His net worth stands at $50 million.
The MLB’s Largest Contracts Ever (Total Dollars) Including Aaron Judge
| Rank | Player | Team | Total contract value | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels | $426.5 million | 12 years (2019-30) |
| 2 | Mookie Betts | Los Angeles Dodgers | $365 million | 12 years (2021-32) |
| 3 | Aaron Judge | New York Yankees | $360 million | 9 years (2023-31) |
| 4 | Francisco Lindor | New York Mets | $341 million | 10 years (2022-31) |
| 5 | Fernando Tatis | San Diego Padres | $340 million | 14 years (2021-34) |
No one would turn down $40,000,000 per year. Especially when you consider that it’s roughly 10 times the average MLB salary of $4.4 million from last season, as reported by ESPN.
In addition, Judge continues to earn money even after he leaves the field. SponsorUnited reports that in 2021, he received more endorsements than any other professional athlete. Judge’s career has been highlighted by numerous product endorsement deals with companies including Adidas, Hulu, and Pepsi.
Breaking: Aaron Judge has agreed to a nine-year, $360 million contract to remain with the Yankees, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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— ESPN (@espn) December 7, 2022
There is a chance that his loyalty to the Yankees may help fuel the team’s success in the upcoming seasons, but doing so comes with its own set of risks. Some have noted that Judge will turn 31 in April, making his long-term contract somewhat risky in a sport where the average retirement age is 2912, and where players’ success typically declines as they advance in age.
However, Judge stands alone in this regard. Aside from his towering height (he’s a whopping 6 feet 7 inches), he also has a lot going for him in terms of skill. His home run total is also an all-time record. Judge appears committed to achieving whatever remaining levels of accomplishment there are while wearing a Yankees uniform.
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