Who is Vidal Brujan?
Vidal Bruján is a Dominican professional baseball second baseman and outfielder for Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays (MLB). He was born in San Pedro de Macros, Dominican Republic, on February 9, 1998.
In October 2014, Bruján signed as an international free agent with the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2015, he made his professional debut with the Rays in the Dominican Summer League.
Bruján split 2018 between the Bowling Green Hot Rods and the Charlotte Stone Crabs, where he was named a Midwest League All-Star.
Following the 2019 season, he played with the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League. Following the 2019 season, Bruján was added to the Rays’ 40–man roster.
Due to the postponement of the minor league season due to the COVID-19 epidemic, he did not appear in any games in 2020. Bruján was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in June 2021.
Bruján got promoted to the big leagues for the first time on July 7, 2021. In the first game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians, he made his MLB debut as the starting second baseman.
He got his first career hit of the game, an RBI single off Indians starter J.C. Meja.
How Much Does Vidal Bruján Make?
Vidal Brujan’s annual salary is $570,500, with a $0 signing bonus.
| Year | Basic Salary | Sign Bonus | Incentives | Year Total | Cash Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $570,500 | – | – | $570,500 | $0 |
| 2014 | – | $15,000 | – | $15,000 | $0 |
