What is Madison Bumgarner's Net Worth and Salary?
Madison Bumgarner is an American professional baseball pitcher with a net worth of $50 million. Over his illustrious career, which included stints with the San Francisco Giants from 2009 to 2019 and the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2020 to 2023, he earned around $130 million in salary alone. His accolades include three World Series wins, two Silver Slugger Awards, and the 2014 World Series MVP title.
Contracts
Madison signed a six-year deal with the Giants worth $35.56 million in 2012 and a five-year $85 million contract with the Diamondbacks in 2019. These deals significantly contributed to his substantial earnings throughout his career.
Early Life and Education
Born on August 1, 1989, in Hickory, North Carolina, Madison Bumgarner grew up in a log house built by his father in an area known as "Bumtown." Madison began playing baseball at the age of four and excelled in high school, leading South Caldwell High School to a 4A State Championship in 2007. His plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a baseball scholarship were shelved as he embarked on a professional career instead.
Minor League Career
Drafted in the first round of the 2007 MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants, Bumgarner started his professional journey with the Augusta GreenJackets. His impressive performances earned him a spot with the San Jose Giants and later the Connecticut Defenders in 2009.
San Francisco Giants
Madison Bumgarner was called up to the majors late in the 2009 season, making an impact with a 1.80 ERA. He was crucial to the Giants' World Series win in 2010 and continued to excel in subsequent seasons. Highlights of his tenure include his 2012 six-year contract extension, his first MLB home run, a regular-season shutout, and 36 consecutive scoreless innings. In 2014, Bumgarner hit two grand slams and was pivotal in the Giants' World Series win, earning both the NLCS and World Series MVP titles. He followed up with significant achievements in the 2015 and 2016 seasons. However, injuries and team struggles plagued his later years with the Giants.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Madison signed a five-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in late 2019. His performance was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and injuries in 2020, limiting his playing time. In 2021 and 2022, he made notable contributions, including his 2,000th career strikeout, but continued to face challenges. In 2023, he was designated for assignment and released after a poor start to the season.
Personal Life
Madison Bumgarner married his high school sweetheart Ali Saunders in 2010. The couple divides their time between a farm in North Carolina during the offseason and a condo in San Francisco during the baseball season.
