Merrill Kelly - salary, contract & career earnings
Merrill Kelly's current contract is a 2 year deal worth $18,000,000 in total, playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. This comprises a $1,000,000 contract signing fee, $18,000,000 guaranteed minimum salary, and a yearly basic salary of $9,000,000. In 2023, Kelly is earning a yearly wage of $8,000,000, costing the team a total of $8,500,000. Merrill Kelly's career earnings are $30,611,111.
Earnings
3 rows| YEAR | AGE | SERVICE TIME | STATUS | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 4 yr | - | $8,000,000$8.0m | $500,000 |
| 2024 | 35 | - | - | $8,000,000$8.0m | $500,000 |
| 2025 | 36 | - | Club | $7,000,000$7.0m | - |
Earnings
7 rows7 seasons · best was 2023 on $8,000,000 · $30,611,111 in total
season running total
| YEAR | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2,000,000$2.0m | $2,000,000$2.0m |
| 2020 | $1,111,111 | $1,111,111 |
| 2021 | $4,250,000$4.3m | $4,250,000$4.3m |
| 2022 | $5,250,000$5.2m | $6,250,000$6.2m |
| 2023 | $8,000,000$8.0m | $8,000,000$8.0m |
| 2024 | $8,000,000$8.0m | $8,000,000$8.0m |
| 2025 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
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Number 324 of 2957 on the MLB all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one is worth $30,611,111, 0.1% of everything the league has put on a contract. 3.3% of it is signing bonus, against 8.5% across the league, so this career is paid in basic salary more than most. A further $1,000,000 is written into seasons after 2024, which the money still to be paid ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Merrill Kelly's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Merrill Kelly's career earnings are $30,611,111.
What is Merrill Kelly's 2025 salary?
Merrill Kelly's 2025 salary is $7,000,000.
Who does Merrill Kelly play for?
Merrill Kelly plays for Arizona Diamondbacks .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Merrill Kelly?
We hold 3 seasons of earnings history for Merrill Kelly.