MLB
Matt Thaiss
Matt Thaiss
Chicago Cubs, Catcher
Age: 29y-7m-16d (May 06, 1995)
Exp: 3.038 Years
Country: US
College: Virginia
Drafted: Round 1 (#16 overall), 2016
Agent(s): Pro Agents, Inc.
2025 Payroll Salary
$1,000,000
2025 Cash
$1,000,000
Career Earnings
$4,199,110
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Matt Thaiss signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000. In 2025, Thaiss will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 |
Arb Avoided
|
$1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 0.41% | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
31 |
ARB 2
|
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| 2027 |
|
32 |
ARB 3
|
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| 2028 |
|
33 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 | 3.038 |
Arb Avoided
|
$1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
31 | -- |
ARB 2
|
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| 2027 |
|
32 | -- |
ARB 3
|
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| 2028 |
|
33 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 |
Arb Avoided |
$1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- Split Salary: $400,000 in minors
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Pre-Arbitration
Matt Thaiss signed a 1 year , $770,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $770,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $770,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $770,000
Average Salary:
$770,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2023-2023 Pre-Arbitration
Matt Thaiss signed a 1 year , $740,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $740,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $740,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $740,000
Average Salary:
$740,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arbitration
Matt Thaiss signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration
Matt Thaiss signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration
Matt Thaiss signed a 1 year , $567,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $567,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $567,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $567,000
Average Salary:
$567,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
Matt Thaiss signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, 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 Signing Bonus
Matt Thaiss signed a 1 year , $2,150,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $2,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,150,000
Average Salary:
$2,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
3.038 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$4,199,110
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$2,150,000 |
$2,150,000 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$265,576 |
$2,415,576 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$72,082 |
$2,487,658 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$24,536 |
$2,512,194 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$176,916 |
$2,689,110 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$740,000 |
$3,429,110 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$770,000 |
$4,199,110 |
|
| Total |
$4,199,110 |
$4,199,110 |
||||
| 2025 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$5,199,110 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$2,049,110 | $2,150,000 | - | $4,199,110 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
21 |
$2,150,000 |
$2,150,000 |
$2,150,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$265,576
|
$265,576 |
$2,415,576 |
||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$72,082
|
$72,082 |
$2,487,658 |
||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$24,536
|
$24,536 |
$2,512,194 |
||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$176,916
|
$176,916 |
$2,689,110 |
||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$740,000
|
$740,000 |
$3,429,110 |
||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$770,000
|
$770,000 |
$4,199,110 |
||
| Total |
$2,049,110 |
$2,150,000 |
$4,199,110 |
$4,199,110 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
30 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$3,049,110 |
$2,150,000 |
$5,199,110 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$2,049,110 | $2,150,000 | - | $4,199,110 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
LAA |
Aug 25, 2023 - Sep 03, 2023 | Shoulder |
-
Nov 22, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
-
Nov 20, 2024
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Los Angeles (LAA) for cash considerations
-
Nov 14, 2024
Designated for Assignment by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 01, 2024
Signed a 1 year $770,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 01, 2023
Signed a 1 year $740,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Aug 25, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jul 02, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jun 27, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 30, 2022
Optioned to the Minors by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $567,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jun 15, 2016
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jun 09, 2016
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAA): Round 1 (#16 overall)
-
Jul 10, 2013
Unsigned by Boston (BOS)
-
Jun 10, 2013
Drafted by Boston (BOS): Round 32 (#953 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAA | 57 | 47 | 186 | 157 | 14 | 32 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 47 | 28 | 58 | 3 | .204 | .323 | .299 | .622 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | LAA | 95 | 70 | 307 | 262 | 32 | 56 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 89 | 36 | 83 | 2 | .214 | .319 | .340 | .659 | 0.37 |
| 2022 | LAA | 29 | 19 | 81 | 69 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 1 | .217 | .321 | .319 | .640 | 0.03 |
| 2021 | LAA | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .250 | .143 | .393 | -0.08 |
| 2020 | LAA | 8 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .143 | .280 | .286 | .566 | -0.41 |
| 2019 | LAA | 53 | 39 | 164 | 147 | 17 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 62 | 17 | 52 | 0 | .211 | .293 | .422 | .715 | 0.33 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $13,615,737
- Avg. Salary: $4,538,579
- MLB Rank: 244
- C Rank: 18
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2028
- Avg. Salary: $1,000,000
- MLB Rank: 409
- C Rank: 34
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Matt Thaiss to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | 2 | $12,000,000 | $6,000,000 | 30 |
| Austin Hedges | 1 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 31 |
| Max Stassi | 3 | $17,500,000 | $5,833,333 | 30 |
| Danny Jansen | 1 | $5,200,000 | $5,200,000 | 28 |
| Averages | 2 | $9,675,000 | $5,258,333 | 29.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Thaiss's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $16,176,471 | $5,392,157 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Thaiss statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR
| Player | GP% | H/Gm | RBI/Gm | K/Gm | AVG/Yr | OPS | WOBP | ISO | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Victor Caratini
2022-2023
|
48.77 | 0.67 | 0.37 | 0.71 | 0.23 | 0.68 | 0.32 | 0.13 | 1.49 |
|
Austin Hedges
2022-2023
|
57.72 | 0.44 | 0.25 | 0.67 | 0.17 | 0.48 | 0.23 | 0.06 | -1.69 |
|
Max Stassi
2020-2021
|
53.15 | 0.79 | 0.47 | 1.03 | 0.26 | 0.82 | 0.35 | 0.22 | 4.32 |
|
Danny Jansen
2022-2023
|
48.46 | 0.75 | 0.62 | 0.68 | 0.24 | 0.82 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 5.41 |
| Average | 52.03 | 0.66 | 0.43 | 0.77 | 0.23 | 0.70 | 0.32 | 0.17 | 2.38 |
|
Matt Thaiss
2023-2024
|
46.77 | 0.58 | 0.31 | 0.93 | 0.21 | 0.64 | 0.31 | 0.11 | 1.24 |
| Pct Change | -10.11 | -12.12 | -27.91 | -20.78 | -9.13 | -8.57 | -4.06 | -35.29 | -47.90 |
| Median Prime % Change | -12.12% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -19.54% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Matt Thaiss
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 |
|---|---|
| 3 years, $13,615,737 | $4,538,579 |
