Sean Burnett

New York Mets, Relief Pitcher
Age: 42y-3m-6d (Sep 17, 1982)
Exp: 8.116 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#19 overall), 2000
Agent(s): Jim Munsey (Munsey Sports Management)
RETIRED

2016-2016

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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:
2017 / UFA
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2016-2016

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2014

Sean Burnett signed a 2 year , $8,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $250,000 signing bonus, $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2013

Sean Burnett signed a 2 year , $3,950,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $3,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,975,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,975,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2010

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $775,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $408,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $408,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $408,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $408,500
Average Salary:
$408,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $327,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $327,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $327,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $327,000
Average Salary:
$327,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $321,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $321,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $321,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $321,000
Average Salary:
$321,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2000-2000 Signing Bonus

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $1,650,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $1,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,650,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

8.116 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$17,147,463

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 17
Signing Bonus
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
2005 22
Active
$321,000
$1,971,000
2006 23
Active
$327,000
$2,298,000
2007 24
Active
$380,000
$2,678,000
2009 26
Active
$408,500
$3,086,500
2010 27
Active / arbitration-settlement
$775,000
$3,861,500
2011 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,400,000
$5,261,500
2012 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,300,000
$7,561,500
2013 30
Active
Retained
$3,750,000
$250,000
$11,311,500
$11,561,500
2014 31
Active
$3,750,000
$15,311,500
2015 32
Retained
$500,000
$15,811,500
2016 33
Active
Active
$1,250,000
$85,963
$17,061,500
$17,147,463
Total
$17,147,463

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $1,436,500 $1,650,000 - $3,086,500
5 $4,810,963 - - $4,810,963
3 $7,750,000 $250,000 - $8,000,000
1 $1,250,000 - - $1,250,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
17
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
2005
22
$321,000
$321,000
$1,971,000
2006
23
$327,000
$327,000
$2,298,000
2007
24
$380,000
$380,000
$2,678,000
2009
26
$408,500
$408,500
$3,086,500
2010
27
$775,000
$775,000
$3,861,500
2011
28
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$5,261,500
2012
29
$2,300,000
$2,300,000
$7,561,500
2013
30
$3,500,000
$250,000
$250,000
$3,750,000
$250,000
$11,311,500
$11,561,500
2014
31
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$15,311,500
2015
32
$500,000
$500,000
$15,811,500
2016
33
$1,250,000
$85,963
$1,250,000
$85,963
$17,061,500
$17,147,463
Total
$15,247,463
$1,900,000
$17,147,463

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $1,436,500 $1,650,000 - $3,086,500
5 $4,810,963 - - $4,810,963
3 $7,750,000 $250,000 - $8,000,000
1 $1,250,000 - - $1,250,000
  • May 28, 2019 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Feb 07, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
  • Mar 18, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Mar 26, 2017 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Dec 12, 2016 Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Dec 10, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Phillies (PHI)
  • Aug 19, 2016 Traded to Washington (WSH) from Minnesota (MIN) for cash considerations
  • May 23, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 03, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 09, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Apr 01, 2016 Released by Washington (WAS)
  • Nov 16, 2015 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Oct 31, 2014 Los Angeles (LAA) declined a $4.5 million option for 2015
  • Dec 05, 2012 Signed a 2 year $8 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Nov 01, 2012 Declined a $3.5 million option with for 2013 with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 23, 2010 Signed a 2 year $3.95 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Feb 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $775k contract per arbitration with Washington (WAS)
  • Jun 30, 2009 Traded to Washington (WSH) from Pittsburgh (PIT) with Nyjer Morgan for Joel Hanrahan and Lastings Milledge
  • Jun 24, 2000 Signed a contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 05, 2000 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 1 (#19 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 WSH 10 0 5 2 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 5.7 3.18 1.06 0.10
2014 LAA 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 13.50 1.50 -0.07
2013 LAA 13 0 9 1 1 4 7 1 0 0 0 9.7 0.93 1.35 0.60
2012 WSH 70 0 58 16 15 12 57 4 1 2 2 56.7 2.38 1.24 1.57
2011 WSH 69 0 54 24 24 21 33 6 5 5 4 56.7 3.81 1.32 0.32
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