Joe Thatcher

Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 43-59d (Oct 04, 1981)
Exp: 7.045 Years
Country: US
College: Indiana State
Agent(s): Nick Brockmeyer (Platinum Sports)
RETIRED

2015-2015 free-agent-xxb

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Houston Astros, 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
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $2,375,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $2,375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,375,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,375,000
Average Salary:
$2,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $1,350,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $1,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Arbitration

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $433,900 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $433,900 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $433,900.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $433,900
Average Salary:
$433,900
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $412,700 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $412,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $412,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $412,700
Average Salary:
$412,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $404,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $404,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $404,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $404,000
Average Salary:
$404,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $393,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $393,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $393,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $393,000
Average Salary:
$393,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb

Joe Thatcher signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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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Seasons

7.045 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$7,213,627

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 25
Active
$380,000
$380,000
2008 26
Active
$393,000
$773,000
2009 27
Active
$404,000
$1,177,000
2010 28
Active
$412,700
$1,589,700
2011 29
Active
$433,900
$2,023,600
2012 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$700,000
$2,723,600
2013 31
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$457,378
$892,622
$3,180,978
$4,073,600
2014 32
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$1,116,120
$1,258,880
$5,189,720
$6,448,600
2015 33
Active
$765,027
$7,213,627
Total
$7,213,627

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $3,616,222 - - $3,616,222
2 $1,716,258 - - $1,716,258
1 $1,116,120 - - $1,116,120
1 $765,027 - - $765,027
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
25
$380,000
$380,000
$380,000
2008
26
$393,000
$393,000
$773,000
2009
27
$404,000
$404,000
$1,177,000
2010
28
$412,700
$412,700
$1,589,700
2011
29
$433,900
$433,900
$2,023,600
2012
30
$700,000
$700,000
$2,723,600
2013
31
$457,378
$892,622
$457,378
$892,622
$3,180,978
$4,073,600
2014
32
$1,116,120
$1,258,880
$1,116,120
$1,258,880
$5,189,720
$6,448,600
2015
33
$765,027
$765,027
$7,213,627
Total
$7,213,627
$7,213,627

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $3,616,222 - - $3,616,222
2 $1,716,258 - - $1,716,258
1 $1,116,120 - - $1,116,120
1 $765,027 - - $765,027
  • Nov 15, 2016 Retired from professional baseball
  • Aug 17, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jul 24, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jun 01, 2016 Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Apr 21, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Mar 28, 2016 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 17, 2015 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jul 28, 2015 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Feb 13, 2015 Signed a minor league contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jul 05, 2014 Traded to Los Angeles (LAA) from Arizona (ARI) with Tony Campana for Zach Borenstein and Joey Krehbiel
  • Jan 17, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2.375 million contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.35 million contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $700k contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Feb 27, 2011 Signed a 1 year $433k contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Mar 03, 2010 Signed a 1 year $412k contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Feb 27, 2009 Signed a 1 year $404k contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Mar 03, 2008 Signed a 1 year $393k contract with San Diego (SD)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2015 HOU 43 0 23 8 8 12 26 1 1 3 0 22.7 3.18 1.54 0.42
2014 LAA 53 0 36 16 13 4 27 3 2 1 0 30.3 3.86 1.32 0.22
2013 SD 72 0 40 14 14 10 36 4 3 2 0 39.3 3.20 1.27 -0.32
2012 SD 55 0 30 13 12 14 39 2 1 4 1 31.7 3.41 1.39 0.30
2011 SD 18 0 8 5 5 7 9 1 0 0 0 10.0 4.50 1.50 -0.02
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