Matt Adams

Washington Nationals, 1st Base
Age: 36y-3m-21d (Aug 31, 1988)
Exp: 8.069 Years
Country: US
College: Slippery Rock (PA)
Drafted: Round 32 (#699 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Wasserman

2021-2021 free-agent-xxb

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 free-agent-street

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 free-agent-xxb

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2020 free-agent-xxb

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 free-agent-restricted

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $2,800,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $2,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $1,650,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $1,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,650,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $534,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $534,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $534,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $534,000
Average Salary:
$534,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $516,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $516,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $516,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $516,000
Average Salary:
$516,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, 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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2009-2009 Signing Bonus

Matt Adams signed a 1 year , $25,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $25,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $25,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $25,000
Average Salary:
$25,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

8.069 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$15,923,331

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 20
Signing Bonus
$25,000
$25,000
2012 23
Active
$480,000
$505,000
2013 24
Active
$490,000
$995,000
2014 25
Active
$516,000
$1,511,000
2015 26
Active
$534,000
$2,045,000
2016 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,650,000
$3,695,000
2017 28
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$2,800,000
$734,427
$6,495,000
$7,229,427
2018 29
Active
Retained
$881,705
$3,118,295
$8,111,132
$11,229,427
2019 30
Active
Buyout
$3,000,000
$1,000,000
$14,229,427
$15,229,427
 Champion
2020 31
Retained
$210,064
$15,439,491
2021 32
Retained
$483,840
$15,923,331
Total
$15,923,331

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $5,286,132 $25,000 - $5,311,132
2 $3,010,064 - - $3,010,064
2 $7,118,295 - - $7,118,295
1 $483,840 - - $483,840
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
20
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
2012
23
$480,000
$480,000
$505,000
2013
24
$490,000
$490,000
$995,000
2014
25
$516,000
$516,000
$1,511,000
2015
26
$534,000
$534,000
$2,045,000
2016
27
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$3,695,000
2017
28
$2,800,000
$734,427
$2,800,000
$734,427
$6,495,000
$7,229,427
2018
29
$881,705
$3,118,295
$881,705
$3,118,295
$8,111,132
$11,229,427
2019
30
$3,000,000
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
$1,000,000
$14,229,427
$15,229,427
2020
31
$210,064
$210,064
$15,439,491
2021
32
$483,840
$483,840
$15,923,331
Total
$15,898,331
$25,000
$15,923,331

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $5,286,132 $25,000 - $5,311,132
2 $3,010,064 - - $3,010,064
2 $7,118,295 - - $7,118,295
1 $483,840 - - $483,840

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2021 COL Jun 09, 2021 - Jul 10, 2021 Elbow
2021 COL May 13, 2021 - May 29, 2021 Shin
2020 ATL Aug 06, 2020 - Aug 17, 2020 Hamstring
2019 WSH May 05, 2019 - May 22, 2019 Shoulder
2018 WSH Jun 20, 2018 - Jul 04, 2018 Finger
2016 STL Aug 10, 2016 - Sep 02, 2016 Shoulder
2015 STL Jun 05, 2015 - Sep 09, 2015 Quad
2015 STL May 27, 2015 - Jun 05, 2015 Quad
  • Dec 14, 2022 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Jul 27, 2021 Released by Colorado (COL)
  • Mar 28, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Sep 03, 2020 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 21, 2020 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 18, 2020 Released by New York (NYM)
  • Jan 31, 2020 Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
  • Nov 01, 2019 Declined a $4M option for 2020 with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 18, 2018 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Washington (WSH), including a mutual option for 2020
  • Aug 21, 2018 Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Washington (WSH) for cash considerations
  • Dec 20, 2017 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Washington (WSH)
  • May 21, 2017 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from St. Louis (STL) with cash considersations for Juan Yepez
  • Jan 12, 2017 Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with St. Louis (STL), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1.65 million contract with St. Louis (STL), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 03, 2015 Signed a 1 year $534,000 contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $516,000 contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $490k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jul 16, 2009 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 24, 2009 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 32 (#699 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2023 WSH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2021 COL 22 7 40 36 3 6 1 0 0 2 7 4 9 0 .167 .250 .194 .444 -0.26
2020 ATL 16 13 51 49 4 9 2 0 2 9 17 2 18 0 .184 .216 .347 .563 -0.43
2019 WSH 111 71 333 310 42 70 14 0 20 56 144 20 115 0 .226 .276 .465 .741 0.54
2018 STL 121 71 337 306 42 73 10 0 21 57 146 27 73 0 .239 .309 .477 .786 1.37
2017 ATL 131 77 367 339 46 93 22 1 20 65 177 23 88 0 .274 .319 .522 .841 0.42
2016 STL 118 69 327 297 37 74 18 0 16 54 140 25 81 0 .249 .309 .471 .780 0.53
2015 STL 60 42 186 175 14 42 9 0 5 24 66 10 41 1 .240 .280 .377 .657 0.03
2014 STL 142 132 563 527 55 152 34 5 15 68 241 26 114 3 .288 .321 .457 .778 2.23
2013 STL 108 63 319 296 46 84 14 0 17 51 149 23 80 0 .284 .335 .503 .838 1.22
2012 STL 27 23 91 86 8 21 6 0 2 13 33 5 24 0 .244 .286 .384 .670 -0.09

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 14, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
Jul 27, 2021
Released by Colorado (COL)
Mar 28, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
Sep 03, 2020
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Jul 21, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Jul 18, 2020
Released by New York (NYM)
Jan 31, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
Nov 01, 2019
Declined a $4M option for 2020 with Washington (WAS)
Dec 18, 2018
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Washington (WSH), including a mutual option for 2020
Aug 21, 2018
Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Washington (WSH) for cash considerations
Dec 20, 2017
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Washington (WSH)
May 21, 2017
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from St. Louis (STL) with cash considersations for Juan Yepez
Jan 12, 2017
Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with St. Louis (STL), avoiding arbitration
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1.65 million contract with St. Louis (STL), avoiding arbitration
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $534,000 contract with St. Louis (STL)
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $516,000 contract with St. Louis (STL)
Mar 01, 2013
Signed a 1 year $490k contract with St. Louis (STL)
Jul 16, 2009
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Jun 24, 2009
Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 32 (#699 overall)

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