Alex Cobb

Detroit Tigers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 37y-2m-20d (Oct 07, 1987)
Exp: 13.061 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 4 (#109 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Beverly Hills Sports Council
2025 Payroll Salary

$15,000,000

2025 Cash

$15,000,000

Career Earnings

$94,595,287

2025-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000. In 2025, Cobb will earn a base salary of $15,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $15,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025 37 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 6.22% $15,000,000 $15,000,000
2026 38
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2025 37 13.061 $15,000,000 - - $15,000,000 $15,000,000
2026 38 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025 37 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 - $15,000,000 $15,000,000
Contract Notes

  • Innings Pitched
    $1M each for 140, 150

Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2024 free-agent-xxb

Alex Cobb signed a 2 year , $20,000,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2018-2021 free-agent-xxb

Alex Cobb signed a 4 year , $57,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $57,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14,250,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $57,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $4,200,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $4,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,200,000
Average Salary:
$4,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014
Pre-Arbitration

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $516,900 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $516,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $516,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $516,900
Average Salary:
$516,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013
Pre-Arbitration

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $502,200 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $502,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $502,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,200
Average Salary:
$502,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012
Pre-Arbitration

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011
Pre-Arbitration

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, 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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2006-2006 Signing Bonus

Alex Cobb signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, 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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Seasons

13.061 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$94,595,287

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 18
Signing Bonus
$400,000
$400,000
2011 23
Active
$414,000
$814,000
2012 24
Active
$480,000
$1,294,000
2013 25
Active
$502,200
$1,796,200
2014 26
Active
$516,900
$2,313,100
2015 27
Injured / Arb Avoided
$4,000,000
$6,313,100
2016 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$4,000,000
$10,313,100
2017 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$4,200,000
$14,513,100
2018 30
Active
$7,500,000
$22,013,100
2019 31
Injured
$9,500,000
$31,513,100
2020 32
Active
$4,582,187
$36,095,287
2021 33
Retained
Active
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$46,095,287
$51,095,287
2022 34
Deferred
Active
$6,500,000
$9,000,000
$57,595,287
$66,595,287
2023 35
Deferred
Injured
$4,500,000
$9,000,000
$71,095,287
$80,095,287
2024 36
Injured / Club Exercised
Retained
Deferred
$3,333,333
$6,666,667
$4,500,000
$83,428,620
$90,095,287
$94,595,287
Total      
$94,595,287
$83,428,620
$90,095,287
$94,595,287
2025 37
Deferred
Active
$4,750,000
$15,000,000
Total
$114,345,287

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $14,513,100 - - $14,513,100
7 $47,082,187 - - $47,082,187
1 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
3 $24,666,667 - - $24,666,667
1 $3,333,333 - - $3,333,333
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
18
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
2011
23
$414,000
$414,000
$814,000
2012
24
$480,000
$480,000
$1,294,000
2013
25
$502,200
$502,200
$1,796,200
2014
26
$516,900
$516,900
$2,313,100
2015
27
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,313,100
2016
28
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$10,313,100
2017
29
$4,200,000
$4,200,000
$14,513,100
2018
30
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$22,013,100
2019
31
$9,500,000
$9,500,000
$31,513,100
2020
32
$4,582,187
$4,582,187
$36,095,287
2021
33
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$46,095,287
$51,095,287
2022
34
$6,500,000
$9,000,000
$6,500,000
$9,000,000
$57,595,287
$66,595,287
2023
35
$4,500,000
$9,000,000
$4,500,000
$9,000,000
$71,095,287
$80,095,287
2024
36
$3,333,333
$6,666,667
$4,500,000
$3,333,333
$6,666,667
$4,500,000
$83,428,620
$90,095,287
$94,595,287
Total
$94,595,287
$94,595,287
$83,428,620
$90,095,287
$94,595,287
2025
37
$4,750,000
$15,000,000
$4,750,000
$15,000,000
Total
$114,345,287
$114,345,287

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $14,513,100 - - $14,513,100
7 $47,082,187 - - $47,082,187
1 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
3 $24,666,667 - - $24,666,667
1 $3,333,333 - - $3,333,333

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 CLE Sep 09, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Finger
2024 CLE Aug 16, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024 Finger
2024 SF Mar 28, 2024 - Aug 09, 2024 Elbow
2023 SF Sep 20, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 Hip
2023 SF Jun 18, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023 Oblique
2022 SF Jun 07, 2022 - Jun 19, 2022 Neck
2022 SF Apr 19, 2022 - May 01, 2022 Groin
2021 LAA Jul 30, 2021 - Sep 16, 2021 Wrist
2021 LAA May 05, 2021 - May 20, 2021 Finger
2020 BAL Sep 04, 2020 - Sep 12, 2020 COVID-19
2019 BAL Apr 27, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 Arm
2019 BAL Apr 09, 2019 - Apr 20, 2019 Arm
2019 BAL Mar 28, 2019 - Apr 04, 2019 Groin
2017 TB Aug 08, 2017 - Aug 24, 2017 Toe
2016 TB Apr 03, 2016 - Aug 29, 2016 Elbow (Tommy John)
2015 TB May 08, 2015 - Oct 04, 2015 Arm
2015 TB Apr 05, 2015 - May 08, 2015 Arm
  • Dec 09, 2024 Signed a 1 year $15 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jul 30, 2024 Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from San Francisco (SF) for Nate Furman
  • Nov 05, 2023 San Francisco (SF) exercised a $10 million option for 2024
  • Nov 29, 2021 Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Feb 01, 2021 Traded to Los Angeles (LAA) from Baltimore (BAL) for Jahmai Jones
  • Mar 20, 2018 Agreed to a 4 year $57 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Nov 06, 2017 Tampa Bay (TB) extended a $17.4 million Qualifying Offer for 2018
  • Jan 13, 2017 Signed a 1 year $4.2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 14, 2016 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $516,900 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Mar 02, 2013 Signed a 1 year $502,200 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $414k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jun 10, 2006 Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jun 06, 2006 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 4 (#109 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 CLE 3 3 14 7 5 3 10 1 2 1 0 16.3 2.76 1.04 0.25
2023 SF 28 28 163 69 65 37 131 19 7 7 0 151.3 3.87 1.32 2.53
2022 SF 28 28 152 72 62 43 151 9 7 8 0 149.7 3.73 1.30 2.46
2021 LAA 18 18 85 46 39 33 98 5 8 3 0 93.3 3.76 1.26 1.64
2020 BAL 10 10 52 27 25 18 38 8 2 5 0 52.3 4.30 1.34 1.13
2019 BAL 3 3 21 16 15 2 8 9 0 2 0 12.3 10.95 1.87 -0.43
2018 BAL 28 28 172 93 83 43 102 24 5 15 0 152.3 4.90 1.41 0.79
2017 TB 29 29 175 78 73 44 128 22 12 10 0 179.3 3.66 1.22 2.77
2016 TB 5 5 32 22 21 7 16 5 1 2 0 22.0 8.59 1.77 -0.78
2014 TB 27 27 142 56 53 47 149 11 10 9 0 166.3 2.87 1.14 3.98
2013 TB 22 22 120 46 44 45 134 13 11 3 0 143.3 2.76 1.15 3.84
2012 TB 23 23 130 67 61 40 106 11 11 9 0 136.3 4.03 1.25 0.79
2011 TB 9 9 49 21 20 21 37 3 3 2 0 52.7 3.42 1.33 0.63

Calculated Market Value

$12.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $11,971,188
  • Avg. Salary: $11,971,188
  • MLB Rank: 137
  • SP Rank: 54

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $15,000,000
  • MLB Rank: 98
  • SP Rank: 39

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Alex Cobb to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Corey Kluber 1 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 36
Johnny Cueto 1 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 36
Lance Lynn 1 $11,000,000 $11,000,000 36
Kyle Gibson 1 $13,000,000 $13,000,000 36
Averages 1 $10,625,000 $10,625,000 36.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Cobb's current age (37), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $10,625,000 $10,625,000

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Cobb statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR

Player GS/Yr IP K/9 BB/9 ERA WHIP FIP WAR
Corey Kluber
2021-2022
 23.50 5.19 8.43 2.43 4.09 1.28 3.70 1.66
Johnny Cueto
2021-2022
 22.50 5.81 6.74 2.12 3.72 1.30 3.92 3.27
Lance Lynn
2022-2023
 26.50 5.76 9.26 2.34 4.87 1.26 4.68 -0.06
Kyle Gibson
2022-2023
 32.00 5.62 7.54 2.58 4.89 1.33 4.20 0.67
Average 26.13 5.60 7.99 2.37 4.39 1.29 4.13 1.39
Alex Cobb
2023-2024
 15.50 5.41 6.65 1.92 3.32 1.18 3.65 3.05
Pct Change -40.68 -3.39 -16.77 18.99 24.37 8.53 11.62 119.42
Median Prime % Change 10.08%
Average Prime % Change 15.26%

Calculated Market Value: Alex Cobb

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $11,971,188 $11,971,188

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 09, 2024
Signed a 1 year $15 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jul 30, 2024
Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from San Francisco (SF) for Nate Furman
Nov 05, 2023
San Francisco (SF) exercised a $10 million option for 2024
Nov 29, 2021
Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
Feb 01, 2021
Traded to Los Angeles (LAA) from Baltimore (BAL) for Jahmai Jones
Mar 20, 2018
Agreed to a 4 year $57 million contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Nov 06, 2017
Tampa Bay (TB) extended a $17.4 million Qualifying Offer for 2018
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $4.2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), avoiding arbitration
Jan 14, 2016
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), avoiding arbitration
Jan 16, 2015
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $516,900 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Mar 02, 2013
Signed a 1 year $502,200 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Nov 19, 2010
Signed a 1 year $414k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Jun 10, 2006
Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Jun 06, 2006
Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 4 (#109 overall)

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