Clay Buchholz

Toronto Blue Jays, Starting Pitcher
Age: 40-111d (Aug 14, 1984)
Exp: 11.02 Years
Country: US
College: McNeese State
Drafted: Round 1 (#42 overall), 2005
Agent(s): John Courtright (Relativity Sports)
INACTIVE

2019-2019 free-agent-xxb

Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, 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:
2020 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2019 34 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 1.46% $3,000,000 $3,000,000
2020 35
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2019 34 10.021 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000 $3,000,000
2020 35 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 34 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Contract Notes
  • Innings Pitched
    $125,000 each for 120,130
    $250,000 each for 140, 150, 160, 170
    $500,000 each for 180, 190
  • Relief Appearances
    $50,000 for 50, 55
    $100,000 for 60, 65, 70, 75
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018 free-agent-street

Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2012-2017 Arbitration Extension

Clay Buchholz signed a 4 year , $29,945,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $29,945,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,486,250.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $29,945,000
Average Salary:
$7,486,250
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $443,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $443,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $443,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $443,000
Average Salary:
$443,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $413,500 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $413,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $413,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $413,500
Average Salary:
$413,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Pre-Arb

Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $396,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $396,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $396,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $396,000
Average Salary:
$396,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Pre-Arb

Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, 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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2005-2005 Signing Bonus

Clay Buchholz signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

11.02 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$63,029,511

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 20
Signing Bonus
$800,000
$800,000
2007 22
Active
$91,366
$891,366
Champion
2008 23
Active
$396,000
$1,287,366
2009 24
Active
$413,500
$1,700,866
2010 25
Active
$443,000
$2,143,866
2011 26
Active
$555,000
$2,698,866
2012 27
Active
$4,500,000
$7,198,866
2013 28
Active
$5,550,000
$12,748,866
Champion
2014 29
Active
$7,700,000
$20,448,866
2015 30
Injured
$12,000,000
$32,448,866
2016 31
Active / Club Exercised
$13,000,000
$45,448,866
2017 32
Injured / Club Exercised
$13,500,000
$58,948,866
2018 33
Injured
$1,080,645
$60,029,511
2019 34
Active
$3,000,000
$63,029,511
Total
$63,029,511

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $44,398,866 $1,000,000 $50,000 $45,448,866
1 $13,500,000 - - $13,500,000
1 $1,080,645 - - $1,080,645
1 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
20
$800,000
$800,000
$800,000
2007
22
$91,366
$91,366
$891,366
2008
23
$396,000
$396,000
$1,287,366
2009
24
$413,500
$413,500
$1,700,866
2010
25
$443,000
$443,000
$2,143,866
2011
26
$555,000
$555,000
$2,698,866
2012
27
$3,500,000
$1,000,000
$4,500,000
$7,198,866
2013
28
$5,500,000
$50,000
$5,550,000
$12,748,866
2014
29
$7,700,000
$7,700,000
$20,448,866
2015
30
$12,000,000
$12,000,000
$32,448,866
2016
31
$13,000,000
$13,000,000
$45,448,866
2017
32
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
$58,948,866
2018
33
$1,080,645
$1,080,645
$60,029,511
2019
34
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$63,029,511
Total
$61,979,511
$1,000,000
$50,000
$63,029,511

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
11 $44,398,866 $1,000,000 $50,000 $45,448,866
1 $13,500,000 - - $13,500,000
1 $1,080,645 - - $1,080,645
1 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2019 TOR May 10, 2019 - Aug 25, 2019 Shoulder
2019 TOR Mar 28, 2019 - Apr 13, 2019 Arm
2018 ARI Sep 15, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 Elbow
2018 ARI Jun 25, 2018 - Jul 24, 2018 Oblique
2017 PHI Apr 15, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 Arm
2015 BOS Jul 28, 2015 - Oct 05, 2015 Arm
2015 BOS Jul 11, 2015 - Jul 28, 2015 Arm
  • Mar 01, 2019 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • May 05, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 19, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Dec 20, 2016 Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Boston (BOS) for Josh Tobias
  • Nov 03, 2016 Boston (BOS) exercised a $13.5 million option for 2017
  • Nov 03, 2015 Boston (BOS) exercised a $13 million option for 2015
  • Apr 10, 2011 Signed a 4 year $29.945 million extension with Boston (BOS)
  • Mar 08, 2011 Signed a 1 year $555k contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Mar 08, 2010 Signed a 1 year $443k contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Mar 05, 2009 Signed a 1 year $413,500 contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Mar 06, 2008 Signed a 1 year $396k contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Aug 17, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jun 15, 2005 Signed a contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jun 07, 2005 Drafted by Boston (BOS): Round 1 (#42 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2019 TOR 12 12 72 44 43 16 39 13 2 5 0 59.0 6.56 1.49 -0.52
2018 ARI 17 17 80 25 22 22 81 9 7 2 0 98.3 2.01 1.04 2.79
2017 PHI 2 2 16 10 10 3 5 1 0 1 0 7.3 12.27 2.59 -0.38
2016 BOS 37 21 130 80 74 55 93 21 8 10 0 139.3 4.78 1.33 0.08
2015 BOS 18 18 114 48 41 23 107 6 7 7 0 113.3 3.26 1.21 2.68
2014 BOS 28 28 182 108 101 54 132 17 8 11 0 170.3 5.34 1.39 -1.64
2013 BOS 16 16 75 23 21 36 96 4 12 1 0 108.3 1.75 1.03 4.26
2012 BOS 29 29 187 104 96 64 129 25 11 8 0 189.3 4.56 1.33 0.48
2011 BOS 14 14 76 34 32 31 60 10 6 3 0 82.7 3.48 1.29 1.88
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