MLB
Kelvin Herrera
Kelvin Herrera
Chicago Cubs, Relief Pitcher
Age: 34-336d (Dec 31, 1989)
Exp: 8.016 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Rafa Nieves (Republik Sports)
RETIRED
2019-2021 free-agent-xxb
Kelvin Herrera signed a 2 year , $18,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $18,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $18,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $7,937,500 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $7,937,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,937,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,937,500
Average Salary:
$7,937,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $5,325,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $5,325,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,325,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,325,000
Average Salary:
$5,325,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2016 Arbitration Extension
Kelvin Herrera signed a 2 year , $4,150,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $4,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,075,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,150,000
Average Salary:
$2,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $522,500 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $522,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $522,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $522,500
Average Salary:
$522,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $508,175 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $508,175 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $508,175.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $508,175
Average Salary:
$508,175
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb
Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $480,650 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $480,650 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,650.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,650
Average Salary:
$480,650
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb
Kelvin Herrera signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
8.016 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$31,985,973
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$414,000 |
$414,000 |
|
| 2012 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$480,650 |
$894,650 |
|
| 2013 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$508,175 |
$1,402,825 |
|
| 2014 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$522,500 |
$1,925,325 |
|
| 2015 | 25 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,600,000 |
$3,525,325 |
Champion |
| 2016 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$2,550,000 |
$6,075,325 |
|
| 2017 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,325,000 |
$11,400,325 |
|
| 2018 | 28 |
 |
Retained
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$3,456,625 $4,480,875 |
$14,856,950 $19,337,825 |
|
| 2019 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$8,500,000 |
$27,837,825 |
|
| 2020 | 30 |
|
Retained
|
$3,148,148 |
$30,985,973 |
|
| 2021 | 31 |
|
Retained
|
$1,000,000 |
$31,985,973 |
|
| Total |
$31,985,973 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$14,856,950 | - | - | $14,856,950 |
| 1 |
|
$4,480,875 | - | - | $4,480,875 |
| 3 |
|
$12,648,148 | - | - | $12,648,148 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
21 |
$414,000
|
$414,000 |
$414,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
22 |
$480,650
|
$480,650 |
$894,650 |
||
| 2013 |
|
23 |
$508,175
|
$508,175 |
$1,402,825 |
||
| 2014 |
|
24 |
$522,500
|
$522,500 |
$1,925,325 |
||
| 2015 |
|
25 |
$1,600,000
|
$1,600,000 |
$3,525,325 |
||
| 2016 |
|
26 |
$2,550,000
|
$2,550,000 |
$6,075,325 |
||
| 2017 |
|
27 |
$5,325,000
|
$5,325,000 |
$11,400,325 |
||
| 2018 |
|
28 |
$3,456,625 $4,480,875
|
$3,456,625 $4,480,875 |
$14,856,950 $19,337,825 |
||
| 2019 |
|
29 |
$8,500,000
|
$8,500,000 |
$27,837,825 |
||
| 2020 |
|
30 |
$3,148,148
|
$3,148,148 |
$30,985,973 |
||
| 2021 |
|
31 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$31,985,973 |
||
| Total |
$31,985,973 |
$31,985,973 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$14,856,950 | - | - | $14,856,950 |
| 1 |
|
$4,480,875 | - | - | $4,480,875 |
| 3 |
|
$12,648,148 | - | - | $12,648,148 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
CHW |
Jul 18, 2019 - Aug 11, 2019 | Oblique |
| 2018 |
WSH |
Aug 27, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Foot |
| 2018 |
WSH |
Aug 08, 2018 - Aug 21, 2018 | Shoulder |
-
Feb 26, 2021
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Aug 27, 2020
Released by Chicago (CHC)
-
Aug 06, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Aug 02, 2020
Released by Chicago (CHW)
-
Jan 07, 2019
Signed a 2 year $18 million contract with Chicago (CHW), including a $10M club option for 2021
-
Jun 18, 2018
Traded to Washington (WSH) from Kansas City (KC) for Blake Perkins, Kelvin Gutierrez and Yohanse Morel
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $7.9375 million contract with Kansas City (KC), avoiding arbitration
-
Feb 03, 2017
Signed a 1 year $5.325 million contract with Kansas City (KC), avoiding arbitration
-
Apr 25, 2015
Suspended 2 games for his role in a brawl against Chicago (CWS), forfeiting $17,486 in 2015 salary with Kansas City (KC)
-
Apr 21, 2015
Suspended 5 games for Intentially throwing at Brett Lawrie (OAK), forfeiting $43,715 in 2015 salary with Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 12, 2015
Signed a 2 year $4.15 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $522,500 contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 20, 2013
Signed a 1 year $508,175 contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Feb 10, 2012
Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Dec 13, 2006
Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CHW | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 15.43 | 1.71 | -0.12 |
| 2019 | CHW | 57 | 0 | 60 | 36 | 35 | 23 | 53 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 51.3 | 6.14 | 1.62 | -0.44 |
| 2018 | WSH | 48 | 0 | 43 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 44.3 | 2.44 | 1.20 | 1.62 |
| 2017 | KC | 64 | 0 | 60 | 33 | 28 | 20 | 56 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 59.3 | 4.25 | 1.35 | 0.31 |
| 2016 | KC | 72 | 0 | 57 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 86 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 72.0 | 2.75 | 0.96 | 2.00 |
| 2015 | KC | 71 | 0 | 51 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 63 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 69.0 | 2.61 | 1.09 | 1.47 |
| 2014 | KC | 70 | 0 | 54 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 59 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 70.0 | 1.41 | 1.14 | 2.86 |
| 2013 | KC | 59 | 0 | 48 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 74 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 58.3 | 3.86 | 1.18 | -0.07 |
| 2012 | KC | 76 | 0 | 79 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 77 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 84.3 | 2.35 | 1.19 | 2.64 |
| 2011 | KC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 13.50 | 1.00 | -0.23 |
