John Danks

Atlanta Braves, Starting Pitcher
Age: 39-224d (Apr 15, 1985)
Exp: 9.041 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#9 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Jeff Berry (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2017-2017 free-agent-xxb

John Danks signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2017 32 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 - $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2017 32 9.041 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 32 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2012-2016 Arbitration Extension

John Danks signed a 5 year , $65,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $7,500,000 signing bonus, $65,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $65,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,500,000
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2011-2011 Arbitration

John Danks signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Arbitration

John Danks signed a 1 year , $3,450,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $3,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,450,000
Average Salary:
$3,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

John Danks signed a 1 year , $520,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $520,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $520,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $520,000
Average Salary:
$520,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb

John Danks signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb

John Danks signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003 Signing Bonus

John Danks signed a 1 year , $2,100,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $2,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,100,000
Average Salary:
$2,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

9.041 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$77,850,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 18
Signing Bonus
$2,100,000
$2,100,000
2007 22
Active
$380,000
$2,480,000
2008 23
Active
$400,000
$2,880,000
2009 24
Active
$520,000
$3,400,000
2010 25
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,450,000
$6,850,000
2011 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$6,000,000
$12,850,000
2012 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$8,000,000
$20,850,000
2013 28
Active
$14,250,000
$35,100,000
2014 29
Active
$14,250,000
$49,350,000
2015 30
Active
$14,250,000
$63,600,000
2016 31
Retained
$14,250,000
$77,850,000
Total
$77,850,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $2,100,000 - $2,100,000
10 $68,250,000 $7,500,000 - $75,750,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
18
$2,100,000
$2,100,000
$2,100,000
2007
22
$380,000
$380,000
$2,480,000
2008
23
$400,000
$400,000
$2,880,000
2009
24
$520,000
$520,000
$3,400,000
2010
25
$3,450,000
$3,450,000
$6,850,000
2011
26
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$12,850,000
2012
27
$500,000
$7,500,000
$8,000,000
$20,850,000
2013
28
$14,250,000
$14,250,000
$35,100,000
2014
29
$14,250,000
$14,250,000
$49,350,000
2015
30
$14,250,000
$14,250,000
$63,600,000
2016
31
$14,250,000
$14,250,000
$77,850,000
Total
$68,250,000
$9,600,000
$77,850,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $2,100,000 - $2,100,000
10 $68,250,000 $7,500,000 - $75,750,000
  • Mar 20, 2017 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Dec 12, 2016 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • May 13, 2016 Released by Chicago (CHW)
  • Dec 21, 2011 Signed a 5 year $65 million extension with Chicago (CWS)
  • Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $3.45 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Feb 24, 2009 Signed a 1 year $520k contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Feb 27, 2008 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Apr 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Dec 23, 2006 Traded to Chicago (CHW) from Texas (TEX) with Nick Masset and Jacob Rasner for Brandon McCarthy and David Paisano
  • Jul 10, 2003 Signed a contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Jun 07, 2003 Drafted by Texas (TEX): Round 1 (#9 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 CHW 4 4 28 20 18 11 16 5 0 4 0 22.3 7.25 1.75 -0.56
2015 CHW 31 31 200 107 95 57 132 25 7 15 0 183.7 4.66 1.40 -0.01
2014 CHW 32 32 205 106 102 74 129 25 11 11 0 193.7 4.74 1.44 0.70
2013 CHW 22 22 151 81 73 27 89 28 4 14 0 138.3 4.75 1.29 0.78
2012 CHW 9 9 57 35 34 23 30 7 3 4 0 53.7 5.70 1.49 -0.27
2011 CHW 27 27 182 89 82 46 135 19 8 12 0 170.3 4.33 1.34 2.00
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