MLB
John Axford
John Axford
Milwaukee Brewers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41y-10m-22d (Apr 01, 1983)
Exp: 9.009 Years
Country: CA
College: Notre Dame (IN)
Drafted: Round 42 (#1259 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Dan Horwits (Beverly Hills Sports Council)
INACTIVE
2021-2021 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)
John Axford signed a 1 year, $1,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2019-2019 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,650,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2017 free-agent-restricted
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 free-agent-restricted
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 free-agent-restricted
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $525,000
Average Salary:
$525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $442,500
Average Salary:
$442,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
9.009 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$25,306,209
Earnings w/ Different Teams
8 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Service | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27 |
|
0.028 |
Active
|
$400,000 |
$400,000 |
|
| 2011 | 28 |
|
0.17 |
Active
|
$442,500 |
$842,500 |
|
| 2012 | 29 |
|
1.17 |
Active
|
$525,000 |
$1,367,500 |
|
| 2013 | 30 |
 |
2.17 |
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,125,684 $874,316 |
$5,493,184 $6,367,500 |
|
| 2014 | 31 |
 |
3.17 |
Retained
Active
|
$3,368,853 $1,131,147 |
$9,736,353 $10,867,500 |
|
| 2015 | 32 |
|
4.17 |
Active
|
$2,600,000 |
$13,467,500 |
|
| 2016 | 33 |
|
5.17 |
Active
|
$4,500,000 |
$17,967,500 |
|
| 2017 | 34 |
|
6.17 |
Retained
|
$5,500,000 |
$23,467,500 |
|
| 2018 | 35 |
 |
7.118 |
Active
Retained
|
$500,030 $999,970 |
$23,967,530 $24,967,500 |
|
| 2021 | 38 |
|
8.118 |
Injured
|
$338,709 |
$25,306,209 |
|
| Total |
$25,306,209 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$5,831,894 | - | - | $5,831,893 |
| 1 |
|
$874,316 | - | - | $874,316 |
| 1 |
|
$3,368,853 | - | - | $3,368,853 |
| 1 |
|
$1,131,147 | - | - | $1,131,147 |
| 1 |
|
$2,600,000 | - | - | $2,600,000 |
| 2 |
|
$10,000,000 | - | - | $10,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$500,030 | - | - | $500,030 |
| 1 |
|
$999,970 | - | - | $999,970 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
27 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$400,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
28 |
$442,500
|
$442,500 |
$842,500 |
||
| 2012 |
|
29 |
$525,000
|
$525,000 |
$1,367,500 |
||
| 2013 |
|
30 |
$4,125,684 $874,316
|
$4,125,684 $874,316 |
$5,493,184 $6,367,500 |
||
| 2014 |
|
31 |
$3,368,853 $1,131,147
|
$3,368,853 $1,131,147 |
$9,736,353 $10,867,500 |
||
| 2015 |
|
32 |
$2,600,000
|
$2,600,000 |
$13,467,500 |
||
| 2016 |
|
33 |
$4,500,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$17,967,500 |
||
| 2017 |
|
34 |
$5,500,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$23,467,500 |
||
| 2018 |
|
35 |
$500,030 $999,970
|
$500,030 $999,970 |
$23,967,530 $24,967,500 |
||
| 2021 |
|
38 |
$338,710
|
$338,709 |
$25,306,209 |
||
| Total |
$25,306,210 |
$25,306,209 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$5,831,894 | - | - | $5,831,893 |
| 1 |
|
$874,316 | - | - | $874,316 |
| 1 |
|
$3,368,853 | - | - | $3,368,853 |
| 1 |
|
$1,131,147 | - | - | $1,131,147 |
| 1 |
|
$2,600,000 | - | - | $2,600,000 |
| 2 |
|
$10,000,000 | - | - | $10,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$500,030 | - | - | $500,030 |
| 1 |
|
$999,970 | - | - | $999,970 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
MIL |
Aug 03, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Elbow |
| 2018 |
LAD |
Aug 14, 2018 - Sep 17, 2018 | Leg |
| 2017 |
OAK |
Apr 05, 2017 - May 20, 2017 | Shoulder |
-
Aug 02, 2021
Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Toronto (TOR) for cash considerations, 0
-
Jun 21, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Mar 23, 2019
Released by Toronto (TOR)
-
Feb 13, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Jul 31, 2018
Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Toronto (TOR) for Corey Copping
-
Feb 09, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Jul 30, 2017
Released by Oakland (OAK)
-
Dec 09, 2015
Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Feb 02, 2015
Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Dec 03, 2013
Non-Tendered by St. Louis (STL)
-
Aug 30, 2013
Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Milwaukee (MIL) for Michael Blazek
-
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Mar 02, 2012
Signed a 1 year $525k contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jun 08, 2005
Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 42 (#1259 overall)
-
Jun 08, 2005
Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 42 (#1259 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MIL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 54.00 | 9.00 | -0.09 |
| 2018 | LAD | 50 | 1 | 52 | 35 | 32 | 22 | 54 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 54.7 | 5.27 | 1.35 | -0.10 |
| 2017 | OAK | 22 | 0 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21.0 | 6.43 | 2.10 | -0.29 |
| 2016 | OAK | 68 | 0 | 65 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 60 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 65.7 | 3.98 | 1.45 | 0.88 |
| 2015 | COL | 60 | 0 | 56 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 62 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 55.7 | 4.20 | 1.58 | 0.77 |
| 2014 | CLE | 62 | 0 | 43 | 26 | 24 | 36 | 63 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 54.7 | 3.95 | 1.45 | 0.23 |
| 2013 | MIL | 75 | 0 | 73 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 65 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 65.0 | 4.02 | 1.52 | -0.19 |
| 2012 | MIL | 75 | 0 | 61 | 42 | 36 | 39 | 93 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 35 | 69.3 | 4.67 | 1.44 | -1.20 |
| 2011 | MIL | 74 | 0 | 59 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 86 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 73.7 | 1.96 | 1.14 | 2.27 |
