MLB
Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick
Texas Rangers, Left Field
Age: 46y-5m-8d (Jul 13, 1978)
Exp: 9.109 Years
Country: US
College: Nevada-Las Vegas
Agent(s): Dan Horwits (Beverly Hills Sports Council)
RETIRED
2015-2015
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
36 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | - | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | |
| 2016 |
|
37 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
36 | 9.109 | $1,750,000 | - | - | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | |
| 2016 |
|
37 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
36 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2013-2014
Ryan Ludwick signed a 2 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2012
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011 Arbitration
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $6,775,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $6,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,775,000
Average Salary:
$6,775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2010-2010 Arbitration
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $5,450,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $5,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,450,000
Average Salary:
$5,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Arbitration
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $3,700,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $3,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,700,000
Average Salary:
$3,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $411,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $411,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $411,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $411,000
Average Salary:
$411,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $327,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $327,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $327,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $327,000
Average Salary:
$327,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $203,800 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $203,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $203,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $203,800
Average Salary:
$203,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004
Ryan Ludwick signed a 1 year , $304,700 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $304,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $304,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $304,700
Average Salary:
$304,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
9.109 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$28,004,200
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$307,400 |
$307,400 |
|
| 2005 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$203,800 |
$511,200 |
|
| 2006 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$327,000 |
$838,200 |
Champion |
| 2007 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$380,000 |
$1,218,200 |
|
| 2008 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$411,000 |
$1,629,200 |
|
| 2009 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,700,000 |
$5,329,200 |
|
| 2010 | 31 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,450,000 |
$10,779,200 |
|
| 2011 | 32 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$6,775,000 |
$17,554,200 |
|
| 2012 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$2,450,000 |
$20,004,200 |
|
| 2013 | 34 |
|
Active
Buyout
|
$3,000,000 $500,000 |
$23,004,200 $23,504,200 |
|
| 2015 | 36 |
|
Retained
|
$4,500,000 |
$28,004,200 |
|
| Total |
$28,004,200 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$10,779,200 | - | - | $10,779,200 |
| 1 |
|
$6,775,000 | - | - | $6,775,000 |
| 3 |
|
$8,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $450,000 | $10,450,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
|
25 |
$307,400
|
$307,400 |
$307,400 |
||
| 2005 |
|
26 |
$203,800
|
$203,800 |
$511,200 |
||
| 2006 |
|
27 |
$327,000
|
$327,000 |
$838,200 |
||
| 2007 |
|
28 |
$380,000
|
$380,000 |
$1,218,200 |
||
| 2008 |
|
29 |
$411,000
|
$411,000 |
$1,629,200 |
||
| 2009 |
|
30 |
$3,700,000
|
$3,700,000 |
$5,329,200 |
||
| 2010 |
|
31 |
$5,450,000
|
$5,450,000 |
$10,779,200 |
||
| 2011 |
|
32 |
$6,775,000
|
$6,775,000 |
$17,554,200 |
||
| 2012 |
|
33 |
$2,000,000
|
$450,000 |
$2,450,000 |
$20,004,200 |
|
| 2013 |
|
34 |
$1,000,000 $500,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$3,000,000 $500,000 |
$23,004,200 $23,504,200 |
|
| 2015 |
|
36 |
$4,500,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$28,004,200 |
||
| Total |
$25,554,200 |
$2,000,000 |
$450,000 |
$28,004,200 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$10,779,200 | - | - | $10,779,200 |
| 1 |
|
$6,775,000 | - | - | $6,775,000 |
| 3 |
|
$8,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $450,000 | $10,450,000 |
-
Jan 21, 2016
Retired from professional baseball
-
Mar 30, 2015
Released by Texas (TEX)
-
Feb 04, 2015
Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Oct 31, 2014
Cincinnati (CIN) declined a $9 million option for 2015
-
Dec 07, 2012
Signed a 2 year $15 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
- Oct 31, 2012 Cincinnati (CIN) declined $5 million option for 2013
-
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Jul 31, 2011
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from San Diego (SD) for cash considerations
-
Jan 18, 2011
Signed a 1 year $6.775 million contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Jul 31, 2010
Traded to San Diego (SD) from St. Louis (STL) as part of a 3-team trade: Cleveland (CLE) traded Jake Westbrook to St. Louis (STL); San Diego (SD) traded Corey Kluber to Cleveland (CLE); San Diego (SD) traded Nick Greenwood to St. Louis (STL)
-
Jan 19, 2010
Signed a 1 year $5.45 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Feb 16, 2009
Signed a 1 year $3.7 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Mar 04, 2008
Signed a 1 year $411k contract with St. Louis (STL)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CIN | 112 | 96 | 396 | 357 | 28 | 87 | 20 | 0 | 9 | 45 | 134 | 31 | 94 | 0 | .244 | .308 | .375 | .683 | -0.57 |
| 2013 | CIN | 38 | 34 | 140 | 129 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 42 | 10 | 29 | 0 | .240 | .293 | .326 | .619 | -0.89 |
| 2012 | CIN | 125 | 109 | 471 | 422 | 53 | 116 | 28 | 1 | 26 | 80 | 224 | 42 | 97 | 0 | .275 | .346 | .531 | .877 | 2.26 |
| 2011 | SD | 139 | 133 | 551 | 490 | 56 | 116 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 75 | 178 | 51 | 124 | 1 | .237 | .310 | .363 | .673 | -0.04 |
