MLB
Heath Bell
Heath Bell
Washington Nationals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 46-354d (Sep 29, 1977)
Exp: 8.140 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 69 (#1583 overall), 1997
Agent(s): Levinson brothers (ACES)
RETIRED
2015-2015
Heath Bell signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
37 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 2016 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
37 | - | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| 2016 |
|
38 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
37 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2014-2014
Heath Bell signed a 1 year contract with the New York Yankees.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2015
Heath Bell signed a 3 year , $27,000,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $3,000,000 signing bonus, $27,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $27,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2011
Heath Bell signed a 1 year , $7,500,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $7,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2010-2010
Heath Bell signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Heath Bell signed a 1 year , $1,255,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $1,255,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,255,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,255,000
Average Salary:
$1,255,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008
Heath Bell signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, 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
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2007-2007
Heath Bell signed a 1 year , $385,500 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $385,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $385,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $385,500
Average Salary:
$385,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003
Heath Bell signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, 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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Career Earnings thru 2024
$41,860,500
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$300,000 |
$300,000 |
|
| 2007 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$385,500 |
$685,500 |
|
| 2008 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$420,000 |
$1,105,500 |
|
| 2009 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,255,000 |
$2,360,500 |
|
| 2010 | 32 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,000,000 |
$6,360,500 |
|
| 2011 | 33 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$7,500,000 |
$13,860,500 |
|
| 2012 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$20,860,500 |
|
| 2013 | 35 |
 |
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$30,860,500 |
|
| 2014 | 36 |
 |
Retained
Retained
Active
|
$500,000 $4,000,000 $6,500,000 |
$31,360,500 $35,360,500 $41,860,500 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |
|
25 |
$300,000
|
$300,000 |
$300,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
29 |
$385,500
|
$385,500 |
$685,500 |
||
| 2008 |
|
30 |
$420,000
|
$420,000 |
$1,105,500 |
||
| 2009 |
|
31 |
$1,255,000
|
$1,255,000 |
$2,360,500 |
||
| 2010 |
|
32 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$6,360,500 |
||
| 2011 |
|
33 |
$7,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$13,860,500 |
||
| 2012 |
|
34 |
$6,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$7,000,000 |
$20,860,500 |
|
| 2013 |
|
35 |
$9,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$10,000,000 |
$30,860,500 |
|
| 2014 |
|
36 |
$500,000 $4,000,000 $5,500,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$500,000 $4,000,000 $6,500,000 |
$31,360,500 $35,360,500 $41,860,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$13,860,500 | - | - | $13,860,500 |
| 2 |
|
$10,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $11,000,000 |
| 2 |
|
$9,500,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $10,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$5,500,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $6,500,000 |
-
Mar 29, 2015
Retired from professional baseball
-
Dec 22, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Washington (WAS)
-
Jun 16, 2014
Signed a 1 year contract with New York (NYY)
-
May 16, 2014
Signed a 1 year contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
May 12, 2014
Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Dec 03, 2013
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Arizona (ARI) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TB) traded Justin Choate to Arizona (ARI); Cincinnati (CIN) traded Ryan Hanigan and cash considerations to Tampa Bay (TB); Arizona (ARI) traded David Holmberg to Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Oct 20, 2012
Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Miami (MIA) with $8 million for Yordy Cabrera
-
Dec 01, 2011
Signed a 3 year $27 million contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Jan 18, 2011
Signed a 1 year $7.5 million contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Jan 15, 2010
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Jun 10, 1997
Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 69 (#1583 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TB | 13 | 0 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17.3 | 7.27 | 1.85 | -0.62 |
| 2013 | ARI | 69 | 0 | 74 | 30 | 30 | 16 | 72 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 65.7 | 4.11 | 1.37 | -0.16 |
| 2012 | MIA | 73 | 0 | 70 | 38 | 36 | 29 | 59 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 63.7 | 5.09 | 1.56 | -0.39 |
| 2011 | SD | 64 | 0 | 51 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 51 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 43 | 62.7 | 2.44 | 1.15 | 0.99 |