It’s now official. Christian Yelich, the 2018 NL MVP and two-time reigning NL batting champion, has agreed to a 9-year contract through the 2028 season with a mutual option for 2029, the Milwaukee Brewers have announced today.
“Christian is everything you could want as the face of a franchise – from his incredible performance on the field, to his leadership as a teammate, to his dedication to the community,” said Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio in a statement. “This is an exciting day for everyone connected to the organization as we continue our commitment to be a highly competitive franchise and a place that players want to call home.”
2018 NL MVP and two-time reigning NL batting champion @ChristianYelich has officially agreed to a 9-year contract through the 2028 season with a mutual option for 2029.#ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/F4txNVasDE
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 6, 2020
Yelich, 28, is a career .301/.383/.492 hitter with 139 HR, 500 RBI and 124 stolen bases in 920 games with Miami (2013-17) and Milwaukee (2018-19). As a Brewer, he is a career .327/.415/.631 hitter with 80 HR, 207 RBI and 52 stolen bases in 277 games, leading the team to the postseason in both years with the organization.
“I could not be happier that I am a Milwaukee Brewer for the next decade,” said Yelich in a news release. “I want to thank the Brewers organization, my teammates, and the best fans in baseball for their support. I am excited to be staying in Milwaukee and playing the game that I love for this amazing city.”
