MLB Player Continues to Receive Compensation from $160m Contract Through 2037 Despite Holding the League's Worst Hitless Record
Living the Good Life with a Twist:
Chris Davis simply can't seem to catch a break... or a hit. But that's not stopping him from savoring life off the field! In 2021, he called it a career after a stellar 13-year journey in the majors, playing for the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles.
Interestingly enough, it's the Orioles who made sure Davis would be laughing all the way to the bank, even after his retirement. In 2016, he inked a whopping $161 million deal with the team – now that's a payday to envy!
A substantial portion of this monster contract was deferred into the future, keeping the cash flowing for Davis until a shocking 2037[1]! That means, even though he's been away from the game for nearly five years, Baltimore still has him on the payroll for the next 12 years!
Breaking it down, he will receive $9.16 million annually from 2023 to 2025, before it dips to $3.5 million annually from 2026 to 2032, and finally $1.4 million each year from 2033 to 2037. And let's not forget that Davis is known for setting the record for the worst hitless streak in Major League Baseball history during the 2018-2019 seasons[2].
But hey, no hard feelings. Sitting back and raking in the dough is a pretty sweet deal, regardless of his struggles on the field. So don't feel too bad for Chris Davis as he cozies up on his couch, his three daughters by his side, living the ultimate life of luxury.
[1] Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/05/examining-chris-davis-7-year-161-million-contract.html[2] Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/04/13/ Orioles-Chris-Davis-hits-Rays-snap-0-for-54-streak
- Chris Davis's retirement from MLB doesn't imply he's parting with his love for sports. In fact, he's been known to follow NFL, NHL, MMA, and boxing matches, among others.
- Speaking of sports, have you ever thought about venturing into baseball betting? Chris Davis's deferred payments could potentially offer some interesting wagers in MLB.
- Despite his 2018-2019 record-breaking hitless streak, Davis is still raking in money from his NHL-esque contract, far beyond the scope of baseball (MLB).
- While Chris Davis enjoys his luxurious post-baseball life, some fans might argue that he should've channeled his passion for sports into boxing or MMA, where the wins, and earnings, are a little more tangible.
