MLB
Mark Leiter Jr.
Mark Leiter Jr.
New York Yankees, Relief Pitcher
Age: 33y-9m-8d (Mar 13, 1991)
Exp: 4.031 Years
Country: US
College: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Drafted: Round 22 (#661 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Octagon
2025 Payroll Salary
$2,400,000
2025 Cash
$2,400,000
Career Earnings
$3,550,882
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Mark Leiter Jr. signed a 1 year , $2,400,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $2,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,400,000. In 2025, Leiter Jr. will earn a base salary of $2,400,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,400,000
Average Salary:
$2,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
34 |
Estimate
|
$2,400,000 | $2,400,000 | 1.00% | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 |
| 2026 |
|
35 |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
36 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
34 | 4.031 |
Estimate
|
$2,400,000 | - | - | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 |
| 2026 |
|
35 | -- |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
36 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
34 |
Estimate |
$2,400,000 | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 | - | $2,400,000 | $2,400,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Arbitration
Mark Leiter Jr. signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-restricted
Mark Leiter Jr. signed a 1 year , $850,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $850,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-restricted
Mark Leiter Jr. signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
Mark Leiter Jr. signed a 1 year , $549,500 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $549,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $549,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $549,500
Average Salary:
$549,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration
Mark Leiter Jr. signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
4.031 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$3,550,882
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$391,682 |
$391,682 |
|
| 2018 | 27 |
 |
Retained
Active
|
$262,906 $88,620 |
$654,588 $743,208 |
|
| 2022 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$457,674 |
$1,200,882 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$850,000 |
$2,050,882 |
|
| 2024 | 33 |
|
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,000,000 $500,000 |
$3,050,882 $3,550,882 |
|
| Total |
$3,550,882 |
$3,050,882 $3,550,882 |
||||
| 2025 | 34 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$2,400,000 |
||
| Total |
$5,950,882 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$654,588 | - | - | $654,588 |
| 1 |
|
$88,620 | - | - | $88,620 |
| 3 |
|
$2,307,674 | - | - | $2,307,674 |
| 1 |
|
$500,000 | - | - | $500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
26 |
$391,682
|
$391,682 |
$391,682 |
||
| 2018 |
|
27 |
$262,906 $88,620
|
$262,906 $88,620 |
$654,588 $743,208 |
||
| 2022 |
|
31 |
$457,674
|
$457,674 |
$1,200,882 |
||
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$850,000
|
$850,000 |
$2,050,882 |
||
| 2024 |
|
33 |
$1,000,000 $500,000
|
$1,000,000 $500,000 |
$3,050,882 $3,550,882 |
||
| Total |
$3,550,882 |
$3,550,882 |
$3,050,882 $3,550,882 |
||||
| 2025 |
|
34 |
$2,400,000
|
$2,400,000 |
|||
| Total |
$5,950,882 |
$5,950,882 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$654,588 | - | - | $654,588 |
| 1 |
|
$88,620 | - | - | $88,620 |
| 3 |
|
$2,307,674 | - | - | $2,307,674 |
| 1 |
|
$500,000 | - | - | $500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
CHC |
Jun 23, 2024 - Jul 09, 2024 | Arm |
| 2018 |
PHI |
Mar 29, 2018 - May 16, 2018 | Arm |
-
Jul 30, 2024
Traded to New York (NYY) from Chicago (CHC) for Benjamin Cowles and Jack Neely
-
Mar 30, 2023
Contract purchased by Chicago (CHC)
-
Feb 02, 2023
Signed a 1 year $850,000 minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 23, 2023
Released by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 13, 2023
Designated for Assignment by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jul 31, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jul 16, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jun 21, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jun 04, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
-
May 29, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
-
May 18, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
-
May 11, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
-
Apr 30, 2022
Optioned to the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
-
Apr 16, 2022
Contract purchased by Chicago (CHC)
-
Dec 16, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Mar 24, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Sep 01, 2018
Claimed off waivers by Toronto (TOR)
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $549,500 contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Apr 18, 2017
Contract purchased by Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jun 12, 2013
Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jun 08, 2013
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 22 (#661 overall)
-
Jun 08, 2013
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 22 (#661 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NYY | 60 | 0 | 55 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 86 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 58.0 | 4.50 | 1.33 | -0.33 |
| 2023 | CHC | 67 | 0 | 48 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 77 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 64.3 | 3.50 | 1.12 | 1.01 |
| 2022 | CHC | 35 | 4 | 52 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 73 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 67.7 | 3.99 | 1.14 | 0.94 |
| 2018 | TOR | 20 | 0 | 35 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23.3 | 7.71 | 2.01 | -0.54 |
| 2017 | PHI | 27 | 11 | 90 | 59 | 50 | 31 | 84 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 90.7 | 4.96 | 1.34 | -0.09 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $6,045,802
- Avg. Salary: $6,045,802
- MLB Rank: 208
- RP Rank: 22
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $2,400,000
- MLB Rank: 327
- RP Rank: 55
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Mark Leiter Jr. to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilio Pagan | 2 | $16,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 32 |
| Colin Poche | 1 | $2,375,000 | $2,375,000 | 29 |
| Buck Farmer | 1 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | 32 |
| Trevor May | 1 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | 33 |
| Averages | 1 | $6,906,250 | $4,906,250 | 31.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Leiter Jr.'s current age (33), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6,232,143 | $6,232,143 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Leiter Jr. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Emilio Pagan
2022-2023
|
60.00 | 0.08 | 3.71 | 1.16 | 10.22 | 3.22 | 3.74 | 0.53 |
|
Colin Poche
2022-2023
|
65.00 | 0.06 | 3.11 | 1.12 | 9.44 | 3.46 | 3.94 | 0.85 |
|
Buck Farmer
2022-2023
|
57.00 | 0.04 | 4.02 | 1.23 | 9.37 | 4.14 | 3.82 | 1.01 |
|
Trevor May
2021-2022
|
47.00 | 0.05 | 4.32 | 1.35 | 11.36 | 3.34 | 3.80 | 0.25 |
| Average | 57.25 | 0.06 | 3.79 | 1.22 | 10.10 | 3.54 | 3.83 | 0.66 |
|
Mark Leiter Jr.
2023-2024
|
63.50 | 0.03 | 4.00 | 1.22 | 12.06 | 3.38 | 3.53 | 0.31 |
| Pct Change | 10.92 | -50.00 | -5.54 | 0.00 | 19.41 | 4.52 | 7.83 | -53.03 |
| Median Prime % Change | 2.26% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -8.24% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Mark Leiter Jr.
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, $6,045,802 | $6,045,802 |
