Joe Ross

Milwaukee Brewers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 31-185d (May 21, 1993)
Exp: 6.018 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#25 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Wasserman
Career Earnings

$10,878,049

2024-2024 free-agent-xxb

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024 31 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 0.74% $1,750,000 $1,750,000
2025 32
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2024 31 6.018 $1,750,000 - - $1,750,000 $1,750,000
2025 32 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 31 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 $1,750,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2022 Arbitration

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $2,400,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $2,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,400,000
Average Salary:
$2,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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
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2020-2020 Arbitration

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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
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2019-2019 Arbitration

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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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2018-2018 Pre-Arb

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $567,900 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $567,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $567,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $567,900
Average Salary:
$567,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $551,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $551,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $551,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $551,000
Average Salary:
$551,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $514,400 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $514,400 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $514,400.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $514,400
Average Salary:
$514,400
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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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2011-2011 Signing Bonus

Joe Ross signed a 1 year , $2,750,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $2,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

6.018 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$10,878,049

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 18
Signing Bonus
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
2015 22
Active
$257,909
$3,007,909
2016 23
Active
$514,400
$3,522,309
2017 24
Injured
$433,584
$3,955,893
2018 25
Active
$567,900
$4,523,793
2019 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$704,256
$5,228,049
 Champion
2021 28
Injured / Arb Avoided
$1,500,000
$6,728,049
2022 29
Injured / Arb Avoided
$2,400,000
$9,128,049
2024 31
Active
$1,750,000
$10,878,049
Total      
$10,878,049
$10,878,049
Total
$10,878,049

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $2,750,000 - $2,750,000
7 $6,378,049 - - $6,378,049
1 $1,750,000 - - $1,750,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
18
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
2015
22
$257,909
$257,909
$3,007,909
2016
23
$514,400
$514,400
$3,522,309
2017
24
$433,584
$433,584
$3,955,893
2018
25
$567,900
$567,900
$4,523,793
2019
26
$704,256
$704,256
$5,228,049
2021
28
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$6,728,049
2022
29
$2,400,000
$2,400,000
$9,128,049
2024
31
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$10,878,049
Total
$8,128,049
$2,750,000
$10,878,049
$10,878,049
Total
$8,128,049
$2,750,000
$10,878,049

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $2,750,000 - $2,750,000
7 $6,378,049 - - $6,378,049
1 $1,750,000 - - $1,750,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 MIL May 21, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024 Back
2022 WSH Apr 04, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Elbow
2021 WSH Aug 12, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Elbow
2021 WSH Jul 07, 2021 - Jul 26, 2021 Elbow
2018 WSH Mar 29, 2018 - Sep 04, 2018 Elbow (Tommy John)
2017 WSH Jul 16, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 Elbow (Tommy John)
2016 WSH Jul 03, 2016 - Sep 18, 2016 Shoulder
  • Dec 04, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 30, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Mar 22, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.4 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Dec 01, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Jun 29, 2020 Opted out of 2020 season (COVID-19)
  • Jan 10, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Nov 30, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 24, 2018 Signed a 1 year $567,900 contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $551,000 contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $514,400 with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 19, 2014 Traded to Washington (WSH) from San Diego (SD) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TB) traded Wil Myers, Gerardo Reyes, Jose Castillo and Ryan Hanigan to San Diego (SD); Washington (WSH) traded Steven Souza and Travis Ott to Tampa Bay (TB); San Diego (SD) traded Burch Smith, Jake Bauers and Rene Rivera to Tampa Bay (TB); San Diego (SD) traded Trea Turner to Washington (WSH)
  • Aug 15, 2011 Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jun 04, 2011 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 1 (#25 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 MIL 25 10 72 35 31 29 66 7 3 6 0 74.0 3.77 1.37 0.48
2023 SF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00 0.00
2021 WSH 22 19 98 57 50 34 109 17 5 9 0 108.0 4.17 1.22 0.75
2019 WSH 28 9 74 41 39 33 57 7 4 4 0 64.0 5.48 1.67 -0.08
2018 WSH 3 3 17 10 9 4 7 3 0 2 0 16.0 5.06 1.31 0.08
2017 WSH 20 13 87 44 41 20 68 16 5 3 0 73.7 5.01 1.45 0.49
2016 WSH 23 19 108 43 41 29 93 9 7 5 0 105.0 3.51 1.31 1.95
2015 WSH 17 13 64 33 31 21 69 7 5 5 0 76.7 3.64 1.11 1.25

Calculated Market Value

$3.0M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $3,013,570
  • Avg. Salary: $3,013,570
  • MLB Rank: 274
  • RP Rank: 39

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2025
  • Avg. Salary: $1,750,000

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Joe Ross to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Vincent Velasquez 1 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 30
Trevor Williams 2 $13,000,000 $6,500,000 30
Michael Lorenzen 1 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 32
José Ureña 1 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 32
Averages 1 $5,537,500 $3,912,500 31.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Ross's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $3,388,889 $3,388,889

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Ross 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
Vincent Velasquez
2021-2022
 15.00 3.20 8.94 3.83 5.54 1.36 5.06 -0.07
Trevor Williams
2021-2022
 12.50 3.41 8.66 2.69 3.78 1.36 3.88 2.34
Michael Lorenzen
2022-2023
 21.50 5.33 7.18 3.40 4.21 1.24 4.38 2.31
José Ureña
2022-2023
 13.50 4.57 5.84 4.21 5.73 1.59 5.96 -0.15
Average 15.63 4.13 7.66 3.53 4.82 1.39 4.82 1.11
Joe Ross
2024-2024
 10.00 4.08 7.47 3.57 4.59 1.40 3.97 -0.54
Pct Change -36.02 -1.21 -2.48 -1.13 4.77 -0.72 17.63 -148.65
Median Prime % Change -1.17%
Average Prime % Change -20.98%

Calculated Market Value: Joe Ross

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, $3,013,570 $3,013,570

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 04, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Jan 30, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with San Francisco (SF)
Mar 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2.4 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
Dec 01, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
Jun 29, 2020
Opted out of 2020 season (COVID-19)
Jan 10, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
Nov 30, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $567,900 contract with Washington (WSH)
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $551,000 contract with Washington (WSH)
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $514,400 with Washington (WAS)
Dec 19, 2014
Traded to Washington (WSH) from San Diego (SD) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TB) traded Wil Myers, Gerardo Reyes, Jose Castillo and Ryan Hanigan to San Diego (SD); Washington (WSH) traded Steven Souza and Travis Ott to Tampa Bay (TB); San Diego (SD) traded Burch Smith, Jake Bauers and Rene Rivera to Tampa Bay (TB); San Diego (SD) traded Trea Turner to Washington (WSH)
Aug 15, 2011
Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
Jun 04, 2011
Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 1 (#25 overall)

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