MLB
David Robertson
David Robertson
Texas Rangers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 39-161d (Apr 09, 1985)
Exp: 14.119 Years
Country: US
College: Alabama
Drafted: Round 17 (#524 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Self-Repped
2024 Payroll Salary
$5,000,000
2024 Cash
$5,000,000
Career Earnings
$93,879,326
2024-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $11,500,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $11,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,500,000. In 2024, Robertson will earn a base salary of $5,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $10,000,000. Robertson's adjusted salary with the Texas Rangers is $5,000,000
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,500,000
Average Salary:
$11,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
39 | $5,000,000 | $11,500,000 | 4.85% | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |||
| 2025 |
|
40 |
Mutual
|
$7,000,000 | $11,500,000 | - | $1,500,000 | $6,500,000 | ||
| 2026 |
|
41 |
UFA |
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| Deferred Money | ||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
42 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $7,500,000 | |||
| 2028 |
|
43 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $8,500,000 | |||
| 2029 |
|
44 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $9,500,000 | |||
| 2030 |
|
45 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $10,500,000 | |||
| 2031 |
|
46 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $11,500,000 | |||
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
39 | 14.119 | $10,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $11,500,000 | ||||
| 2025 |
|
40 | - |
Mutual
|
$7,000,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 | $11,500,000 | |||
| 2026 |
|
41 | -- |
UFA |
||||||||
| Deferred Money | ||||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
42 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | ||||||
| 2028 |
|
43 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | ||||||
| 2029 |
|
44 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | ||||||
| 2030 |
|
45 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | ||||||
| 2031 |
|
46 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | ||||||
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
39 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $3,250,000 | |||||
| 2025 |
|
40 |
Mutual |
$1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $3,250,000 | $1,500,000 | ||||
| Deferred Cash | ||||||||||||
| 2027 |
|
42 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $7,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | ||||
| 2028 |
|
43 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $8,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | ||||
| 2029 |
|
44 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $9,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | ||||
| 2030 |
|
45 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $10,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | ||||
| 2031 |
|
46 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $11,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | ||||
Contract Notes
- 2026 club option includes a $1.5M buyout
- $5M of 2024 salary is deferred at $1M each of 2027-2031
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 free-agent-xxb
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $10,000,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-xxb
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-xxb
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2021 free-agent-xxb
David Robertson signed a 2 year , $23,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $23,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $23,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2018 free-agent-xxb
David Robertson signed a 4 year , $46,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $46,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $46,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $5,215,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $5,215,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,215,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,215,000
Average Salary:
$5,215,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $3,100,000 contract with the New York Yankees, 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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2012-2012 Arbitration
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $1,600,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $1,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,600,000
Average Salary:
$1,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $460,450 contract with the New York Yankees, including $460,450 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $460,450.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $460,450
Average Salary:
$460,450
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $426,650 contract with the New York Yankees, including $426,650 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $426,650.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $426,650
Average Salary:
$426,650
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $406,825 contract with the New York Yankees, including $406,825 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $406,825.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $406,825
Average Salary:
$406,825
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the New York Yankees, 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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2006-2006 Signing Bonus
David Robertson signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$93,879,326
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
8 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
|
| 2008 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$198,183 |
$398,183 |
|
| 2009 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$406,825 |
$805,008 |
Champion |
| 2010 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$426,650 |
$1,231,658 |
|
| 2011 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$460,450 |
$1,692,108 |
|
| 2012 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,600,000 |
$3,292,108 |
|
| 2013 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,100,000 |
$6,392,108 |
|
| 2014 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,215,000 |
$11,607,108 |
|
| 2015 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$21,607,108 |
|
| 2016 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$11,000,000 |
$32,607,108 |
|
| 2017 | 32 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$4,983,624 $7,016,376 |
$37,590,732 $44,607,108 |
|
| 2018 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$13,000,000 |
$57,607,108 |
|
| 2019 | 34 |
|
Injured
|
$10,000,000 |
$67,607,108 |
|
| 2020 | 35 |
|
Injured
Retained
|
$4,074,074 $2,000,000 |
$71,681,182 $73,681,182 |
|
| 2021 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$98,144 |
$73,779,326 |
|
| 2022 | 37 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$2,830,769 $2,269,231 |
$76,610,095 $78,879,326 |
|
| 2023 | 38 |
 |
Active
Retained
|
$3,494,595 $6,505,405 |
$82,373,921 $88,879,326 |
|
| 2024 | 39 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$93,879,326 |
|
| Total |
$93,879,326 |
$93,879,326 |
||||
| 2025 | 40 |
|
Active / Mutual
|
$1,500,000 |
||
| 2027 | 42 |
|
Deferred
|
$1,000,000 |
||
| 2028 | 43 |
|
Deferred
|
$1,000,000 |
||
| 2029 | 44 |
|
Deferred
|
$1,000,000 |
||
| 2030 | 45 |
|
Deferred
|
$1,000,000 |
||
| 2031 | 46 |
|
Deferred
|
$1,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$100,379,326 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
|
21 |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
23 |
$198,183
|
$198,183 |
$398,183 |
||
| 2009 |
|
24 |
$406,825
|
$406,825 |
$805,008 |
||
| 2010 |
|
25 |
$426,650
|
$426,650 |
$1,231,658 |
||
| 2011 |
|
26 |
$460,450
|
$460,450 |
$1,692,108 |
||
| 2012 |
|
27 |
$1,600,000
|
$1,600,000 |
$3,292,108 |
||
| 2013 |
|
28 |
$3,100,000
|
$3,100,000 |
$6,392,108 |
||
| 2014 |
|
29 |
$5,215,000
|
$5,215,000 |
$11,607,108 |
||
| 2015 |
|
30 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$21,607,108 |
||
| 2016 |
|
31 |
$11,000,000
|
$11,000,000 |
$32,607,108 |
||
| 2017 |
|
32 |
$4,983,624 $7,016,376
|
$4,983,624 $7,016,376 |
$37,590,732 $44,607,108 |
||
| 2018 |
|
33 |
$13,000,000
|
$13,000,000 |
$57,607,108 |
||
| 2019 |
|
34 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$67,607,108 |
||
| 2020 |
|
35 |
$4,074,074 $2,000,000
|
$4,074,074 $2,000,000 |
$71,681,182 $73,681,182 |
||
| 2021 |
|
36 |
$98,144
|
$98,144 |
$73,779,326 |
||
| 2022 |
|
37 |
$1,230,769 $2,269,231
|
$1,600,000 |
$2,830,769 $2,269,231 |
$76,610,095 $78,879,326 |
|
| 2023 |
|
38 |
$3,494,595 $6,505,405
|
$3,494,595 $6,505,405 |
$82,373,921 $88,879,326 |
||
| 2024 |
|
39 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$93,879,326 |
||
| Total |
$92,079,326 |
$200,000 |
$1,600,000 |
$93,879,326 |
$93,879,326 |
||
| 2025 |
|
40 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
42 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
|||
| 2028 |
|
43 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
|||
| 2029 |
|
44 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
|||
| 2030 |
|
45 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
|||
| 2031 |
|
46 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$98,579,326 |
$200,000 |
$1,600,000 |
$100,379,326 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
|
$29,390,732 | $200,000 | - | $29,590,732 |
| 3 |
|
$28,016,376 | - | - | $28,016,376 |
| 3 |
|
$17,304,843 | - | $1,600,000 | $18,904,843 |
| 1 |
|
$98,144 | - | - | $98,144 |
| 1 |
|
$2,269,231 | - | - | $2,269,231 |
| 1 |
|
$3,494,595 | - | - | $3,494,595 |
| 1 |
|
$6,505,405 | - | - | $6,505,405 |
| 1 |
|
$5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
PHI |
Apr 15, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2020 |
PHI |
Jul 23, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2022 |
CHC |
May 09, 2022 - May 18, 2022 | COVID-19 |
-
Jan 26, 2024
Signed a 1 year $11.5 million contract with Texas (TEX), plus a club option for 2025
-
Jul 28, 2023
Traded to Miami (MIA) from New York (NYM) for Ronald Hernandez and Marco Vargas
-
Dec 08, 2022
Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with New York (NYM)
-
Aug 02, 2022
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Chicago (CHC) for Ben Brown
-
Mar 16, 2022
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Aug 16, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Oct 30, 2020
Philadelphia (PHI) declined a $12 million option for 2021
-
Jan 03, 2019
Signed a 2 year $23 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), including a $12M option for 2021
-
Jul 18, 2017
Traded to New York (NYY) from Chicago (CHW) with Todd Frazier and Tommy Kahnle for Tyler Clippard, Blake Rutherford, Ian Clarkin and Tito Polo
-
Dec 09, 2014
Signed a 4 year $46 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
-
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $5.215 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jan 25, 2013
Signed a 1 year $3.1 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $1.6 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 09, 2011
Signed a 1 year $460k contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 12, 2010
Signed a 1 year $426k contract with New York (NYY)
-
Mar 03, 2009
Signed a 1 year $406k contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jun 28, 2008
Signed a 1 year $390k contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jun 15, 2006
Signed a contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jun 06, 2006
Drafted by New York (NYY): Round 17 (#524 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TEX | 57 | 0 | 47 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 88 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 61.0 | 2.95 | 1.12 | 1.57 |
| 2023 | MIA | 61 | 0 | 53 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 78 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 65.3 | 3.03 | 1.19 | 1.85 |
| 2022 | PHI | 58 | 0 | 39 | 18 | 17 | 35 | 81 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 63.7 | 2.40 | 1.16 | 2.02 |
| 2021 | TB | 12 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 4.50 | 1.25 | -0.09 |
| 2019 | PHI | 7 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 5.40 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
| 2018 | NYY | 69 | 0 | 46 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 91 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 69.7 | 3.23 | 1.03 | 0.68 |
| 2017 | NYY | 61 | 0 | 35 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 98 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 68.3 | 1.84 | 0.85 | 1.13 |
| 2016 | CHW | 62 | 0 | 53 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 75 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 62.3 | 3.47 | 1.36 | 1.20 |
| 2015 | CHW | 60 | 0 | 48 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 85 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 63.3 | 3.41 | 0.96 | 0.55 |
| 2014 | NYY | 63 | 0 | 45 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 96 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 64.3 | 3.08 | 1.06 | 1.16 |
| 2013 | NYY | 70 | 0 | 51 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 77 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 66.3 | 2.04 | 1.04 | 2.36 |
| 2012 | NYY | 65 | 0 | 52 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 81 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 60.7 | 2.67 | 1.17 | 1.67 |
| 2011 | NYY | 70 | 0 | 40 | 9 | 8 | 35 | 100 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 66.7 | 1.08 | 1.13 | 3.68 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $7,070,470
- Avg. Salary: $7,070,470
- MLB Rank: 226
- RP Rank: 31
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $11,500,000
- MLB Rank: 154
- RP Rank: 12
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare David Robertson to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bard | 2 | $19,000,000 | $9,500,000 | 37 |
| Adam Ottavino | 1 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | 38 |
| Ian Kennedy | 1 | $720,000 | $720,000 | 38 |
| Daniel Hudson | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 37 |
| Averages | 1 | $6,555,000 | $4,180,000 | 37.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Robertson's current age (39), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6,460,000 | $6,460,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Robertson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Bard
2021-2022
|
62.00 | 0.44 | 3.50 | 1.30 | 10.62 | 4.33 | 3.57 | 1.84 |
|
Adam Ottavino
2022-2023
|
66.00 | 0.11 | 2.64 | 1.10 | 9.94 | 3.21 | 3.68 | 1.79 |
|
Ian Kennedy
2021-2022
|
56.00 | 0.33 | 4.28 | 1.34 | 8.89 | 3.32 | 5.16 | 0.21 |
|
Daniel Hudson
2022-2023
|
14.00 | 0.21 | 1.11 | 1.29 | 13.05 | 5.42 | 2.48 | 1.75 |
| Average | 49.50 | 0.27 | 2.88 | 1.26 | 10.63 | 4.07 | 3.72 | 1.40 |
|
David Robertson
2023-2024
|
55.50 | 0.18 | 3.10 | 1.14 | 11.78 | 3.14 | 3.00 | 1.76 |
| Pct Change | 12.12 | -33.33 | -7.64 | 9.52 | 10.82 | 22.85 | 19.35 | 25.71 |
| Median Prime % Change | 11.47% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 7.43% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: David Robertson
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, $7,070,470 | $7,070,470 |