MLB
T.J. McFarland
T.J. McFarland
Athletics, Relief Pitcher
Age: 35-168d (Jun 08, 1989)
Exp: 8.050 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 4 (#137 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Octagon
2025 Payroll Salary
$1,800,000
2025 Cash
$1,800,000
Career Earnings
$9,287,014
2025-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Athletics, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000. In 2025, McFarland will earn a base salary of $1,800,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
36 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | 0.75% | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
| 2026 |
|
37 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
36 | - | $1,800,000 | - | - | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
| 2026 |
|
37 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
36 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-xxb
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $720,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $720,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-xxb
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-street
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Arbitration
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2020 Arbitration
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $1,450,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,450,000
Average Salary:
$1,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 free-agent-restricted
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $850,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $850,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 free-agent-restricted
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $685,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $685,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $685,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $685,000
Average Salary:
$685,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $523,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $523,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $523,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $523,500
Average Salary:
$523,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $519,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $519,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $519,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $519,000
Average Salary:
$519,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $505,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $505,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $505,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $505,500
Average Salary:
$505,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, 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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2007-2007 Signing Bonus
T.J. McFarland signed a 1 year , $285,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $285,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $285,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $285,000
Average Salary:
$285,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
8.050 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$9,287,014
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$490,000 |
$490,000 |
|
| 2014 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$381,196 |
$871,196 |
|
| 2015 | 26 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$90,754 |
$961,950 |
|
| 2016 | 27 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$329,015 |
$1,290,965 |
|
| 2017 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$535,000 |
$1,825,965 |
|
| 2018 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$850,000 |
$2,675,965 |
|
| 2019 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$1,400,000 $50,000 |
$4,075,965 $4,125,965 |
|
| 2020 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$666,667 |
$4,792,632 |
|
| 2021 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$424,704 |
$5,217,336 |
|
| 2022 | 33 |
|
Retained
|
$2,500,000 |
$7,717,336 |
|
| 2023 | 34 |
|
Retained
|
$69,678 |
$7,787,014 |
|
| 2024 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$9,287,014 |
|
| Total |
$9,287,014 |
$9,287,014 |
||||
| 2025 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$1,800,000 |
||
| Total |
$11,087,014 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,290,965 | - | - | $1,290,965 |
| 3 |
|
$2,835,000 | - | - | $2,835,000 |
| 2 |
|
$2,166,667 | - | - | $2,166,667 |
| 2 |
|
$2,924,704 | - | - | $2,924,704 |
| 1 |
|
$69,678 | - | - | $69,678 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
|
24 |
$490,000
|
$490,000 |
$490,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
25 |
$381,196
|
$381,196 |
$871,196 |
||
| 2015 |
|
26 |
$90,754
|
$90,754 |
$961,950 |
||
| 2016 |
|
27 |
$329,015
|
$329,015 |
$1,290,965 |
||
| 2017 |
|
28 |
$535,000
|
$535,000 |
$1,825,965 |
||
| 2018 |
|
29 |
$850,000
|
$850,000 |
$2,675,965 |
||
| 2019 |
|
30 |
$1,400,000 $50,000
|
$1,400,000 $50,000 |
$4,075,965 $4,125,965 |
||
| 2020 |
|
31 |
$666,667
|
$666,667 |
$4,792,632 |
||
| 2021 |
|
32 |
$424,704
|
$424,704 |
$5,217,336 |
||
| 2022 |
|
33 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$7,717,336 |
||
| 2023 |
|
34 |
$69,678
|
$69,678 |
$7,787,014 |
||
| 2024 |
|
35 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$9,287,014 |
||
| Total |
$9,287,014 |
$9,287,014 |
$9,287,014 |
||||
| 2025 |
|
36 |
$1,800,000
|
$1,800,000 |
|||
| Total |
$11,087,014 |
$11,087,014 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,290,965 | - | - | $1,290,965 |
| 3 |
|
$2,835,000 | - | - | $2,835,000 |
| 2 |
|
$2,166,667 | - | - | $2,166,667 |
| 2 |
|
$2,924,704 | - | - | $2,924,704 |
| 1 |
|
$69,678 | - | - | $69,678 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
STL |
Jun 22, 2022 - Jul 11, 2022 | COVID-19 |
| 2019 |
ARI |
Mar 28, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019 | Shoulder |
| 2018 |
ARI |
Jul 12, 2018 - Jul 23, 2018 | Neck |
| 2017 |
ARI |
May 11, 2017 - May 21, 2017 | Ankle |
| 2016 |
BAL |
Jun 29, 2016 - Aug 26, 2016 | Knee |
-
Nov 07, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Athletics (ATH)
-
Mar 27, 2024
Contract purchased by Oakland (OAK)
-
Mar 27, 2024
Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Los Angeles (LAD) for future considerations
-
Jan 27, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jul 22, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Jul 19, 2023
Released by New York (NYM)
-
Jul 14, 2023
Designated for Assignment by New York (NYM)
-
Jun 26, 2023
Contract purchased by New York (NYM)
-
Jan 03, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
-
Aug 13, 2022
Released by St. Louis (STL)
-
Aug 10, 2022
Designated for Assignment by St. Louis (STL)
-
Nov 08, 2021
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract extension with St. Louis (STL)
-
Jun 30, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Mar 28, 2021
Released by Washington (WSH)
-
Feb 16, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Dec 02, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Oakland (OAK), avoiding arbitration
-
Nov 04, 2019
Claimed off waivers by Oakland (OAK)
-
Oct 31, 2019
Arizona (ARI) declined a $1.85 million option for 2020
-
Jan 24, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.45 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration, including a $1.85M club option for 2020
-
Dec 07, 2017
Signed a 1 year $850,000 contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Dec 01, 2017
Non-Tendered by Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 03, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Feb 25, 2017
Released by Baltimore (BAL)
-
Feb 20, 2017
Designated for Assignment by Baltimore (BAL)
-
Jan 12, 2017
Signed a 1 year $685k contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $523,500 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Mar 10, 2015
Signed a 1 year $519,000 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $505,500 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Mar 08, 2013
Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Dec 06, 2012
Rule 5 Drafted by Baltimore (BAL) from Cleveland (CLE)
-
Aug 15, 2007
Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 4 (#137 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | OAK | 80 | 1 | 53 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 56.7 | 3.81 | 1.24 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | NYM | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 5.40 | 3.00 | -0.08 |
| 2022 | STL | 28 | 0 | 42 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 6.61 | 1.62 | -0.73 |
| 2021 | STL | 38 | 0 | 32 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 38.7 | 2.56 | 1.06 | 0.84 |
| 2020 | OAK | 23 | 0 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 4.36 | 1.50 | 0.13 |
| 2019 | ARI | 51 | 0 | 71 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 4.82 | 1.63 | -0.55 |
| 2018 | ARI | 47 | 0 | 64 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 72.0 | 2.00 | 1.19 | 1.57 |
| 2017 | ARI | 43 | 1 | 65 | 42 | 32 | 17 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 54.0 | 5.33 | 1.52 | -0.90 |
| 2016 | BAL | 16 | 0 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24.2 | 7.07 | 1.78 | -0.44 |
| 2015 | BAL | 30 | 0 | 52 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 40.3 | 4.91 | 1.74 | -0.35 |
| 2014 | BAL | 37 | 1 | 70 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 58.7 | 2.76 | 1.42 | 0.51 |
| 2013 | BAL | 37 | 1 | 83 | 37 | 35 | 28 | 58 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 73.7 | 4.28 | 1.51 | 0.12 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,494,008
- Avg. Salary: $1,494,008
- MLB Rank: 375
- RP Rank: 86
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $1,800,000
- MLB Rank: 356
- RP Rank: 76
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare T.J. McFarland to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Patton | 1 | $720,000 | $720,000 | 35 |
| Lucas Luetge | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 36 |
| César Valdez | 1 | $950,000 | $950,000 | 37 |
| Liam Hendriks | 2 | $10,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 35 |
| Averages | 1 | $3,167,500 | $1,917,500 | 35.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at McFarland's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $3,696,666 | $1,848,333 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and McFarland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spencer Patton
2021-2022
|
24.50 | 0.04 | 3.85 | 1.10 | 8.32 | 3.52 | 4.43 | 0.58 |
|
Lucas Luetge
2022-2023
|
30.50 | 0.03 | 4.96 | 1.58 | 9.32 | 3.64 | 3.94 | 0.57 |
|
César Valdez
2021-2022
|
20.00 | 0.20 | 7.44 | 1.83 | 4.40 | 1.37 | 3.78 | -0.87 |
|
Liam Hendriks
2022-2023
|
31.50 | 0.60 | 4.11 | 1.02 | 9.34 | 2.15 | 3.96 | 1.80 |
| Average | 26.63 | 0.22 | 5.09 | 1.38 | 7.85 | 2.67 | 4.03 | 0.52 |
|
T.J. McFarland
2023-2024
|
31.50 | 0.00 | 4.63 | 2.12 | 8.54 | 3.92 | 4.17 | 0.39 |
| Pct Change | 18.29 | -100.00 | 9.04 | -53.62 | 8.79 | -46.82 | -3.47 | -25.00 |
| Median Prime % Change | -14.24% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -24.10% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: T.J. McFarland
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, $1,494,008 | $1,494,008 |
