John Baker

Seattle Mariners, Catcher
Age: 43y-11m-2d (Jan 20, 1981)
Exp: 5.141 Years
Country: US
College: California-Berkeley
Drafted: Round 4 (#128 overall), 2002
Agent(s): Joe Urbon (CAA Sports)

2014-2014 free-agent-restricted

John Baker signed a 1 year , $875,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $875,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013 Arbitration

John Baker signed a 1 year , $930,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, 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 Arbitration

John Baker signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, 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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2011-2011

John Baker signed a 1 year , $417,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $417,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $417,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $417,000
Average Salary:
$417,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010

John Baker signed a 1 year , $415,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $415,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $415,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $415,000
Average Salary:
$415,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

John Baker 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
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2008-2008

John Baker signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $390,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $390,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $390,000
Average Salary:
$390,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

5.141 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$3,327,150

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 27
Active
$175,396
$175,396
2009 28
Active
$400,000
$575,396
2010 29
Active
$415,000
$990,396
2011 30
Active
$417,000
$1,407,396
2012 31
Active / Arb Avoided
$750,000
$2,157,396
2013 32
Retained
$294,754
$2,452,150
2014 33
Active
$875,000
$3,327,150
Total
$3,327,150

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,407,396 - - $1,407,396
2 $1,044,754 - - $1,044,754
1 $875,000 - - $875,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
27
$175,396
$175,396
$175,396
2009
28
$400,000
$400,000
$575,396
2010
29
$415,000
$415,000
$990,396
2011
30
$417,000
$417,000
$1,407,396
2012
31
$750,000
$750,000
$2,157,396
2013
32
$294,754
$294,754
$2,452,150
2014
33
$875,000
$875,000
$3,327,150
Total
$3,327,150
$3,327,150

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,407,396 - - $1,407,396
2 $1,044,754 - - $1,044,754
1 $875,000 - - $875,000
  • Jan 28, 2015 Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Dec 01, 2014 Non-Tendered by Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 26, 2014 Signed a 1 year $875k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 19, 2013 Claimed off waivers by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $930k contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $750k contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Nov 23, 2011 Traded to San Diego (SD) from Miami (MIA) for Wade LeBlanc
  • Mar 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $417k contract with Florida (FLA)
  • Mar 02, 2010 Signed a 1 year $415k contract with FLorida (FLA)
  • Mar 01, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Florida (FLA)
  • Jul 08, 2008 Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Florida (FLA)
  • Mar 30, 2007 Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Miami (MIA) for Jason Stokes
  • Jun 04, 2002 Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 4 (#128 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2014 CHC 68 51 205 182 9 35 7 0 0 15 42 19 58 0 .192 .273 .231 .504
2013 SD 16 12 46 40 0 6 0 0 0 2 6 6 12 0 .150 .261 .150 .411
2012 SD 63 52 213 193 17 46 8 0 0 14 54 20 41 2 .238 .310 .280 .590
2011 MIA 16 0 15 13 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 0 .154 .267 .154 .421
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