Tony Cruz

Cincinnati Reds, Catcher
Age: 38-101d (Aug 18, 1986)
Exp: 4.105 Years
Country: US
College: Palm Beach JC (FL)
Drafted: Round 26 (#802 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Wasserman
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Tony Cruz signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018 31 $545,000 $545,000 - $67,390 $67,390
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2018 31 - $545,000 - - $545,000 $545,000
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 31 $67,390 $67,390 $67,390 $67,390 $67,390
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Tony Cruz signed a 1 year contract with the San Diego Padres.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Tony Cruz signed a 1 year , $975,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $975,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $975,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $975,000
Average Salary:
$975,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Tony Cruz signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $775,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014

Tony Cruz signed a 1 year , $521,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $521,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $521,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $521,000
Average Salary:
$521,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013

Tony Cruz signed a 1 year , $503,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $503,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $503,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $503,000
Average Salary:
$503,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012

Tony Cruz signed a 1 year , $481,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $481,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $481,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $481,000
Average Salary:
$481,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011

Tony Cruz signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, 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

4.105 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$3,736,390

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 24
Active
$414,000
$414,000
Champion
2012 25
Active
$481,000
$895,000
2013 26
Active
$503,000
$1,398,000
2014 27
Active
$521,000
$1,919,000
2015 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$775,000
$2,694,000
2016 29
Active
$975,000
$3,669,000
2018 31
Retained
$67,390
$3,736,390
Total
$3,736,390

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,694,000 - - $2,694,000
1 $975,000 - - $975,000
1 $67,390 - - $67,390
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
24
$414,000
$414,000
$414,000
2012
25
$481,000
$481,000
$895,000
2013
26
$503,000
$503,000
$1,398,000
2014
27
$521,000
$521,000
$1,919,000
2015
28
$775,000
$775,000
$2,694,000
2016
29
$975,000
$975,000
$3,669,000
2018
31
$67,390
$67,390
$3,736,390
Total
$3,736,390
$3,736,390

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $2,694,000 - - $2,694,000
1 $975,000 - - $975,000
1 $67,390 - - $67,390
  • Jun 21, 2018 Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Dec 19, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Feb 08, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Jan 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $975k contract with Kansas City (KC), avoiding arbitration
  • Dec 02, 2015 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from St. Louis (STL) for Jose Martinez
  • Jan 15, 2015 Signed a 1 year $775k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $521,000 contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $503k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 29, 2012 Signed a 1 year $481k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 21, 2011 Signed a 1 year $414k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jun 07, 2007 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 26 (#802 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2018 CIN 9 6 26 26 2 4 1 0 1 2 8 0 11 0 .154 .154 .308 .462 -0.18
2016 KC 4 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 -0.12
2015 STL 69 30 149 142 6 29 7 1 2 11 44 6 32 0 .204 .235 .310 .545 -0.69
2014 STL 50 35 148 135 11 27 5 0 1 17 35 13 28 0 .200 .270 .259 .529 -0.85
2013 STL 51 27 129 123 13 25 6 1 1 13 36 4 25 0 .203 .240 .293 .533 -0.70
2012 STL 51 28 131 126 11 32 9 1 1 11 46 3 19 0 .254 .267 .365 .632 -0.24
2011 STL 38 11 72 65 8 17 5 0 0 6 22 6 13 0 .262 .333 .338 .671 -0.12
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