MLB
Charlie Morton
Charlie Morton
Atlanta Braves, Starting Pitcher
Age: 40-286d (Nov 12, 1983)
Exp: 15.01 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 3 (#95 overall), 2002
Agent(s): Andrew Lowenthal (Wasserman)
2024 Payroll Salary
$20,000,000
2024 Cash
$20,000,000
Career Earnings
$140,653,564
2023-2024 Extension (CURRENT)
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,000,000. In 2024, Morton will earn a base salary of $20,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $20,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$20,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 2024 club option includes no buyout
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2023 Extension
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$20,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Free Agent
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2021 Free Agent
Charlie Morton signed a 2 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2018 Free Agent
Charlie Morton signed a 2 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2016 Arbitration Extension
Charlie Morton signed a 3 year , $21,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $21,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $21,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Arbitration
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $2,445,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $2,445,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,445,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,445,000
Average Salary:
$2,445,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $441,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $441,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $441,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $441,000
Average Salary:
$441,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $422,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $422,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $422,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $422,500
Average Salary:
$422,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $405,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $405,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $405,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $405,000
Average Salary:
$405,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $390,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $390,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $390,000
Average Salary:
$390,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002 Signing Bonus
Charlie Morton signed a 1 year , $415,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $415,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $415,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $415,000
Average Salary:
$415,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$140,653,564
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$415,000 |
$415,000 |
|
| 2008 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$219,508 |
$634,508 |
|
| 2009 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$405,000 |
$1,039,508 |
|
| 2010 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$422,500 |
$1,462,008 |
|
| 2011 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$441,000 |
$1,903,008 |
|
| 2012 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,445,000 |
$4,348,008 |
|
| 2013 | 29 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$2,000,000 |
$6,348,008 |
|
| 2014 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,000,000 |
$10,348,008 |
|
| 2015 | 31 |
|
Injured
|
$8,000,000 |
$18,348,008 |
|
| 2016 | 32 |
 |
Injured
|
$8,000,000 |
$26,348,008 |
|
| 2017 | 33 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$8,875,000 $1,000,000 |
$35,223,008 $36,223,008 |
Champion |
| 2018 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$8,875,000 |
$45,098,008 |
|
| 2019 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$60,098,008 |
All MLB (2nd) |
| 2020 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$5,555,556 |
$65,653,564 |
|
| 2021 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$80,653,564 |
Champion |
| 2022 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$100,653,564 |
|
| 2023 | 39 |
|
Injured
|
$20,000,000 |
$120,653,564 |
|
| 2024 | 40 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$20,000,000 |
$140,653,564 |
|
| Total |
$140,653,564 |
$140,653,564 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |
|
18 |
$415,000 |
$415,000 |
$415,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
24 |
$219,508
|
$219,508 |
$634,508 |
||
| 2009 |
|
25 |
$405,000
|
$405,000 |
$1,039,508 |
||
| 2010 |
|
26 |
$422,500
|
$422,500 |
$1,462,008 |
||
| 2011 |
|
27 |
$441,000
|
$441,000 |
$1,903,008 |
||
| 2012 |
|
28 |
$2,445,000
|
$2,445,000 |
$4,348,008 |
||
| 2013 |
|
29 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$6,348,008 |
||
| 2014 |
|
30 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$10,348,008 |
||
| 2015 |
|
31 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$18,348,008 |
||
| 2016 |
|
32 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$26,348,008 |
||
| 2017 |
|
33 |
$7,000,000 $1,000,000
|
$1,875,000 |
$8,875,000 $1,000,000 |
$35,223,008 $36,223,008 |
|
| 2018 |
|
34 |
$7,000,000
|
$1,875,000 |
$8,875,000 |
$45,098,008 |
|
| 2019 |
|
35 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$60,098,008 |
||
| 2020 |
|
36 |
$5,555,556
|
$5,555,556 |
$65,653,564 |
||
| 2021 |
|
37 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$80,653,564 |
||
| 2022 |
|
38 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$100,653,564 |
||
| 2023 |
|
39 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$120,653,564 |
||
| 2024 |
|
40 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$140,653,564 |
||
| Total |
$136,488,564 |
$415,000 |
$3,750,000 |
$140,653,564 |
$140,653,564 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$75,219,508 | $415,000 | - | $75,634,508 |
| 7 |
|
$17,713,500 | - | - | $17,713,500 |
| 2 |
|
$9,000,000 | - | - | $9,000,000 |
| 2 |
|
$14,000,000 | - | $3,750,000 | $17,750,000 |
| 2 |
|
$20,555,556 | - | - | $20,555,556 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
PIT |
Apr 05, 2015 - May 25, 2015 | Hip |
| 2016 |
PHI |
Apr 24, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 | Hamstring |
| 2017 |
HOU |
May 28, 2017 - Jul 07, 2017 | Arm |
| 2018 |
HOU |
Aug 29, 2018 - Sep 08, 2018 | Shoulder |
| 2020 |
TB |
Aug 10, 2020 - Sep 02, 2020 | Shoulder |
| 2023 |
ATL |
Sep 24, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Finger |
-
Nov 06, 2023
Atlanta (ATL) exercised a $20 million option for 2024
-
Sep 30, 2022
Signed a 1 year $20 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL), including a $20M option for 2024
-
Sep 06, 2021
Signed a 1 year $20 million contract extension with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 24, 2020
Signed a 1 year $15 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Oct 30, 2020
Tampa Bay (TB) declined a $15 million option for 2021
-
Dec 12, 2018
Signed a 2 year $30 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), including a vesting option for 2021
-
Nov 16, 2016
Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Nov 03, 2016
Philadelphia (PHI) declined a $9.5M club option for 2017
-
Dec 12, 2015
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for David Whitehead
-
Dec 11, 2013
Signed a 3 year $21 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Dec 01, 2012
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jan 16, 2012
Signed a 1 year $2.445 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Mar 03, 2011
Signed a 1 year $441k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Mar 02, 2010
Signed a 1 year $422k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jun 03, 2009
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Atlanta (ATL) as part of a 3-team trade: Atlanta (ATL) traded Gorkys Hernandez to Los Angeles (LAA); Atlanta (ATL) traded Jeff Locke to Pittsburgh (PIT); Pittsburgh (PIT) traded Nate McLouth to Atlanta (ATL)
-
Mar 02, 2009
Signed a 1 year $405k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jun 14, 2008
Contract purchased by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jun 15, 2002
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jun 04, 2002
Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 3 (#95 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATL | 22 | 22 | 113 | 67 | 59 | 44 | 120 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 120.7 | 4.40 | 1.30 | 0.20 |
| 2023 | ATL | 30 | 30 | 150 | 70 | 66 | 83 | 183 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 163.3 | 3.64 | 1.43 | 3.22 |
| 2022 | ATL | 31 | 31 | 149 | 85 | 83 | 63 | 205 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 172.0 | 4.34 | 1.23 | 1.66 |
| 2021 | ATL | 34 | 33 | 136 | 77 | 69 | 58 | 216 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 185.7 | 3.35 | 1.05 | -0.17 |
| 2020 | TB | 9 | 9 | 43 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 38.0 | 4.74 | 1.40 | 0.14 |
| 2019 | TB | 33 | 33 | 154 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 240 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 194.7 | 3.05 | 1.08 | 4.91 |
| 2018 | HOU | 30 | 30 | 130 | 63 | 58 | 64 | 201 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 167.0 | 3.13 | 1.16 | 3.41 |
| 2017 | HOU | 25 | 25 | 125 | 65 | 59 | 50 | 163 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 146.7 | 3.62 | 1.19 | 1.94 |
| 2016 | PHI | 4 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17.3 | 4.15 | 1.33 | 0.30 |
| 2015 | PIT | 23 | 23 | 137 | 77 | 69 | 41 | 96 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 129.0 | 4.81 | 1.38 | -0.80 |
| 2014 | PIT | 26 | 26 | 143 | 76 | 65 | 57 | 126 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 157.3 | 3.72 | 1.27 | 0.40 |
| 2013 | PIT | 20 | 20 | 113 | 51 | 42 | 36 | 85 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 116.0 | 3.26 | 1.28 | 0.57 |
| 2012 | PIT | 9 | 9 | 62 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 50.3 | 4.65 | 1.45 | -0.27 |
| 2011 | PIT | 29 | 29 | 186 | 82 | 73 | 77 | 110 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 171.7 | 3.83 | 1.53 | 1.89 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $17,004,964
- Avg. Salary: $17,004,964
- MLB Rank: 83
- SP Rank: 31
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $20,000,000
- MLB Rank: 58
- SP Rank: 20
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Charlie Morton to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Keller | 5 | $77,000,000 | $15,400,000 | 27 |
| Lucas Giolito | 2 | $38,500,000 | $19,250,000 | 29 |
| Luis Castillo | 5 | $108,000,000 | $21,600,000 | 30 |
| Taijuan Walker | 4 | $72,000,000 | $18,000,000 | 30 |
| Averages | 4 | $73,875,000 | $18,562,500 | 29.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Morton's current age (40), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $73,714,284 | $18,428,571 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Morton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mitch Keller
2022-2023
|
30.50 | 5.61 | 8.77 | 2.97 | 4.06 | 1.32 | 3.84 | 2.63 |
|
Lucas Giolito
2022-2023
|
31.50 | 5.49 | 9.91 | 3.48 | 4.89 | 1.37 | 4.66 | 1.15 |
|
Luis Castillo
2021-2022
|
29.00 | 5.83 | 9.60 | 3.14 | 3.49 | 1.22 | 3.41 | 4.72 |
|
Taijuan Walker
2021-2022
|
29.00 | 5.27 | 7.90 | 2.84 | 3.98 | 1.19 | 4.11 | 1.86 |
| Average | 30.00 | 5.55 | 9.05 | 3.11 | 4.11 | 1.28 | 4.01 | 2.59 |
|
Charlie Morton
2023-2024
|
25.50 | 5.45 | 9.43 | 3.97 | 4.06 | 1.37 | 4.31 | 2.28 |
| Pct Change | -15.00 | -1.80 | 4.20 | -27.65 | 1.22 | -7.03 | -7.48 | -11.97 |
| Median Prime % Change | -7.26% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -8.19% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Charlie Morton
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, $17,004,964 | $17,004,964 |