Goldschmidt was selected in the eighth round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of Texas State University, where he set the school record for career home runs.
In 219 at-bats, he hit .352/.487/.685 as a junior, with 18 homers and 54 walks against 29 strikeouts. Scouts admired his strength, but they were concerned about his 6-3, 245-pound frame.
Some thought he’d strike out too much against professional pitching, and right-handed hitting first basemen have to wow scouts to get drafted high. Arizona selected him in the eighth round for $95,000.
In the Pioneer League, he dominated pitching (.334/.408/.638), but doubters pointed out that the Pioneer League is a fantastic location to bat.
Many college sluggers excelled there but were unable to reproduce their success at higher levels.
In the 2010 Baseball Prospect Book, I acknowledged his excellent performance, but gave him a cautious Grade C pending more exposure to stronger pitching, having previously been burned by showy rookie ball numbers from college hitters.
Paul Goldschmidt Net Worth
Paul Goldschmidt has a net worth estimation of $10 million to $20 million
Paul Goldschmidt Salary
Paul Goldschmidt earns an annual average salary of $26,000,000.
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Paul Goldschmidt Contract
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed Paul Goldschmidt to a five-year, $130 million contract that includes a $20 million signing bonus and a $130 million guarantee.
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Paul Goldschmidt Trade
Goldschmidt was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals on December 5, 2018, in exchange for Luke Weaver, Carson Kelly, Andy Young, and a Competitive Balance Round B pick in the 2019 MLB draft.