MLB
Luis Valbuena
Luis Valbuena
Los Angeles Angels, 3rd Base
Age: 38-1d (Nov 30, 1985)
Exp: 7.148 Years
Country: VE
Agent(s): Elite Sports Group
INACTIVE
2017-2019 free-agent-xxb
Luis Valbuena signed a 2 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2016-2016 Arbitration
Luis Valbuena signed a 1 year , $6,125,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $6,125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,125,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,125,000
Average Salary:
$6,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015 Arbitration
Luis Valbuena signed a 1 year , $4,200,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $4,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,200,000
Average Salary:
$4,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration
Luis Valbuena signed a 1 year , $1,710,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,710,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,710,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,710,000
Average Salary:
$1,710,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration
Luis Valbuena signed a 1 year , $930,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $930,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $930,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $930,000
Average Salary:
$930,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb
Luis Valbuena signed a 1 year , $495,200 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $495,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $495,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $495,200
Average Salary:
$495,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb
Luis Valbuena signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb
Luis Valbuena signed a 1 year , $414,700 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $414,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,700
Average Salary:
$414,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb
Luis Valbuena signed a 1 year , $400,300 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $400,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,300.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,300
Average Salary:
$400,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
7.148 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$29,275,200
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$400,300 |
$400,300 |
|
| 2010 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$414,700 |
$815,000 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$495,200 |
$1,310,200 |
|
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$930,000 |
$2,240,200 |
|
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,710,000 |
$3,950,200 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,200,000 |
$8,150,200 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$6,125,000 |
$14,275,200 |
|
| 2017 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$6,500,000 |
$20,775,200 |
|
| 2018 | 32 |
|
Retained
|
$8,000,000 |
$28,775,200 |
|
| 2019 | 33 |
|
Retained
|
$500,000 |
$29,275,200 |
|
| Total |
$29,275,200 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$815,000 | - | - | $815,000 |
| 3 |
|
$3,135,200 | - | - | $3,135,200 |
| 2 |
|
$10,325,000 | - | - | $10,325,000 |
| 3 |
|
$15,000,000 | - | - | $15,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
23 |
$400,300
|
$400,300 |
$400,300 |
||
| 2010 |
|
24 |
$414,700
|
$414,700 |
$815,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$495,200
|
$495,200 |
$1,310,200 |
||
| 2013 |
|
27 |
$930,000
|
$930,000 |
$2,240,200 |
||
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$1,710,000
|
$1,710,000 |
$3,950,200 |
||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$4,200,000
|
$4,200,000 |
$8,150,200 |
||
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$6,125,000
|
$6,125,000 |
$14,275,200 |
||
| 2017 |
|
31 |
$6,500,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$20,775,200 |
||
| 2018 |
|
32 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$28,775,200 |
||
| 2019 |
|
33 |
$500,000
|
$500,000 |
$29,275,200 |
||
| Total |
$29,275,200 |
$29,275,200 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$815,000 | - | - | $815,000 |
| 3 |
|
$3,135,200 | - | - | $3,135,200 |
| 2 |
|
$10,325,000 | - | - | $10,325,000 |
| 3 |
|
$15,000,000 | - | - | $15,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
LAA |
Apr 02, 2017 - May 02, 2017 | Hamstring |
| 2016 |
HOU |
Jul 29, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 | Hamstring |
-
Aug 07, 2018
Released by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jan 19, 2017
Signed a 2 year $15 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $6.125 million contract with Houston (HOU), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 19, 2015
Traded to Houston (HOU) from Chicago (CHC) with Dan Straily for Dexter Fowler
-
Jan 16, 2015
Signed a 1 year $4.2 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1.71 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 15, 2013
Signed a 1 year $930k contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Feb 21, 2012
Signed a 1 year $495k contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 27, 2011
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Cleveland (CLE) for cash considerations
-
Mar 07, 2011
Signed a 1 year $414k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 10, 2010
Signed a 1 year $414k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 09, 2009
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Dec 10, 2008
Traded to Cleveland (CLE) from Seattle (SEA) as part of a 3-team trade: Cleveland (CLE) traded Franklin Gutierrez to Seattle (SEA); Seattle (SEA) traded J.J. Putz, Jeremy Reed and Sean Green to New York (NYM); New York (NYM) traded Joe Smith to Cleveland (CLE); New York (NYM) traded Mike Carp, Maikel Cleto, Ezequiel Carrera, Aaron Heilman, Endy Chavez and Jason Vargas to Seattle (SEA)
-
Aug 29, 2002
Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | LAA | 96 | 65 | 288 | 266 | 23 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 89 | 19 | 100 | 3 | .199 | .253 | .335 | .588 | -1.18 |
| 2017 | LAA | 117 | 95 | 401 | 347 | 42 | 69 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 65 | 150 | 48 | 106 | 0 | .199 | .294 | .432 | .726 | 0.21 |
| 2016 | HOU | 90 | 84 | 339 | 292 | 38 | 76 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 40 | 137 | 44 | 81 | 1 | .260 | .357 | .469 | .826 | 2.33 |
| 2015 | HOU | 132 | 122 | 493 | 434 | 62 | 97 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 56 | 190 | 50 | 106 | 2 | .224 | .310 | .438 | .748 | 2.59 |
| 2014 | CHC | 149 | 124 | 546 | 478 | 68 | 119 | 33 | 4 | 16 | 51 | 208 | 65 | 113 | 1 | .249 | .341 | .435 | .776 | 2.51 |
| 2013 | CHC | 108 | 91 | 389 | 331 | 34 | 72 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 37 | 125 | 52 | 63 | 1 | .218 | .329 | .378 | .707 | 1.19 |
| 2012 | CHC | 90 | 74 | 303 | 265 | 26 | 58 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 90 | 36 | 55 | 0 | .219 | .310 | .340 | .650 | 0.39 |
| 2011 | CLE | 17 | 10 | 44 | 43 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 1 | .209 | .227 | .279 | .506 | -0.27 |
