Tony Watson

San Francisco Giants, Relief Pitcher
Age: 39-181d (May 30, 1985)
Exp: 10.101 Years
Country: US
College: Nebraska-Lincoln
Drafted: Round 9 (#278 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Boras Corporation
RETIRED

2021-2021 free-agent-xxb

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2021 36 $349,440 $349,440 0.17% $349,440 $349,440
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2021 36 9.101 $1,000,000 - - $349,440 $349,440
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2021 36 $349,440 $349,440 $349,440 $349,440 $349,440
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2021 free-agent-xxb

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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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2020-2020 Extension

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, 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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2018-2020 free-agent-xxb

Tony Watson signed a 3 year , $9,000,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $5,600,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $5,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,600,000
Average Salary:
$5,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $3,450,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $3,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,450,000
Average Salary:
$3,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $518,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $518,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $518,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $518,500
Average Salary:
$518,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $505,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $505,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $505,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $505,500
Average Salary:
$505,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $484,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $484,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $484,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $484,000
Average Salary:
$484,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Signing Bonus

Tony Watson signed a 1 year , $85,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $85,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $85,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $85,000
Average Salary:
$85,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

10.101 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$26,899,592

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 22
Signing Bonus
$85,000
$85,000
2011 26
Active
$414,000
$499,000
2012 27
Active
$484,000
$983,000
2013 28
Active
$505,500
$1,488,500
2014 29
Active
$518,500
$2,007,000
2015 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,750,000
$3,757,000
2016 31
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,450,000
$7,207,000
2017 32
Active / arbitration-settlement
Retained
$1,927,863
$3,672,137
$9,134,863
$12,807,000
2018 33
Active
$3,000,000
$15,807,000
2019 34
Injured
$7,500,000
$23,307,000
2020 35
Active
$2,592,592
$25,899,592
2021 36
Injured
Retained
$349,440
$650,560
$26,249,032
$26,899,592
Total
$26,899,592

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $10,794,137 $85,000 - $10,879,137
1 $1,927,863 - - $1,927,863
4 $7,960,551 - $5,481,481 $13,442,032
1 $650,560 - - $650,560
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
22
$85,000
$85,000
$85,000
2011
26
$414,000
$414,000
$499,000
2012
27
$484,000
$484,000
$983,000
2013
28
$505,500
$505,500
$1,488,500
2014
29
$518,500
$518,500
$2,007,000
2015
30
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$3,757,000
2016
31
$3,450,000
$3,450,000
$7,207,000
2017
32
$1,927,863
$3,672,137
$1,927,863
$3,672,137
$9,134,863
$12,807,000
2018
33
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$15,807,000
2019
34
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$7,500,000
$23,307,000
2020
35
$1,111,111
$1,481,481
$2,592,592
$25,899,592
2021
36
$349,440
$650,560
$349,440
$650,560
$26,249,032
$26,899,592
Total
$21,333,111
$85,000
$5,481,481
$26,899,592

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $10,794,137 $85,000 - $10,879,137
1 $1,927,863 - - $1,927,863
4 $7,960,551 - $5,481,481 $13,442,032
1 $650,560 - - $650,560

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2021 SF Sep 29, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Shoulder
2021 LAA Apr 29, 2021 - May 09, 2021 Calf
2019 SF Sep 15, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 Wrist
  • Apr 18, 2022 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Jul 30, 2021 Traded to San Francisco (SF) from Los Angeles (LAA) for Sam Selman, Ivan Alexander Armstrong and Jose Marte
  • Mar 30, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Mar 26, 2021 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Feb 17, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Nov 02, 2019 Exercised a $2.5 million player option with San Francisco (SF)
  • Feb 17, 2018 Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Jul 31, 2017 Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for Oneil Cruz and Angel German
  • Feb 16, 2017 Signed a 1 year $5.6 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT), settling in arbitration
  • Jan 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $3.45 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $518,500 contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $500,500 contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $484k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 11, 2007 Signed a contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 07, 2007 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 9 (#278 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2021 SF 62 0 40 26 25 18 44 4 7 4 0 57.3 3.92 1.01 0.14
2020 SF 21 0 13 8 5 3 15 3 1 0 2 18.0 2.50 0.89 0.15
2019 SF 60 0 56 26 25 12 41 9 2 2 0 54.0 4.17 1.26 0.37
2018 SF 72 0 54 19 19 14 72 4 4 6 0 66.0 2.59 1.03 2.00
2017 LAD 71 0 72 26 25 20 53 9 7 4 10 66.7 3.38 1.38 0.39
2016 PIT 70 0 52 26 23 20 58 10 2 5 15 67.7 3.06 1.06 1.27
2015 PIT 77 0 55 17 16 17 62 3 4 1 1 75.3 1.91 0.96 2.46
2014 PIT 78 0 64 16 14 15 81 5 10 2 2 77.3 1.63 1.02 2.57
2013 PIT 67 0 51 19 19 12 54 5 3 1 2 71.7 2.39 0.88 1.51
2012 PIT 68 0 37 21 20 23 53 5 5 2 0 53.3 3.38 1.13 0.64
2011 PIT 43 0 34 18 18 20 37 6 2 2 0 41.0 3.95 1.32 0.35
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