James Shields

Chicago White Sox, Starting Pitcher
Age: 43y-0m-3d (Dec 20, 1981)
Exp: 12.125 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 16 (#466 overall), 2000
Agent(s): PSI Sports Management
INACTIVE

2015-2018

James Shields signed a 4 year , $75,000,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $75,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $75,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2008-2014

James Shields signed a 4 year , $11,250,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $11,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,812,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $11,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,812,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2007-2007

James Shields signed a 1 year , $394,900 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $394,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $394,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $394,900
Average Salary:
$394,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2000-2000 Signing Bonus

James Shields signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

12.125 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$116,094,900

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 18
Signing Bonus
$200,000
$200,000
2007 25
Active
$394,900
$594,900
2008 26
Active
$1,000,000
$1,594,900
2009 27
Active
$1,500,000
$3,094,900
2010 28
Active
$2,500,000
$5,594,900
2011 29
Active
$4,250,000
$9,844,900
2012 30
Active / Club Exercised
$7,500,000
$17,344,900
2013 31
Active / Club Exercised
$10,250,000
$27,594,900
2014 32
Active / Club Exercised
$13,500,000
$41,094,900
2015 33
Active
$10,000,000
$51,094,900
2016 34
Active
Retained
$12,114,755
$8,885,245
$63,209,655
$72,094,900
2017 35
Active
Retained
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
$82,094,900
$93,094,900
2018 36
Active
Retained
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
$103,094,900
$114,094,900
2019 37
Buyout
$2,000,000
$116,094,900
Total
$116,094,900

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $17,144,900 $200,000 - $17,344,900
2 $23,750,000 - - $23,750,000
5 $42,885,245 - - $42,885,245
3 $32,114,755 - - $32,114,755
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
18
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
2007
25
$394,900
$394,900
$594,900
2008
26
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,594,900
2009
27
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$3,094,900
2010
28
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$5,594,900
2011
29
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
$9,844,900
2012
30
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$17,344,900
2013
31
$10,250,000
$10,250,000
$27,594,900
2014
32
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
$41,094,900
2015
33
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$51,094,900
2016
34
$12,114,755
$8,885,245
$12,114,755
$8,885,245
$63,209,655
$72,094,900
2017
35
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
$82,094,900
$93,094,900
2018
36
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
$10,000,000
$11,000,000
$103,094,900
$114,094,900
2019
37
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$116,094,900
Total
$115,894,900
$200,000
$116,094,900

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $17,144,900 $200,000 - $17,344,900
2 $23,750,000 - - $23,750,000
5 $42,885,245 - - $42,885,245
3 $32,114,755 - - $32,114,755

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2017 CHW Apr 22, 2017 - Jun 18, 2017 Arm
  • Oct 29, 2018 Chicago (CHW) declined a $16M club option for 2019
  • Jun 04, 2016 Traded to Chicago (CHW) from San Diego (SD) with cash considerations for Erik Johnson and Fernando Tatis Jr.
  • Feb 09, 2015 Signed a 4 year $75 million contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Oct 31, 2013 Exercised a $12 million option for 2014 with Kansas City (KC)
  • Dec 10, 2012 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Wade Davis for Wil Myers, Jake Odorizzi, Mike Montgomery and Patrick Leonard
  • Oct 30, 2012 Tampa Bay (TB) exercised $10.25 million option for 2013
  • Oct 31, 2011 Tampa Bay (TB) exercised $7.5 million option for 2012
  • Jan 23, 2008 Signed a 4 year $11.25 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $394k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jun 16, 2000 Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jun 05, 2000 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 16 (#466 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2018 CHW 34 33 190 115 103 78 154 34 7 16 0 204.7 4.53 1.31 1.30
2017 CHW 21 21 116 72 68 53 103 27 5 7 0 117.0 5.23 1.44 0.32
2016 SD 33 33 208 122 118 82 135 40 6 19 0 181.7 5.85 1.60 -1.90
2015 SD 36 33 189 93 88 81 216 33 13 7 0 202.3 3.91 1.33 1.91
2014 KC 34 34 224 95 81 44 180 23 14 8 0 227.0 3.21 1.18 3.69
2013 KC 34 34 215 82 80 68 196 20 13 9 0 228.7 3.15 1.24 4.65
2012 TB 33 33 209 103 89 58 223 25 15 10 0 227.7 3.52 1.17 2.54
2011 TB 33 33 195 83 78 65 225 26 16 12 0 249.3 2.82 1.04 5.78
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