Earning almost $3 million, Geoffrey Edward Blum (born April 26, 1973) is a former Major League Baseball infielder who played with the Montreal Expos, Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and Arizona Diamondbacks, among others.
He is now the Houston Astros’ TV color analyst.
The Montreal Expos picked him in the seventh round of the 1994 amateur draft, and he began his professional career with them.
During his stint with the Expos, he spent the winter of 1995 with the Hunter Eagles of the Australian Baseball League.
The Houston Astros signed Blum to a one-year contract for $1.1 million on November 20, 2007. A club option for 2009 was also included in the agreement.
Blum returned to the Astros in 2009, mostly as a third baseman. That season, he hit ten home runs, drove in 49 runs, and was noted for his outstanding defense at all infield positions.
Blum re-signed with the Astros on October 30, 2009. The deal was for $1.5 million for the 2010 season and contained a $1.65 million mutual option for 2011, which was refused, leaving him a free agent.
Blum’s season was cut short in July 2010 after he injured his elbow while putting on his shirt after a game.
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Blum to a $2.7 million two-year contract on November 15, 2010. Due to injuries, he only played in 40 of the 326 games he was eligible for during his two years with the Diamondbacks.
On July 20, 2012, he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks.
Geoff Blum Salary
Even though his salary as of 2022 is unknown publicly, it is believed that Geoff pockets close to $3 million or even more annually.
How Much Does Geoff Blum Make?
Annually, it is believed that Geoff Blum earns around $3 million. He was earning $1.35 million in 2012.
