MLB
Jalen Beeks
Jalen Beeks
Pittsburgh Pirates, Relief Pitcher
Age: 31y-5m-10d (Jul 10, 1993)
Exp: 6.003 Years
Country: US
College: Arkansas
Drafted: Round 12 (#374 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Frontline
INACTIVE
2024-2024 Arbitration
Jalen Beeks signed a 1 year , $1,675,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $1,675,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,675,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,675,000
Average Salary:
$1,675,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 |
Arb Avoided
|
$549,305 | $549,305 | 0.23% | $549,305 | $549,305 | ||
| 2025 |
|
31 |
UFA |
|||||||
| Retained Salary | ||||||||||
| 2024 |
|
30 | $1,125,695 | $1,125,695 | 0.48% | $1,125,695 | - | |||
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 | 5.003 |
Arb Avoided
|
$1,675,000 | - | - | $549,305 | $549,305 | |||
| 2025 |
|
31 | -- |
UFA |
||||||||
| Retained Salary | ||||||||||||
| 2024 |
|
30 | $1,125,695 | - | - | $1,125,695 | $1,125,695 | |||||
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 |
Arb Avoided |
$549,305 | $549,305 | $549,305 | - | $549,305 | $549,305 | |||
| Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||
| 2024 |
|
30 | - | $1,125,695 | $1,125,695 | - | - | $1,125,695 | $1,125,695 | |||
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Arbitration
Jalen Beeks signed a 1 year , $1,375,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $1,375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,375,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,375,000
Average Salary:
$1,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2022 Arbitration
Jalen Beeks signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, 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 Pre-Arbitration
Jalen Beeks signed a 1 year , $588,800 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $588,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $588,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $588,800
Average Salary:
$588,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration
Jalen Beeks signed a 1 year , $572,400 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $572,400 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $572,400.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $572,400
Average Salary:
$572,400
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
Jalen Beeks signed a 1 year , $556,500 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $556,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $556,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $556,500
Average Salary:
$556,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
Jalen Beeks signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Signing Bonus
Jalen Beeks signed a 1 year , $150,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $150,000
Average Salary:
$150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
6.003 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$5,305,626
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$196,310 $5,860 |
$196,310 $202,170 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$502,656 |
$704,826 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$212,000 |
$916,826 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Injured
|
$588,800 |
$1,505,626 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$750,000 |
$2,255,626 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Reserve / Arb Avoided
|
$1,375,000 |
$3,630,626 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,125,695 $549,305 |
$4,756,321 $5,305,626 |
|
| Total |
$5,305,626 |
$4,756,321 $5,305,626 |
||||
| Total |
$5,305,626 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$3,624,766 | - | - | $3,624,766 |
| 1 |
|
$5,860 | - | - | $5,860 |
| 1 |
|
$1,125,695 | - | - | $1,125,695 |
| 1 |
|
$549,305 | - | - | $549,305 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
24 |
$196,310 $5,860
|
$196,310 $5,860 |
$196,310 $202,170 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$502,656
|
$502,656 |
$704,826 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$212,000
|
$212,000 |
$916,826 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$588,800
|
$588,800 |
$1,505,626 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$750,000
|
$750,000 |
$2,255,626 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$1,375,000
|
$1,375,000 |
$3,630,626 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$1,125,695 $549,305
|
$1,125,695 $549,305 |
$4,756,321 $5,305,626 |
||
| Total |
$5,305,626 |
$5,305,626 |
$4,756,321 $5,305,626 |
||||
| Total |
$5,305,626 |
$5,305,626 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$3,624,766 | - | - | $3,624,766 |
| 1 |
|
$5,860 | - | - | $5,860 |
| 1 |
|
$1,125,695 | - | - | $1,125,695 |
| 1 |
|
$549,305 | - | - | $549,305 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
TB |
Sep 21, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Leg |
| 2022 |
TB |
Jul 17, 2022 - Jul 30, 2022 | Leg |
| 2021 |
TB |
Apr 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2020 |
TB |
Aug 26, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Elbow |
-
Jul 29, 2024
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Colorado (COL) for Luis Peralta
-
Nov 17, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.675 million contract with Colorado (COL), avoiding arbitration
-
Nov 06, 2023
Claimed off waivers by Colorado (COL)
-
Nov 04, 2023
Outrighted by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Sep 18, 2023
Recalled from the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Sep 02, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jul 05, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jun 14, 2023
Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jan 13, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.375 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $572,400 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $556,500 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jul 25, 2018
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Boston (BOS) for Nathan Eovaldi
-
Jun 20, 2014
Signed a contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Jun 07, 2014
Drafted by Boston (BOS): Round 12 (#374 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PIT | 71 | 0 | 77 | 42 | 35 | 27 | 55 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 70.0 | 4.50 | 1.49 | 0.15 |
| 2023 | TB | 29 | 8 | 42 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 42.3 | 5.95 | 1.49 | -0.66 |
| 2022 | TB | 42 | 7 | 49 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 70 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 61.0 | 2.80 | 1.16 | 1.22 |
| 2020 | TB | 12 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19.3 | 3.26 | 1.29 | 0.16 |
| 2019 | TB | 34 | 3 | 115 | 56 | 50 | 40 | 89 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 104.3 | 4.31 | 1.49 | 0.21 |
| 2018 | TB | 14 | 1 | 52 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 42 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 50.7 | 5.51 | 1.50 | -0.40 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $2,791,060
- Avg. Salary: $2,791,060
- MLB Rank: 304
- RP Rank: 49
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $1,675,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Jalen Beeks to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Topa | 1 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | 32 |
| Julian Merryweather | 1 | $1,175,000 | $1,175,000 | 32 |
| Derek Law | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 33 |
| Chris Stratton | 2 | $8,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 33 |
| Averages | 1 | $2,981,250 | $1,981,250 | 32.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Beeks's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $7,927,272 | $2,642,424 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Beeks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Justin Topa
2022-2023
|
40.00 | 0.04 | 3.76 | 1.46 | 6.44 | 3.63 | 3.40 | 1.14 |
|
Julian Merryweather
2022-2023
|
47.00 | 0.02 | 5.07 | 1.37 | 10.00 | 3.43 | 3.93 | 0.33 |
|
Derek Law
2022-2023
|
35.00 | 0.03 | 3.86 | 1.48 | 7.57 | 3.96 | 4.76 | 0.95 |
|
Chris Stratton
2022-2023
|
61.50 | 0.02 | 4.15 | 1.34 | 8.68 | 3.14 | 3.42 | 0.23 |
| Average | 45.88 | 0.03 | 4.21 | 1.41 | 8.17 | 3.54 | 3.88 | 0.66 |
|
Jalen Beeks
2023-2024
|
41.50 | 0.12 | 5.13 | 1.42 | 8.59 | 3.91 | 3.97 | -0.15 |
| Pct Change | -9.55 | 300.00 | -21.85 | -0.71 | 5.14 | -10.45 | -2.32 | -122.73 |
| Median Prime % Change | -5.94% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 17.19% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Jalen Beeks
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, $2,791,060 | $2,791,060 |
