MLB
Sam Freeman
Sam Freeman
Kansas City Royals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37y-5m-28d (Jun 24, 1987)
Exp: 5.071 Years
Country: US
College: Kansas
Drafted: Round 32 (#965 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Reynolds Sports Management
2020-2020 free-agent-restricted
Sam Freeman signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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 free-agent-restricted-street
Sam Freeman signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, 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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2019-2019 Arbitration
Sam Freeman signed a 1 year , $1,575,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,575,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,575,000
Average Salary:
$1,575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Sam Freeman signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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:
2021 / UFA
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2017-2017 free-agent-restricted
Sam Freeman 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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2016-2016 Pre-Arbitration
Sam Freeman signed a 1 year , $520,700 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $520,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $520,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $520,700
Average Salary:
$520,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration
Sam Freeman signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration
Sam Freeman signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration
Sam Freeman 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
Sam Freeman 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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Seasons
5.071 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$4,088,613
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$480,000 |
$480,000 |
|
| 2013 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$112,459 |
$592,459 |
|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$366,120 |
$958,579 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$399,344 |
$1,357,923 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
 |
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$520,700 |
$1,878,623 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$535,000 |
$2,413,623 |
|
| 2018 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,075,000 |
$3,488,623 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
 |
Retained
Retained
|
$381,060 $5,968 |
$3,869,683 $3,875,651 |
|
| 2020 | 33 |
|
Injured / estimate
|
$212,962 |
$4,088,613 |
|
| Total |
$4,088,613 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$958,579 | - | - | $958,579 |
| 1 |
|
$399,344 | - | - | $399,344 |
| 1 |
|
$520,700 | - | - | $520,700 |
| 3 |
|
$1,991,060 | - | - | $1,991,060 |
| 1 |
|
$5,968 | - | - | $5,968 |
| 1 |
|
$212,963 | - | - | $212,962 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
|
25 |
$480,000
|
$480,000 |
$480,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
26 |
$112,459
|
$112,459 |
$592,459 |
||
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$366,120
|
$366,120 |
$958,579 |
||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$399,344
|
$399,344 |
$1,357,923 |
||
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$520,700
|
$520,700 |
$1,878,623 |
||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$535,000
|
$535,000 |
$2,413,623 |
||
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$1,075,000
|
$1,075,000 |
$3,488,623 |
||
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$381,060 $5,968
|
$381,060 $5,968 |
$3,869,683 $3,875,651 |
||
| 2020 |
|
33 |
$212,963
|
$212,962 |
$4,088,613 |
||
| Total |
$4,088,614 |
$4,088,613 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$958,579 | - | - | $958,579 |
| 1 |
|
$399,344 | - | - | $399,344 |
| 1 |
|
$520,700 | - | - | $520,700 |
| 3 |
|
$1,991,060 | - | - | $1,991,060 |
| 1 |
|
$5,968 | - | - | $5,968 |
| 1 |
|
$212,963 | - | - | $212,962 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
WSH |
Aug 13, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Arm |
| 2018 |
ATL |
Jul 30, 2018 - Aug 19, 2018 | Shoulder |
-
Jan 27, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 13, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Aug 21, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Mar 27, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 24, 2019
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.575 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 11, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
-
Oct 21, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Apr 05, 2016
Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Texas (TEX) for cash considerations
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $520,700 contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Mar 28, 2015
Traded to Texas (TEX) from St. Louis (STL) for future considerations
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Jun 24, 2008
Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 32 (#965 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | WSH | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 0.18 |
| 2019 | LAA | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4.50 | 2.50 | 0.03 |
| 2018 | ATL | 63 | 0 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 32 | 58 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 50.3 | 4.29 | 1.45 | -0.04 |
| 2017 | ATL | 58 | 0 | 48 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 2.55 | 1.25 | 1.60 |
| 2016 | MIL | 7 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 12.91 | 2.87 | -0.32 |
| 2015 | TEX | 54 | 0 | 31 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 3.05 | 1.46 | 0.99 |
| 2014 | STL | 44 | 0 | 34 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 2.61 | 1.40 | 0.49 |
| 2013 | STL | 13 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 2.19 | 1.05 | 0.36 |
| 2012 | STL | 24 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20.0 | 5.40 | 1.35 | -0.31 |
