MLB
Adrian Houser
Adrian Houser
Chicago Cubs, Starting Pitcher
Age: 31-225d (Feb 02, 1993)
Exp: 5.010 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 2 (#69 overall), 2011
Agent(s): BBI Sports Group
2024-2024 Arbitration
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $5,050,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $5,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,050,000
Average Salary:
$5,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 Arbitration
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $3,600,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $3,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,600,000
Average Salary:
$3,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2022 Arbitration
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $2,425,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $2,425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,425,000
Average Salary:
$2,425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $584,100 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $584,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $584,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $584,100
Average Salary:
$584,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $581,600 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $581,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $581,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $581,600
Average Salary:
$581,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $536,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $536,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $536,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $536,000
Average Salary:
$536,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Signing Bonus
Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $530,100 contract with the Houston Astros, including $530,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $530,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $530,100
Average Salary:
$530,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$12,935,389
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$33,278 |
$33,278 |
|
| 2017 | 24 |
|
Reserve / minor-aaa
|
$536,000 |
$569,278 |
|
| 2018 | 25 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$41,020 |
$610,298 |
|
| 2019 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$450,584 |
$1,060,882 |
|
| 2020 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$215,407 |
$1,276,289 |
|
| 2021 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$584,100 |
$1,860,389 |
|
| 2022 | 29 |
|
Injured / arbitration-settlement
|
$2,425,000 |
$4,285,389 |
|
| 2023 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,600,000 |
$7,885,389 |
|
| 2024 | 31 |
 |
Retained
|
$5,050,000 |
$12,935,389 |
|
| Total |
$12,935,389 |
$12,935,389 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
22 |
$33,278
|
$33,278 |
$33,278 |
||
| 2017 |
|
24 |
$536,000
|
$536,000 |
$569,278 |
||
| 2018 |
|
25 |
$41,020
|
$41,020 |
$610,298 |
||
| 2019 |
|
26 |
$450,584
|
$450,584 |
$1,060,882 |
||
| 2020 |
|
27 |
$215,407
|
$215,407 |
$1,276,289 |
||
| 2021 |
|
28 |
$584,100
|
$584,100 |
$1,860,389 |
||
| 2022 |
|
29 |
$2,425,000
|
$2,425,000 |
$4,285,389 |
||
| 2023 |
|
30 |
$3,600,000
|
$3,600,000 |
$7,885,389 |
||
| 2024 |
|
31 |
$5,050,000
|
$5,050,000 |
$12,935,389 |
||
| Total |
$12,935,389 |
$12,935,389 |
$12,935,389 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$7,885,389 | - | - | $7,885,389 |
| 1 |
|
$5,050,000 | - | - | $5,050,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
MIL |
Aug 07, 2021 - Aug 22, 2021 | COVID-19 |
| 2022 |
MIL |
Jun 30, 2022 - Aug 24, 2022 | Elbow |
| 2022 |
MIL |
Sep 28, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Groin |
| 2023 |
MIL |
Mar 30, 2023 - May 07, 2023 | Groin |
| 2023 |
MIL |
Aug 28, 2023 - Sep 14, 2023 | Arm |
-
Aug 06, 2024
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jul 31, 2024
Released by New York (NYM)
-
Jul 26, 2024
Designated for Assignment by New York (NYM)
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $5.05 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Dec 20, 2023
Traded to New York (NYM) from Milwaukee (MIL) with Tyrone Taylor for Coleman Crow
-
Nov 18, 2022
Signed a 1 year $3.6 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration
-
May 21, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2.524 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), settling in arbitration
-
Mar 01, 2021
Signed a 1 year $584,100 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $581,600 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $536,000 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jul 30, 2015
Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Houston (HOU) with Brett Phillips, Domingo Santana and Josh Hader for Carlos Gomez, Michael Fiers and pick [international slot]
-
Jun 10, 2011
Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Jun 07, 2011
Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 2 (#69 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYM | 23 | 7 | 74 | 48 | 45 | 32 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 69.3 | 5.84 | 1.53 | -0.86 |
| 2023 | MIL | 23 | 21 | 121 | 56 | 51 | 34 | 96 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 111.3 | 4.12 | 1.39 | 0.88 |
| 2022 | MIL | 22 | 21 | 103 | 66 | 54 | 47 | 69 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 102.7 | 4.73 | 1.46 | -0.74 |
| 2021 | MIL | 28 | 26 | 118 | 61 | 51 | 64 | 105 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 142.3 | 3.23 | 1.28 | 0.02 |
| 2020 | MIL | 12 | 11 | 63 | 41 | 33 | 21 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 56.0 | 5.30 | 1.50 | -0.54 |
| 2019 | MIL | 35 | 18 | 101 | 49 | 46 | 37 | 117 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 111.3 | 3.72 | 1.24 | -0.10 |
| 2018 | MIL | 7 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 3.29 | 1.46 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | MIL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.00 | 1.50 | 0.07 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $3,012,750
- Avg. Salary: $3,012,750
- MLB Rank: 370
- SP Rank: 104
Current Contract
- Free Agent: -
- Avg. Salary: -
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Adrian Houser to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lorenzen | 1 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | 32 |
| Mike Clevinger | 1 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 33 |
| Trevor Williams | 2 | $13,000,000 | $6,500,000 | 30 |
| Vincent Velasquez | 1 | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | 30 |
| Averages | 1 | $5,912,500 | $4,287,500 | 31.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Houser's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $7,357,142 | $3,678,571 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Houser 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Lorenzen
2022-2023
|
21.50 | 5.33 | 7.18 | 3.40 | 4.21 | 1.24 | 4.38 | 2.31 |
|
Mike Clevinger
2022-2023
|
23.00 | 5.23 | 7.35 | 2.75 | 4.05 | 1.21 | 4.63 | 2.97 |
|
Trevor Williams
2021-2022
|
12.50 | 3.41 | 8.66 | 2.69 | 3.78 | 1.36 | 3.88 | 2.34 |
|
Vincent Velasquez
2021-2022
|
15.00 | 3.20 | 8.94 | 3.83 | 5.54 | 1.36 | 5.06 | -0.07 |
| Average | 18.00 | 4.29 | 8.03 | 3.17 | 4.40 | 1.29 | 4.49 | 1.89 |
|
Adrian Houser
2023-2024
|
14.00 | 3.93 | 6.80 | 3.45 | 4.98 | 1.46 | 4.46 | -0.07 |
| Pct Change | -22.22 | -8.39 | -15.32 | -8.83 | -13.18 | -13.18 | 0.67 | -103.70 |
| Median Prime % Change | -13.18% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -23.02% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Adrian Houser
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, $3,012,750 | $3,012,750 |