Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is staying in Houston, at least for the next couple of years. Springer has agreed to a 2-year, $24 million deal with the ball club to avoid arbitration, Eyewitness Sports confirms.
Arbitration is when a player and team both submit a salary offer for a new contract. An arbitrator chooses a number based on which offer is closest to the salaries players of similar skill sets are making.
Springer has agreed to a 2-year, $24 million deal with the ball club to avoid arbitration, Eyewitness Sports confirms.
Springer had filed for $10.5 million in arbitration; Houston countered with a $8.5 million offer. The deal allows Springer to have one year left of arbitration after this current deal ends.
"I'm happy that we reached a multi-year deal with George, recognizing his accomplishments and his contribution, but also recognizing there’s more to come," Luhnow told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. "We're excited to be able to turn our focus to winning ballgames."
For the regular season, Springer hit .283 with 34 home runs, 85 RBI and 112 runs scored while posting a .522 slugging percentage and an .889 OPS. In the Fall Classic, he really shined, hitting .371 (11x29) with five home runs and seven RBI while posting a 1.471 OPS to earn World Series MVP honors.
His eight extra-base hits (three doubles and five home runs) and 29 total bases are World Series records. Springer also earned his first Silver Slugger Award in 2017. Additionally, his nine leadoff homers in the regular season set a new franchise record and his 112 runs scored ranked tied for second in the AL. Springer’s .996 fielding percentage in 131 games in the outfield ranked third in the AL.
Springer has played in four Major League seasons (2014-17), all with the Astros.
