MLB
Brooks Raley
Brooks Raley
New York Mets, Relief Pitcher
Age: 36y-5m-27d (Jun 29, 1988)
Exp: 5.045 Years
Country: US
College: Texas A&M
Drafted: Round 6 (#200 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Vanguard Sports Group
INACTIVE
2022-2024 free-agent-xxb
Brooks Raley signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 2024 club option includes a $1.25M buyout
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2020-2021 free-agent-xxb
Brooks Raley signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $563,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration
Brooks Raley signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
Brooks Raley signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $750,000 signing bonus, $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
$750,000
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2009-2009 Signing Bonus
Brooks Raley signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
5.045 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$18,287,720
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$750,000 |
$750,000 |
|
| 2013 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$88,360 |
$838,360 |
|
| 2020 | 32 |
 |
Retained
Active
|
$46,725 $152,635 |
$885,085 $1,037,720 |
|
| 2021 | 33 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$2,000,000 |
$3,037,720 |
|
| 2022 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$4,250,000 |
$7,287,720 |
|
| 2023 | 35 |
|
Active /
Arbitration 1 Bypassed |
$4,500,000 |
$11,787,720 |
|
| 2024 | 36 |
|
Injured / Club Exercised
|
$6,500,000 |
$18,287,720 |
|
| Total |
$18,287,720 |
$18,287,720 |
||||
| Total |
$18,287,720 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$88,360 | $750,000 | - | $838,360 |
| 1 |
|
$46,725 | - | - | $46,725 |
| 2 |
|
$2,152,635 | - | - | $2,152,635 |
| 1 |
|
$4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 |
| 2 |
|
$11,000,000 | - | - | $11,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
21 |
$750,000 |
$750,000 |
$750,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
25 |
$88,360
|
$88,360 |
$838,360 |
||
| 2020 |
|
32 |
$46,725 $152,635
|
$46,725 $152,635 |
$885,085 $1,037,720 |
||
| 2021 |
|
33 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$3,037,720 |
||
| 2022 |
|
34 |
$4,250,000
|
$4,250,000 |
$7,287,720 |
||
| 2023 |
|
35 |
$4,500,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$11,787,720 |
||
| 2024 |
|
36 |
$6,500,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$18,287,720 |
||
| Total |
$17,537,720 |
$750,000 |
$18,287,720 |
$18,287,720 |
|||
| Total |
$17,537,720 |
$750,000 |
$18,287,720 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$88,360 | $750,000 | - | $838,360 |
| 1 |
|
$46,725 | - | - | $46,725 |
| 2 |
|
$2,152,635 | - | - | $2,152,635 |
| 1 |
|
$4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 |
| 2 |
|
$11,000,000 | - | - | $11,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
NYM |
Apr 21, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 | Elbow |
| 2023 |
NYM |
Apr 28, 2023 - May 14, 2023 | Elbow |
| 2021 |
HOU |
Jul 08, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | COVID-19 |
-
Nov 03, 2023
New York (NYM) exercised a $6.5 million option for 2024
-
Dec 07, 2022
Traded to New York (NYM) from Tampa Bay (TB) for Keyshawn Askew
-
Nov 29, 2021
Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Nov 03, 2021
Released by Houston (HOU)
-
Nov 01, 2020
Houston (HOU) exercised a $2 million option for 2021
-
Aug 09, 2020
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Cincinnati (CIN) for future considerations
-
Jan 09, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Mar 01, 2014
Signed a 1 year contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Feb 12, 2014
Claimed off waivers by Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jun 15, 2009
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jun 10, 2009
Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 6 (#200 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYM | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 0.00 | 0.71 | 0.50 |
| 2023 | NYM | 64 | 0 | 44 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 61 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 54.7 | 2.80 | 1.26 | 1.33 |
| 2022 | TB | 60 | 0 | 37 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 61 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 53.7 | 2.68 | 0.97 | 0.97 |
| 2021 | HOU | 58 | 0 | 43 | 30 | 26 | 16 | 65 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 49.0 | 4.78 | 1.20 | -0.43 |
| 2020 | HOU | 21 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20.0 | 4.95 | 0.95 | 0.27 |
| 2013 | CHC | 9 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 5.14 | 1.36 | -0.14 |
| 2012 | CHC | 5 | 5 | 33 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 24.3 | 8.14 | 1.81 | -0.77 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $2,407,500
- Avg. Salary: $2,407,500
- MLB Rank: 334
- RP Rank: 56
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $5,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Brooks Raley to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Ottavino | 1 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | 38 |
| Luis Garcia | 1 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | 36 |
| Jesse Chavez | 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 40 |
| Ryan Brasier | 2 | $9,000,000 | $4,500,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 1 | $4,622,500 | $3,497,500 | 37.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Raley's current age (36), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $6,249,999 | $2,083,333 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Raley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adam Ottavino
2022-2023
|
66.00 | 0.11 | 2.64 | 1.10 | 9.94 | 3.21 | 3.68 | 1.79 |
|
Luis Garcia
2022-2023
|
62.00 | 0.02 | 3.73 | 1.30 | 9.01 | 3.06 | 3.44 | 0.20 |
|
Jesse Chavez
2022-2023
|
47.50 | 0.01 | 2.66 | 1.20 | 9.86 | 2.86 | 3.22 | 1.24 |
|
Ryan Brasier
2022-2023
|
63.50 | 0.02 | 4.40 | 1.16 | 8.84 | 2.38 | 3.38 | 0.27 |
| Average | 59.75 | 0.04 | 3.36 | 1.19 | 9.41 | 2.88 | 3.43 | 0.88 |
|
Brooks Raley
2023-2024
|
36.00 | 0.04 | 1.40 | 0.99 | 10.80 | 3.99 | 2.78 | 1.69 |
| Pct Change | -39.75 | 0.00 | 58.33 | 16.81 | 14.77 | -38.54 | 18.95 | 92.05 |
| Median Prime % Change | 15.79% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 15.33% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Brooks Raley
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, $2,407,500 | $2,407,500 |
