Nick Sandlin

Cleveland Guardians, Relief Pitcher
Age: 27-315d (Jan 10, 1997)
Exp: 3.157 Years
Country: US
College: Southern Mississippi
Drafted: Round 2 (#67 overall), 2018
2025 Payroll Salary

$1,250,000

2025 Cash

$1,250,000

Career Earnings

$3,677,092

2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)

Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000. In 2025, Sandlin will earn a base salary of $1,250,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025 28
Estimate
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 0.52% $1,250,000 $1,250,000
2026 29
ARB 3
2027 30
ARB 4
2028 31
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2025 28 3.157
Estimate
$1,250,000 - - $1,250,000 $1,250,000
2026 29 --
ARB 3
2027 30 --
ARB 4
2028 31 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025 28
Estimate
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2024 Arbitration

Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $1,075,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
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2023-2023 Pre-Arb

Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $726,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $726,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $726,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $726,000
Average Salary:
$726,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb

Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $701,700 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $701,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $701,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $701,700
Average Salary:
$701,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb

Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Cleveland Indians, 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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2018-2018 Signing Bonus

Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

3.157 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$3,677,092

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2018 21
Signing Bonus
$750,000
$750,000
2021 24
Injured
$478,452
$1,228,452
2022 25
Active
$647,640
$1,876,092
2023 26
Active
$726,000
$2,602,092
2024 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,075,000
$3,677,092
Total      
$3,677,092
$3,677,092
2025 28
Active / estimate-arbitration
$1,250,000
Total
$4,927,092

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,927,092 $750,000 - $3,677,092
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2018
21
$750,000
$750,000
$750,000
2021
24
$478,452
$478,452
$1,228,452
2022
25
$647,640
$647,640
$1,876,092
2023
26
$726,000
$726,000
$2,602,092
2024
27
$1,075,000
$1,075,000
$3,677,092
Total
$2,927,092
$750,000
$3,677,092
$3,677,092
2025
28
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
Total
$4,177,092
$750,000
$4,927,092

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,927,092 $750,000 - $3,677,092

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 CLE Jun 17, 2024 - Jul 04, 2024 Back
2021 CLE Aug 12, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Shoulder
  • Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Cleveland (CLE), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 01, 2023 Signed a 1 year $726,000 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 05, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jun 21, 2022 Demoted to the Minors by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Mar 01, 2022 Signed a 1 year $701,700 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Apr 30, 2021 Contract purchased by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jun 13, 2018 Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jun 04, 2018 Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 2 (#67 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 CLE 68 1 46 29 24 27 68 12 8 0 1 57.7 3.75 1.27 -0.05
2023 CLE 60 0 38 28 25 24 66 12 5 5 0 60.0 3.75 1.03 0.36
2022 CLE 46 0 27 13 11 24 41 2 5 2 0 44.0 2.25 1.16 1.04
2021 CLE 34 0 21 15 11 17 48 2 1 1 0 33.7 2.94 1.13 0.38

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 6 years, $18,683,658
  • Avg. Salary: $3,113,943
  • MLB Rank: 270
  • RP Rank: 38

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $1,250,000
  • MLB Rank: 385
  • RP Rank: 93

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Colin Poche 1 $2,375,000 $2,375,000 29
Ryne Stanek 1 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 32
Wandy Peralta 4 $16,500,000 $4,125,000 32
Drew Smith 1 $2,225,000 $2,225,000 30
Averages 2 $6,275,000 $3,181,250 30.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Sandlin's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
6 $22,609,860 $3,768,310

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Sandlin 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
Colin Poche
2022-2023
65.00 0.06 3.11 1.12 9.44 3.46 3.94 0.85
Ryne Stanek
2022-2023
56.50 0.01 2.62 1.23 9.64 4.42 3.81 1.48
Wandy Peralta
2022-2023
59.50 0.07 2.78 1.13 8.00 3.86 3.96 1.43
Drew Smith
2022-2023
53.00 0.03 3.74 1.28 9.98 3.78 4.44 0.49
Average 58.50 0.04 3.06 1.19 9.27 3.88 4.04 1.06
Nick Sandlin
2023-2024
64.00 0.01 3.75 1.15 10.26 3.90 5.09 0.16
Pct Change 9.40 -75.00 -22.55 3.36 10.68 -0.52 -25.99 -84.91
Median Prime % Change -11.54%
Average Prime % Change -23.19%

Calculated Market Value: Nick Sandlin

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
6 years, $18,683,658 $3,113,943
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