MLB
Drew Smyly
Drew Smyly
Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 35y-6m-9d (Jun 13, 1989)
Exp: 12.143 Years
Country: US
College: Arkansas
Drafted: Round 2 (#68 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Darek Braunecker (Frontline)
INACTIVE
2023-2025 free-agent-xxb
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Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $19,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2023 free-agent-xxb
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,250,000
Average Salary:
$5,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-xxb
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 free-agent-xxb
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 free-agent-xxb
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2019 free-agent-restricted
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Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,850,000
Average Salary:
$6,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,750,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,650,000
Average Salary:
$2,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $520,000
Average Salary:
$520,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $498,000
Average Salary:
$498,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Signing Bonus
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Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
12.143 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$64,295,155
Earnings w/ Different Teams
8 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$1,100,000 |
$1,100,000 |
|
| 2012 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$390,819 |
$1,490,819 |
|
| 2013 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$498,000 |
$1,988,819 |
|
| 2014 | 25 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$170,491 $349,509 |
$2,159,310 $2,508,819 |
|
| 2015 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,650,000 |
$5,158,819 |
|
| 2016 | 27 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$3,750,000 |
$8,908,819 |
|
| 2017 | 28 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$6,850,000 |
$15,758,819 |
|
| 2018 | 29 |
|
Injured
|
$3,000,000 |
$18,758,819 |
|
| 2019 | 30 |
 |
Active
Retained
|
$211,855 $7,000,000 |
$18,970,674 $25,970,674 |
|
| 2020 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$1,574,481 |
$27,545,155 |
|
| 2021 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$11,000,000 |
$38,545,155 |
Champion |
| 2022 | 33 |
|
Active
Buyout
|
$4,250,000 $1,000,000 |
$42,795,155 $43,795,155 |
|
| 2023 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$53,795,155 |
|
| 2024 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$10,500,000 |
$64,295,155 |
|
| Total |
$64,295,155 |
$64,295,155 |
||||
| 2025 | 36 |
|
Buyout
|
$2,500,000 |
||
| Total |
$66,795,155 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,238,329 | $1,100,000 | - | $2,338,328 |
| 3 |
|
$6,570,491 | - | - | $6,570,491 |
| 1 |
|
$6,850,000 | - | - | $6,850,000 |
| 4 |
|
$26,750,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $28,750,000 |
| 1 |
|
$211,855 | - | - | $211,855 |
| 1 |
|
$7,000,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,481,481 | - | $93,000 | $1,574,481 |
| 1 |
|
$11,000,000 | - | - | $11,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
21 |
$1,100,000 |
$1,100,000 |
$1,100,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
23 |
$390,820
|
$390,819 |
$1,490,819 |
||
| 2013 |
|
24 |
$498,000
|
$498,000 |
$1,988,819 |
||
| 2014 |
|
25 |
$170,491 $349,509
|
$170,491 $349,509 |
$2,159,310 $2,508,819 |
||
| 2015 |
|
26 |
$2,650,000
|
$2,650,000 |
$5,158,819 |
||
| 2016 |
|
27 |
$3,750,000
|
$3,750,000 |
$8,908,819 |
||
| 2017 |
|
28 |
$6,850,000
|
$6,850,000 |
$15,758,819 |
||
| 2018 |
|
29 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$18,758,819 |
||
| 2019 |
|
30 |
$211,855 $7,000,000
|
$211,855 $7,000,000 |
$18,970,674 $25,970,674 |
||
| 2020 |
|
31 |
$1,481,481
|
$93,000 |
$1,574,481 |
$27,545,155 |
|
| 2021 |
|
32 |
$11,000,000
|
$11,000,000 |
$38,545,155 |
||
| 2022 |
|
33 |
$4,250,000 $1,000,000
|
$4,250,000 $1,000,000 |
$42,795,155 $43,795,155 |
||
| 2023 |
|
34 |
$8,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$10,000,000 |
$53,795,155 |
|
| 2024 |
|
35 |
$10,500,000
|
$10,500,000 |
$64,295,155 |
||
| Total |
$61,102,156 |
$1,100,000 |
$2,093,000 |
$64,295,155 |
$64,295,155 |
||
| 2025 |
|
36 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
|||
| Total |
$63,602,156 |
$1,100,000 |
$2,093,000 |
$66,795,155 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,238,329 | $1,100,000 | - | $2,338,328 |
| 3 |
|
$6,570,491 | - | - | $6,570,491 |
| 1 |
|
$6,850,000 | - | - | $6,850,000 |
| 4 |
|
$26,750,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $28,750,000 |
| 1 |
|
$211,855 | - | - | $211,855 |
| 1 |
|
$7,000,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,481,481 | - | $93,000 | $1,574,481 |
| 1 |
|
$11,000,000 | - | - | $11,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
CHC |
Apr 22, 2024 - May 25, 2024 | Hip |
| 2022 |
CHC |
May 31, 2022 - Jul 10, 2022 | Oblique |
| 2021 |
ATL |
Apr 16, 2021 - Apr 24, 2021 | Arm |
| 2020 |
SF |
Aug 02, 2020 - Sep 10, 2020 | Finger |
| 2019 |
TEX |
Apr 20, 2019 - May 05, 2019 | Arm |
| 2018 |
CHC |
Mar 29, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Ulnar Nerve |
| 2017 |
SEA |
Apr 02, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 | Arm |
| 2015 |
TB |
May 13, 2015 - Aug 16, 2015 | Arm |
| 2015 |
TB |
May 06, 2015 - May 13, 2015 | Arm |
| 2015 |
TB |
Mar 27, 2015 - Apr 24, 2015 | Shoulder |
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Nov 02, 2024
Chicago (CHC) declined a $10 million mutual option for 2025 ($2.5M buyout)
-
Dec 18, 2022
Signed a 2 year $19 million contract with Chicago (CHC), plus a $10M mutual option for 2025
-
Nov 09, 2022
Declined a $10 million mutual option for 2023 ($1M buyout)
-
Mar 19, 2022
Signed a 1 year $5.25 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 16, 2020
Signed a 1 year $11 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 17, 2020
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
-
Jul 19, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jul 01, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jun 25, 2019
Released by Texas (TEX)
-
Nov 02, 2018
Traded to Texas (TEX) from Chicago (CHC) with PTBNL for PTBNL
-
Dec 13, 2017
Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Dec 01, 2017
Non-Tendered by Seattle (SEA)
-
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $6.85 million contract with Seattle (SEA), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 11, 2017
Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Tampa Bay (TB) for Mallex Smith, Carlos Vargas and Ryan Yarbrough
-
Feb 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $3.75 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jan 16, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.65 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jul 31, 2014
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Detroit (DET) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TB) traded David Price to Detroit (DET); Detroit (DET) traded Willy Adames to Tampa Bay (TB); Detroit (DET) traded Austin Jackson to Seattle (SEA); Seattle (SEA) traded Nick Franklin to Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $520k contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Feb 22, 2013
Signed a 1 year $498k contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Apr 11, 2012
Contract purchased by Detroit (DET)
-
Aug 16, 2010
Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 24, 2010
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 2 (#68 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHC | 50 | 0 | 57 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 56 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 58.7 | 3.84 | 1.40 | 0.04 |
| 2023 | CHC | 41 | 23 | 147 | 89 | 79 | 56 | 141 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 142.3 | 5.00 | 1.43 | -0.02 |
| 2022 | CHC | 22 | 22 | 101 | 46 | 41 | 26 | 91 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 106.3 | 3.47 | 1.19 | 2.02 |
| 2021 | ATL | 32 | 23 | 133 | 69 | 63 | 41 | 117 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 126.7 | 4.48 | 1.37 | 0.70 |
| 2020 | SF | 7 | 5 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26.3 | 3.42 | 1.10 | 0.45 |
| 2019 | PHI | 25 | 21 | 126 | 83 | 79 | 55 | 120 | 32 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 114.0 | 6.24 | 1.59 | -0.63 |
| 2016 | TB | 30 | 30 | 174 | 103 | 95 | 49 | 167 | 32 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 175.3 | 4.88 | 1.27 | 0.10 |
| 2015 | TB | 12 | 12 | 58 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 77 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 66.7 | 3.11 | 1.17 | 1.59 |
| 2014 | DET | 28 | 25 | 136 | 57 | 55 | 42 | 133 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 153.0 | 3.24 | 1.16 | 1.59 |
| 2013 | DET | 63 | 0 | 62 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 81 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 76.0 | 2.37 | 1.04 | 2.61 |
| 2012 | DET | 23 | 18 | 93 | 49 | 44 | 33 | 94 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 99.3 | 3.99 | 1.27 | 1.71 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $3,257,963
- Avg. Salary: $3,257,963
- MLB Rank: 280
- RP Rank: 39
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 Drew Smyly to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hendriks | 2 | $10,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 35 |
| Lucas Luetge | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 36 |
| Will Smith | 1 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 34 |
| Luis Garcia | 1 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 1 | $5,062,500 | $3,812,500 | 35.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Smyly's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $6,833,334 | $3,416,667 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Smyly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Liam Hendriks
2022-2023
|
31.50 | 0.60 | 4.11 | 1.02 | 9.34 | 2.15 | 3.96 | 1.80 |
|
Lucas Luetge
2022-2023
|
30.50 | 0.03 | 4.96 | 1.58 | 9.32 | 3.64 | 3.94 | 0.57 |
|
Will Smith
2022-2023
|
61.50 | 0.22 | 4.19 | 1.24 | 9.28 | 3.24 | 3.81 | -0.18 |
|
Luis Garcia
2022-2023
|
62.00 | 0.02 | 3.73 | 1.30 | 9.01 | 3.06 | 3.44 | 0.20 |
| Average | 46.38 | 0.22 | 4.25 | 1.29 | 9.24 | 3.02 | 3.79 | 0.60 |
|
Drew Smyly
2024-2024
|
37.00 | 0.00 | 2.94 | 1.18 | 7.35 | 3.12 | 4.82 | 1.51 |
| Pct Change | -20.22 | -100.00 | 30.82 | 8.53 | -20.45 | -3.31 | -27.18 | 151.67 |
| Median Prime % Change | -11.77% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 2.48% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Drew Smyly
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, $3,257,963 | $3,257,963 |
