MLB
Alex Young
Alex Young
New York Mets, Relief Pitcher
Age: 31y-3m-9d (Sep 09, 1993)
Exp: 4.085 Years
Country: US
College: Texas Christian
Drafted: Round 2 (#43 overall), 2015
Agent(s): Wasserman
INACTIVE
2024-2024 Arbitration
Alex Young signed a 1 year , $1,160,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $1,160,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,160,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,160,000
Average Salary:
$1,160,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-restricted
Alex Young signed a 1 year , $1,150,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $1,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb
Alex Young signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb
Alex Young signed a 1 year , $603,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $603,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $603,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $603,000
Average Salary:
$603,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Alex Young signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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 Pre-Arb
Alex Young signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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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2015-2015 Signing Bonus
Alex Young signed a 1 year , $1,431,400 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,431,400 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,431,400.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,431,400
Average Salary:
$1,431,400
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
4.085 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$4,928,988
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$1,431,400 |
$1,431,400 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$283,480 |
$1,714,880 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$212,963 |
$1,927,843 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
 |
Reserve / minor-buried
Retained
|
$119,954 $327,442 |
$2,047,797 $2,375,239 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
 |
Active
Retained
|
$246,144 $3,846 |
$2,621,383 $2,625,229 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$1,150,000 |
$3,775,229 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
Retained
|
$461,538 $636,092 $56,129 |
$4,236,767 $4,872,859 $4,928,988 |
|
| Total |
$4,928,988 |
$4,236,767 $4,872,859 $4,928,988 |
||||
| Total |
$4,928,988 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$823,885 | $1,431,400 | - | $2,255,285 |
| 2 |
|
$123,800 | - | - | $123,800 |
| 2 |
|
$302,273 | - | - | $302,273 |
| 2 |
|
$1,786,092 | - | - | $1,786,092 |
| 1 |
|
$461,538 | - | - | $461,538 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
21 |
$1,431,400 |
$1,431,400 |
$1,431,400 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$283,480
|
$283,480 |
$1,714,880 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$212,963
|
$212,963 |
$1,927,843 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$119,954 $327,442
|
$119,954 $327,442 |
$2,047,797 $2,375,239 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$246,144 $3,846
|
$246,144 $3,846 |
$2,621,383 $2,625,229 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$1,150,000
|
$1,150,000 |
$3,775,229 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$461,538 $636,092 $56,129
|
$461,538 $636,092 $56,129 |
$4,236,767 $4,872,859 $4,928,988 |
||
| Total |
$3,497,588 |
$1,431,400 |
$4,928,988 |
$4,236,767 $4,872,859 $4,928,988 |
|||
| Total |
$3,497,588 |
$1,431,400 |
$4,928,988 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$823,885 | $1,431,400 | - | $2,255,285 |
| 2 |
|
$123,800 | - | - | $123,800 |
| 2 |
|
$302,273 | - | - | $302,273 |
| 2 |
|
$1,786,092 | - | - | $1,786,092 |
| 1 |
|
$461,538 | - | - | $461,538 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
CIN |
Mar 28, 2024 - May 28, 2024 | Back |
| 2023 |
CIN |
Sep 09, 2023 - Sep 18, 2023 | Concussion |
| 2023 |
CIN |
Aug 26, 2023 - Sep 09, 2023 | Hamstring |
-
Nov 22, 2024
Non-Tendered by New York (NYM)
-
Sep 01, 2024
Recalled from the Minors by New York (NYM)
-
Jul 17, 2024
Claimed off waivers by New York (NYM)
-
Jul 07, 2024
Traded to San Francisco (SF) from Cincinnati (CIN) for Austin Slater
-
Jun 02, 2024
Optioned to the Minors by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.16 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 30, 2023
Contract purchased by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Jan 17, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.15 million minor league contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Nov 18, 2022
Non-Tendered by San Francisco (SF)
-
Jul 18, 2022
Traded to San Francisco (SF) from Cleveland (CLE) for cash considerations
-
Jul 13, 2022
Designated for Assignment by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jul 04, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jul 03, 2022
Contract purchased by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Nov 19, 2021
Designated for Assignment by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jul 26, 2021
Claimed off waivers by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $575,000 contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Jul 09, 2015
Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Jun 18, 2015
Drafted by Arizona (ARI): Round 2 (#43 overall)
-
Jul 10, 2012
Unsigned by Texas (TEX)
-
Jun 10, 2012
Drafted by Texas (TEX): Round 32 (#996 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYM | 17 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 2.87 | 1.40 | 0.09 |
| 2023 | CIN | 63 | 0 | 53 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 50 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 53.7 | 3.86 | 1.36 | 0.74 |
| 2022 | SF | 25 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26.7 | 2.36 | 1.50 | 0.01 |
| 2021 | CLE | 40 | 2 | 65 | 43 | 38 | 27 | 43 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 52.0 | 6.58 | 1.77 | -0.27 |
| 2020 | ARI | 15 | 7 | 51 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 39 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 46.3 | 5.44 | 1.40 | -0.08 |
| 2019 | ARI | 17 | 15 | 72 | 40 | 33 | 27 | 71 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 83.3 | 3.56 | 1.19 | 0.76 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,219,901
- Avg. Salary: $1,219,901
- MLB Rank: 388
- RP Rank: 85
Current Contract
- Free Agent: -
- Avg. Salary: -
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Alex Young to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yency Almonte | 1 | $1,900,000 | $1,900,000 | 29 |
| Jose Alvarez | 1 | $1,150,000 | $1,150,000 | 31 |
| Jeff Hoffman | 1 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | 30 |
| J.T. Chargois | 1 | $1,285,000 | $1,285,000 | 32 |
| Averages | 1 | $1,633,750 | $1,633,750 | 30.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Young's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,365,000 | $1,365,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Young statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yency Almonte
2022-2023
|
39.50 | 0.01 | 3.04 | 1.09 | 8.80 | 3.52 | 3.88 | 0.75 |
|
Jose Alvarez
2019-2020
|
37.50 | 0.01 | 2.39 | 1.50 | 8.15 | 3.50 | 3.46 | 0.98 |
|
Jeff Hoffman
2022-2023
|
43.50 | 0.01 | 3.12 | 1.16 | 10.47 | 3.95 | 3.43 | 1.91 |
|
J.T. Chargois
2022-2023
|
33.50 | 0.01 | 3.02 | 1.10 | 7.14 | 2.92 | 4.04 | 1.35 |
| Average | 38.50 | 0.01 | 2.89 | 1.21 | 8.64 | 3.47 | 3.70 | 1.25 |
|
Alex Young
2023-2024
|
40.00 | 0.01 | 3.37 | 1.38 | 8.50 | 3.68 | 4.62 | 0.87 |
| Pct Change | 3.90 | 0.00 | -16.61 | -14.05 | -1.62 | -6.05 | -24.86 | -30.40 |
| Median Prime % Change | -10.05% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -11.21% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Alex Young
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $1,219,901 | $1,219,901 |
