MLB
Shelby Miller
Shelby Miller
Detroit Tigers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 33-350d (Oct 10, 1990)
Exp: 8.016 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#19 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Kyle Thousand (Roc Nation Sports)
2024 Payroll Salary
$3,000,000
2024 Cash
$3,000,000
Career Earnings
$26,132,936
2024-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000. In 2024, Miller will earn a base salary of $3,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
33 | $3,000,000 | $3,250,000 | 1.37% | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
34 |
Club
|
$4,250,000 | $3,250,000 | - | $250,000 | $3,250,000 |
| 2026 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
33 | 8.016 | $3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,250,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
34 | - |
Club
|
$4,250,000 | - | - | $4,250,000 | $3,250,000 |
| 2026 |
|
35 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
33 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,625,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
34 |
Club |
$250,000 | $250,000 | $3,250,000 | $1,625,000 | $250,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2025 Club Option includes a $250,000 buyout
- Annual Appearances Incentives
$100,000 each for 50, 55, 60
$125,000 for 65
$150,000 for 70 - Annual Games Finished Incentives
$150,000 each for 40, 45, 50, 55 - 2025 Escalators
$100,000 each 50,55,60 Appearances
$150,000 each for 65, 70 Appearances
$200,000 each for 40,45,55,60 Games Finished
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 free-agent-xxb
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-street
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-street
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-xxb
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $875,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $875,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 free-agent-restricted
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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
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2019-2019 free-agent-restricted
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $4,900,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $4,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,900,000
Average Salary:
$4,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $4,700,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $4,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,700,000
Average Salary:
$4,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $4,350,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $4,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,350,000
Average Salary:
$4,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Shelby Miller 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 Pre-Arb
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Signing Bonus
Shelby Miller signed a 1 year , $2,875,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $2,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,875,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,875,000
Average Salary:
$2,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$26,132,936
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
10 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$2,875,000 |
$2,875,000 |
|
| 2012 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$480,000 |
$3,355,000 |
|
| 2013 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$490,000 |
$3,845,000 |
|
| 2014 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$521,000 |
$4,366,000 |
|
| 2015 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$535,000 |
$4,901,000 |
|
| 2016 | 25 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,350,000 |
$9,251,000 |
|
| 2017 | 26 |
|
Injured / arbitration-settlement
|
$4,700,000 |
$13,951,000 |
|
| 2018 | 27 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$4,900,000 |
$18,851,000 |
|
| 2019 | 28 |
|
Retained
|
$2,000,000 |
$20,851,000 |
|
| 2020 | 29 |
|
Reserve
|
$370,370 |
$21,221,370 |
|
| 2021 | 30 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$98,144 $263,424 |
$21,319,514 $21,582,938 |
|
| 2022 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$49,998 |
$21,632,936 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$23,132,936 |
|
| 2024 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$26,132,936 |
|
| Total |
$26,132,936 |
$26,132,936 |
||||
| 2025 | 34 |
|
Active / Club
|
$250,000 |
||
| Total |
$26,382,936 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
|
18 |
$2,875,000 |
$2,875,000 |
$2,875,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
21 |
$480,000
|
$480,000 |
$3,355,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
22 |
$490,000
|
$490,000 |
$3,845,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
23 |
$521,000
|
$521,000 |
$4,366,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
24 |
$535,000
|
$535,000 |
$4,901,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
25 |
$4,350,000
|
$4,350,000 |
$9,251,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
26 |
$4,700,000
|
$4,700,000 |
$13,951,000 |
||
| 2018 |
|
27 |
$4,900,000
|
$4,900,000 |
$18,851,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
28 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$20,851,000 |
||
| 2020 |
|
29 |
$370,370
|
$370,370 |
$21,221,370 |
||
| 2021 |
|
30 |
$98,144 $263,424
|
$98,144 $263,424 |
$21,319,514 $21,582,938 |
||
| 2022 |
|
31 |
$49,998
|
$49,998 |
$21,632,936 |
||
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$23,132,936 |
||
| 2024 |
|
33 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$26,132,936 |
||
| Total |
$23,257,936 |
$2,875,000 |
$26,132,936 |
$26,132,936 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
34 |
$250,000
|
$250,000 |
|||
| Total |
$23,507,936 |
$2,875,000 |
$26,382,936 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$1,491,000 | $2,875,000 | - | $4,366,000 |
| 1 |
|
$535,000 | - | - | $535,000 |
| 3 |
|
$13,950,000 | - | - | $13,950,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$370,370 | - | - | $370,370 |
| 1 |
|
$98,144 | - | - | $98,144 |
| 1 |
|
$263,424 | - | - | $263,424 |
| 1 |
|
$49,998 | - | - | $49,998 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
ARI |
May 27, 2016 - Jun 20, 2016 | Finger |
| 2017 |
ARI |
Apr 24, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 | Elbow |
| 2018 |
ARI |
Mar 29, 2018 - Jun 25, 2018 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2018 |
ARI |
Jul 12, 2018 - Sep 29, 2018 | Elbow |
| 2021 |
CHC |
Apr 22, 2021 - May 26, 2021 | Back |
| 2023 |
LAD |
Jun 21, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023 | Neck |
| 2024 |
DET |
May 12, 2024 - Jun 04, 2024 | Elbow |
-
Dec 22, 2023
Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Detroit (DET), plus a club option for 2025
-
Nov 29, 2022
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jun 11, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with San Francisco (SF)
-
Mar 28, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jun 26, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
May 31, 2021
Released by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 18, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Aug 03, 2020
Opted out of 2020 season (COVID-19)
-
Jan 27, 2020
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jul 11, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jul 04, 2019
Released by Texas (TEX)
-
Jan 09, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Nov 30, 2018
Non-Tendered by Arizona (ARI)
-
Feb 01, 2018
Signed a 1 year $4.9 million contract with Arizona (ARI), settling in arbitration
-
Feb 03, 2017
Signed a 1 year $4.7 million contract with Arizona (ARI), settling in arbitration
-
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $4.35 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
-
Dec 08, 2015
Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Atlanta (ATL) with Gabe Speier for Aaron Blair, Dansby Swanson and Ender Inciarte
-
Mar 02, 2015
Signed a 1 year $535k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 17, 2014
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from St. Louis (STL) with Tyrell Jenkins for Jason Heyward and Jordan Walden
-
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $521,000 contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Mar 01, 2013
Signed a 1 year $490k contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Aug 17, 2009
Signed a contract with St. Louis (STL)
-
Jun 24, 2009
Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 1 (#19 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DET | 50 | 0 | 40 | 31 | 28 | 11 | 49 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 54.0 | 4.67 | 0.94 | -0.01 |
| 2023 | LAD | 33 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 42.0 | 1.71 | 0.91 | 1.47 |
| 2022 | SF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 6.43 | 1.29 | -0.19 |
| 2021 | PIT | 13 | 0 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12.7 | 9.24 | 2.13 | 0.00 |
| 2019 | TEX | 19 | 8 | 58 | 46 | 42 | 29 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 44.0 | 8.59 | 1.98 | -0.98 |
| 2018 | ARI | 5 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16.0 | 10.69 | 2.00 | -0.05 |
| 2017 | ARI | 4 | 4 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22.0 | 4.09 | 1.46 | 0.33 |
| 2016 | ARI | 21 | 20 | 128 | 72 | 71 | 42 | 70 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 101.0 | 6.33 | 1.68 | -0.37 |
| 2015 | ATL | 33 | 33 | 183 | 82 | 68 | 73 | 171 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 205.3 | 2.98 | 1.25 | 4.21 |
| 2014 | STL | 32 | 31 | 160 | 78 | 76 | 73 | 127 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 183.0 | 3.74 | 1.27 | 1.59 |
| 2013 | STL | 31 | 31 | 152 | 65 | 59 | 57 | 169 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 173.3 | 3.06 | 1.21 | 3.51 |
| 2012 | STL | 6 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 1.32 | 0.95 | 0.48 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $8,843,166
- Avg. Salary: $4,421,583
- MLB Rank: 301
- RP Rank: 53
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $3,250,000
- MLB Rank: 355
- RP Rank: 67
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Shelby Miller to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Kahnle | 2 | $11,500,000 | $5,750,000 | 33 |
| Danny Coulombe | 1 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | 33 |
| Ryne Stanek | 1 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 32 |
| Shawn Armstrong | 1 | $2,050,000 | $2,050,000 | 33 |
| Averages | 1 | $4,962,500 | $3,525,000 | 32.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Miller's current age (33), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,558,333 | $4,558,333 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Miller statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, GP%, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | GP% | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tommy Kahnle
2021-2022
|
6.50 | 0.08 | 1.42 | 0.32 | 4.97 | 1.06 | 2.19 | 8.02 | 1.41 |
|
Danny Coulombe
2022-2023
|
34.00 | 0.03 | 2.14 | 1.20 | 8.37 | 4.34 | 3.34 | 20.99 | 1.40 |
|
Ryne Stanek
2022-2023
|
56.50 | 0.01 | 2.62 | 1.23 | 9.64 | 4.42 | 3.81 | 34.88 | 1.48 |
|
Shawn Armstrong
2022-2023
|
44.00 | 0.02 | 2.89 | 1.12 | 9.49 | 2.19 | 3.00 | 27.08 | 1.44 |
| Average | 35.25 | 0.04 | 2.27 | 0.97 | 8.12 | 3.00 | 3.09 | 22.74 | 1.43 |
|
Shelby Miller
2023-2024
|
37.50 | 0.04 | 3.48 | 0.93 | 8.33 | 2.94 | 4.03 | 25.95 | 1.18 |
| Pct Change | 6.38 | 0.00 | -53.30 | 4.12 | 2.59 | 2.00 | -30.42 | 14.12 | -17.48 |
| Median Prime % Change | 2.00% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -8.00% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Shelby Miller
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $8,843,166 | $4,421,583 |