Chris Martin

Boston Red Sox, Relief Pitcher
Age: 38y-6m-19d (Jun 02, 1986)
Exp: 7.133 Years
Country: US
Agent(s): ISE Baseball
INACTIVE

2023-2024 free-agent-xxb

Chris Martin signed a 2 year , $13,500,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $13,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $13,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023 37 $6,000,000 $6,750,000 2.90% $6,000,000 $6,000,000
2024 38 $7,500,000 $7,500,000 3.16% $7,500,000 $13,500,000
2025 39
UFA
Year Age Service Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2023 37 5.133 $6,000,000 - - $6,000,000 $6,750,000
2024 38 6.133 $7,500,000 - - $7,500,000 $7,500,000
2025 39 --
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023 37 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,500,000 $6,000,000 $6,750,000
2024 38 $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $13,500,000 - $6,750,000 $7,500,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2022 free-agent-xxb

Chris Martin signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2021 free-agent-xxb

Chris Martin signed a 2 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2019 free-agent-xxb

Chris Martin signed a 2 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015

Chris Martin signed a 1 year , $511,025 contract with the New York Yankees, including $511,025 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $511,025.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $511,025
Average Salary:
$511,025
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014
Pre-Arbitration

Chris Martin signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, 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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Seasons

7.133 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$30,541,946

Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2014 28
Reserve / minor-buried
$112,786
$112,786
2015 29
Active
$86,567
$199,353
2018 32
Active
$1,750,000
$1,949,353
2019 33
Active
Retained
$750,014
$1,499,986
$2,699,367
$4,199,353
2020 34
Active
$2,592,593
$6,791,946
2021 35
Active
$7,000,000
$13,791,946
 Champion
2022 36
Retained
Active
$1,565,934
$1,684,066
$15,357,880
$17,041,946
2023 37
Injured
$6,000,000
$23,041,946
2024 38
Active
$7,500,000
$30,541,946
Total      
$30,541,946
$30,541,946
Total
$30,541,946

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $112,787 - - $112,786
1 $86,567 - - $86,567
2 $3,249,986 - - $3,249,986
3 $10,342,607 - - $10,342,607
1 $1,565,934 - - $1,565,934
1 $934,066 - $750,000 $1,684,066
2 $13,500,000 - - $13,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2014
28
$112,787
$112,786
$112,786
2015
29
$86,567
$86,567
$199,353
2018
32
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$1,949,353
2019
33
$750,014
$1,499,986
$750,014
$1,499,986
$2,699,367
$4,199,353
2020
34
$2,592,593
$2,592,593
$6,791,946
2021
35
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$13,791,946
2022
36
$1,565,934
$934,066
$750,000
$1,565,934
$1,684,066
$15,357,880
$17,041,946
2023
37
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$23,041,946
2024
38
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$30,541,946
Total
$29,791,947
$750,000
$30,541,946
$30,541,946
Total
$29,791,947
$750,000
$30,541,946

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $112,787 - - $112,786
1 $86,567 - - $86,567
2 $3,249,986 - - $3,249,986
3 $10,342,607 - - $10,342,607
1 $1,565,934 - - $1,565,934
1 $934,066 - $750,000 $1,684,066
2 $13,500,000 - - $13,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 BOS Jul 04, 2024 - Aug 07, 2024 Elbow
2024 BOS Jun 05, 2024 - Jun 18, 2024 Illness
2023 BOS Sep 28, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 Illness
2023 BOS Apr 17, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023 Shoulder
2021 ATL Sep 02, 2021 - Sep 16, 2021 Elbow
2021 ATL Apr 07, 2021 - May 12, 2021 Shoulder
2020 ATL Aug 07, 2020 - Aug 20, 2020 Throat
2018 TEX Jul 05, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018 Groin
2018 TEX Jun 15, 2018 - Jun 22, 2018 Calf
2018 TEX May 02, 2018 - May 20, 2018 Arm
  • Dec 02, 2022 Signed a 2 year $13.5 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jul 30, 2022 Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Chicago (CHC) for Zach McKinstry
  • Mar 17, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Nov 03, 2021 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 19, 2019 Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 30, 2019 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Texas (TEX) for Kolby Allard
  • Dec 12, 2017 Signed a 2 year $4 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 03, 2015 Signed a 1 year $511,025 contract with New York (NYY)
  • Jan 13, 2015 Traded to New York (NYY) from Colorado (COL) for cash considerations
  • Mar 31, 2011 Signed a minor league contract with Boston (BOS)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 BOS 45 0 47 22 17 3 50 5 3 1 2 44.3 3.45 1.13 0.21
2023 BOS 54 0 45 6 6 8 46 2 4 1 3 51.3 1.05 1.03 3.22
2022 LAD 60 0 50 20 19 5 74 6 4 1 2 56.0 3.05 0.98 0.08
2021 ATL 46 0 49 20 19 6 33 4 2 4 1 43.3 3.95 1.27 0.36
2020 ATL 19 0 8 3 2 3 20 1 1 1 1 18.0 1.00 0.61 1.21
2019 ATL 58 0 52 23 21 5 65 9 1 3 4 55.7 3.40 1.02 1.55
2018 TEX 46 0 46 21 21 5 37 5 1 5 0 41.7 4.54 1.22 0.63
2015 NYY 24 0 28 13 13 6 18 2 0 2 1 20.7 5.66 1.65 -0.11
2014 COL 16 0 22 12 12 4 14 2 0 0 0 15.7 6.89 1.66 -0.31

Calculated Market Value

$1.4M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,433,614
  • Avg. Salary: $1,433,614
  • MLB Rank: 381
  • RP Rank: 77

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2025
  • Avg. Salary: $6,750,000

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Chris Martin to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Jesse Chavez 1 $740,000 $740,000 40
Adam Ottavino 1 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 38
Daniel Hudson 1 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 37
César Valdez 1 $950,000 $950,000 37
Averages 1 $2,047,500 $2,047,500 38.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Martin's current age (38), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $1,116,000 $1,116,000

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Martin 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, WAR

Player GP/Yr SV ERA WHIP K/9 BB/9 FIP WAR
Jesse Chavez
2022-2023
 47.50 0.01 2.66 1.20 9.86 2.86 3.22 1.24
Adam Ottavino
2022-2023
 66.00 0.11 2.64 1.10 9.94 3.21 3.68 1.79
Daniel Hudson
2022-2023
 14.00 0.21 1.11 1.29 13.05 5.42 2.48 1.75
César Valdez
2021-2022
 20.00 0.20 7.44 1.83 4.40 1.37 3.78 -0.87
Average 36.88 0.13 3.46 1.36 9.31 3.22 3.29 0.98
Chris Martin
2023-2024
 43.00 0.03 2.09 1.04 9.00 0.98 2.71 2.98
Pct Change 16.59 -76.92 39.60 23.53 -3.33 69.57 17.63 204.08
Median Prime % Change 20.58%
Average Prime % Change 36.34%

Calculated Market Value: Chris Martin

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
1 years, $1,433,614 $1,433,614

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TRANSACTIONS

Dec 02, 2022
Signed a 2 year $13.5 million contract with Boston (BOS)
Jul 30, 2022
Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Chicago (CHC) for Zach McKinstry
Mar 17, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Nov 03, 2021
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Nov 19, 2019
Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Jul 30, 2019
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Texas (TEX) for Kolby Allard
Dec 12, 2017
Signed a 2 year $4 million contract with New York (NYY)
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year $511,025 contract with New York (NYY)
Jan 13, 2015
Traded to New York (NYY) from Colorado (COL) for cash considerations
Mar 31, 2011
Signed a minor league contract with Boston (BOS)

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