Robinson Chirinos is a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball at the moment. He was born in Punto Fijo, Venezuela, on June 5, 1985.
Chirinos debuted in Major League Baseball in 2011 with the Tampa Bay Rays. He also spent nearly five seasons with the Texas Rangers before retiring in 2018.
Chirinos joined the Astros in December 2018 after the Rangers declined his option for 2019. He also represented Venezuela in the 2017 World Baseball Classic as a member of the national baseball team.
Chirinos, together with Sam Fuld, Hak-Ju Lee, Brandon Guyer, and Chris Archer, was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on January 8, 2011, for Matt Garza, Fernando Perez, and Zac Rosscup. He batted.218/.283/.309 in his debut season.
Chirinos was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for a player on April 8, 2013. He appeared in a career-high 93 games in 2014.
In 2016, he allowed 22 stolen bases while catching 8 runners for a 27 per cent caught-stealing percentage.
In February 2021, Robinson Chirinos signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization.
He fractured his right wrist while playing for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders on March 10, 2021. He had surgery and was expected to be away for four to six weeks.
How Much Does Robinson Chirinos Make?
| Year | Basic Salary | Sign Bonus | Incentives | Year Total | Cash Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $483,840 | – | – | $483,840 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,000,000 | – | – | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,239,635 | – | – | $1,239,635 | $0 |
| 2020 | $889,994 | – | – | $889,994 | $0 |
| 2019 | $5,750,000 | – | – | $5,750,000 | $0 |
| 2019 | $100,000 | – | – | $100,000 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,250,000 | – | – | $2,250,000 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,900,000 | – | – | $1,900,000 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,550,000 | – | – | $1,550,000 | $0 |
| 2015 | $518,290 | – | – | $518,290 | $0 |
| 2014 | $502,232 | – | – | $502,232 | $0 |
| 2013 | $190,109 | – | – | $190,109 | $0 |
| 2012 | $480,700 | – | – | $480,700 | $0 |
| 2011 | $414,000 | – | – | $414,000 | $0 |