MLB
Nick Sandlin
Nick Sandlin
Cleveland Guardians, Relief Pitcher
Age: 27-322d (Jan 10, 1997)
Exp: 3.157 Years
Country: US
College: Southern Mississippi
Drafted: Round 2 (#67 overall), 2018
2025 Payroll Salary
$1,250,000
2025 Cash
$1,250,000
Career Earnings
$3,677,092
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000. In 2025, Sandlin will earn a base salary of $1,250,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 |
Estimate
|
$1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | 0.52% | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 |
| 2026 |
|
29 |
ARB 3
|
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| 2027 |
|
30 |
ARB 4
|
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| 2028 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 | 3.157 |
Estimate
|
$1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 |
| 2026 |
|
29 | -- |
ARB 3
|
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| 2027 |
|
30 | -- |
ARB 4
|
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| 2028 |
|
31 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
28 |
Estimate |
$1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Arbitration
Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $1,075,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
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2023-2023 Pre-Arb
Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $726,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $726,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $726,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $726,000
Average Salary:
$726,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb
Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $701,700 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $701,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $701,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $701,700
Average Salary:
$701,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb
Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Cleveland Indians, 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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2018-2018 Signing Bonus
Nick Sandlin signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, 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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Seasons
3.157 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$3,677,092
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$750,000 |
$750,000 |
|
| 2021 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$478,452 |
$1,228,452 |
|
| 2022 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$647,640 |
$1,876,092 |
|
| 2023 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$726,000 |
$2,602,092 |
|
| 2024 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,075,000 |
$3,677,092 |
|
| Total |
$3,677,092 |
$3,677,092 |
||||
| 2025 | 28 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$1,250,000 |
||
| Total |
$4,927,092 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$2,927,092 | $750,000 | - | $3,677,092 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
21 |
$750,000 |
$750,000 |
$750,000 |
||
| 2021 |
|
24 |
$478,452
|
$478,452 |
$1,228,452 |
||
| 2022 |
|
25 |
$647,640
|
$647,640 |
$1,876,092 |
||
| 2023 |
|
26 |
$726,000
|
$726,000 |
$2,602,092 |
||
| 2024 |
|
27 |
$1,075,000
|
$1,075,000 |
$3,677,092 |
||
| Total |
$2,927,092 |
$750,000 |
$3,677,092 |
$3,677,092 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
28 |
$1,250,000
|
$1,250,000 |
|||
| Total |
$4,177,092 |
$750,000 |
$4,927,092 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$2,927,092 | $750,000 | - | $3,677,092 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
CLE |
Jun 17, 2024 - Jul 04, 2024 | Back |
| 2021 |
CLE |
Aug 12, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Shoulder |
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Cleveland (CLE), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 01, 2023
Signed a 1 year $726,000 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jul 05, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jun 21, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 01, 2022
Signed a 1 year $701,700 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Apr 30, 2021
Contract purchased by Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jun 13, 2018
Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Jun 04, 2018
Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 2 (#67 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CLE | 68 | 1 | 46 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 68 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 57.7 | 3.75 | 1.27 | -0.05 |
| 2023 | CLE | 60 | 0 | 38 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 66 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 60.0 | 3.75 | 1.03 | 0.36 |
| 2022 | CLE | 46 | 0 | 27 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 41 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 44.0 | 2.25 | 1.16 | 1.04 |
| 2021 | CLE | 34 | 0 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33.7 | 2.94 | 1.13 | 0.38 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 6 years, $18,683,658
- Avg. Salary: $3,113,943
- MLB Rank: 270
- RP Rank: 38
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2028
- Avg. Salary: $1,250,000
- MLB Rank: 385
- RP Rank: 91
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Nick Sandlin to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Poche | 1 | $2,375,000 | $2,375,000 | 29 |
| Ryne Stanek | 1 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 32 |
| Wandy Peralta | 4 | $16,500,000 | $4,125,000 | 32 |
| Drew Smith | 1 | $2,225,000 | $2,225,000 | 30 |
| Averages | 2 | $6,275,000 | $3,181,250 | 30.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Sandlin's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $22,609,860 | $3,768,310 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Sandlin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colin Poche
2022-2023
|
65.00 | 0.06 | 3.11 | 1.12 | 9.44 | 3.46 | 3.94 | 0.85 |
|
Ryne Stanek
2022-2023
|
56.50 | 0.01 | 2.62 | 1.23 | 9.64 | 4.42 | 3.81 | 1.48 |
|
Wandy Peralta
2022-2023
|
59.50 | 0.07 | 2.78 | 1.13 | 8.00 | 3.86 | 3.96 | 1.43 |
|
Drew Smith
2022-2023
|
53.00 | 0.03 | 3.74 | 1.28 | 9.98 | 3.78 | 4.44 | 0.49 |
| Average | 58.50 | 0.04 | 3.06 | 1.19 | 9.27 | 3.88 | 4.04 | 1.06 |
|
Nick Sandlin
2023-2024
|
64.00 | 0.01 | 3.75 | 1.15 | 10.26 | 3.90 | 5.09 | 0.16 |
| Pct Change | 9.40 | -75.00 | -22.55 | 3.36 | 10.68 | -0.52 | -25.99 | -84.91 |
| Median Prime % Change | -11.54% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -23.19% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Nick Sandlin
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 |
|---|---|
| 6 years, $18,683,658 | $3,113,943 |
