MLB
David Freese
David Freese
Los Angeles Dodgers, 1st Base
Age: 41y-7m-24d (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 | Cash Remaining | 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-Arbitration
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-Arbitration
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-Arbitration
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-Arbitration
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
Buyout
|
$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 |
