MLB
Mike Clevinger
Mike Clevinger
Chicago White Sox, Starting Pitcher
Age: 34y-0m-4d (Dec 21, 1990)
Exp: 8.008 Years
Country: US
College: Seminole State JC (FL)
Drafted: Round 4 (#135 overall), 2011
Agent(s): ACES
INACTIVE
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
Mike Clevinger signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- $3M incentives
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2024 free-agent-xxb
Mike Clevinger signed a 1 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2021-2022 arbitration-extension-process
Mike Clevinger signed a 2 year , $11,500,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $11,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Arbitration
Mike Clevinger signed a 1 year , $4,100,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $4,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,100,000
Average Salary:
$4,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
Mike Clevinger signed a 1 year , $592,200 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $592,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $592,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $592,200
Average Salary:
$592,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
Mike Clevinger signed a 1 year , $558,500 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $558,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $558,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $558,500
Average Salary:
$558,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration
Mike Clevinger signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, 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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2016-2016 Pre-Arbitration
Mike Clevinger signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Cleveland Indians, 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
Mike Clevinger signed a 1 year , $250,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $250,000
Average Salary:
$250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
8.008 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$30,670,513
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 20 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$250,000 |
$250,000 |
|
| 2016 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$216,294 |
$466,294 |
|
| 2017 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$535,000 |
$1,001,294 |
|
| 2018 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$558,500 |
$1,559,794 |
|
| 2019 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$592,200 |
$2,151,994 |
|
| 2020 | 29 |
|
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$883,927 $634,592 |
$3,035,921 $3,670,513 |
|
| 2021 | 30 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$5,000,000 |
$8,670,513 |
|
| 2022 | 31 |
|
Active /
Arbitration 3 Bypassed |
$7,000,000 |
$15,670,513 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$23,670,513 |
|
| 2024 | 33 |
|
Buyout
Injured
|
$4,000,000 $3,000,000 |
$27,670,513 $30,670,513 |
|
| Total |
$30,670,513 |
$27,670,513 $30,670,513 |
||||
| Total |
$30,670,513 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $250,000 | - | $250,000 |
| 5 |
|
$2,785,921 | - | - | $2,785,921 |
| 3 |
|
$9,134,592 | $3,000,000 | $500,000 | $12,634,592 |
| 2 |
|
$15,000,000 | - | - | $15,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
20 |
$250,000 |
$250,000 |
$250,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
25 |
$216,294
|
$216,294 |
$466,294 |
||
| 2017 |
|
26 |
$535,000
|
$535,000 |
$1,001,294 |
||
| 2018 |
|
27 |
$558,500
|
$558,500 |
$1,559,794 |
||
| 2019 |
|
28 |
$592,200
|
$592,200 |
$2,151,994 |
||
| 2020 |
|
29 |
$883,927 $634,592
|
$883,927 $634,592 |
$3,035,921 $3,670,513 |
||
| 2021 |
|
30 |
$2,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
$8,670,513 |
|
| 2022 |
|
31 |
$6,500,000
|
$500,000 |
$7,000,000 |
$15,670,513 |
|
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$23,670,513 |
||
| 2024 |
|
33 |
$4,000,000 $3,000,000
|
$4,000,000 $3,000,000 |
$27,670,513 $30,670,513 |
||
| Total |
$26,920,513 |
$3,250,000 |
$500,000 |
$30,670,513 |
$27,670,513 $30,670,513 |
||
| Total |
$26,920,513 |
$3,250,000 |
$500,000 |
$30,670,513 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $250,000 | - | $250,000 |
| 5 |
|
$2,785,921 | - | - | $2,785,921 |
| 3 |
|
$9,134,592 | $3,000,000 | $500,000 | $12,634,592 |
| 2 |
|
$15,000,000 | - | - | $15,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
CHW |
May 25, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 | Elbow |
| 2023 |
CHW |
Jun 16, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023 | Biceps |
| 2023 |
CHW |
May 21, 2023 - Jun 02, 2023 | Wrist |
| 2022 |
SD |
Oct 05, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | COVID-19 |
| 2022 |
SD |
Jun 11, 2022 - Jun 17, 2022 | COVID-19 |
| 2022 |
SD |
May 22, 2022 - Jun 05, 2022 | Arm |
| 2022 |
SD |
Apr 04, 2022 - May 04, 2022 | Knee |
| 2021 |
SD |
Apr 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2019 |
CLE |
Jun 18, 2019 - Jun 28, 2019 | Ankle |
| 2019 |
CLE |
Apr 09, 2019 - Jun 17, 2019 | Back |
-
Apr 02, 2024
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHW)
-
Nov 03, 2023
Declined a $12 million option for 2024 ($4M buyout) with Chicago (CWS)
-
Nov 27, 2022
Signed a 1 year $12 million contract with Chicago (CHW), including a $12M mutual option for 2024
-
Nov 16, 2020
Signed a 2 year $11.5 million contract extension with San Diego (SD)
-
Aug 31, 2020
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Cleveland (CLE) with Greg Allen and Matt Waldron for Josh Naylor, Cal Quantrill, Gabriel Arias, Austin Hedges, Joey Cantillo and Owen Miller
-
Jan 10, 2020
Signed a 1 year $4.1 million contract with Cleveland (CLE), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $592,200 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 18, 2018
Signed a 1 year $558,500 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Aug 07, 2014
Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from Los Angeles (LAA) for Vinnie Pestano
-
Mar 08, 2014
Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Aug 14, 2011
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jun 07, 2011
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAA): Round 4 (#135 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHW | 4 | 4 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16.0 | 6.75 | 1.94 | -0.12 |
| 2023 | CHW | 24 | 24 | 121 | 56 | 55 | 40 | 110 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 131.3 | 3.77 | 1.23 | 3.29 |
| 2022 | SD | 23 | 22 | 102 | 56 | 55 | 35 | 91 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 114.3 | 4.33 | 1.20 | 0.73 |
| 2020 | SD | 8 | 8 | 34 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 41.7 | 3.02 | 1.15 | 0.45 |
| 2019 | CLE | 21 | 21 | 96 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 169 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 126.0 | 2.71 | 1.06 | 4.20 |
| 2018 | CLE | 32 | 32 | 164 | 71 | 67 | 67 | 207 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 200.0 | 3.02 | 1.16 | 5.40 |
| 2017 | CLE | 27 | 21 | 92 | 46 | 42 | 60 | 137 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 121.7 | 3.11 | 1.25 | 2.98 |
| 2016 | CLE | 17 | 10 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 50 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 53.0 | 5.26 | 1.49 | 0.11 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,322,673
- Avg. Salary: $1,322,673
- MLB Rank: 395
- SP Rank: 125
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $3,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Mike Clevinger to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 36 |
| Matt Boyd | 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 33 |
| Tommy Milone | 1 | $750,000 | $750,000 | 36 |
| Colin Rea | 1 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | 33 |
| Averages | 1 | $1,997,500 | $1,997,500 | 34.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Clevinger's current age (34), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $4,344,705 | $1,448,235 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Clevinger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Carlos Carrasco
2022-2023
|
24.50 | 4.94 | 7.80 | 3.12 | 5.39 | 1.51 | 4.69 | -0.08 |
|
Matt Boyd
2022-2023
|
7.50 | 3.37 | 9.02 | 4.28 | 3.40 | 1.15 | 3.77 | 0.66 |
|
Tommy Milone
2021-2022
|
0.50 | 2.36 | 6.82 | 2.58 | 5.92 | 1.42 | 5.53 | -10.20 |
|
Colin Rea
2022-2023
|
11.00 | 4.79 | 3.97 | 1.37 | 2.28 | 0.59 | 2.45 | 0.93 |
| Average | 10.88 | 3.87 | 6.90 | 2.84 | 4.25 | 1.17 | 4.11 | -2.17 |
|
Mike Clevinger
2023-2024
|
14.00 | 5.26 | 7.99 | 3.90 | 5.26 | 1.58 | 5.26 | 3.85 |
| Pct Change | 28.68 | 35.92 | 15.80 | -37.32 | -23.76 | -35.04 | -27.98 | 0.00 |
| Median Prime % Change | -11.88% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -5.46% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Mike Clevinger
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, $1,322,673 | $1,322,673 |
