MLB
Steven Matz
Steven Matz
St. Louis Cardinals, Starting Pitcher
Age: 33-185d (May 29, 1991)
Exp: 9.099 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 2 (#72 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Icon Sports Management
2025 Payroll Salary
$12,500,000
2025 Cash
$12,000,000
Career Earnings
$44,538,438
2022-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Steven Matz signed a 4 year , $44,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $44,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,000,000. In 2025, Matz will earn a base salary of $12,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $44,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Contract Notes
- Innings Pitched
$200,000 each for 130, 140, 150, 160, 170 - All-Star: $50,000
- Cy Young
1st: $50,000
2nd-5th: $25,000 - LCS MVP: $25,000
- WS MVP: $50,000
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2021 Arbitration
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $5,200,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $5,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,200,000
Average Salary:
$5,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
202 / UFA
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2020-2020 Arbitration
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $2,625,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $2,625,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,625,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,625,000
Average Salary:
$2,625,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $577,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $577,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $577,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $577,000
Average Salary:
$577,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $562,250 contract with the New York Mets, including $562,250 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $562,250.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $562,250
Average Salary:
$562,250
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $515,750 contract with the New York Mets, including $515,750 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $515,750.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $515,750
Average Salary:
$515,750
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the New York Mets, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Signing Bonus
Steven Matz signed a 1 year , $895,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $895,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $895,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $895,000
Average Salary:
$895,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
9.099 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$44,538,438
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$895,000 |
$895,000 |
|
| 2015 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$274,549 |
$1,169,549 |
|
| 2016 | 25 |
|
Injured
|
$515,750 |
$1,685,299 |
|
| 2017 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$562,250 |
$2,247,549 |
|
| 2018 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$577,000 |
$2,824,549 |
|
| 2019 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,625,000 |
$5,449,549 |
|
| 2020 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,888,889 |
$7,338,438 |
|
| 2021 | 30 |
 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,200,000 |
$12,538,438 |
|
| 2022 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$22,538,438 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$10,000,000 |
$32,538,438 |
|
| 2024 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$44,538,438 |
|
| Total |
$44,538,438 |
$44,538,438 |
||||
| 2025 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$56,538,438 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$6,443,438 | $895,000 | - | $7,338,438 |
| 1 |
|
$5,200,000 | - | - | $5,200,000 |
| 3 |
|
$30,000,000 | $2,000,000 | - | $32,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
18 |
$895,000 |
$895,000 |
$895,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
24 |
$274,549
|
$274,549 |
$1,169,549 |
||
| 2016 |
|
25 |
$515,750
|
$515,750 |
$1,685,299 |
||
| 2017 |
|
26 |
$562,250
|
$562,250 |
$2,247,549 |
||
| 2018 |
|
27 |
$577,000
|
$577,000 |
$2,824,549 |
||
| 2019 |
|
28 |
$2,625,000
|
$2,625,000 |
$5,449,549 |
||
| 2020 |
|
29 |
$1,888,889
|
$1,888,889 |
$7,338,438 |
||
| 2021 |
|
30 |
$5,200,000
|
$5,200,000 |
$12,538,438 |
||
| 2022 |
|
31 |
$8,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$10,000,000 |
$22,538,438 |
|
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$32,538,438 |
||
| 2024 |
|
33 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$44,538,438 |
||
| Total |
$41,643,438 |
$2,895,000 |
$44,538,438 |
$44,538,438 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
34 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$53,643,438 |
$2,895,000 |
$56,538,438 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$6,443,438 | $895,000 | - | $7,338,438 |
| 1 |
|
$5,200,000 | - | - | $5,200,000 |
| 3 |
|
$30,000,000 | $2,000,000 | - | $32,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
STL |
May 01, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024 | Back |
| 2023 |
STL |
Aug 14, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Back |
| 2022 |
STL |
Jul 24, 2022 - Sep 17, 2022 | Knee |
| 2022 |
STL |
May 23, 2022 - Jul 17, 2022 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
TOR |
Jun 13, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021 | COVID-19 |
| 2020 |
NYM |
Aug 30, 2020 - Sep 13, 2020 | Shoulder |
| 2019 |
NYM |
May 09, 2019 - May 18, 2019 | Elbow |
| 2018 |
NYM |
Aug 03, 2018 - Aug 16, 2018 | Arm |
| 2017 |
NYM |
Aug 23, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 | Elbow |
| 2017 |
NYM |
Apr 02, 2017 - Jun 10, 2017 | Arm |
| 2016 |
NYM |
Aug 15, 2016 - Oct 06, 2016 | Elbow |
| 2015 |
NYM |
Jul 06, 2015 - Sep 01, 2015 | Shoulder |
-
Nov 24, 2021
Signed a 4 year $44 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Jan 27, 2021
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from New York (NYM) for Josh Winckowski, Sean Reid-Foley and Yennsy Diaz
-
Dec 02, 2020
Signed a 1 year $5.2 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 10, 2020
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2.625 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $577,000 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $562,250 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $515,750 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 05, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $500k contract with New York (NYM)
-
Aug 17, 2009
Signed a contract with New York (NYM)
-
Jun 09, 2009
Drafted by New York (NYM): Round 2 (#72 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | STL | 12 | 7 | 49 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 44.3 | 5.08 | 1.44 | -0.17 |
| 2023 | STL | 25 | 17 | 108 | 48 | 45 | 32 | 98 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 105.0 | 3.86 | 1.33 | 1.85 |
| 2022 | STL | 15 | 10 | 50 | 28 | 28 | 10 | 54 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 48.0 | 5.25 | 1.25 | -0.28 |
| 2021 | TOR | 29 | 29 | 158 | 70 | 64 | 43 | 144 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 150.7 | 3.82 | 1.33 | 2.21 |
| 2020 | NYM | 9 | 6 | 42 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 36 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 30.7 | 9.69 | 1.70 | -0.96 |
| 2019 | NYM | 36 | 30 | 163 | 83 | 75 | 52 | 153 | 27 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 160.3 | 4.21 | 1.34 | 1.83 |
| 2018 | NYM | 30 | 30 | 134 | 77 | 68 | 58 | 152 | 25 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 154.0 | 3.97 | 1.25 | 1.41 |
| 2017 | NYM | 17 | 13 | 83 | 46 | 45 | 19 | 48 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 66.7 | 6.08 | 1.53 | -0.16 |
| 2016 | NYM | 24 | 22 | 130 | 53 | 52 | 31 | 129 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 132.3 | 3.54 | 1.22 | 2.47 |
| 2015 | NYM | 6 | 6 | 34 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 2.27 | 1.23 | 1.18 |
