MLB
A.J. Ellis
A.J. Ellis
San Diego Padres, Catcher
Age: 43y-10m-14d (Apr 09, 1981)
Exp: 8.151 Years
Country: US
College: Austin Peay State (TN)
Drafted: Round 18 (#541 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Levinson brothers (ACES)
INACTIVE
2018-2018 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
201 / UFA
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2015-2015 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,550,000
Average Salary:
$3,550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $421,000
Average Salary:
$421,000
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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2009-2009 Pre-Arbitration
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003 Signing Bonus
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500
Average Salary:
$2,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
8.151 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$19,763,500
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Service | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 22 |
|
- |
Signing Bonus
|
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
|
| 2009 | 28 |
|
0.026 |
Active
|
$400,000 |
$402,500 |
|
| 2010 | 29 |
|
0.081 |
Active
|
$400,000 |
$802,500 |
|
| 2011 | 30 |
|
1.062 |
Active
|
$421,000 |
$1,223,500 |
|
| 2012 | 31 |
|
1.151 |
Active
|
$490,000 |
$1,713,500 |
|
| 2013 | 32 |
|
2.151 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,000,000 |
$3,713,500 |
|
| 2014 | 33 |
|
3.151 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,550,000 |
$7,263,500 |
|
| 2015 | 34 |
|
4.151 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,250,000 |
$11,513,500 |
|
| 2016 | 35 |
 |
5.151 |
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,516,394 $983,606 |
$15,029,894 $16,013,500 |
|
| 2017 | 36 |
|
6.151 |
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
$18,513,500 |
|
| 2018 | 37 |
|
7.151 |
Active
|
$1,250,000 |
$19,763,500 |
|
| Total |
$19,763,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$15,027,394 | $2,500 | - | $15,029,894 |
| 1 |
|
$983,606 | - | - | $983,606 |
| 1 |
|
$2,500,000 | - | - | $2,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |
|
22 |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
||
| 2009 |
|
28 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$402,500 |
||
| 2010 |
|
29 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$802,500 |
||
| 2011 |
|
30 |
$421,000
|
$421,000 |
$1,223,500 |
||
| 2012 |
|
31 |
$490,000
|
$490,000 |
$1,713,500 |
||
| 2013 |
|
32 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$3,713,500 |
||
| 2014 |
|
33 |
$3,550,000
|
$3,550,000 |
$7,263,500 |
||
| 2015 |
|
34 |
$4,250,000
|
$4,250,000 |
$11,513,500 |
||
| 2016 |
|
35 |
$3,516,394 $983,606
|
$3,516,394 $983,606 |
$15,029,894 $16,013,500 |
||
| 2017 |
|
36 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$18,513,500 |
||
| 2018 |
|
37 |
$1,250,000
|
$1,250,000 |
$19,763,500 |
||
| Total |
$19,761,000 |
$2,500 |
$19,763,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
|
$15,027,394 | $2,500 | - | $15,029,894 |
| 1 |
|
$983,606 | - | - | $983,606 |
| 1 |
|
$2,500,000 | - | - | $2,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
LAD |
Jul 20, 2015 - Aug 04, 2015 | Knee |
-
Feb 15, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Dec 07, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Aug 25, 2016
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Los Angeles (LAD) with Tommy Bergjans for Carlos Ruiz
-
Dec 02, 2015
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2015
Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Feb 01, 2014
Signed a 1 year $3.55 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Feb 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $421k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jun 09, 2003
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jun 04, 2003
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAD): Round 18 (#541 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SD | 66 | 43 | 180 | 151 | 19 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 52 | 26 | 37 | 0 | .272 | .378 | .344 | .722 | 0.33 |
| 2017 | MIA | 51 | 36 | 161 | 143 | 17 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 53 | 12 | 29 | 0 | .210 | .298 | .371 | .669 | 0.60 |
| 2016 | LAD | 64 | 50 | 193 | 171 | 11 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 51 | 19 | 31 | 2 | .216 | .301 | .298 | .599 | -0.04 |
| 2015 | LAD | 63 | 55 | 214 | 181 | 24 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 73 | 32 | 38 | 0 | .238 | .355 | .403 | .758 | 1.82 |
| 2014 | LAD | 93 | 89 | 344 | 283 | 21 | 54 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 72 | 53 | 57 | 0 | .191 | .323 | .254 | .577 | 0.17 |
| 2013 | LAD | 115 | 109 | 444 | 390 | 43 | 93 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 52 | 142 | 45 | 78 | 0 | .238 | .318 | .364 | .682 | 2.50 |
| 2012 | LAD | 133 | 128 | 499 | 423 | 44 | 114 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 52 | 175 | 65 | 107 | 0 | .270 | .373 | .414 | .787 | 3.39 |
| 2011 | LAD | 31 | 25 | 102 | 85 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 14 | 16 | 0 | .271 | .392 | .376 | .768 | 0.48 |
