MLB
A.J. Puk
A.J. Puk
Arizona Diamondbacks, Relief Pitcher
Age: 29-218d (Apr 25, 1995)
Exp: 4.124 Years
Country: US
College: Florida
Drafted: Round 1 (#6 overall), 2016
Agent(s): ISE Baseball
2025 Payroll Salary
$2,360,000
2025 Cash
$2,360,000
Career Earnings
$8,325,398
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
A.J. Puk signed a 1 year , $2,360,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $2,360,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,360,000. In 2025, Puk will earn a base salary of $2,360,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,360,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,360,000
Average Salary:
$2,360,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 |
Estimate
|
$2,360,000 | $2,360,000 | 0.98% | $2,360,000 | $2,360,000 |
| 2026 |
|
31 |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 | 4.124 |
Estimate
|
$2,360,000 | - | - | $2,360,000 | $2,360,000 |
| 2026 |
|
31 | -- |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
32 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 |
Estimate |
$2,360,000 | $2,360,000 | $2,360,000 | $2,360,000 | $2,360,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Arbitration
A.J. Puk signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2023 Pre-Arb
A.J. Puk signed a 1 year , $736,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $736,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $736,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $736,000
Average Salary:
$736,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb
A.J. Puk signed a 1 year , $705,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $705,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $705,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $705,000
Average Salary:
$705,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb
A.J. Puk signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Oakland Athletics, 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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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
A.J. Puk signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Oakland Athletics, 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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2019-2019 Pre-Arb
A.J. Puk signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, 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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2016-2016 Signing Bonus
A.J. Puk signed a 1 year , $4,069,200 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $4,069,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,069,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,069,200
Average Salary:
$4,069,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
4.124 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$8,325,398
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$4,069,200 |
$4,069,200 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$555,000 |
$4,624,200 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Injured
|
$208,704 |
$4,832,904 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$251,494 |
$5,084,398 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$705,000 |
$5,789,398 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$736,000 |
$6,525,398 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$638,710 $1,161,290 |
$7,164,108 $8,325,398 |
|
| Total |
$8,325,398 |
$7,164,108 $8,325,398 |
||||
| 2025 | 30 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$2,360,000 |
||
| Total |
$10,685,398 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$1,287,542 | $4,069,200 | - | $5,789,398 |
| 2 |
|
$1,897,290 | - | - | $1,897,290 |
| 1 |
|
$638,710 | - | - | $638,710 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
21 |
$4,069,200 |
$4,069,200 |
$4,069,200 |
||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$122,344
|
$555,000 |
$4,624,200 |
||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$208,704
|
$208,704 |
$4,832,904 |
||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$251,494
|
$251,494 |
$5,084,398 |
||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$705,000
|
$705,000 |
$5,789,398 |
||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$736,000
|
$736,000 |
$6,525,398 |
||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$638,710 $1,161,290
|
$638,710 $1,161,290 |
$7,164,108 $8,325,398 |
||
| Total |
$3,823,542 |
$4,069,200 |
$8,325,398 |
$7,164,108 $8,325,398 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
30 |
$2,360,000
|
$2,360,000 |
|||
| Total |
$6,183,542 |
$4,069,200 |
$10,685,398 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$1,287,542 | $4,069,200 | - | $5,789,398 |
| 2 |
|
$1,897,290 | - | - | $1,897,290 |
| 1 |
|
$638,710 | - | - | $638,710 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
MIA |
Apr 20, 2024 - May 13, 2024 | Shoulder |
| 2023 |
MIA |
May 14, 2023 - Jun 06, 2023 | Elbow |
| 2022 |
OAK |
Apr 18, 2022 - Apr 20, 2022 | COVID-19 |
| 2021 |
OAK |
Apr 08, 2021 - May 28, 2021 | Biceps |
| 2020 |
OAK |
Jul 23, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Shoulder |
-
Jul 25, 2024
Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Miami (MIA) for Andrew Pintar and Deyvison De Los Santos
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 01, 2023
Signed a 1 year $736,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Feb 11, 2023
Traded to Miami (MIA) from Oakland (OAK) for J.J. Bleday
-
Mar 01, 2022
Signed a 1 year $705,000 contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $563,500 contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Jul 04, 2016
Signed a contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Jun 09, 2016
Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 1 (#6 overall)
-
Jul 10, 2013
Unsigned by Miami (MIA)
-
Jun 10, 2013
Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 35 (#1056 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ARI | 62 | 4 | 51 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 88 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 71.3 | 3.15 | 1.11 | 0.08 |
| 2023 | MIA | 54 | 0 | 54 | 29 | 25 | 13 | 78 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 56.7 | 3.97 | 1.18 | 0.55 |
| 2022 | OAK | 62 | 0 | 53 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 76 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 66.3 | 3.12 | 1.15 | 1.08 |
| 2021 | OAK | 12 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13.3 | 6.08 | 1.80 | -0.11 |
| 2019 | OAK | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 3.18 | 1.32 | 0.22 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 3 years, $17,739,912
- Avg. Salary: $5,913,304
- MLB Rank: 194
- RP Rank: 20
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $2,360,000
- MLB Rank: 318
- RP Rank: 59
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare A.J. Puk to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Fulmer | 1 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 29 |
| Jason Adam | 1 | $2,700,000 | $2,700,000 | 32 |
| Emilio Pagan | 2 | $16,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 32 |
| A.J. Minter | 1 | $6,220,000 | $6,220,000 | 30 |
| Averages | 1 | $7,230,000 | $5,230,000 | 30.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Puk's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $17,744,349 | $5,914,783 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Puk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Fulmer
2021-2022
|
59.50 | 0.14 | 3.18 | 1.32 | 9.02 | 3.27 | 3.51 | 1.60 |
|
Jason Adam
2022-2023
|
59.50 | 0.17 | 2.27 | 0.88 | 11.04 | 2.86 | 3.42 | 1.89 |
|
Emilio Pagan
2022-2023
|
60.00 | 0.08 | 3.71 | 1.16 | 10.22 | 3.22 | 3.74 | 0.53 |
|
A.J. Minter
2022-2023
|
71.50 | 0.10 | 2.91 | 1.05 | 11.75 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 1.29 |
| Average | 62.63 | 0.12 | 3.02 | 1.10 | 10.51 | 2.94 | 3.30 | 1.33 |
|
A.J. Puk
2023-2024
|
58.00 | 0.16 | 3.56 | 1.14 | 11.74 | 2.80 | 3.23 | 1.10 |
| Pct Change | -7.39 | 33.33 | -17.88 | -3.64 | 11.70 | 4.76 | 2.12 | -17.29 |
| Median Prime % Change | -0.76% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 0.71% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: A.J. Puk
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 |
|---|---|
| 3 years, $17,739,912 | $5,913,304 |
