MLB
Clay Buchholz
Clay Buchholz
Toronto Blue Jays, Starting Pitcher
Age: 40-111d (Aug 14, 1984)
Exp: 11.02 Years
Country: US
College: McNeese State
Drafted: Round 1 (#42 overall), 2005
Agent(s): John Courtright (Relativity Sports)
INACTIVE
2019-2019 free-agent-xxb
Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
34 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 1.46% | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 2020 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
34 | 10.021 | $3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 2020 |
|
35 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
|
34 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- Innings Pitched
$125,000 each for 120,130
$250,000 each for 140, 150, 160, 170
$500,000 each for 180, 190 - Relief Appearances
$50,000 for 50, 55
$100,000 for 60, 65, 70, 75
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2018-2018 free-agent-street
Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2012-2017 Arbitration Extension
Clay Buchholz signed a 4 year , $29,945,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $29,945,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,486,250.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $29,945,000
Average Salary:
$7,486,250
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb
Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb
Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $443,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $443,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $443,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $443,000
Average Salary:
$443,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb
Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $413,500 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $413,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $413,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $413,500
Average Salary:
$413,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb
Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $396,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $396,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $396,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $396,000
Average Salary:
$396,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb
Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005 Signing Bonus
Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
11.02 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$63,029,511
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
|
| 2007 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$91,366 |
$891,366 |
Champion |
| 2008 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$396,000 |
$1,287,366 |
|
| 2009 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$413,500 |
$1,700,866 |
|
| 2010 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$443,000 |
$2,143,866 |
|
| 2011 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$555,000 |
$2,698,866 |
|
| 2012 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$4,500,000 |
$7,198,866 |
|
| 2013 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$5,550,000 |
$12,748,866 |
Champion |
| 2014 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$7,700,000 |
$20,448,866 |
|
| 2015 | 30 |
|
Injured
|
$12,000,000 |
$32,448,866 |
|
| 2016 | 31 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$13,000,000 |
$45,448,866 |
|
| 2017 | 32 |
 |
Injured / Club Exercised
|
$13,500,000 |
$58,948,866 |
|
| 2018 | 33 |
|
Injured
|
$1,080,645 |
$60,029,511 |
|
| 2019 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$63,029,511 |
|
| Total |
$63,029,511 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
|
$44,398,866 | $1,000,000 | $50,000 | $45,448,866 |
| 1 |
|
$13,500,000 | - | - | $13,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,080,645 | - | - | $1,080,645 |
| 1 |
|
$3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
|
20 |
$800,000
|
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
22 |
$91,366
|
$91,366 |
$891,366 |
||
| 2008 |
|
23 |
$396,000
|
$396,000 |
$1,287,366 |
||
| 2009 |
|
24 |
$413,500
|
$413,500 |
$1,700,866 |
||
| 2010 |
|
25 |
$443,000
|
$443,000 |
$2,143,866 |
||
| 2011 |
|
26 |
$555,000
|
$555,000 |
$2,698,866 |
||
| 2012 |
|
27 |
$3,500,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$4,500,000 |
$7,198,866 |
|
| 2013 |
|
28 |
$5,500,000
|
$50,000 |
$5,550,000 |
$12,748,866 |
|
| 2014 |
|
29 |
$7,700,000
|
$7,700,000 |
$20,448,866 |
||
| 2015 |
|
30 |
$12,000,000
|
$12,000,000 |
$32,448,866 |
||
| 2016 |
|
31 |
$13,000,000
|
$13,000,000 |
$45,448,866 |
||
| 2017 |
|
32 |
$13,500,000
|
$13,500,000 |
$58,948,866 |
||
| 2018 |
|
33 |
$1,080,645
|
$1,080,645 |
$60,029,511 |
||
| 2019 |
|
34 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$63,029,511 |
||
| Total |
$61,979,511 |
$1,000,000 |
$50,000 |
$63,029,511 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
|
$44,398,866 | $1,000,000 | $50,000 | $45,448,866 |
| 1 |
|
$13,500,000 | - | - | $13,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,080,645 | - | - | $1,080,645 |
| 1 |
|
$3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
TOR |
May 10, 2019 - Aug 25, 2019 | Shoulder |
| 2019 |
TOR |
Mar 28, 2019 - Apr 13, 2019 | Arm |
| 2018 |
ARI |
Sep 15, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Elbow |
| 2018 |
ARI |
Jun 25, 2018 - Jul 24, 2018 | Oblique |
| 2017 |
PHI |
Apr 15, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 | Arm |
| 2015 |
BOS |
Jul 28, 2015 - Oct 05, 2015 | Arm |
| 2015 |
BOS |
Jul 11, 2015 - Jul 28, 2015 | Arm |
-
Mar 01, 2019
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
May 05, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 19, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Dec 20, 2016
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Boston (BOS) for Josh Tobias
-
Nov 03, 2016
Boston (BOS) exercised a $13.5 million option for 2017
-
Nov 03, 2015
Boston (BOS) exercised a $13 million option for 2015
-
Apr 10, 2011
Signed a 4 year $29.945 million extension with Boston (BOS)
-
Mar 08, 2011
Signed a 1 year $555k contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Mar 08, 2010
Signed a 1 year $443k contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Mar 05, 2009
Signed a 1 year $413,500 contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Mar 06, 2008
Signed a 1 year $396k contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Aug 17, 2007
Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Jun 15, 2005
Signed a contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Jun 07, 2005
Drafted by Boston (BOS): Round 1 (#42 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TOR | 12 | 12 | 72 | 44 | 43 | 16 | 39 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 59.0 | 6.56 | 1.49 | -0.52 |
| 2018 | ARI | 17 | 17 | 80 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 81 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 98.3 | 2.01 | 1.04 | 2.79 |
| 2017 | PHI | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 12.27 | 2.59 | -0.38 |
| 2016 | BOS | 37 | 21 | 130 | 80 | 74 | 55 | 93 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 139.3 | 4.78 | 1.33 | 0.08 |
| 2015 | BOS | 18 | 18 | 114 | 48 | 41 | 23 | 107 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 113.3 | 3.26 | 1.21 | 2.68 |
| 2014 | BOS | 28 | 28 | 182 | 108 | 101 | 54 | 132 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 170.3 | 5.34 | 1.39 | -1.64 |
| 2013 | BOS | 16 | 16 | 75 | 23 | 21 | 36 | 96 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 108.3 | 1.75 | 1.03 | 4.26 |
| 2012 | BOS | 29 | 29 | 187 | 104 | 96 | 64 | 129 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 189.3 | 4.56 | 1.33 | 0.48 |
| 2011 | BOS | 14 | 14 | 76 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 60 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 82.7 | 3.48 | 1.29 | 1.88 |
