MLB
Hunter Strickland
Hunter Strickland
Los Angeles Angels, Relief Pitcher
Age: 36-61d (Sep 24, 1988)
Exp: 7.033 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 18 (#564 overall), 2007
Agent(s): All Bases Covered Management
Career Earnings
$8,747,025
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $850,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, 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
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
35 |
Estimate
|
$795,180 | $795,180 | 0.34% | $795,180 | $795,180 |
| 2025 |
|
36 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
35 | 7.033 |
Estimate
|
$850,000 | - | - | $795,180 | $795,180 |
| 2025 |
|
36 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
35 |
Estimate |
$795,180 | $795,180 | $795,180 | $795,180 | $795,180 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2022 free-agent-xxb
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $1,825,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $1,825,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,825,000
Average Salary:
$1,825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-restricted
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, 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 free-agent-restricted-street
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the New York Mets, 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
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $1,600,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $1,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,600,000
Average Salary:
$1,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 free-agent-restricted
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $1,300,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $1,550,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $1,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,550,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,550,000
Average Salary:
$1,550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, 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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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $517,500 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $517,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $517,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $517,500
Average Salary:
$517,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the San Francisco Giants, 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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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Signing Bonus
Hunter Strickland signed a 1 year , $123,250 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $123,250 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $123,250.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $123,250
Average Salary:
$123,250
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
7.033 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$8,747,025
Earnings w/ Different Teams
9 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$123,250 |
$123,250 |
|
| 2014 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$76,502 |
$199,752 |
Champion |
| 2015 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$374,385 |
$574,137 |
|
| 2016 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$517,500 |
$1,091,637 |
|
| 2017 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$555,000 |
$1,646,637 |
|
| 2018 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,550,000 |
$3,196,637 |
|
| 2019 | 30 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$494,355 $880,645 |
$3,690,992 $4,571,637 |
Champion |
| 2020 | 31 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
Retained
|
$55,280 $387,096 |
$4,626,917 $5,014,013 |
|
| 2021 | 32 |
 |
Active
Retained
Retained
|
$607,488 $317,184 $188,160 |
$5,621,501 $5,938,685 $6,126,845 |
|
| 2022 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$1,825,000 |
$7,951,845 |
|
| 2024 | 35 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$795,180 |
$8,747,025 |
|
| Total |
$8,747,025 |
$8,747,025 |
||||
| Total |
$8,747,025 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $123,250 | - | $123,250 |
| 5 |
|
$3,073,387 | - | - | $3,073,387 |
| 2 |
|
$806,452 | - | $75,000 | $881,451 |
| 1 |
|
$880,645 | - | - | $880,645 |
| 1 |
|
$55,280 | - | - | $55,280 |
| 1 |
|
$607,488 | - | - | $607,488 |
| 2 |
|
$1,112,364 | - | - | $1,112,364 |
| 1 |
|
$188,160 | - | - | $188,160 |
| 1 |
|
$1,825,000 | - | - | $1,825,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
|
18 |
$123,250 |
$123,250 |
$123,250 |
||
| 2014 |
|
25 |
$76,502
|
$76,502 |
$199,752 |
||
| 2015 |
|
26 |
$374,385
|
$374,385 |
$574,137 |
||
| 2016 |
|
27 |
$517,500
|
$517,500 |
$1,091,637 |
||
| 2017 |
|
28 |
$555,000
|
$555,000 |
$1,646,637 |
||
| 2018 |
|
29 |
$1,550,000
|
$1,550,000 |
$3,196,637 |
||
| 2019 |
|
30 |
$419,355 $880,645
|
$75,000 |
$494,355 $880,645 |
$3,690,992 $4,571,637 |
|
| 2020 |
|
31 |
$55,280 $387,097
|
$55,280 $387,096 |
$4,626,917 $5,014,013 |
||
| 2021 |
|
32 |
$607,488 $317,184 $188,160
|
$607,488 $317,184 $188,160 |
$5,621,501 $5,938,685 $6,126,845 |
||
| 2022 |
|
33 |
$1,825,000
|
$1,825,000 |
$7,951,845 |
||
| 2024 |
|
35 |
$795,180
|
$795,180 |
$8,747,025 |
||
| Total |
$8,548,776 |
$123,250 |
$75,000 |
$8,747,025 |
$8,747,025 |
||
| Total |
$8,548,776 |
$123,250 |
$75,000 |
$8,747,025 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $123,250 | - | $123,250 |
| 5 |
|
$3,073,387 | - | - | $3,073,387 |
| 2 |
|
$806,452 | - | $75,000 | $881,451 |
| 1 |
|
$880,645 | - | - | $880,645 |
| 1 |
|
$55,280 | - | - | $55,280 |
| 1 |
|
$607,488 | - | - | $607,488 |
| 2 |
|
$1,112,364 | - | - | $1,112,364 |
| 1 |
|
$188,160 | - | - | $188,160 |
| 1 |
|
$1,825,000 | - | - | $1,825,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
MIL |
Aug 01, 2021 - Aug 09, 2021 | COVID-19 |
| 2019 |
SEA |
Mar 30, 2019 - Jul 28, 2019 | Arm |
| 2018 |
SF |
Jun 19, 2018 - Aug 18, 2018 | Hand |
-
Apr 08, 2024
Contract purchased by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Feb 22, 2024
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Apr 03, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Mar 25, 2023
Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Feb 18, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Mar 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $1.825 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Jun 12, 2021
Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Los Angeles (LAA) for cash considerations
-
May 15, 2021
Traded to Los Angeles (LAA) from Tampa Bay (TB) for future considerations
-
Feb 09, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jun 29, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 15, 2020
Released by Washington (WSH)
-
Dec 02, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.6 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
-
Jul 31, 2019
Traded to Washington (WSH) from Seattle (SEA) for Aaron Fletcher
-
Jan 24, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Nov 30, 2018
Non-Tendered by San Francisco (SF)
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1.55 million contract with San Francisco (SF), avoiding arbitration
-
May 30, 2017
Suspended 6 games for intentionally throwing at Bryce Harper, then his role in a brawl against Washington (WAS)
-
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $555,000 contract with San Francisco (SF)
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $517,500 contract with San Francisco (SF)
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with San Francisco (SF)
-
Jul 22, 2009
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Boston (BOS) with Argenis Diaz for Adam LaRoche
-
Jun 16, 2007
Signed a contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by Boston (BOS): Round 18 (#564 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAA | 72 | 0 | 56 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 57 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 73.3 | 3.31 | 1.09 | 1.02 |
| 2022 | CIN | 66 | 0 | 61 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 60 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 62.3 | 4.91 | 1.51 | -0.02 |
| 2021 | MIL | 57 | 0 | 46 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 58 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 58.7 | 2.61 | 1.16 | 0.31 |
| 2020 | NYM | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.3 | 8.10 | 1.80 | -0.14 |
| 2019 | WSH | 28 | 0 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 24.3 | 5.55 | 1.23 | -0.18 |
| 2018 | SF | 49 | 0 | 43 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 45.3 | 3.97 | 1.41 | -0.31 |
| 2017 | SF | 68 | 0 | 59 | 20 | 18 | 29 | 58 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 61.3 | 2.64 | 1.44 | 1.81 |
| 2016 | SF | 72 | 0 | 50 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 57 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 61.0 | 3.10 | 1.13 | 1.06 |
| 2015 | SF | 55 | 0 | 34 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 50 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 51.3 | 2.46 | 0.86 | 1.37 |
| 2014 | SF | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.0 | 0.00 | 0.71 | 0.33 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,702,725
- Avg. Salary: $1,702,725
- MLB Rank: 363
- RP Rank: 80
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $850,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Hunter Strickland to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Tonkin | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 34 |
| Scott Alexander | 1 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | 34 |
| Blake Treinen | 1 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 34 |
| Sean Doolittle | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 1 | $3,187,500 | $3,187,500 | 34.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Strickland's current age (36), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Strickland 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, GP%, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | GP% | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Tonkin
2022-2023
|
22.00 | 0.02 | 2.14 | 0.54 | 4.22 | 1.30 | 2.22 | 26.99 | 0.54 |
|
Scott Alexander
2022-2023
|
35.50 | 0.04 | 2.85 | 1.06 | 5.48 | 1.28 | 3.06 | 21.91 | 0.80 |
|
Blake Treinen
2021-2022
|
38.50 | 0.09 | 1.90 | 0.69 | 10.69 | 2.46 | 3.40 | 23.77 | 2.36 |
|
Sean Doolittle
2021-2022
|
31.00 | 0.02 | 2.27 | 0.83 | 9.86 | 2.08 | 2.62 | 19.14 | 1.10 |
| Average | 31.75 | 0.04 | 2.29 | 0.78 | 7.56 | 1.78 | 2.83 | 22.95 | 1.20 |
|
Hunter Strickland
2023-2024
|
27.50 | 0.02 | 1.80 | 0.53 | 3.51 | 1.40 | 2.22 | 44.00 | 0.96 |
| Pct Change | -13.39 | -50.00 | 21.40 | 32.05 | -53.57 | 21.35 | 21.55 | 91.72 | -20.00 |
| Median Prime % Change | 21.35% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 5.68% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Hunter Strickland
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, $1,702,725 | $1,702,725 |
