MLB
Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander
Houston Astros, Starting Pitcher
Age: 41-279d (Feb 20, 1983)
Exp: 18.002 Years
Country: US
College: Old Dominion (VA)
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Mark Pieper, Mike Milchin (ISE Baseball)
Career Earnings
$398,466,363
2023-2024 free-agent-xxb
Justin Verlander signed a 2 year , $86,666,666 contract with the New York Mets, including $86,666,666 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $43,333,333. In 2025, Verlander will earn a base salary of $17,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $35,000,000. Verlander's adjusted salary with the New York Mets is $17,500,000
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $86,666,666
Average Salary:
$43,333,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
40 | $43,333,333 | - | - | - | - | |||
| 2024 |
|
41 | $22,544,808 | $15,000,000 | 6.33% | $22,544,808 | $22,544,808 | |||
| 2025 |
|
42 | $17,500,000 | $17,500,000 | - | $17,500,000 | $40,044,808 | |||
| 2025 |
|
43 |
UFA |
|||||||
| Retained Salary | ||||||||||
| 2023 |
|
40 | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | 18.60% | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | |||
| 2024 |
|
41 | $25,000,000 | $28,333,333 | 11.96% | $25,000,000 | $68,333,333 | |||
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
40 | 17.002 | $43,333,333 | - | - | $43,333,333 | - | ||||
| 2024 |
|
41 | 18.002 | $43,333,333 | - | - | $22,544,808 | $15,000,000 | ||||
| 2025 |
|
42 | - | $35,000,000 | - | - | $17,500,000 | $17,500,000 | ||||
| 2025 |
|
43 | -- |
UFA |
||||||||
| Retained Salary | ||||||||||||
| 2023 |
|
40 | $43,333,333 | - | - | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | |||||
| 2024 |
|
41 | $25,000,000 | - | - | $25,000,000 | $28,333,333 | |||||
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
40 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| 2024 |
|
41 | $22,544,808 | $22,544,808 | $22,544,808 | $11,272,404 | $40,044,808 | |||||
| 2025 |
|
42 | $17,500,000 | $17,500,000 | $40,044,808 | $13,348,269 | - | |||||
| Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||
| 2023 |
|
40 | - | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | $34,166,667 | ||||
| 2024 |
|
41 | - | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $68,333,333 | $34,166,667 | $25,000,000 | ||||
Contract Notes
- 2025 Player Option: $35M, vests with 140 innings pitched in 2024
Mets retain $35M from 2023-2024
$17.5M of the 2025 option if it vests
(criteria not met)
Source:
AP
2022-2023 free-agent-xxb
Justin Verlander signed a 2 year , $50,000,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $25,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $50,000,000
Average Salary:
$25,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2021 Extension
Justin Verlander signed a 2 year , $66,000,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $66,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $33,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $66,000,000
Average Salary:
$33,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2020 Extension
Justin Verlander signed a 7 year , $180,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $180,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $25,714,286.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $180,000,000
Average Salary:
$25,714,286
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2014 Arbitration Extension
Justin Verlander signed a 5 year , $80,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $500,000 signing bonus, $80,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $80,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
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2009-2009 Arbitration
Justin Verlander signed a 1 year , $3,675,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $3,675,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,675,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,675,000
Average Salary:
$3,675,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2009 Rookie
Justin Verlander signed a 5 year , $4,450,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $3,150,000 signing bonus, $4,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $890,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $4,450,000
Average Salary:
$890,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,150,000
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Seasons
18.002 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$398,466,363
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$3,466,000 |
$3,466,000 |
|
| 2006 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$350,000 |
$3,816,000 |
AL ROY |
| 2007 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$400,000 |
$4,216,000 |
|
| 2008 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$500,000 |
$4,716,000 |
|
| 2009 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,975,000 |
$8,691,000 |
|
| 2010 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$7,250,000 |
$15,941,000 |
|
| 2011 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$13,250,000 |
$29,191,000 |
AL MVP AL Cy Young |
| 2012 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$49,191,000 |
|
| 2013 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$69,191,000 |
|
| 2014 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$89,191,000 |
|
| 2015 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$28,000,000 |
$117,191,000 |
|
| 2016 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$28,000,000 |
$145,191,000 |
|
| 2017 | 34 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$4,743,169 $23,256,831 |
$149,934,169 $173,191,000 |
Champion |
| 2018 | 35 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$20,100,000 $8,000,000 |
$193,291,000 $201,291,000 |
|
| 2019 | 36 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$28,075,000 $8,000,000 |
$229,366,000 $237,366,000 |
AL Cy Young All MLB (1st) |
| 2020 | 37 |
|
Injured
|
$12,222,222 |
$249,588,222 |
|
| 2021 | 38 |
|
Injured
|
$33,000,000 |
$282,588,222 |
|
| 2022 | 39 |
|
Active
|
$25,000,000 |
$307,588,222 |
Champion AL Cy Young All MLB (1st) |
| 2023 | 40 |
|
Retained
|
$43,333,333 |
$350,921,555 |
|
| 2024 | 41 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$25,000,000 $22,544,808 |
$375,921,555 $398,466,363 |
|
| Total |
$398,466,363 |
$375,921,555 $398,466,363 |
||||
| Total |
$398,466,363 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$180,297,831 | $3,650,000 | $500,000 | $184,447,831 |
| 7 |
|
$145,510,199 | - | $175,000 | $145,685,199 |
| 2 |
|
$68,333,333 | - | - | $68,333,333 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
|
22 |
$316,000
|
$3,150,000 |
$3,466,000 |
$3,466,000 |
|
| 2006 |
|
23 |
$350,000
|
$350,000 |
$3,816,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
24 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$4,216,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
25 |
$500,000
|
$500,000 |
$4,716,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
26 |
$3,975,000
|
$3,975,000 |
$8,691,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
27 |
$6,750,000
|
$500,000 |
$7,250,000 |
$15,941,000 |
|
| 2011 |
|
28 |
$12,750,000
|
$500,000 |
$13,250,000 |
$29,191,000 |
|
| 2012 |
|
29 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$49,191,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
30 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$69,191,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
31 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$89,191,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
32 |
$28,000,000
|
$28,000,000 |
$117,191,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
33 |
$28,000,000
|
$28,000,000 |
$145,191,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
34 |
$4,743,169 $23,256,831
|
$4,743,169 $23,256,831 |
$149,934,169 $173,191,000 |
||
| 2018 |
|
35 |
$20,000,000 $8,000,000
|
$100,000 |
$20,100,000 $8,000,000 |
$193,291,000 $201,291,000 |
|
| 2019 |
|
36 |
$28,000,000 $8,000,000
|
$75,000 |
$28,075,000 $8,000,000 |
$229,366,000 $237,366,000 |
|
| 2020 |
|
37 |
$12,222,222
|
$12,222,222 |
$249,588,222 |
||
| 2021 |
|
38 |
$33,000,000
|
$33,000,000 |
$282,588,222 |
||
| 2022 |
|
39 |
$25,000,000
|
$25,000,000 |
$307,588,222 |
||
| 2023 |
|
40 |
$43,333,333
|
$43,333,333 |
$350,921,555 |
||
| 2024 |
|
41 |
$25,000,000 $22,544,808
|
$25,000,000 $22,544,808 |
$375,921,555 $398,466,363 |
||
| Total |
$394,141,363 |
$3,650,000 |
$675,000 |
$398,466,363 |
$375,921,555 $398,466,363 |
||
| Total |
$394,141,363 |
$3,650,000 |
$675,000 |
$398,466,363 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
$180,297,831 | $3,650,000 | $500,000 | $184,447,831 |
| 7 |
|
$145,510,199 | - | $175,000 | $145,685,199 |
| 2 |
|
$68,333,333 | - | - | $68,333,333 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
HOU |
Jun 16, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024 | Neck |
| 2024 |
HOU |
Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 18, 2024 | Shoulder |
| 2023 |
NYM |
Mar 30, 2023 - May 04, 2023 | Shoulder |
| 2022 |
HOU |
Aug 30, 2022 - Sep 16, 2022 | Calf |
| 2021 |
HOU |
Apr 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2020 |
HOU |
Jul 27, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Arm |
| 2015 |
DET |
Mar 29, 2015 - Jun 13, 2015 | Arm |
-
Aug 01, 2023
Traded to Houston (HOU) from New York (NYM) for Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford
-
Dec 07, 2022
Signed a 2 year $86.6 million contract with New York (NYM), including a $35 million vesting option for 2025
-
Nov 10, 2022
Declined a $25 million player option for 2023 with Houston (HOU)
-
Nov 17, 2021
Signed a 2 year $50 million contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Nov 17, 2021
Houston (HOU) extended Qualifying Offer
-
Mar 23, 2019
Signed a 2 year $66 million contract extension with Houston (HOU)
-
Sep 01, 2017
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Detroit (DET) with $16,000,000 and future considerations for Franklin Perez, Daz Cameron and Jake Rogers
-
Mar 29, 2013
Signed a 7 year $180 million extension with Detroit (DET)
-
Feb 04, 2010
Signed a 5 year $80 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Feb 03, 2009
Signed a 1 year $3.675 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Oct 22, 2004
Signed a 5 year $4.45 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 07, 2004
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#2 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | 17 | 17 | 98 | 56 | 55 | 27 | 74 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 90.3 | 5.48 | 1.38 | -0.37 |
| 2023 | HOU | 28 | 27 | 139 | 63 | 58 | 45 | 144 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 162.3 | 3.22 | 1.13 | 2.21 |
| 2022 | HOU | 28 | 28 | 116 | 43 | 34 | 29 | 185 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 175.0 | 1.75 | 0.83 | 5.62 |
| 2020 | HOU | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3.00 | 0.67 | 0.15 |
| 2019 | HOU | 34 | 34 | 137 | 66 | 64 | 42 | 300 | 36 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 223.0 | 2.58 | 0.80 | 7.38 |
| 2018 | HOU | 34 | 34 | 156 | 63 | 60 | 37 | 290 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 214.0 | 2.52 | 0.90 | 6.30 |
| 2017 | HOU | 33 | 33 | 170 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 219 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 206.0 | 3.36 | 1.18 | 5.11 |
| 2016 | DET | 34 | 34 | 171 | 81 | 77 | 57 | 254 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 227.2 | 3.05 | 1.00 | 7.37 |
| 2015 | DET | 20 | 20 | 113 | 56 | 50 | 32 | 113 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 133.3 | 3.38 | 1.09 | 2.36 |
| 2014 | DET | 32 | 32 | 223 | 114 | 104 | 65 | 159 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 206.0 | 4.54 | 1.40 | 0.93 |
| 2013 | DET | 34 | 34 | 212 | 94 | 84 | 75 | 217 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 218.3 | 3.46 | 1.32 | 4.40 |
| 2012 | DET | 33 | 33 | 192 | 81 | 70 | 60 | 239 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 238.3 | 2.64 | 1.06 | 8.09 |
| 2011 | DET | 34 | 34 | 174 | 73 | 67 | 57 | 250 | 24 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 251.0 | 2.40 | 0.92 | 8.62 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $13,885,100
- Avg. Salary: $13,885,100
- MLB Rank: 97
- SP Rank: 32
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $43,333,333
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Justin Verlander to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wainwright | 1 | $17,500,000 | $17,500,000 | 41 |
| Zack Greinke | 1 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | 39 |
| Charlie Morton | 1 | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 39 |
| Averages | 1 | $15,333,333 | $15,333,333 | 39.7 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Verlander's current age (41), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,333,333 | $15,333,333 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Verlander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adam Wainwright
2021-2022
|
32.00 | 6.03 | 7.15 | 2.36 | 3.38 | 1.17 | 3.66 | 3.12 |
|
Zack Greinke
2021-2022
|
27.50 | 5.50 | 5.56 | 1.83 | 3.92 | 1.26 | 4.37 | 2.27 |
|
Charlie Morton
2021-2022
|
32.00 | 5.50 | 10.60 | 3.06 | 3.85 | 1.14 | 3.72 | 2.93 |
| Average | 30.50 | 5.68 | 7.77 | 2.42 | 3.72 | 1.19 | 3.92 | 2.77 |
|
Justin Verlander
2023-2024
|
22.00 | 5.61 | 7.68 | 2.59 | 4.35 | 1.26 | 4.32 | 2.44 |
| Pct Change | -27.87 | -1.23 | -1.16 | -7.02 | -16.94 | -5.88 | -10.20 | -11.91 |
| Median Prime % Change | -8.61% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -10.28% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Justin Verlander
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, $13,885,100 | $13,885,100 |
