Joe Nathan

Washington Nationals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 50y-1m-1d (Nov 22, 1974)
Exp: 15.060 Years
Country: US
College: Stony Brook (NY)
Drafted: Round 6 (#159 overall), 1995
Agent(s): Dave Pepe (Pro Agents, Inc.)

2017-2017

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year contract with the Washington Nationals.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2017 42 - - - - -
2018 43
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2017 42 15.060 - - - - -
2018 43 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 42 - - - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2015

Joe Nathan signed a 2 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2012-2013

Joe Nathan signed a 2 year , $14,750,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $14,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,375,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $14,750,000
Average Salary:
$7,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2008-2012 Extension

Joe Nathan signed a 4 year , $47,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $47,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,750,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $47,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2006-2008 Extension

Joe Nathan signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2005

Joe Nathan signed a 2 year , $2,540,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $2,540,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,270,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,540,000
Average Salary:
$1,270,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $300,000
Average Salary:
$300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $300,000
Average Salary:
$300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2001-2001

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2000-2000

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $225,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $225,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $225,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $225,000
Average Salary:
$225,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1999-1999

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1995-1995 Signing Bonus

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $60,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $60,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $60,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $60,000
Average Salary:
$60,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

15.060 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$94,858,190

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1995 20
Signing Bonus
$60,000
$60,000
1999 24
Active
$200,000
$260,000
2000 25
Active
$225,000
$485,000
2001 26
Active
$200,000
$685,000
2002 27
Active
$300,000
$985,000
2003 28
Active
$300,000
$1,285,000
2004 29
Active
$465,000
$1,750,000
2005 30
Active
$2,125,000
$3,875,000
2006 31
Active
$3,750,000
$7,625,000
2007 32
Active
$5,250,000
$12,875,000
2008 33
Active
$11,275,000
$24,150,000
2009 34
Active
$11,275,000
$35,425,000
2010 35
Active
$11,250,000
$46,675,000
2011 36
Active
$11,250,000
$57,925,000
2012 37
Active
$8,050,000
$65,975,000
2013 38
Active
Retained
$8,050,000
$750,000
$74,025,000
$74,775,000
2014 39
Active
$9,000,000
$83,775,000
2015 40
Injured
$10,000,000
$93,775,000
2016 41
Buyout
Active
$1,000,000
$83,190
$94,775,000
$94,858,190
Total
$94,858,190

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $1,308,190 $60,000 - $1,368,190
8 $56,540,000 - $100,000 $56,640,000
2 $14,750,000 - $2,100,000 $16,850,000
3 $20,000,000 - - $20,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1995
20
$60,000
$60,000
$60,000
1999
24
$200,000
$200,000
$260,000
2000
25
$225,000
$225,000
$485,000
2001
26
$200,000
$200,000
$685,000
2002
27
$300,000
$300,000
$985,000
2003
28
$300,000
$300,000
$1,285,000
2004
29
$440,000
$25,000
$465,000
$1,750,000
2005
30
$2,100,000
$25,000
$2,125,000
$3,875,000
2006
31
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$7,625,000
2007
32
$5,250,000
$5,250,000
$12,875,000
2008
33
$11,250,000
$25,000
$11,275,000
$24,150,000
2009
34
$11,250,000
$25,000
$11,275,000
$35,425,000
2010
35
$11,250,000
$11,250,000
$46,675,000
2011
36
$11,250,000
$11,250,000
$57,925,000
2012
37
$7,000,000
$1,050,000
$8,050,000
$65,975,000
2013
38
$7,000,000
$750,000
$1,050,000
$8,050,000
$750,000
$74,025,000
$74,775,000
2014
39
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$83,775,000
2015
40
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$93,775,000
2016
41
$1,000,000
$83,190
$1,000,000
$83,190
$94,775,000
$94,858,190
Total
$92,598,190
$60,000
$2,200,000
$94,858,190

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $1,308,190 $60,000 - $1,368,190
8 $56,540,000 - $100,000 $56,640,000
2 $14,750,000 - $2,100,000 $16,850,000
3 $20,000,000 - - $20,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2015 DET May 08, 2015 - Oct 05, 2015 Elbow (Tommy John)
2015 DET Apr 07, 2015 - May 08, 2015 Elbow
  • May 31, 2017 Released by Washington (WSH)
  • Apr 09, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Mar 27, 2017 Released by Washington (WSH)
  • May 17, 2016 Signed a 1 year $507,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Nov 03, 2015 Detroit (DET) declined a $10 million option for 2016
  • Dec 03, 2013 Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 01, 2013 Declined a $9 million option for 2014 with Texas (TEX)
  • Nov 22, 2011 Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Oct 27, 2011 MInnesota (MIN) Declined 2012 Club Option
  • Mar 24, 2008 Signed a 4 year $47 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Oct 29, 2007 Minnesota (MIN) exercised $6 million club option for 2008 season
  • Mar 04, 2005 Signed a 2 year $2.54 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 04, 2005 Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 14, 2003 Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from San Francisco (SF) with Boof Bonser and Francisco Liriano for A.J. Pierzynski and cash considerations
  • Mar 02, 2003 Signed a 1 year $300k contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Jun 10, 1995 Signed a contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Jun 01, 1995 Drafted by San Francisco (SF): Round 6 (#159 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 CHC 10 0 5 0 0 4 9 0 2 0 0 6.3 0.00 1.42 0.08
2015 DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.3 0.00 0.00 0.01
2014 DET 62 0 60 32 31 29 54 5 5 4 35 58.0 4.81 1.53 -0.31
2013 TEX 67 0 36 10 10 22 73 2 6 2 43 64.7 1.39 0.90 3.18
2012 TEX 66 0 55 23 20 13 78 7 3 5 37 64.3 2.80 1.06 1.76
2011 MIN 48 0 38 26 24 14 43 7 2 1 14 44.7 4.84 1.16 -0.09
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