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Net Worth: $75 Million
What is Chris Davis' net worth and Salary?
Chris Davis is a retired American professional baseball player who has an estimated net worth of $75 million. He played as a first baseman for the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Davis was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 19th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft, but he opted to attend Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. He was then drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 17th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, but he again opted not to sign with the team. He was finally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the first round (13th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft.
Davis made his MLB debut with the Rangers in 2008. He played for the Rangers until 2011, when he signed a seven-year, $161 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Davis had a breakout season in 2013, when he hit 53 home runs and drove in 138 runs. He was named to the American League All-Star team and finished second in the MVP voting.
Davis continued to hit well in 2014 and 2015, but he struggled in 2016. He hit just .168 with 26 home runs and 60 RBIs. The Orioles declined his option for 2017, and he signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Rangers. He had a bounce-back season in 2017, hitting .260 with 38 home runs and 117 RBIs.
Davis signed a two-year, $27 million contract with the Orioles in 2018. He hit .247 with 26 home runs and 72 RBIs in his first season back with the Orioles. He was released by the Orioles in 2020.
Davis retired from baseball in 2021. He is currently a special assistant to the general manager of the Texas Rangers.
Davis's net worth is largely due to his MLB salary. He earned around $190 million in MLB salary alone during his career. He likely earned around $10-20 million more from endorsements.
Davis's 2016 contract extension with the Orioles came with a unique deferment that will keep him making millions from the Orioles until 2037 when he is in his early 50s. This deferment will add significantly to his net worth in the coming years.
About Life
Chris Davis is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Baltimore Orioles from 2008 to 2018 and the Texas Rangers in 2019. He is best known for his two-year stretch from 2013 to 2014, when he won the American League Most Valuable Player Award and led the league in home runs each season.
Davis was born in Longview, Texas, and was drafted by the Orioles in the first round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He made his major league debut in 2009 and quickly became one of the most feared power hitters in the game. In 2013, he hit 53 home runs and drove in 138 runs, helping the Orioles reach the playoffs for the first time since 1997. He followed that up with another 52 home runs and 137 RBIs in 2014.
After his two MVP seasons, Davis' production declined significantly. He hit just 26 home runs in 2015 and 16 home runs in 2016. He was limited to 12 games in 2017 due to a right oblique strain, and he hit just .168 with four home runs in 2018.
The Orioles released Davis after the 2018 season, and he signed with the Rangers on a one-year deal. He hit 22 home runs in 102 games with the Rangers in 2019, but he was released after the season.
Davis has not played in the major leagues since 2019. He is currently under contract with the Orioles through 2037, but it is unlikely that he will ever play again.
In addition to his baseball career, Davis is also a writer. He has written a book about his life and career, titled "Big Swing: My Life in Baseball." He also writes a blog for The Players' Tribune.
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