Ben Sheets

Atlanta Braves, Starting Pitcher
Age: 46y-5m-3d (Jul 18, 1978)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#10 overall), 1999
Agent(s): Casey Close (CAA Sports)
RETIRED

2012-2012

Ben Sheets signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2012 33 $1,106,557 $2,500,000 - $1,106,557 $1,106,557
2013 34
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2012 33 - $2,500,000 - - $1,106,557 $2,500,000
2013 34 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2012 33 $1,106,557 $1,106,557 $1,106,557 $1,106,557 $1,106,557 $1,106,557
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2010

Ben Sheets signed a 1 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2005-2008

Ben Sheets signed a 4 year , $38,500,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $4,500,000 signing bonus, $38,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,625,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $38,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,625,000
Signing Bonus:
$4,500,000
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2004-2004

Ben Sheets signed a 1 year , $2,425,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $2,425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,425,000
Average Salary:
$2,425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003

Ben Sheets signed a 1 year , $428,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $428,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $428,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $428,000
Average Salary:
$428,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002

Ben Sheets signed a 1 year , $290,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $2,450,000 signing bonus, $290,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $290,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $290,000
Average Salary:
$290,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,450,000
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1999-1999 Signing Bonus

Ben Sheets signed a 1 year , $2,450,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $2,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,450,000
Average Salary:
$2,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$50,699,557

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1999 20
Signing Bonus
$2,450,000
$2,450,000
2002 23
Active
$290,000
$2,740,000
2003 24
Active
$428,000
$3,168,000
2004 25
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,425,000
$5,593,000
2005 26
Active
$4,500,000
$10,093,000
2006 27
Active
$8,500,000
$18,593,000
2007 28
Active
$10,000,000
$28,593,000
2008 29
Active
$11,000,000
$39,593,000
2010 31
Active
$10,000,000
$49,593,000
2012 33
Active
$1,106,557
$50,699,557
Total
$50,699,557

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $37,143,000 $2,450,000 - $39,593,000
1 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
1 $1,106,557 - - $1,106,557
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1999
20
$2,450,000
$2,450,000
$2,450,000
2002
23
$290,000
$290,000
$2,740,000
2003
24
$428,000
$428,000
$3,168,000
2004
25
$2,425,000
$2,425,000
$5,593,000
2005
26
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$10,093,000
2006
27
$8,500,000
$8,500,000
$18,593,000
2007
28
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$28,593,000
2008
29
$11,000,000
$11,000,000
$39,593,000
2010
31
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$49,593,000
2012
33
$1,106,557
$1,106,557
$50,699,557
Total
$48,249,557
$2,450,000
$50,699,557

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $37,143,000 $2,450,000 - $39,593,000
1 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
1 $1,106,557 - - $1,106,557
  • Oct 02, 2012 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Jun 30, 2012 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 27, 2010 Signed a 1 year $10 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Jul 01, 1999 Signed a contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jun 05, 1999 Drafted by Milwaukee (MIL): Round 1 (#10 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
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