Matt Szczur

St. Louis Cardinals, Center Field
Age: 35y-5m-3d (Jul 20, 1989)
Exp: 3.064 Years
Country: US
College: Villanova (PA)
Drafted: Round 5 (#160 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Rex Gary (Turner Gary Sports)
RETIRED

2019-2019

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $950,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $950,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $950,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $950,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $549,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $549,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $549,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $549,500
Average Salary:
$549,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $511,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $511,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $511,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $511,500
Average Salary:
$511,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $508,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $508,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $508,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $508,500
Average Salary:
$508,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014
Pre-Arbitration

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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 Szczur signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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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2011-2011 Signing Bonus

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $1,400,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
Average Salary:
$1,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Signing Bonus

Matt Szczur signed a 1 year , $100,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $100,000
Average Salary:
$100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

3.064 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$5,102,109

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 20
Signing Bonus
$100,000
$100,000
2011 21
Signing Bonus
$1,100,000
$1,200,000
2012 22
Active
$480,000
$1,680,000
2014 24
Active
$117,486
$1,797,486
2015 25
Active
$244,524
$2,042,010
2016 26
Active
$511,500
$2,553,510
Champion
2017 27
Active
Retained
$549,500
$99,099
$3,103,010
$3,202,109
2018 28
Reserve / Arb Avoided
$950,000
$4,152,109
2019 29
Reserve / minor-aaa
$950,000
$5,102,109
Total
$5,102,109

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $1,452,609 $1,200,000 - $2,652,609
2 $1,499,500 - - $1,499,500
1 $950,000 - - $950,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
20
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
2011
21
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
$1,200,000
2012
22
$480,000
$480,000
$1,680,000
2014
24
$117,486
$117,486
$1,797,486
2015
25
$244,524
$244,524
$2,042,010
2016
26
$511,500
$511,500
$2,553,510
2017
27
$549,500
$99,099
$549,500
$99,099
$3,103,010
$3,202,109
2018
28
$950,000
$950,000
$4,152,109
2019
29
$950,000
$950,000
$5,102,109
Total
$3,902,109
$1,200,000
$5,102,109

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $1,452,609 $1,200,000 - $2,652,609
2 $1,499,500 - - $1,499,500
1 $950,000 - - $950,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2016 CHC May 03, 2016 - May 21, 2016 Hamstring
  • Mar 07, 2022 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Jun 28, 2021 Released by St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 13, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jun 29, 2020 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Dec 13, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Dec 15, 2018 Signed a 1 year $950,000 minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Jan 12, 2018 Signed a 1 year $950,000 contract with San Diego (SD), avoiding arbitration
  • May 08, 2017 Traded to San Diego (SD) from Chicago (CHC) for Justin Hancock
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $549,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $511,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 05, 2015 Signed a 1 year $508,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $500k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 04, 2013 Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 05, 2012 Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 08, 2010 Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 07, 2010 Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 5 (#160 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2018 SD 57 8 83 75 11 14 3 0 1 6 20 8 24 3 .187 .265 .267 .532 -0.33
2017 SD 119 39 234 195 28 45 12 2 3 18 70 34 44 0 .231 .355 .359 .714 -0.10
2016 CHC 107 29 199 185 30 48 9 1 5 24 74 13 39 3 .259 .312 .400 .712 0.20
2015 CHC 47 12 79 72 5 16 5 0 1 8 24 6 15 2 .222 .278 .333 .611 -0.48
2014 CHC 33 12 66 62 6 14 2 0 2 5 22 4 11 0 .226 .273 .355 .628 -0.31
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