Colin Rea

Milwaukee Brewers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 34y-5m-19d (Jul 01, 1990)
Exp: 5.057 Years
Country: US
College: Indiana State
Drafted: Round 12 (#383 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Joe Speed
INACTIVE

2024-2025 Extension

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-restricted

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-restricted

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $702,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $702,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $702,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $702,500
Average Salary:
$702,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020
Pre-Arbitration

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $563,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018
Pre-Arbitration

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $555,600 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $555,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,600
Average Salary:
$555,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017
Pre-Arbitration

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $545,800 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $545,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,800
Average Salary:
$545,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016
Pre-Arbitration

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $510,200 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $510,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $510,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,200
Average Salary:
$510,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015
Pre-Arbitration

Colin Rea signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the San Diego Padres, 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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Seasons

5.057 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$6,134,255

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 24
Active
$149,754
$149,754
2016 26
Injured
Retained
Retained
$175,644
$298,316
$8,364
$325,398
$623,714
$632,078
2017 27
Injured
$545,800
$1,177,878
2018 28
Reserve / minor-buried
$250,908
$1,428,786
2020 30
Reserve / minor-buried
$133,945
$1,562,731
2021 31
Active
$15,108
$1,577,839
2023 32
Active
$556,416
$2,134,255
2024 34
Active
$4,000,000
$6,134,255
Total      
$6,134,255
$6,134,255
2025 35
Buyout
$1,000,000
Total
$7,134,255

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,420,422 - - $1,420,422
1 $8,364 - - $8,364
1 $133,945 - - $133,945
3 $4,071,524 - $500,000 $4,571,524
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
24
$149,754
$149,754
$149,754
2016
26
$175,644
$298,316
$8,364
$175,644
$298,316
$8,364
$325,398
$623,714
$632,078
2017
27
$545,800
$545,800
$1,177,878
2018
28
$250,908
$250,908
$1,428,786
2020
30
$133,945
$133,945
$1,562,731
2021
31
$15,108
$15,108
$1,577,839
2023
32
$556,416
$556,416
$2,134,255
2024
34
$3,500,000
$500,000
$4,000,000
$6,134,255
Total
$5,634,255
$500,000
$6,134,255
$6,134,255
2025
35
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Total
$6,634,255
$500,000
$7,134,255

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,420,422 - - $1,420,422
1 $8,364 - - $8,364
1 $133,945 - - $133,945
3 $4,071,524 - $500,000 $4,571,524

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2018 SD Mar 29, 2018 - Jun 21, 2018 Elbow (Tommy John)
2017 SD Apr 02, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 Elbow
2016 MIA Jul 31, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 Elbow
  • Nov 04, 2024 Milwaukee (MIL) declined a $5.5 million club option for 2025 ($1M buyout)
  • Nov 04, 2024 Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Nov 03, 2023 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract extension with Milwaukee (MIL), including a club option for 2025
  • Sep 26, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Sep 20, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Sep 18, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Sep 14, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Sep 02, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Aug 05, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • May 20, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • May 15, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Apr 13, 2023 Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 28, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Nov 03, 2021 Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Aug 15, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 05, 2021 Released by Chicago (CHC)
  • Dec 02, 2020 Signed a 1 year $702,500 contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 10, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Nov 26, 2018 Released by San Diego (SD)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $545,800 contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Aug 01, 2016 Traded to San Diego (SD) from Miami (MIA) for Luis Castillo
  • Jul 29, 2016 Traded to Miami (MIA) from San Diego (SD) with Andrew Cashner , Tayron Guerrero and $2.275M for Cashner's salary for Jarred Cosart, Carter Capps, Luis Castillo and Josh Naylor
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $510,200 contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jun 07, 2011 Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 12 (#383 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 MIL 32 27 169 83 80 43 135 29 12 6 1 167.7 4.29 1.26 1.22
2023 MIL 26 22 110 65 63 38 110 23 6 6 0 124.7 4.55 1.19 0.60
2021 MIL 1 0 7 5 5 0 5 2 0 0 0 6.0 7.50 1.17 -0.10
2020 CHC 9 2 15 9 9 2 10 3 1 1 0 14.0 5.79 1.21 -0.16
2016 SD 21 19 102 63 56 44 80 12 5 5 0 102.7 4.91 1.42 0.22
2015 SD 7 6 29 16 15 11 26 2 2 2 0 31.7 4.26 1.26 0.01

Calculated Market Value

$11.6M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $23,292,660
  • Avg. Salary: $11,646,330
  • MLB Rank: 133
  • SP Rank: 52

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 Colin Rea to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
James Paxton 1 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 35
Chris Sale 2 $38,000,000 $19,000,000 34
Seth Lugo 3 $45,000,000 $15,000,000 34
Averages 2 $30,000,000 $13,666,667 34.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Rea's current age (34), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $28,117,648 $14,058,824

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Rea 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
James Paxton
2022-2023
 9.50 5.05 4.74 1.54 2.25 0.66 2.34 1.91
Chris Sale
2022-2023
 11.00 4.92 9.45 2.06 3.74 1.09 3.10 2.57
Seth Lugo
2022-2023
 13.00 2.40 9.08 2.35 3.59 1.19 3.80 3.50
Average 11.17 4.12 7.76 1.98 3.19 0.98 3.08 2.66
Colin Rea
2023-2024
 24.50 5.04 7.60 2.53 4.42 1.23 4.82 1.26
Pct Change 119.34 22.33 -2.06 -27.78 -38.56 -25.51 -56.49 -52.63
Median Prime % Change -26.65%
Average Prime % Change -7.67%

Calculated Market Value: Colin Rea

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, $23,292,660 $11,646,330

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TRANSACTIONS

Nov 04, 2024
Milwaukee (MIL) declined a $5.5 million club option for 2025 ($1M buyout)
Nov 04, 2024
Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
Nov 03, 2023
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract extension with Milwaukee (MIL), including a club option for 2025
Sep 26, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Sep 20, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Sep 18, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Sep 14, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Sep 02, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Aug 05, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
May 20, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
May 15, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
Apr 13, 2023
Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
Jan 28, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Nov 03, 2021
Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
Aug 15, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Jan 05, 2021
Released by Chicago (CHC)
Dec 02, 2020
Signed a 1 year $702,500 contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
Jan 10, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
Nov 26, 2018
Released by San Diego (SD)
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $545,800 contract with San Diego (SD)
Aug 01, 2016
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Miami (MIA) for Luis Castillo
Jul 29, 2016
Traded to Miami (MIA) from San Diego (SD) with Andrew Cashner , Tayron Guerrero and $2.275M for Cashner's salary for Jarred Cosart, Carter Capps, Luis Castillo and Josh Naylor
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $510,200 contract with San Diego (SD)
Jun 07, 2011
Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 12 (#383 overall)

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