So, I got curious the other day about Corbin Burnes, you know, the pitcher. Heard about his move to the Orioles and all that buzz. Got me wondering, like, what’s this guy actually worth? How much money does someone like that really have?
My Search Begins
First thing I did, naturally, was just punch “Corbin Burnes net worth” into my search bar. Simple enough, right? Well, kinda. You get a bunch of numbers popping up immediately. Websites all claiming to know the exact figure. Some said one thing, some said another. Honestly, a lot of those sites look a bit spammy, just trying to get clicks.
I started clicking around a bit, trying to see where they got their info. Most don’t really say, or they link to each other in a big circle. It’s hard to trust those straight-up “net worth” sites sometimes. They often just guess or pull numbers out of thin air, feels like.
Looking for Real Clues
So, I thought, okay, forget the quick number. Let’s look for actual news, stuff about his contracts. That usually gives a better picture. I started searching for things like “Corbin Burnes contract” and “Corbin Burnes traded”.
That led me to some more solid stuff. Found articles talking about his move from the Brewers to the Orioles right before the 2024 season. Big deal, obviously. Pitchers like him, especially guys heading towards free agency, always have big money talk surrounding them.
- Read about him being a potential free agent soon, like maybe after the 2024 season or looking ahead to 2025-2030.
- Saw mentions of his agent, Scott Boras. Everyone knows that name means big contracts are usually involved.
- Found some reports throwing around huge potential contract numbers, like, massive deals you see top players getting. Some articles were guessing way up there, maybe even hundreds of millions over several years, including signing bonuses.
But here’s the thing: even finding contract details doesn’t equal “net worth”.
It’s Not Just Salary
A reported contract value, even if it’s massive, isn’t what’s sitting in his bank account right now. You gotta remember:
- Taxes: Uncle Sam takes a huge chunk.
- Agent Fees: Guys like Scott Boras get their percentage, and it’s not small.
- Expenses: Living costs, travel, training, supporting a family (saw mentions of his wife, Brooke, and their family life – that costs money too!).
- Investments/Other Income: Maybe he has endorsements? Maybe bad investments? Who knows?
So, I dug around looking for reports on his salary, especially the arbitration stuff before the trade and what the Orioles are paying him now. Found some figures for the current season, which helps build a picture, but it’s just one year.
So, What Did I Find?
Basically, I found a lot of speculation based on his contracts and potential future earnings. Everyone agrees he’s making good money, especially after that trade and heading towards free agency where guys like him can command top dollar. There were talks about potential deals in the future being really big, maybe even over $200 million guaranteed with big signing bonuses if he hits free agency right.
But a specific, reliable “net worth” number? Nah. Couldn’t pin one down that felt totally trustworthy. It’s all estimates based on public salary data. His real financial situation? Only Corbin Burnes, his family, and maybe his financial advisor truly know that. It was interesting digging into it though, seeing how the whole contract and trade stuff works.
