MLB
James Paxton
James Paxton
Boston Red Sox, Starting Pitcher
Age: 35-314d (Nov 06, 1988)
Exp: 9.151 Years
Country: CA
College: Kentucky
Drafted: Round 4 (#132 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Scott Boras (Boras Corporation)
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- Signing Bonus: $3M
- Games Started
$600,000 each for 6, 8, 10, 12, 16
$1M each for 18, 20 - Opening Day (3/20 or 3/28) Bonus: $2M
or
Active Roster by 4/15: $1M
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2023 Free Agent
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $8,500,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $8,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,500,000
Average Salary:
$8,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Arbitration
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $12,500,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $12,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,500,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $8,575,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $8,575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,575,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,575,000
Average Salary:
$8,575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $4,900,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $4,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,900,000
Average Salary:
$4,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $2,350,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $2,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,350,000
Average Salary:
$2,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Seattle Mariners, 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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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $519,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $519,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $519,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $519,000
Average Salary:
$519,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $503,500 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $503,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $503,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $503,500
Average Salary:
$503,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, 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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2010-2010 Signing Bonus
James Paxton signed a 1 year , $942,500 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $942,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $942,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $942,500
Average Salary:
$942,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$50,011,146
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$942,500 |
$942,500 |
|
| 2013 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$13,230 |
$955,730 |
|
| 2014 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$74,286 |
$1,030,016 |
|
| 2015 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$519,000 |
$1,549,016 |
|
| 2016 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$507,500 |
$2,056,516 |
|
| 2017 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,350,000 |
$4,406,516 |
|
| 2018 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,900,000 |
$9,306,516 |
|
| 2019 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$8,575,000 |
$17,881,516 |
|
| 2020 | 31 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$4,629,630 |
$22,511,146 |
|
| 2021 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$8,500,000 |
$31,011,146 |
|
| 2022 | 33 |
|
Injured
|
$6,000,000 |
$37,011,146 |
|
| 2023 | 34 |
|
Injured / Player Exercised
|
$4,000,000 |
$41,011,146 |
|
| 2024 | 35 |
|
Injured
Retained
|
$2,483,871 $6,516,129 |
$43,495,017 $50,011,146 |
|
| Total |
$50,011,146 |
$43,495,017 $50,011,146 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
21 |
$942,500 |
$942,500 |
$942,500 |
||
| 2013 |
|
24 |
$13,230
|
$13,230 |
$955,730 |
||
| 2014 |
|
25 |
$74,286
|
$74,286 |
$1,030,016 |
||
| 2015 |
|
26 |
$519,000
|
$519,000 |
$1,549,016 |
||
| 2016 |
|
27 |
$507,500
|
$507,500 |
$2,056,516 |
||
| 2017 |
|
28 |
$2,350,000
|
$2,350,000 |
$4,406,516 |
||
| 2018 |
|
29 |
$4,900,000
|
$4,900,000 |
$9,306,516 |
||
| 2019 |
|
30 |
$8,575,000
|
$8,575,000 |
$17,881,516 |
||
| 2020 |
|
31 |
$4,629,630
|
$4,629,630 |
$22,511,146 |
||
| 2021 |
|
32 |
$8,500,000
|
$8,500,000 |
$31,011,146 |
||
| 2022 |
|
33 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$37,011,146 |
||
| 2023 |
|
34 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$41,011,146 |
||
| 2024 |
|
35 |
$2,483,871 $1,516,129
|
$3,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$2,483,871 $6,516,129 |
$43,495,017 $50,011,146 |
| Total |
$44,068,646 |
$3,942,500 |
$2,000,000 |
$50,011,146 |
$43,495,017 $50,011,146 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$16,864,016 | $942,500 | - | $17,806,516 |
| 2 |
|
$13,204,630 | - | - | $13,204,630 |
| 3 |
|
$12,483,871 | - | - | $12,483,871 |
| 1 |
|
$1,516,129 | $3,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $6,516,129 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
SEA |
May 29, 2015 - Sep 13, 2015 | Finger |
| 2016 |
SEA |
Aug 08, 2016 - Aug 25, 2016 | Elbow |
| 2017 |
SEA |
May 03, 2017 - May 31, 2017 | Arm |
| 2017 |
SEA |
Aug 11, 2017 - Sep 15, 2017 | Pectoral |
| 2018 |
SEA |
Jul 13, 2018 - Jul 30, 2018 | Back |
| 2018 |
SEA |
Aug 15, 2018 - Sep 01, 2018 | Arm |
| 2019 |
NYY |
May 04, 2019 - May 29, 2019 | Knee |
| 2020 |
NYY |
Aug 21, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Hip |
| 2021 |
SEA |
Apr 07, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Arm |
| 2022 |
BOS |
Apr 04, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2023 |
BOS |
Mar 30, 2023 - May 10, 2023 | Hamstring |
| 2023 |
BOS |
Sep 10, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Knee |
| 2024 |
BOS |
Aug 12, 2024 - TBD | Calf |
-
Jul 26, 2024
Traded to Boston (BOS) from Los Angeles (LAD) for Moises Bolivar
-
Jul 22, 2024
Designated for Assignment by Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jan 23, 2024
Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Nov 09, 2022
Exercised a $4 million player option for 2023
-
Nov 08, 2022
Boston (BOS) declined a 2 year, $26 million option for 2023-2024, conveying a $4M player option
-
Dec 01, 2021
Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Feb 14, 2021
Signed a 1 year $8.5 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Jan 10, 2020
Signed a 1 year $12.5 million contract with New York (NYY), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $8.575 million contract with New York (NYY), avoiding arbitration
-
Nov 19, 2018
Traded to New York (NYY) from Seattle (SEA) for Justus Sheffield, Dom Thompson-Williams and Erik Swanson
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $4.9 million contract with Seattle (SEA), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a 1 year $2.35 million contract with Seattle (SEA), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $519,000 contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $503,500 contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Sep 03, 2013
Contract purchased by Seattle (SEA)
-
Jun 15, 2010
Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Jun 08, 2010
Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 4 (#132 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BOS | 21 | 21 | 95 | 53 | 49 | 50 | 73 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 100.3 | 4.40 | 1.45 | 0.38 |
| 2023 | BOS | 19 | 19 | 93 | 51 | 48 | 33 | 101 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 96.0 | 4.50 | 1.31 | 1.07 |
| 2021 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 6.75 | 0.75 | -0.02 |
| 2020 | NYY | 5 | 5 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20.3 | 6.64 | 1.48 | -0.39 |
| 2019 | NYY | 29 | 29 | 138 | 71 | 64 | 55 | 186 | 23 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 150.7 | 3.82 | 1.28 | 2.42 |
| 2018 | SEA | 28 | 28 | 134 | 67 | 67 | 42 | 208 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 160.3 | 3.76 | 1.10 | 2.94 |
| 2017 | SEA | 24 | 24 | 113 | 47 | 45 | 37 | 156 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 136.0 | 2.98 | 1.10 | 3.57 |
| 2016 | SEA | 20 | 20 | 134 | 62 | 51 | 24 | 117 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 121.0 | 3.79 | 1.31 | 0.98 |
| 2015 | SEA | 13 | 13 | 67 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 56 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 67.0 | 3.90 | 1.43 | 0.66 |
| 2014 | SEA | 13 | 13 | 60 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 59 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 74.0 | 3.04 | 1.20 | 1.32 |
| 2013 | SEA | 4 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 1.50 | 0.92 | 1.14 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $16,572,426
- Avg. Salary: $8,286,213
- MLB Rank: 199
- SP Rank: 72
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $7,000,000
- MLB Rank: 227
- SP Rank: 80
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare James Paxton to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | 2 | $24,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 35 |
| Chris Sale | 2 | $38,000,000 | $19,000,000 | 34 |
| Justin Verlander | 2 | $86,666,666 | $43,333,333 | 39 |
| Jacob deGrom | 5 | $185,000,000 | $37,000,000 | 34 |
| Averages | 3 | $83,416,667 | $27,833,333 | 35.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Paxton's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $116,789,472 | $38,929,824 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Paxton statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR
| Player | GS/Yr | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | WHIP | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kenta Maeda
2022-2023
|
10.00 | 4.97 | 5.04 | 1.21 | 2.12 | 0.58 | 2.01 | 1.84 |
|
Chris Sale
2022-2023
|
11.00 | 4.92 | 9.45 | 2.06 | 3.74 | 1.09 | 3.10 | 2.57 |
|
Justin Verlander
2021-2022
|
14.00 | 6.25 | 4.76 | 0.74 | 0.88 | 0.41 | 1.25 | 6.82 |
|
Jacob deGrom
2021-2022
|
13.00 | 6.01 | 14.27 | 1.10 | 2.08 | 0.65 | 1.68 | 7.82 |
| Average | 12.00 | 5.54 | 8.38 | 1.28 | 2.21 | 0.68 | 2.01 | 4.76 |
|
James Paxton
2023-2024
|
20.00 | 4.91 | 8.01 | 3.79 | 4.45 | 1.38 | 4.74 | 1.25 |
| Pct Change | 66.67 | -11.37 | -4.42 | -196.09 | -101.36 | -102.94 | -135.82 | -73.74 |
| Median Prime % Change | -87.55% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -69.88% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: James Paxton
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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $16,572,426 | $8,286,213 |