Chris Volstad
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Chicago White Sox, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37-359d (Sep 23, 1986)
Exp: 4.077 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#16 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Moye Sports Associates
INACTIVE
2018-2018
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Chicago White 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
2017-2017
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, 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
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2016-2016
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
2015-2015
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2013-2013
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, 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:
2014 / UFA
2012-2012
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $2,655,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,655,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,655,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,655,000
Average Salary:
$2,655,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
2011-2011
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $445,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $445,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $445,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $445,000
Average Salary:
$445,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2010-2010
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $420,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $420,000
Average Salary:
$420,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2009-2009
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2005-2005 Signing Bonus
Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $1,600,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $1,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,600,000
Average Salary:
$1,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Career Earnings thru 2024
$3,491,824
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
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2005 | 18 |
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Signing Bonus
|
$1,600,000 |
$1,600,000 |
|
2013 | 26 |
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Reserve / minor-buried
|
$1,500,000 |
$3,100,000 |
|
2015 | 28 |
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Reserve / minor-buried
|
$11,092 |
$3,111,092 |
|
2017 | 30 |
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Active
|
$70,152 |
$3,181,244 |
|
2018 | 31 |
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Retained
|
$310,580 |
$3,491,824 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 |
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18 |
$1,600,000 |
$1,600,000 |
$1,600,000 |
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2013 |
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26 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$3,100,000 |
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2015 |
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28 |
$11,092
|
$11,092 |
$3,111,092 |
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2017 |
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30 |
$70,152
|
$70,152 |
$3,181,244 |
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2018 |
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31 |
$310,580
|
$310,580 |
$3,491,824 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
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- | $1,600,000 | - | $1,600,000 |
1 |
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$1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 |
1 |
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$11,092 | - | - | $11,092 |
2 |
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$380,732 | - | - | $380,732 |
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Jul 31, 2018 Released by Chicago (CHW)
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Jan 22, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
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Dec 26, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
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Mar 24, 2016 Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CWS)
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Mar 13, 2016 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
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Oct 30, 2015 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
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Feb 01, 2015 Signed a 1 year contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
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Jan 20, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Colorado (COL)
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Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $2.655 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
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Jan 05, 2012 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Miami (MIA) with cash considerations for Carlos Zambrano
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Mar 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $445k contract with Florida (FLA)
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Mar 02, 2010 Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Florida (FLA)
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Mar 01, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Florida (FLA)
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Jun 16, 2005 Signed a contract with Florida (FLA)
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Jun 07, 2005 Drafted by Florida (FLA): Round 1 (#16 overall)
Fines
Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
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Sep 03, 2010 |
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Role in a brawl against Washington (WAS) | $4,000 |
Suspensions
Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
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Sep 03, 2010 |
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Role in a brawl against Washington (WAS) | 6 | $13,770 |
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | CHW | 33 | 1 | 65 | 35 | 33 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 47.3 | 6.28 | 1.63 | -0.64 |
2017 | CHW | 6 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 19.3 | 4.66 | 1.09 | 0.17 |
2015 | PIT | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.07 |
2013 | COL | 6 | 0 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 10.80 | 2.40 | -0.37 |
2012 | CHC | 21 | 21 | 137 | 81 | 78 | 43 | 61 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 111.3 | 6.31 | 1.62 | -1.45 |
2011 | MIA | 29 | 29 | 187 | 96 | 90 | 49 | 117 | 23 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 165.7 | 4.89 | 1.43 | 0.20 |