A.J. Minter

Atlanta Braves, Relief Pitcher
Age: 31-81d (Sep 02, 1993)
Exp: 5.154 Years
Country: US
College: Texas A&M
Drafted: Round 2 (#75 overall), 2015
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
Career Earnings

$16,281,683

2024-2024 Arbitration

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $6,220,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $6,220,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,220,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,220,000
Average Salary:
$6,220,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024 30
Arb Avoided
$6,220,000 $6,220,000 - $6,220,000 $6,220,000
2025 31
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2024 30 5.154
Arb Avoided
$6,220,000 - - $6,220,000 $6,220,000
2025 31 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024 30
Arb Avoided
$6,220,000 $6,220,000 $6,220,000 $6,220,000 $6,220,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023 Arbitration

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $4,287,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $4,287,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,287,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,287,500
Average Salary:
$4,287,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2022 Arbitration

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $2,200,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,200,000
Average Salary:
$2,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $1,300,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $575,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $575,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $575,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $575,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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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2017-2017 Pre-Arb

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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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2015-2015 Signing Bonus

A.J. Minter signed a 1 year , $814,300 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $814,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $814,300.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $814,300
Average Salary:
$814,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

5.154 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$16,281,683

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 21
Signing Bonus
$814,300
$814,300
2017 23
Active
$116,920
$931,220
2018 24
Active
$555,000
$1,486,220
2019 25
Injured
$575,000
$2,061,220
2020 26
Active / estimate
$212,963
$2,274,183
2021 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,300,000
$3,574,183
Champion
2022 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,200,000
$5,774,183
2023 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$4,287,500
$10,061,683
2024 30
Injured / Arb Avoided
$6,220,000
$16,281,683
Total      
$16,281,683
$16,281,683
Total
$16,281,683

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $15,467,383 $814,300 - $16,281,683
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
21
$814,300
$814,300
$814,300
2017
23
$116,920
$116,920
$931,220
2018
24
$555,000
$555,000
$1,486,220
2019
25
$575,000
$575,000
$2,061,220
2020
26
$212,963
$212,963
$2,274,183
2021
27
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
$3,574,183
2022
28
$2,200,000
$2,200,000
$5,774,183
2023
29
$4,287,500
$4,287,500
$10,061,683
2024
30
$6,220,000
$6,220,000
$16,281,683
Total
$15,467,383
$814,300
$16,281,683
$16,281,683
Total
$15,467,383
$814,300
$16,281,683

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $15,467,383 $814,300 - $16,281,683

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 ATL Aug 12, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Hip
2024 ATL May 30, 2024 - Jul 01, 2024 Hip
2023 ATL Jul 15, 2023 - Jul 31, 2023 Shoulder
2019 ATL Sep 12, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 Shoulder
2019 ATL Mar 28, 2019 - Apr 04, 2019 Shoulder
  • Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $6.22 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 13, 2023 Signed a 1 year $4.2875 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 22, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.2 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 15, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 05, 2019 Signed a 1 year $575,000 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 18, 2018 Signed a 1 year $555,000 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Aug 23, 2017 Contract purchased by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 07, 2015 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 08, 2015 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 2 (#75 overall)
  • Jul 10, 2012 Unsigned by Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 10, 2012 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 38 (#1174 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 ATL 39 0 24 10 10 11 35 6 5 4 1 34.3 2.62 1.02 1.08
2023 ATL 68 0 56 28 27 21 82 6 3 6 10 64.7 3.76 1.19 0.85
2022 ATL 75 0 49 21 16 15 94 5 5 4 5 70.0 2.06 0.91 1.90
2021 ATL 61 0 44 27 22 20 57 2 3 6 0 52.3 3.78 1.22 0.23
2020 ATL 22 0 15 3 2 9 24 1 1 1 0 21.7 0.83 1.11 1.16
2019 ATL 36 0 36 23 23 23 35 3 3 4 5 29.3 7.06 2.01 -0.69
2018 ATL 65 0 57 23 22 22 69 3 4 3 15 61.3 3.23 1.29 0.84
2017 ATL 16 0 13 5 5 2 26 1 0 1 0 15.0 3.00 1.00 0.35

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 2 years, $5,407,676
  • Avg. Salary: $2,703,838
  • MLB Rank: 298
  • RP Rank: 51

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2025
  • Avg. Salary: $6,220,000

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Erik Swanson 1 $2,750,000 $2,750,000 30
Chad Green 2 $8,500,000 $4,250,000 31
Jason Adam 1 $2,700,000 $2,700,000 32
Dylan Floro 1 $2,250,000 $2,250,000 32
Averages 1 $4,050,000 $2,987,500 31.3

Base Calculated Value

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

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $9,166,071 $3,055,357

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Minter statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR

Player GP/Yr SV ERA WHIP K/9 BB/9 FIP WAR
Erik Swanson
2022-2023
62.00 0.06 2.33 1.00 10.93 2.26 2.68 1.69
Chad Green
2021-2022
40.50 0.09 3.06 1.04 10.12 2.42 3.22 2.06
Jason Adam
2022-2023
59.50 0.17 2.27 0.88 11.04 2.86 3.42 1.89
Dylan Floro
2022-2023
58.50 0.15 3.90 1.35 8.63 2.61 3.04 0.41
Average 55.13 0.12 2.89 1.07 10.18 2.54 3.09 1.51
A.J. Minter
2023-2024
53.50 0.10 3.19 1.11 10.29 2.90 3.68 1.21
Pct Change -2.96 -16.67 -10.38 -3.74 1.08 -14.17 -19.09 -19.87
Median Prime % Change -12.28%
Average Prime % Change -10.73%

Calculated Market Value: A.J. Minter

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, $5,407,676 $2,703,838
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