MLB
Joc Pederson
Joc Pederson
Texas Rangers, Designated Hitter
Age: 32y-8m-9d (Apr 21, 1992)
Exp: 10.028 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 11 (#352 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
2025 Payroll Salary
$0
2025 Cash
$3,000,000
Career Earnings
$37,677,311
2025-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Joc Pederson signed a 2 year , $37,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $37,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,500,000. In 2025, Pederson will earn, while carrying a total salary of .
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $37,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
33 | - | $18,500,000 | 7.68% | - | - | |
| 2026 |
|
34 |
Player
|
- | $18,500,000 | 7.58% | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
33 | 10.028 | - | - | - | - | $18,500,000 | |
| 2026 |
|
34 | - |
Player
|
- | - | - | - | $18,500,000 |
| 2027 |
|
35 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
33 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2026 |
|
34 |
Player |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
Contract Notes
- 2026 Player Option
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2025 free-agent-xxb
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $12,500,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $12,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000. In 2025, Pederson will earn a base salary of $3,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $14,000,000 and a dead cap value of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,500,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 Qualifying Offer
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $19,650,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $19,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $19,650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $19,650,000
Average Salary:
$19,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-xxb
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2022 free-agent-xxb
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Arbitration
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $7,750,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $7,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,750,000
Average Salary:
$7,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $2,600,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $2,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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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2016-2016 Pre-Arbitration
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $520,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $520,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $520,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $520,000
Average Salary:
$520,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $510,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $510,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $510,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,000
Average Salary:
$510,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Signing Bonus
Joc Pederson signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
10.028 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$35,177,311
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$600,000 |
$600,000 |
|
| 2014 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$76,496 |
$676,496 |
|
| 2015 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$510,000 |
$1,186,496 |
|
| 2016 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$520,000 |
$1,706,496 |
|
| 2017 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$500,445 |
$2,206,941 |
|
| 2018 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,600,000 |
$4,806,941 |
|
| 2019 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,000,000 |
$9,806,941 |
|
| 2020 | 28 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement-team
|
$2,870,370 |
$12,677,311 |
Champion |
| 2021 | 29 |
 |
Active
Retained
Buyout
|
$1,935,520 $2,564,480 $2,500,000 |
$14,612,831 $17,177,311 $19,677,311 |
Champion |
| 2022 | 30 |
|
Reserve
|
$6,000,000 |
$25,677,311 |
|
| 2024 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$9,500,000 |
$35,177,311 |
|
| Total |
$35,177,311 |
$35,177,311 |
||||
| 2025 | 33 |
|
Buyout
|
$3,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$38,177,311 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$12,077,311 | $600,000 | - | $12,677,311 |
| 1 |
|
$4,435,520 | - | - | $4,435,520 |
| 1 |
|
$2,564,480 | - | - | $2,564,480 |
| 1 |
|
$6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$9,500,000 | - | - | $9,500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
18 |
$600,000 |
$600,000 |
$600,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
22 |
$76,496
|
$76,496 |
$676,496 |
||
| 2015 |
|
23 |
$510,000
|
$510,000 |
$1,186,496 |
||
| 2016 |
|
24 |
$520,000
|
$520,000 |
$1,706,496 |
||
| 2017 |
|
25 |
$500,445
|
$500,445 |
$2,206,941 |
||
| 2018 |
|
26 |
$2,600,000
|
$2,600,000 |
$4,806,941 |
||
| 2019 |
|
27 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$9,806,941 |
||
| 2020 |
|
28 |
$2,870,370
|
$2,870,370 |
$12,677,311 |
||
| 2021 |
|
29 |
$1,935,520 $2,564,480 $2,500,000
|
$1,935,520 $2,564,480 $2,500,000 |
$14,612,831 $17,177,311 $19,677,311 |
||
| 2022 |
|
30 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$25,677,311 |
||
| 2024 |
|
32 |
$9,500,000
|
$9,500,000 |
$35,177,311 |
||
| Total |
$34,577,311 |
$600,000 |
$35,177,311 |
$35,177,311 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
33 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$37,577,311 |
$600,000 |
$38,177,311 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$12,077,311 | $600,000 | - | $12,677,311 |
| 1 |
|
$4,435,520 | - | - | $4,435,520 |
| 1 |
|
$2,564,480 | - | - | $2,564,480 |
| 1 |
|
$6,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$9,500,000 | - | - | $9,500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
SF |
May 15, 2023 - Jun 06, 2023 | Hand |
| 2023 |
SF |
Apr 15, 2023 - Apr 23, 2023 | Wrist |
| 2022 |
SF |
Jul 29, 2022 - Aug 06, 2022 | Concussion |
| 2021 |
CHC |
Apr 22, 2021 - May 03, 2021 | Wrist |
| 2017 |
LAD |
May 25, 2017 - Jun 14, 2017 | Concussion |
| 2017 |
LAD |
Apr 24, 2017 - May 05, 2017 | Groin |
| 2016 |
LAD |
Jul 01, 2016 - Jul 19, 2016 | Shoulder |
-
Dec 23, 2024
Signed a 2 year $37 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Nov 02, 2024
Declined a $14 million mutual option for 2025 with Arizona (ARI) ($3M buyout)
-
Jan 26, 2024
Signed a 1 year $12.5 million contract with Arizona (ARI), plus a club option for 2025
-
Nov 15, 2022
Signed a 1 year $19.65 million Qualifying Offer contract with San Francisco (SF)
-
Nov 10, 2022
San Francisco (SF) extended a 1 year $19.65 million Qualifying Offer
-
Mar 16, 2022
Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
-
Nov 05, 2021
Declined a $10 million option for 2022
-
Jul 15, 2021
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Chicago (CHC) for Bryce Ball
-
Jan 29, 2021
Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Feb 07, 2020
Signed a 1 year $7.75 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), settling in arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2018
Signed a 1 year $2.6 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 14, 2017
Signed a 1 year $555,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $520,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Mar 09, 2015
Signed a 1 year $510,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Aug 16, 2010
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jun 24, 2010
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAD): Round 11 (#352 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ARI | 132 | 105 | 443 | 367 | 62 | 101 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 64 | 189 | 55 | 105 | 7 | .275 | .393 | .515 | .908 | 2.85 |
| 2023 | SF | 121 | 95 | 425 | 358 | 59 | 84 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 51 | 149 | 57 | 89 | 0 | .235 | .348 | .416 | .764 | 0.59 |
| 2022 | SF | 134 | 105 | 433 | 380 | 57 | 104 | 19 | 3 | 23 | 70 | 198 | 42 | 100 | 3 | .274 | .353 | .521 | .874 | 1.41 |
| 2021 | ATL | 137 | 109 | 481 | 429 | 55 | 103 | 20 | 3 | 18 | 61 | 183 | 39 | 117 | 2 | .240 | .312 | .427 | .739 | -0.26 |
| 2020 | LAD | 43 | 38 | 137 | 121 | 21 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 48 | 11 | 34 | 1 | .190 | .285 | .397 | .682 | -0.30 |
| 2019 | LAD | 149 | 110 | 514 | 450 | 83 | 112 | 16 | 3 | 36 | 74 | 242 | 50 | 111 | 1 | .249 | .339 | .538 | .877 | 2.78 |
| 2018 | LAD | 148 | 88 | 442 | 395 | 65 | 98 | 27 | 3 | 25 | 56 | 206 | 40 | 85 | 1 | .248 | .321 | .522 | .843 | 2.17 |
| 2017 | LAD | 102 | 74 | 323 | 273 | 44 | 58 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 111 | 39 | 68 | 4 | .212 | .331 | .407 | .738 | -0.41 |
| 2016 | LAD | 137 | 114 | 474 | 406 | 64 | 100 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 68 | 201 | 63 | 130 | 6 | .246 | .350 | .495 | .845 | 3.37 |
| 2015 | LAD | 151 | 137 | 583 | 480 | 67 | 101 | 19 | 1 | 26 | 54 | 200 | 92 | 170 | 5 | .210 | .346 | .417 | .763 | 2.59 |
| 2014 | LAD | 18 | 3 | 37 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 0 | .143 | .351 | .143 | .494 | 0.01 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $29,372,404
- Avg. Salary: $14,686,202
- MLB Rank: 109
- DH Rank: 5
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $18,500,000
- MLB Rank: 77
- DH Rank: 3
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Joc Pederson to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Soler | 3 | $42,000,000 | $14,000,000 | 31 |
| Kyle Schwarber | 4 | $79,000,000 | $19,750,000 | 29 |
| Marcell Ozuna | 4 | $65,000,000 | $16,250,000 | 30 |
| Mitch Garver | 2 | $24,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 32 |
| Averages | 3 | $52,500,000 | $15,500,000 | 30.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Pederson's current age (32), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $29,038,462 | $14,519,231 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Pederson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR
| Player | GP% | H/Gm | RBI/Gm | K/Gm | AVG/Yr | OPS | WOBP | ISO | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jorge Soler
2022-2023
|
64.11 | 0.87 | 0.52 | 1.11 | 0.23 | 0.77 | 0.34 | 0.23 | 1.59 |
|
Kyle Schwarber
2020-2021
|
77.48 | 0.83 | 0.55 | 1.12 | 0.23 | 0.81 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 3.03 |
|
Marcell Ozuna
2019-2020
|
86.04 | 1.02 | 0.76 | 0.91 | 0.29 | 0.94 | 0.40 | 0.26 | 3.90 |
|
Mitch Garver
2022-2023
|
43.52 | 0.84 | 0.52 | 0.96 | 0.24 | 0.79 | 0.36 | 0.21 | 2.94 |
| Average | 67.79 | 0.89 | 0.59 | 1.03 | 0.25 | 0.83 | 0.37 | 0.24 | 2.87 |
|
Joc Pederson
2023-2024
|
77.74 | 0.75 | 0.47 | 0.78 | 0.26 | 0.85 | 0.38 | 0.22 | 2.77 |
| Pct Change | 14.68 | -15.73 | -20.34 | 24.27 | 4.00 | 2.29 | 2.70 | -8.33 | -3.48 |
| Median Prime % Change | 2.29% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 0.01% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Joc Pederson
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, $29,372,404 | $14,686,202 |
