What Is Robinson Canó's Net Worth and Salary?
Robinson Canó is a Dominican professional baseball player who has a net worth of $110 million. He's renowned for his achievements, including four All-Star selections, multiple Silver Slugger Awards (2006, 2010, 2011), and being part of the Yankees' World Series-winning team in 2009.
Earnings
Over the first 15 years of his MLB career, Canó amassed nearly $200 million in salary, placing him among the top 20 highest-paid baseball players ever. However, his earnings could have been higher if not for suspensions due to failed PED tests. In November 2020, Canó was suspended for the entire 2021 season, costing him at least $24 million. This marked his second PED suspension, following an 80-game suspension in 2018.
Early Life
Robinson Canó was born on October 22, 1982, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. Named after the legendary Jackie Robinson, Canó was influenced by his father, Jose Canó, who briefly pitched for the Houston Astros in 1989. Robinson attended Barringer High School in Newark, New Jersey, and later San Pedro Apostol High School in his hometown. Early in life, he displayed his athletic talents by playing both baseball and basketball. He also played for Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter Baseball League.
Minor Leagues
The New York Yankees signed Canó on January 5, 2001, as an amateur free agent with a substantial signing bonus of over $100,000. He started his minor league career with the Gulf Coast Yankees and played for several minor league teams, including Staten Island Yankees and Greensboro Bats. By 2003, Canó had begun to establish himself as a promising prospect, even participating in the All-Star Futures Game.
MLB
Canó made his MLB debut on May 3, 2005, taking over second base from Tony Womack. He secured his first professional hit on May 5 off Hideo Nomo. During his rookie season, he hit his first career grand slam and finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year balloting. Yankees manager Joe Torre notably compared Canó to Hall of Famer Rod Carew, praising his presence at the plate and smooth swing.
In 2009, Canó achieved a .320 batting average with 204 hits, 25 home runs, and 85 RBIs, placing him among the top ten American League players in several categories. He and Derek Jeter made history as the first middle infield pair to each record 200 hits in a season. Canó played 161 games in 2009, marking the highest number of games played by any player that season. He also hit his first career walk-off home run and played a crucial role in the Yankees' 2009 World Series victory by throwing out Shane Victorino for the final out.
Canó continued with the Yankees until 2013, then joined the Seattle Mariners (2014-2018) and the New York Mets before the 2019 season. However, in November 2020, he was suspended for the entire 2021 season due to another PED violation, damaging his reputation.
Contracts
Canó's career saw lucrative contracts, including a 10-year, $240 million deal with the Seattle Mariners. Despite his subpar performance with the Mets, they chose to pay him $40 million to not play for them in the 2022 and 2023 seasons, reflecting his complex and controversial career.
