MLB
Will Smith
Will Smith
Kansas City Royals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 35y-5m-8d (Jul 10, 1989)
Exp: 11.155 Years
Country: US
College: Gulf Coast CC (FL)
Drafted: Round 7 (#229 overall), 2008
Agent(s): CAA Sports
INACTIVE
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- Incentives (Appearances)
$125,000 each for 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 ($625,000 earned)
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 free-agent-xxb
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2020-2023 free-agent-xxb
Will Smith signed a 3 year , $40,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $40,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,333,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $40,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,333,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $4,225,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $4,225,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,225,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,225,000
Average Salary:
$4,225,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $1,475,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,475,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,475,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,475,000
Average Salary:
$1,475,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $512,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $512,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,500
Average Salary:
$512,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $502,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $502,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $502,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,000
Average Salary:
$502,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $496,500 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $496,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $496,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $496,500
Average Salary:
$496,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus
Will Smith signed a 1 year , $150,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $150,000
Average Salary:
$150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
11.155 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$53,947,101
Earnings w/ Different Teams
7 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
|
| 2012 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$480,000 |
$630,000 |
|
| 2013 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$162,786 |
$792,786 |
|
| 2014 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$502,000 |
$1,294,786 |
|
| 2015 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$512,500 |
$1,807,286 |
|
| 2016 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$507,786 $967,214 |
$2,315,072 $3,282,286 |
|
| 2017 | 27 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$2,500,000 |
$5,782,286 |
|
| 2018 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,500,000 |
$8,282,286 |
|
| 2019 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,225,000 |
$12,507,286 |
|
| 2020 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$4,814,815 |
$17,322,101 |
|
| 2021 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$13,000,000 |
$30,322,101 |
Champion |
| 2022 | 32 |
 |
Active
Retained
Buyout
|
$4,642,857 $8,357,143 $1,000,000 |
$34,964,958 $43,322,101 $44,322,101 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$48,322,101 |
Champion |
| 2024 | 34 |
|
Injured
|
$5,625,000 |
$53,947,101 |
|
| Total |
$53,947,101 |
$53,947,101 |
||||
| Total |
$53,947,101 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $150,000 | - | $150,000 |
| 3 |
|
$5,642,786 | - | $625,000 | $6,267,786 |
| 3 |
|
$1,981,714 | - | - | $1,981,714 |
| 4 |
|
$9,732,786 | - | - | $9,732,786 |
| 3 |
|
$26,171,958 | - | - | $26,171,958 |
| 1 |
|
$5,642,857 | - | - | $5,642,857 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | - | $2,500,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
18 |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
22 |
$480,000
|
$480,000 |
$630,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
23 |
$162,786
|
$162,786 |
$792,786 |
||
| 2014 |
|
24 |
$502,000
|
$502,000 |
$1,294,786 |
||
| 2015 |
|
25 |
$512,500
|
$512,500 |
$1,807,286 |
||
| 2016 |
|
26 |
$507,786 $967,214
|
$507,786 $967,214 |
$2,315,072 $3,282,286 |
||
| 2017 |
|
27 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$5,782,286 |
||
| 2018 |
|
28 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$8,282,286 |
||
| 2019 |
|
29 |
$4,225,000
|
$4,225,000 |
$12,507,286 |
||
| 2020 |
|
30 |
$4,814,815
|
$4,814,815 |
$17,322,101 |
||
| 2021 |
|
31 |
$13,000,000
|
$13,000,000 |
$30,322,101 |
||
| 2022 |
|
32 |
$4,642,857 $8,357,143 $1,000,000
|
$4,642,857 $8,357,143 $1,000,000 |
$34,964,958 $43,322,101 $44,322,101 |
||
| 2023 |
|
33 |
$1,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$48,322,101 |
|
| 2024 |
|
34 |
$5,000,000
|
$625,000 |
$5,625,000 |
$53,947,101 |
|
| Total |
$50,672,101 |
$150,000 |
$3,125,000 |
$53,947,101 |
$53,947,101 |
||
| Total |
$50,672,101 |
$150,000 |
$3,125,000 |
$53,947,101 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $150,000 | - | $150,000 |
| 3 |
|
$5,642,786 | - | $625,000 | $6,267,786 |
| 3 |
|
$1,981,714 | - | - | $1,981,714 |
| 4 |
|
$9,732,786 | - | - | $9,732,786 |
| 3 |
|
$26,171,958 | - | - | $26,171,958 |
| 1 |
|
$5,642,857 | - | - | $5,642,857 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | - | $2,500,000 | $4,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
KC |
Aug 26, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 | Back |
| 2020 |
ATL |
Jul 23, 2020 - Aug 06, 2020 | COVID-19 |
| 2018 |
SF |
Mar 29, 2018 - May 01, 2018 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2017 |
SF |
Apr 02, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2016 |
MIL |
Apr 03, 2016 - Jun 01, 2016 | Knee |
-
Dec 10, 2023
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Mar 04, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Nov 09, 2022
Houston (HOU) declined a $13 million club option for 2023 ($1M buyout)
-
Aug 02, 2022
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Atlanta (ATL) for Jake Odorizzi
-
Nov 14, 2019
Signed a 3 year $40 million contract with Atlanta (ATL) - includes 2023 Club Option
-
Nov 04, 2019
San Francisco (SF) extended a $17.8 million Qualifying Offer
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $4.225 million contract with San Francisco (SF), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with San Francisco (SF), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with San Francisco (SF), avoiding arbitration
-
Aug 01, 2016
Traded to San Francisco (SF) from Milwaukee (MIL) for Phil Bickford and Andrew Susac
-
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1.475 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration
-
Jun 05, 2015
Suspended 6 games for using a foreign substance while pitching, forfeiting $16,803 in 2015 salary with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $512,500 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $502k contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Dec 05, 2013
Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Kansas City (KC) for Norichika Aoki
-
Feb 20, 2013
Signed a 1 year $496,500 contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Jul 22, 2010
Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Los Angeles (LAA) with Sean O'Sullivan for Alberto Callaspo
-
Jun 11, 2008
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jun 06, 2008
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAA): Round 7 (#229 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | 45 | 0 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 41.3 | 6.53 | 1.45 | -0.85 |
| 2023 | TEX | 58 | 0 | 44 | 31 | 28 | 17 | 55 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 57.3 | 4.40 | 1.06 | 0.23 |
| 2022 | HOU | 65 | 0 | 58 | 35 | 26 | 25 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 59.0 | 3.97 | 1.41 | -0.68 |
| 2021 | ATL | 71 | 0 | 49 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 87 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 37 | 68.0 | 3.44 | 1.13 | 1.48 |
| 2020 | ATL | 18 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16.0 | 4.50 | 0.94 | 0.19 |
| 2019 | SF | 63 | 0 | 46 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 96 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 65.3 | 2.76 | 1.03 | 2.24 |
| 2018 | SF | 54 | 0 | 37 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 71 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 53.0 | 2.55 | 0.98 | 1.09 |
| 2016 | MIL | 53 | 0 | 31 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 48 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 40.3 | 3.35 | 1.22 | -0.19 |
| 2015 | MIL | 76 | 0 | 52 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 91 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 63.3 | 2.70 | 1.20 | 1.07 |
| 2014 | MIL | 78 | 0 | 62 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 86 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 65.7 | 3.70 | 1.42 | 0.06 |
| 2013 | KC | 19 | 1 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 43 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 33.3 | 3.24 | 0.93 | 0.07 |
| 2012 | KC | 16 | 16 | 111 | 54 | 53 | 33 | 59 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 89.7 | 5.32 | 1.61 | 0.10 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $2,609,192
- Avg. Salary: $2,609,192
- MLB Rank: 309
- RP Rank: 51
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $5,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Will Smith to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kennedy | 1 | $720,000 | $720,000 | 38 |
| Adam Ottavino | 1 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | 38 |
| Alex Colomé | 1 | $720,000 | $720,000 | 34 |
| Luis Garcia | 1 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 1 | $2,547,500 | $2,547,500 | 36.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Smith's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $8,376,666 | $2,792,222 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ian Kennedy
2021-2022
|
56.00 | 0.33 | 4.28 | 1.34 | 8.89 | 3.32 | 5.16 | 0.21 |
|
Adam Ottavino
2022-2023
|
66.00 | 0.11 | 2.64 | 1.10 | 9.94 | 3.21 | 3.68 | 1.79 |
|
Alex Colomé
2021-2022
|
60.00 | 0.18 | 4.95 | 1.54 | 7.08 | 3.70 | 4.38 | -0.90 |
|
Luis Garcia
2022-2023
|
62.00 | 0.02 | 3.73 | 1.30 | 9.01 | 3.06 | 3.44 | 0.20 |
| Average | 61.00 | 0.16 | 3.90 | 1.32 | 8.73 | 3.32 | 4.17 | 0.33 |
|
Will Smith
2023-2024
|
50.00 | 0.23 | 4.67 | 1.20 | 7.25 | 2.98 | 4.22 | 0.20 |
| Pct Change | -18.03 | 43.75 | -19.74 | 9.09 | -16.95 | 10.24 | -1.20 | -39.39 |
| Median Prime % Change | -9.08% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -4.03% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Will Smith
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, $2,609,192 | $2,609,192 |
