MLB
James Russell
James Russell
Detroit Tigers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 38y-11m-14d (Jan 08, 1986)
Exp: 5.142 Years
Country: US
College: Texas
Drafted: Round 14 (#427 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Hendricks Sports Management
2016-2016 free-agent-restricted
James Russell signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015 free-agent-restricted
James Russell signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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
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2015-2015 Arbitration
James Russell signed a 1 year , $2,425,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014 Arbitration
James Russell signed a 1 year , $1,775,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,775,000
Average Salary:
$1,775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration
James Russell signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,075,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,075,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
James Russell signed a 1 year , $512,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $512,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,500
Average Salary:
$512,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
James Russell signed a 1 year , $427,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $427,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $427,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $427,500
Average Salary:
$427,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration
James Russell signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Signing Bonus
James Russell signed a 1 year , $350,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $350,000
Average Salary:
$350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
5.142 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$6,963,551
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$350,000 |
$350,000 |
|
| 2010 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$400,000 |
$750,000 |
|
| 2011 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$427,500 |
$1,177,500 |
|
| 2012 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$512,500 |
$1,690,000 |
|
| 2013 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,075,000 |
$2,765,000 |
|
| 2014 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$581,967 $1,193,033 |
$3,346,967 $4,540,000 |
|
| 2015 | 29 |
|
Retained
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$596,311 $327,240 |
$5,136,311 $5,463,551 |
|
| 2016 | 30 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$1,500,000 |
$6,963,551 |
|
| Total |
$6,963,551 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$3,935,273 | $350,000 | - | $4,285,273 |
| 2 |
|
$1,178,278 | - | - | $1,178,278 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
|
21 |
$350,000 |
$350,000 |
$350,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
24 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$750,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
25 |
$427,500
|
$427,500 |
$1,177,500 |
||
| 2012 |
|
26 |
$512,500
|
$512,500 |
$1,690,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
27 |
$1,075,000
|
$1,075,000 |
$2,765,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
28 |
$581,967 $1,193,033
|
$581,967 $1,193,033 |
$3,346,967 $4,540,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
29 |
$596,311 $327,240
|
$596,311 $327,240 |
$5,136,311 $5,463,551 |
||
| 2016 |
|
30 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$6,963,551 |
||
| Total |
$6,613,551 |
$350,000 |
$6,963,551 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$3,935,273 | $350,000 | - | $4,285,273 |
| 2 |
|
$1,178,278 | - | - | $1,178,278 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 |
-
Jan 10, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Feb 15, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Nov 12, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1.5million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Apr 08, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Mar 30, 2015
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 15, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.425 million contract wth Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jul 31, 2014
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Chicago (CHC) with Emilio Bonifacio and cash considerations for Victor Caratini
-
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1.775 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 19, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 05, 2012
Signed a 1 year $5125k contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Mar 08, 2011
Signed a 1 year $427k contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Apr 04, 2010
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 14 (#427 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | 7 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 18.69 | 3.23 | -0.61 |
| 2015 | CHC | 49 | 0 | 42 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 34.0 | 5.29 | 1.50 | -0.89 |
| 2014 | ATL | 66 | 1 | 45 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 57.7 | 2.97 | 1.13 | 0.59 |
| 2013 | CHC | 74 | 0 | 46 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 52.7 | 3.59 | 1.22 | 0.65 |
| 2012 | CHC | 77 | 0 | 67 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 55 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 69.3 | 3.25 | 1.30 | 0.88 |
| 2011 | CHC | 64 | 5 | 76 | 37 | 31 | 14 | 43 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 67.7 | 4.12 | 1.33 | 0.01 |
