MLB
Bruce Chen
Bruce Chen
Cleveland Indians, Relief Pitcher
Age: 47y-6m-4d (Jun 19, 1977)
Exp: 11.159 Years
Country: PA
Agent(s): Scott Boras
RETIRED
2015-2015
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, 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
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2014-2014
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $4,250,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2013
Bruce Chen signed a 2 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2011-2011
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2010-2010
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $3,800,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $3,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,800,000
Average Salary:
$3,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $550,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $550,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $550,000
Average Salary:
$550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, 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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2003-2003
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, 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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2002-2002
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the New York Mets, 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
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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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2000-2000
Bruce Chen signed a 1 year , $207,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $207,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $207,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $207,500
Average Salary:
$207,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
11.159 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$23,007,500
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$207,500 |
$207,500 |
|
| 2001 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$300,000 |
$507,500 |
|
| 2002 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$300,000 |
$807,500 |
|
| 2003 | 26 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$700,000 |
$1,507,500 |
|
| 2004 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$700,000 |
$2,207,500 |
|
| 2005 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$550,000 |
$2,757,500 |
|
| 2006 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,800,000 |
$6,557,500 |
|
| 2009 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$600,000 |
$7,157,500 |
|
| 2010 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$600,000 |
$7,757,500 |
|
| 2011 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$9,757,500 |
|
| 2012 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$4,500,000 |
$14,257,500 |
|
| 2013 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$4,500,000 |
$18,757,500 |
|
| 2014 | 37 |
|
Retained
|
$3,250,000 |
$22,007,500 |
|
| 2015 | 38 |
|
Retained
|
$1,000,000 |
$23,007,500 |
|
| Total |
$23,007,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$507,500 | - | - | $507,500 |
| 1 |
|
$300,000 | - | - | $300,000 |
| 1 |
|
$700,000 | - | - | $700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$700,000 | - | - | $700,000 |
| 2 |
|
$4,350,000 | - | - | $4,350,000 |
| 7 |
|
$16,450,000 | - | - | $16,450,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 |
|
23 |
$207,500
|
$207,500 |
$207,500 |
||
| 2001 |
|
24 |
$300,000
|
$300,000 |
$507,500 |
||
| 2002 |
|
25 |
$300,000
|
$300,000 |
$807,500 |
||
| 2003 |
|
26 |
$700,000
|
$700,000 |
$1,507,500 |
||
| 2004 |
|
27 |
$700,000
|
$700,000 |
$2,207,500 |
||
| 2005 |
|
28 |
$550,000
|
$550,000 |
$2,757,500 |
||
| 2006 |
|
29 |
$3,800,000
|
$3,800,000 |
$6,557,500 |
||
| 2009 |
|
32 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$7,157,500 |
||
| 2010 |
|
33 |
$600,000
|
$600,000 |
$7,757,500 |
||
| 2011 |
|
34 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$9,757,500 |
||
| 2012 |
|
35 |
$4,500,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$14,257,500 |
||
| 2013 |
|
36 |
$4,500,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$18,757,500 |
||
| 2014 |
|
37 |
$3,250,000
|
$3,250,000 |
$22,007,500 |
||
| 2015 |
|
38 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$23,007,500 |
||
| Total |
$23,007,500 |
$23,007,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$507,500 | - | - | $507,500 |
| 1 |
|
$300,000 | - | - | $300,000 |
| 1 |
|
$700,000 | - | - | $700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$700,000 | - | - | $700,000 |
| 2 |
|
$4,350,000 | - | - | $4,350,000 |
| 7 |
|
$16,450,000 | - | - | $16,450,000 |
-
May 19, 2015
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Feb 17, 2015
Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Sep 07, 2014
Released by Kansas City (KC)
-
Jan 30, 2014
Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Nov 24, 2011
Signed a 2 year $9 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Jan 20, 2011
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CLE | 2 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 12.79 | 2.84 | |
| 2014 | KC | 13 | 7 | 69 | 40 | 40 | 16 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 48.3 | 7.45 | 1.76 | |
| 2013 | KC | 34 | 15 | 107 | 46 | 44 | 36 | 78 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 121.0 | 3.27 | 1.18 | |
| 2012 | KC | 35 | 34 | 215 | 114 | 108 | 47 | 140 | 33 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 191.7 | 5.07 | 1.37 | |
| 2011 | KC | 25 | 25 | 152 | 71 | 65 | 50 | 97 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 155.0 | 3.77 | 1.30 |
