JOSH HAMILTON – $25M/YR FOR 5 YEARS

by Peter Lemieux | Apr 9, 2022 | Leaderboard

In 2013, the Angels signed Josh Hamilton to a 5 year $125 million contract. He played only two seasons. with a high batting .250, and then .262. The former Most Valuable Player played only 239 games in the two seasons, with only 35 Home Runs and 123 RBIs total. In the...

KEVIN KIERMAIER – $8.8M/YR FOR 6 YEARS

by Peter Lemieux | Apr 9, 2022 | Leaderboard

At the end of 2017, the Rays signed Kiermaier to a 6 year $53 million contract. They had a cornerstone defensive centerfielder with improving offensive numbers. While still a great fielder, Kiermaier’s offensive numbers have tumbled since signing the contract. Injries...

RICHIE SEXSON – $12.5M/YR FOR 4 YEARS

by Peter Lemieux | Apr 9, 2022 | Leaderboard

Richie Sexson is a two-time Swing Badder nominee. Starting in 2004 with a one-year, $8 million contract with the Diamondbacks. He was injured and only played 23 games. At the end of the year, he became a free agent and signed a 4-year, $50 million contract with the...

YOENIS CESPEDES – $27.5M/YR FOR 4 YEARS

by Peter Lemieux | Apr 9, 2022 | Leaderboard

In December 2016, the Mets rewarded their offensive star with a 4 year $110 million contract. This was great for Cespedes but horrible for the Mets. First he pulled a hamstring. This aggravation continued until his season ended in August. He only played in 81 games,...

ENDER INCIARTE – 5 YEARS – $30 MILLION

by Peter Lemieux | Apr 9, 2022 | Leaderboard

Ender Inciarte signed a 5 year $30 million contract before the 2017 season. He was an excellent defensive outfielder, good base stealer, and great lead off batter. In 2017, he was the only Atlanta Brave player on the All Star team. His first season was just what the...