James Paxton
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
- Signing Bonus: $3M
- Games Started
$600,000 each for 6, 8, 10, 12, 16
$1M each for 18, 20 - Opening Day (3/20 or 3/28) Bonus: $2M
or
Active Roster by 4/15: $1M
2022-2023 free-agent-xxb
2021-2021 free-agent-xxb
2020-2020 Arbitration
2019-2019 Arbitration
2018-2018 Arbitration
2017-2017 Arbitration
2016-2016 Pre-Arb
2015-2015 Pre-Arb
2014-2014 Pre-Arb
2013-2013 Pre-Arb
2010-2010 Signing Bonus
Seasons
9.151 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$50,011,146
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | 21 |
Signing Bonus
|
$942,500 |
$942,500 |
||
2013 | 24 |
Active
|
$13,230 |
$955,730 |
||
2014 | 25 |
Active
|
$74,286 |
$1,030,016 |
||
2015 | 26 |
Active
|
$519,000 |
$1,549,016 |
||
2016 | 27 |
Active
|
$507,500 |
$2,056,516 |
||
2017 | 28 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,350,000 |
$4,406,516 |
||
2018 | 29 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,900,000 |
$9,306,516 |
||
2019 | 30 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$8,575,000 |
$17,881,516 |
||
2020 | 31 |
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$4,629,630 |
$22,511,146 |
||
2021 | 32 |
Injured
|
$8,500,000 |
$31,011,146 |
||
2022 | 33 |
Injured
|
$6,000,000 |
$37,011,146 |
||
2023 | 34 |
Injured / Player Exercised
|
$4,000,000 |
$41,011,146 |
||
2024 | 35 |
Injured
Retained
|
$2,483,871 $6,516,129 |
$43,495,017 $50,011,146 |
||
Total |
$50,011,146 |
$43,495,017 $50,011,146 |
||||
Total |
$50,011,146 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | $16,864,016 | $942,500 | - | $17,806,516 | |
2 | $13,204,630 | - | - | $13,204,630 | |
3 | $12,483,871 | - | - | $12,483,871 | |
1 | $1,516,129 | $3,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $6,516,129 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | 21 |
$942,500 |
$942,500 |
$942,500 |
|||
2013 | 24 |
$13,230
|
$13,230 |
$955,730 |
|||
2014 | 25 |
$74,286
|
$74,286 |
$1,030,016 |
|||
2015 | 26 |
$519,000
|
$519,000 |
$1,549,016 |
|||
2016 | 27 |
$507,500
|
$507,500 |
$2,056,516 |
|||
2017 | 28 |
$2,350,000
|
$2,350,000 |
$4,406,516 |
|||
2018 | 29 |
$4,900,000
|
$4,900,000 |
$9,306,516 |
|||
2019 | 30 |
$8,575,000
|
$8,575,000 |
$17,881,516 |
|||
2020 | 31 |
$4,629,630
|
$4,629,630 |
$22,511,146 |
|||
2021 | 32 |
$8,500,000
|
$8,500,000 |
$31,011,146 |
|||
2022 | 33 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$37,011,146 |
|||
2023 | 34 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$41,011,146 |
|||
2024 | 35 |
$2,483,871 $1,516,129
|
$3,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$2,483,871 $6,516,129 |
$43,495,017 $50,011,146 |
|
Total |
$44,068,646 |
$3,942,500 |
$2,000,000 |
$50,011,146 |
$43,495,017 $50,011,146 |
||
Total |
$44,068,646 |
$3,942,500 |
$2,000,000 |
$50,011,146 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | $16,864,016 | $942,500 | - | $17,806,516 | |
2 | $13,204,630 | - | - | $13,204,630 | |
3 | $12,483,871 | - | - | $12,483,871 | |
1 | $1,516,129 | $3,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $6,516,129 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | BOS | Aug 12, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 | Calf |
2023 | BOS | Sep 10, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Knee |
2023 | BOS | Mar 30, 2023 - May 10, 2023 | Hamstring |
2022 | BOS | Apr 04, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
2021 | SEA | Apr 07, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Arm |
2020 | NYY | Aug 21, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Hip |
2019 | NYY | May 04, 2019 - May 29, 2019 | Knee |
2018 | SEA | Aug 15, 2018 - Sep 01, 2018 | Arm |
2018 | SEA | Jul 13, 2018 - Jul 30, 2018 | Back |
2017 | SEA | Aug 11, 2017 - Sep 15, 2017 | Pectoral |
2017 | SEA | May 03, 2017 - May 31, 2017 | Arm |
2016 | SEA | Aug 08, 2016 - Aug 25, 2016 | Elbow |
2015 | SEA | May 29, 2015 - Sep 13, 2015 | Finger |
- Jul 26, 2024 Traded to Boston (BOS) from Los Angeles (LAD) for Moises Bolivar
- Jul 22, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Los Angeles (LAD)
- Jan 23, 2024 Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
- Nov 09, 2022 Exercised a $4 million player option for 2023
- Nov 08, 2022 Boston (BOS) declined a 2 year, $26 million option for 2023-2024, conveying a $4M player option
- Dec 01, 2021 Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with Boston (BOS)
- Feb 14, 2021 Signed a 1 year $8.5 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
- Jan 10, 2020 Signed a 1 year $12.5 million contract with New York (NYY), avoiding arbitration
- Jan 11, 2019 Signed a 1 year $8.575 million contract with New York (NYY), avoiding arbitration
- Nov 19, 2018 Traded to New York (NYY) from Seattle (SEA) for Justus Sheffield, Dom Thompson-Williams and Erik Swanson
- Jan 12, 2018 Signed a 1 year $4.9 million contract with Seattle (SEA), avoiding arbitration
- Jan 13, 2017 Signed a 1 year $2.35 million contract with Seattle (SEA), avoiding arbitration
- Mar 03, 2015 Signed a 1 year $519,000 contract with Seattle (SEA)
- Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $503,500 contract with Seattle (SEA)
- Sep 03, 2013 Contract purchased by Seattle (SEA)
- Jun 15, 2010 Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
- Jun 08, 2010 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 4 (#132 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | BOS | 21 | 21 | 95 | 53 | 49 | 50 | 73 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 100.3 | 4.40 | 1.45 | 0.17 |
2023 | BOS | 19 | 19 | 93 | 51 | 48 | 33 | 101 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 96.0 | 4.50 | 1.31 | 1.07 |
2021 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 6.75 | 0.75 | -0.02 |
2020 | NYY | 5 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20.3 | 6.64 | 1.48 | -0.39 |
2019 | NYY | 29 | 29 | 138 | 71 | 64 | 55 | 186 | 23 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 150.7 | 3.82 | 1.28 | 2.42 |
2018 | SEA | 28 | 28 | 134 | 67 | 67 | 42 | 208 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 160.3 | 3.76 | 1.10 | 2.94 |
2017 | SEA | 24 | 24 | 113 | 47 | 45 | 37 | 156 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 136.0 | 2.98 | 1.10 | 3.57 |
2016 | SEA | 20 | 20 | 134 | 62 | 51 | 24 | 117 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 121.0 | 3.79 | 1.31 | 0.98 |
2015 | SEA | 13 | 13 | 67 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 56 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 67.0 | 3.90 | 1.43 | 0.66 |
2014 | SEA | 13 | 13 | 60 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 59 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 74.0 | 3.04 | 1.20 | 1.32 |
2013 | SEA | 4 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 1.50 | 0.92 | 1.14 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $16,774,048
- Avg. Salary: $8,387,024
- MLB Rank: 153
- SP Rank: 56
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $7,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare James Paxton to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chris Sale | 2 | $38,000,000 | $19,000,000 | 34 |
Justin Verlander | 2 | $86,666,666 | $43,333,333 | 39 |
Jacob deGrom | 5 | $185,000,000 | $37,000,000 | 34 |
Averages | 3 | $103,222,222 | $33,111,111 | 35.7 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Paxton's current age (36), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
4 | $163,849,056 | $40,962,264 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Paxton statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR
Player | GS/Yr | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | WHIP | FIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chris Sale
2022-2023
|
11.00 | 4.92 | 9.45 | 2.06 | 3.74 | 1.09 | 3.10 | 2.57 |
Justin Verlander
2021-2022
|
14.00 | 6.25 | 4.76 | 0.74 | 0.88 | 0.41 | 1.25 | 6.82 |
Jacob deGrom
2021-2022
|
13.00 | 6.01 | 14.27 | 1.10 | 2.08 | 0.65 | 1.68 | 7.82 |
Average | 12.67 | 5.73 | 9.49 | 1.30 | 2.23 | 0.72 | 2.01 | 5.74 |
James Paxton
2023-2024
|
20.00 | 4.91 | 8.01 | 3.79 | 4.45 | 1.38 | 4.73 | 0.97 |
Pct Change | 57.85 | -14.31 | -15.60 | -191.54 | -99.55 | -91.67 | -135.32 | -83.10 |
Median Prime % Change | -87.39% | |||||||
Average Prime % Change | -71.66% |
Calculated Market Value: James Paxton
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 |
---|---|
2 years, $16,774,048 | $8,387,024 |