Matt Garza
Milwaukee Brewers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 41y-0m-6d (Nov 26, 1983)
Exp: 10.149 Years
Country: US
College: California State-Fresno
Drafted: Round 1 (#25 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Nez Balelo (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE
2014-2017 free-agent-xxb
Matt Garza signed a 4 year , $50,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $50,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 30 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | ||
2015 | 31 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | - | $12,500,000 | $25,000,000 | ||
2016 | 32 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | - | $12,500,000 | $37,500,000 | ||
2017 | 33 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | - | $12,500,000 | $50,000,000 | ||
2018 | 34 | $5,000,000 | $12,500,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $55,000,000 | ||
2018 | 35 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 30 | 6.149 | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | ||
2015 | 31 | 7.149 | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | ||
2016 | 32 | 8.149 | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | ||
2017 | 33 | 9.149 | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | ||
2018 | 34 | 10.149 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $12,500,000 | ||
2018 | 35 | -- |
UFA |
Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 30 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $13,750,000 | ||
2015 | 31 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $25,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $14,166,667 | ||
2016 | 32 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $37,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $15,000,000 | ||
2017 | 33 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $50,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $17,500,000 | ||
2018 | 34 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $55,000,000 | $11,000,000 | - |
Contract Notes
- Incentives: $4 million
- Annual 30 starts/190 IP: $500,000
- 2018 Option Vests if:
1.) Starts 110 games during the first four years
2.) Is not on the disabled list at the end of the 2017 season
3.) Pitches at least 115 innings in 2017.
Becomes a $5 million club option if these aren't met (likely)
Drops to $1 million if on the DL for 130+ days in a year
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2013-2013 Arbitration
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $10,250,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $10,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,250,000
Average Salary:
$10,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
2012-2012 Arbitration
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $9,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $9,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2011-2011 Arbitration
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $5,950,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $5,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,950,000
Average Salary:
$5,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2010-2010 Arbitration
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $3,350,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $3,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,350,000
Average Salary:
$3,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2009-2009 Pre-Arb
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $433,300 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $433,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $433,300.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $433,300
Average Salary:
$433,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2008-2008 Pre-Arb
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $404,600 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $404,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $404,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $404,600
Average Salary:
$404,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2007-2007 Pre-Arb
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2005-2005 Signing Bonus
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $1,350,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
10.149 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$81,647,900
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 21 |
Signing Bonus
|
$1,350,000 |
$1,350,000 |
||
2007 | 23 |
Active
|
$380,000 |
$1,730,000 |
||
2008 | 24 |
Active
|
$404,600 |
$2,134,600 |
||
2009 | 25 |
Active
|
$463,300 |
$2,597,900 |
||
2010 | 26 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,350,000 |
$5,947,900 |
||
2011 | 27 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,950,000 |
$11,897,900 |
||
2012 | 28 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$9,500,000 |
$21,397,900 |
||
2013 | 29 |
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$3,976,775 $6,273,225 |
$25,374,675 $31,647,900 |
||
2014 | 30 |
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$44,147,900 |
||
2015 | 31 |
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$56,647,900 |
||
2016 | 32 |
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$69,147,900 |
||
2017 | 33 |
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$81,647,900 |
||
Total |
$81,647,900 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | $380,000 | $1,350,000 | - | $1,730,000 | |
3 | $4,187,900 | - | $30,000 | $4,217,900 | |
3 | $21,723,225 | - | - | $21,723,225 | |
1 | $3,976,775 | - | - | $3,976,775 | |
4 | $50,000,000 | - | - | $50,000,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 21 |
$1,350,000 |
$1,350,000 |
$1,350,000 |
|||
2007 | 23 |
$380,000
|
$380,000 |
$1,730,000 |
|||
2008 | 24 |
$404,600
|
$404,600 |
$2,134,600 |
|||
2009 | 25 |
$433,300
|
$30,000 |
$463,300 |
$2,597,900 |
||
2010 | 26 |
$3,350,000
|
$3,350,000 |
$5,947,900 |
|||
2011 | 27 |
$5,950,000
|
$5,950,000 |
$11,897,900 |
|||
2012 | 28 |
$9,500,000
|
$9,500,000 |
$21,397,900 |
|||
2013 | 29 |
$3,976,775 $6,273,225
|
$3,976,775 $6,273,225 |
$25,374,675 $31,647,900 |
|||
2014 | 30 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$44,147,900 |
|||
2015 | 31 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$56,647,900 |
|||
2016 | 32 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$69,147,900 |
|||
2017 | 33 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$81,647,900 |
|||
Total |
$80,267,900 |
$1,350,000 |
$30,000 |
$81,647,900 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | $380,000 | $1,350,000 | - | $1,730,000 | |
3 | $4,187,900 | - | $30,000 | $4,217,900 | |
3 | $21,723,225 | - | - | $21,723,225 | |
1 | $3,976,775 | - | - | $3,976,775 | |
4 | $50,000,000 | - | - | $50,000,000 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2017 | MIL | Jul 26, 2017 - Aug 03, 2017 | Leg |
2017 | MIL | Jun 07, 2017 - Jun 14, 2017 | Pectoral |
2017 | MIL | Apr 02, 2017 - Apr 24, 2017 | Groin |
2016 | MIL | Apr 05, 2016 - Jun 14, 2016 | Arm |
2015 | MIL | Jul 03, 2015 - Jul 21, 2015 | Shoulder |
- Jan 26, 2014 Signed a 4 year $50 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
- Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $10.25 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
- Feb 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $9.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
- Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $5.95 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
- Jan 08, 2011 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
- Jan 08, 2011 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
- Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $3.35 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
- Feb 25, 2009 Signed a 1 year $433k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
- Feb 15, 2008 Signed a 1 year $404k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
- Nov 28, 2007 Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Minnesota (MIN) with Eddie Morlan and Jason Bartlett for Brendan Harris, Jason Pridie and Delmon Young
- Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Jun 13, 2005 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Jun 07, 2005 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#25 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | MIL | 24 | 22 | 121 | 72 | 63 | 45 | 79 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 114.7 | 4.95 | 1.45 | -0.17 |
2016 | MIL | 19 | 19 | 117 | 67 | 51 | 36 | 70 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 101.4 | 4.53 | 1.51 | -0.36 |
2015 | MIL | 26 | 25 | 177 | 102 | 94 | 57 | 104 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 148.7 | 5.69 | 1.57 | -1.45 |
2014 | MIL | 27 | 27 | 143 | 77 | 66 | 50 | 126 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 163.3 | 3.64 | 1.18 | 1.29 |
2013 | TEX | 24 | 24 | 150 | 73 | 66 | 42 | 136 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 155.3 | 3.82 | 1.24 | 1.55 |
2012 | CHC | 18 | 18 | 90 | 48 | 45 | 32 | 96 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 103.7 | 3.91 | 1.18 | 1.47 |
2011 | CHC | 31 | 31 | 186 | 90 | 73 | 63 | 197 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 198.0 | 3.32 | 1.26 | 2.72 |