MLB
Joe Ross
Joe Ross
Milwaukee Brewers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 31y-7m-1d (May 21, 1993)
Exp: 7.018 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#25 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Wasserman
INACTIVE
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 | Cash Remaining | 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-Arbitration
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-Arbitration
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-Arbitration
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-Arbitration
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
7.018 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
Market Value
- 1 years, $3,013,570
- Avg. Salary: $3,013,570
- MLB Rank: 290
- RP Rank: 41
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 |
