Jonathan Niese

Seattle Mariners, Relief Pitcher
Age: 38-29d (Oct 27, 1986)
Exp: 7.107 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 7 (#209 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Tom O'Connell (O'Connell Sports Management)
INACTIVE

2019-2019

Jonathan Niese signed a 1 year contract with the Seattle Mariners.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2019 32 - - - - -
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2019 32 - - - - - -
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 32 - - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018

Jonathan Niese signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, 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:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017

Jonathan Niese signed a 1 year contract with the New York Yankees.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2017-2017

Jonathan Niese signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2012-2018 Pre-Arbitration Extension

Jonathan Niese signed a 5 year , $25,519,500 contract with the New York Mets, including $250,000 signing bonus, $25,519,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,103,900.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $25,519,500
Average Salary:
$5,103,900
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Jonathan Niese signed a 1 year , $452,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $452,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $452,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $452,000
Average Salary:
$452,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

Jonathan Niese signed a 1 year , $402,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $402,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $402,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $402,000
Average Salary:
$402,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

Jonathan Niese signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the New York Mets, 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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2005-2005 Signing Bonus

Jonathan Niese signed a 1 year , $175,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $175,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $175,000
Average Salary:
$175,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

7.107 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$26,948,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 18
Signing Bonus
$175,000
$175,000
2009 22
Active
$400,000
$575,000
2010 23
Active
$402,000
$977,000
2011 24
Active
$452,000
$1,429,000
2012 25
Active
$1,019,500
$2,448,500
2013 26
Active
$3,000,000
$5,448,500
2014 27
Active
$5,000,000
$10,448,500
2015 28
Active
$7,000,000
$17,448,500
2016 29
Injured
Retained
$3,098,360
$5,901,640
$20,546,860
$26,448,500
2017 30
Retained
$500,000
$26,948,500
Total
$26,948,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $20,621,860 $425,000 - $21,046,860
1 $5,901,640 - - $5,901,640
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
18
$175,000
$175,000
$175,000
2009
22
$400,000
$400,000
$575,000
2010
23
$402,000
$402,000
$977,000
2011
24
$452,000
$452,000
$1,429,000
2012
25
$769,500
$250,000
$1,019,500
$2,448,500
2013
26
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$5,448,500
2014
27
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$10,448,500
2015
28
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$17,448,500
2016
29
$3,098,360
$5,901,640
$3,098,360
$5,901,640
$20,546,860
$26,448,500
2017
30
$500,000
$500,000
$26,948,500
Total
$26,523,500
$425,000
$26,948,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
10 $20,621,860 $425,000 - $21,046,860
1 $5,901,640 - - $5,901,640

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2016 NYM Aug 24, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 Knee
  • Jul 15, 2019 Released by Seattle (SEA)
  • Apr 26, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Mar 16, 2018 Released by Texas (TEX)
  • Jan 30, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Mar 28, 2017 Signed a 1 year minor league contract with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 26, 2017 Released by New York (NYY)
  • Feb 20, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million minor league contract with New York (NYY)
  • Nov 03, 2016 New York (NYM) declined a $10M option for 2017
  • Aug 01, 2016 Traded to New York (NYM) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for Antonio Bastardo
  • Dec 09, 2015 Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from New York (NYM) for Neil Walker
  • Apr 04, 2012 Signed a 5 year $25 million contract with New York (NYM)
  • Mar 02, 2011 Signed a 1 year $452,000 contract with New York (NYM)
  • Mar 10, 2010 Signed a 1 year $402k contract with New York (NYM)
  • Mar 02, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with New York (NYM)
  • Jun 24, 2005 Drafted by New York (NYM): Round 7 (#209 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 PIT 30 20 145 77 74 47 88 25 8 7 0 121.0 5.50 1.59 -0.57
2015 NYM 33 29 192 93 81 55 113 20 9 10 0 176.7 4.13 1.40 0.56
2014 NYM 31 30 193 80 71 45 138 17 9 11 0 187.7 3.41 1.27 1.61
2013 NYM 24 24 158 68 59 48 105 10 8 8 0 143.0 3.71 1.44 0.80
2012 NYM 30 30 174 77 72 49 155 22 13 9 0 190.3 3.41 1.17 3.29
2011 NYM 29 26 178 88 77 44 138 14 11 11 0 157.3 4.41 1.41 0.50
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