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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |