C.J. Wilson

Los Angeles Angels, Starting Pitcher
Age: 44y-1m-4d (Nov 18, 1980)
Exp: 11.055 Years
Country: US
College: Loyola Marymount
Drafted: Round 5 (#141 overall), 2001
Agent(s): Bob Garber (RMG Baseball)
INACTIVE

2012-2016

C.J. Wilson signed a 5 year , $77,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $77,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $77,500,000
Average Salary:
$15,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2012 31 $10,550,000 $15,500,000 - $12,550,000 $12,550,000
2013 32 $11,500,000 $15,500,000 - $11,000,000 $23,550,000
2014 33 $16,500,000 $15,500,000 - $16,000,000 $39,550,000
2015 34 $18,500,000 $15,500,000 - $18,000,000 $57,550,000
2016 35 $20,500,000 $15,500,000 - $20,000,000 $77,550,000
2017 36
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2012 31 6.055 $10,000,000 $500,000 $50,000 - $10,550,000 $15,500,000
2013 32 7.055 $11,000,000 $500,000 - - $11,500,000 $15,500,000
2014 33 8.055 $16,000,000 $500,000 - - $16,500,000 $15,500,000
2015 34 9.055 $18,000,000 $500,000 - - $18,500,000 $15,500,000
2016 35 10.055 $20,000,000 $500,000 - - $20,500,000 $15,500,000
2017 36 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2012 31 $10,000,000 $2,500,000 $12,550,000 $12,550,000 $77,550,000 $12,550,000 $15,510,000
2013 32 $11,000,000 - $11,000,000 $23,550,000 $65,000,000 $11,775,000 $16,250,000
2014 33 $16,000,000 - $16,000,000 $39,550,000 $54,000,000 $13,183,333 $18,000,000
2015 34 $18,000,000 - $18,000,000 $57,550,000 $38,000,000 $14,387,500 $19,000,000
2016 35 $20,000,000 - $20,000,000 $77,550,000 $20,000,000 $15,510,000 $20,000,000
Contract Notes
  • Signing Bonus: $2.5 million
  • Full No Trade (2012-2013)
  • may block trades to 8 clubs annually in 2014-16
  • All Star: $50,000
  • Gold Glove, LCS MVP: $75,000
  • WS MVP: $100,000
  • Cy Young: 1st ($150,000), 2/3 ($75,000)
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2011 Arbitration

C.J. Wilson signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Arbitration

C.J. Wilson signed a 1 year , $3,100,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $3,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,100,000
Average Salary:
$3,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Arbitration

C.J. Wilson signed a 1 year , $1,850,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $1,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,850,000
Average Salary:
$1,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008

C.J. Wilson signed a 1 year , $417,460 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $417,460 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $417,460.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $417,460
Average Salary:
$417,460
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

C.J. Wilson signed a 1 year , $391,043 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $391,043 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $391,043.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $391,043
Average Salary:
$391,043
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006

C.J. Wilson signed a 1 year , $331,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $331,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $331,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $331,000
Average Salary:
$331,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

11.055 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$90,789,503

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 25
Active
$331,000
$331,000
2007 26
Active
$391,043
$722,043
2008 27
Active
$417,460
$1,139,503
2009 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,850,000
$2,989,503
2010 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,100,000
$6,089,503
2011 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$7,150,000
$13,239,503
2012 31
Active
$12,550,000
$25,789,503
2013 32
Active
$11,000,000
$36,789,503
2014 33
Active
$16,000,000
$52,789,503
2015 34
Injured
$18,000,000
$70,789,503
2016 35
Injured
$20,000,000
$90,789,503
Total
$90,789,503

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $13,089,503 - $150,000 $13,239,503
5 $75,000,000 $2,500,000 $50,000 $77,550,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
25
$331,000
$331,000
$331,000
2007
26
$391,043
$391,043
$722,043
2008
27
$417,460
$417,460
$1,139,503
2009
28
$1,850,000
$1,850,000
$2,989,503
2010
29
$3,100,000
$3,100,000
$6,089,503
2011
30
$7,000,000
$150,000
$7,150,000
$13,239,503
2012
31
$10,000,000
$2,500,000
$50,000
$12,550,000
$25,789,503
2013
32
$11,000,000
$11,000,000
$36,789,503
2014
33
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$52,789,503
2015
34
$18,000,000
$18,000,000
$70,789,503
2016
35
$20,000,000
$20,000,000
$90,789,503
Total
$88,089,503
$2,500,000
$200,000
$90,789,503

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $13,089,503 - $150,000 $13,239,503
5 $75,000,000 $2,500,000 $50,000 $77,550,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2016 LAA Apr 03, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 Shoulder
2015 LAA Aug 16, 2015 - Oct 05, 2015 Elbow
2015 LAA Jul 29, 2015 - Aug 16, 2015 Elbow
  • Dec 08, 2011 Signed a 5 year $77.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Jan 18, 2010 Signed a 1 year $3.1 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Jan 20, 2009 Signed a 1 year $1.85 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Feb 26, 2008 Signed a 1 year $417k contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $391k contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Feb 16, 2006 Signed a 1 year $331k contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Jun 05, 2001 Drafted by Texas (TEX): Round 5 (#141 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2015 LAA 21 21 118 59 57 46 110 13 8 8 0 132.0 3.89 1.24 1.42
2014 LAA 32 31 169 95 88 85 151 17 13 10 0 175.7 4.51 1.45 -0.20
2013 LAA 33 33 200 93 80 85 188 15 17 7 0 212.3 3.39 1.34 3.50
2012 LAA 34 34 181 102 86 91 173 19 13 10 0 202.3 3.83 1.34 0.97
2011 TEX 34 34 191 89 73 74 206 16 16 7 0 223.3 2.94 1.19 4.90

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 08, 2011
Signed a 5 year $77.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
Jan 18, 2011
Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Texas (TEX)
Jan 18, 2010
Signed a 1 year $3.1 million contract with Texas (TEX)
Jan 20, 2009
Signed a 1 year $1.85 million contract with Texas (TEX)
Feb 26, 2008
Signed a 1 year $417k contract with Texas (TEX)
Mar 01, 2007
Signed a 1 year $391k contract with Texas (TEX)
Feb 16, 2006
Signed a 1 year $331k contract with Texas (TEX)
Jun 05, 2001
Drafted by Texas (TEX): Round 5 (#141 overall)

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