David Freese

Age: 41-218d (Apr 28, 1983)
Exp: 10.028 Years
Country: US
College: South Alabama
Drafted: Round 9 (#273 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Nez Balelo (CAA Sports)
RETIRED

2019-2019 free-agent-xxb

David Freese signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2019 36 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 2.18% $4,500,000 $4,500,000
2020 37
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2019 36 9.028 $4,500,000 - - $4,500,000 $4,500,000
2020 37 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 36 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Contract Notes

 

Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2019 Extension

David Freese signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 free-agent-xxb

David Freese signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 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
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2015-2015 Arbitration

David Freese signed a 1 year , $6,425,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $6,425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,425,000
Average Salary:
$6,425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

David Freese signed a 1 year , $5,050,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $5,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,050,000
Average Salary:
$5,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration

David Freese signed a 1 year , $3,150,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $3,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,150,000
Average Salary:
$3,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

David Freese signed a 1 year , $508,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $508,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $508,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $508,000
Average Salary:
$508,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

David Freese signed a 1 year , $416,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $416,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $416,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $416,000
Average Salary:
$416,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

David Freese signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

David Freese signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006 Signing Bonus

David Freese signed a 1 year , $6,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $6,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000
Average Salary:
$6,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

10.028 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$34,855,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Signing Bonus
$6,000
$6,000
2009 26
Active
$400,000
$406,000
2010 27
Active
$400,000
$806,000
2011 28
Active
$416,000
$1,222,000
Champion
2012 29
Active
$508,000
$1,730,000
2013 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,150,000
$4,880,000
2014 31
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,050,000
$9,930,000
2015 32
Active / Arb Avoided
$6,425,000
$16,355,000
2016 33
Active
$3,000,000
$19,355,000
2017 34
Active
$6,250,000
$25,605,000
2018 35
Active
Retained
$685,470
$3,564,530
$26,290,470
$29,855,000
2019 36
Active
Retained
$4,500,000
$500,000
$34,355,000
$34,855,000
Total
$34,855,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $6,000 - $6,000
5 $4,874,000 - - $4,874,000
2 $11,475,000 - - $11,475,000
3 $12,814,530 - - $12,814,530
2 $5,685,470 - - $5,685,470
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$6,000
$6,000
$6,000
2009
26
$400,000
$400,000
$406,000
2010
27
$400,000
$400,000
$806,000
2011
28
$416,000
$416,000
$1,222,000
2012
29
$508,000
$508,000
$1,730,000
2013
30
$3,150,000
$3,150,000
$4,880,000
2014
31
$5,050,000
$5,050,000
$9,930,000
2015
32
$6,425,000
$6,425,000
$16,355,000
2016
33
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$19,355,000
2017
34
$6,250,000
$6,250,000
$25,605,000
2018
35
$685,470
$3,564,530
$685,470
$3,564,530
$26,290,470
$29,855,000
2019
36
$4,500,000
$500,000
$4,500,000
$500,000
$34,355,000
$34,855,000
Total
$34,849,000
$6,000
$34,855,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $6,000 - $6,000
5 $4,874,000 - - $4,874,000
2 $11,475,000 - - $11,475,000
3 $12,814,530 - - $12,814,530
2 $5,685,470 - - $5,685,470

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2019 LAD Jul 26, 2019 - Sep 01, 2019 Hamstring
2019 LAD Jun 21, 2019 - Jul 08, 2019 Hamstring
2017 PIT Apr 29, 2017 - May 12, 2017 Hamstring
2015 LAA Jul 23, 2015 - Sep 01, 2015 Finger
  • Oct 12, 2019 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Nov 02, 2018 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract extension with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Nov 01, 2018 Los Angeles (LAD) declined a $6M club option for 2019
  • Sep 01, 2018 Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for Jesus Valdez
  • Aug 23, 2016 Signed a 3 year $11 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 12, 2016 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jan 28, 2015 Signed a 1 year $6.425 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Feb 01, 2014 Signed a 1 year $5.05 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Nov 22, 2013 Traded to Los Angeles (LAA) from St. Louis (STL) with Fernando Salas for Peter Bourjos and Randal Grichuk
  • Feb 08, 2013 Signed a 1 year $3.15 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 01, 2012 Signed a 1 year $508k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 21, 2011 Signed a 1 year $416k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 04, 2010 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Apr 05, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Dec 14, 2007 Traded to St. Louis (STL) from San Diego (SD) for Jim Edmonds
  • Jun 10, 2006 Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jun 06, 2006 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 9 (#273 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2019 LAD 80 39 186 162 35 51 13 0 11 29 97 23 44 0 .315 .403 .599 1.002 1.56
2018 LAD 113 66 312 280 38 83 12 2 11 51 132 24 72 0 .296 .359 .471 .830 1.42
2017 PIT 130 119 503 426 44 112 16 0 10 52 158 58 116 0 .263 .368 .371 .739 2.22
2016 PIT 141 105 492 437 63 118 23 0 13 55 180 45 142 0 .270 .352 .412 .764 1.72
2015 LAA 121 118 470 424 53 109 27 0 14 56 178 31 107 1 .257 .323 .420 .743 2.85
2014 LAA 134 128 511 462 53 120 25 1 10 55 177 38 124 1 .260 .321 .383 .704 1.69
2013 STL 138 131 521 462 53 121 26 1 9 60 176 47 106 1 .262 .340 .381 .721 0.41
2012 STL 144 133 567 501 70 147 25 1 20 79 234 57 122 3 .293 .372 .467 .839 3.78
2011 STL 97 88 363 333 41 99 16 1 10 55 147 24 75 1 .297 .350 .441 .791 1.84
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