MLB
Brian Duensing
Brian Duensing
Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41y-9m-27d (Feb 22, 1983)
Exp: 9.055 Years
Country: US
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round 3 (#84 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Peter Vescovo (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE
2018-2019 free-agent-xxb
Brian Duensing signed a 2 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
35 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | - | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | |
| 2019 |
|
36 |
Buried
|
$3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | - | $3,500,000 | $7,000,000 |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
35 | 8.055 | $3,500,000 | - | - | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | |
| 2019 |
|
36 | 9.055 |
Buried
|
$3,500,000 | - | - | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
35 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $7,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | |
| 2019 |
|
36 |
Buried |
$3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
Contract Notes
- Appearance Bonus
$250,000 for 50
$333,333 each for for 55, 60, 65
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2017-2017 free-agent-xxb
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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
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2016-2016 free-agent-xxb
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, 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
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $2,700,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $2,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,700,000
Average Salary:
$2,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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
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2013-2013 Arbitration
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $1,300,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $515,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $515,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $515,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $515,000
Average Salary:
$515,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $462,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $462,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $462,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $462,500
Average Salary:
$462,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $417,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $417,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $417,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $417,500
Average Salary:
$417,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005 Signing Bonus
Brian Duensing signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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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Seasons
9.055 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$17,302,500
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22 |
 |
Signing Bonus
|
$400,000 |
$400,000 |
|
| 2010 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$417,500 |
$817,500 |
|
| 2011 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$462,500 |
$1,280,000 |
|
| 2012 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$515,000 |
$1,795,000 |
|
| 2013 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,300,000 |
$3,095,000 |
|
| 2014 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,000,000 |
$5,095,000 |
|
| 2015 | 32 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,700,000 |
$7,795,000 |
|
| 2016 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$507,500 |
$8,302,500 |
|
| 2017 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$10,302,500 |
|
| 2018 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
$13,802,500 |
|
| 2019 | 36 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$3,500,000 |
$17,302,500 |
|
| Total |
$17,302,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$7,395,000 | $400,000 | - | $7,795,000 |
| 1 |
|
$507,500 | - | - | $507,500 |
| 3 |
|
$9,000,000 | - | - | $9,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
|
22 |
$400,000 |
$400,000 |
$400,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
27 |
$417,500
|
$417,500 |
$817,500 |
||
| 2011 |
|
28 |
$462,500
|
$462,500 |
$1,280,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
29 |
$515,000
|
$515,000 |
$1,795,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
30 |
$1,300,000
|
$1,300,000 |
$3,095,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
31 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$5,095,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
32 |
$2,700,000
|
$2,700,000 |
$7,795,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
33 |
$507,500
|
$507,500 |
$8,302,500 |
||
| 2017 |
|
34 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$10,302,500 |
||
| 2018 |
|
35 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$13,802,500 |
||
| 2019 |
|
36 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$17,302,500 |
||
| Total |
$16,902,500 |
$400,000 |
$17,302,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$7,395,000 | $400,000 | - | $7,795,000 |
| 1 |
|
$507,500 | - | - | $507,500 |
| 3 |
|
$9,000,000 | - | - | $9,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
CHC |
Aug 03, 2018 - Sep 03, 2018 | Shoulder |
| 2018 |
CHC |
Jul 01, 2018 - Jul 14, 2018 | Shoulder |
| 2017 |
CHC |
Apr 02, 2017 - Apr 14, 2017 | Back |
| 2016 |
BAL |
Jun 20, 2016 - Sep 05, 2016 | Elbow |
| 2015 |
MIN |
Apr 17, 2015 - May 02, 2015 | Ribs |
-
Jun 19, 2019
Released by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 17, 2018
Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Dec 02, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
May 23, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Mar 28, 2016
Released by Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 18, 2016
Signed a 1 year contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Jan 25, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.7 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $515k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $462,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Mar 07, 2010
Signed a 1 year $417,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jun 26, 2005
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jun 24, 2005
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 3 (#84 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHC | 49 | 0 | 42 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 37.7 | 7.65 | 1.89 | -1.65 |
| 2017 | CHC | 68 | 0 | 58 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 61 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 62.3 | 2.74 | 1.22 | 1.39 |
| 2016 | BAL | 14 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.05 | 1.20 | 0.16 |
| 2015 | MIN | 55 | 0 | 46 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 48.7 | 4.25 | 1.38 | 0.25 |
| 2014 | MIN | 62 | 0 | 52 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 54.3 | 3.31 | 1.33 | 1.27 |
| 2013 | MIN | 73 | 0 | 68 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 56 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 61.0 | 3.98 | 1.48 | 0.63 |
| 2012 | MIN | 55 | 11 | 126 | 71 | 62 | 27 | 69 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 109.0 | 5.12 | 1.40 | -1.10 |
| 2011 | MIN | 33 | 28 | 193 | 102 | 94 | 52 | 115 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 161.7 | 5.23 | 1.52 | 0.16 |
