Caleb Thielbar
Minnesota Twins, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37-240d (Jan 31, 1987)
Exp: 5.133 Years
Country: US
College: South Dakota State
Drafted: Round 18 (#556 overall), 2009
Agent(s): ISE Baseball
2024 Payroll Salary
$3,225,000
2024 Cash
$3,225,000
Career Earnings
$8,708,182
2024-2024 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Caleb Thielbar signed a 1 year , $3,225,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $3,225,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,225,000. In 2024, Thielbar will earn a base salary of $3,225,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,225,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,225,000
Average Salary:
$3,225,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 37 |
Arb Avoided
|
$3,225,000 | $3,225,000 | 1.36% | $3,225,000 | $3,225,000 | |
2025 | 38 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 37 | 5.133 |
Arb Avoided
|
$3,225,000 | - | - | $3,225,000 | $3,225,000 | |
2025 | 38 | -- |
UFA |
Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 37 |
Arb Avoided |
$3,225,000 | $3,225,000 | $3,225,000 | $3,225,000 | $3,225,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Arbitration
Caleb Thielbar signed a 1 year , $2,400,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $2,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,400,000
Average Salary:
$2,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
2022-2022 Arbitration
Caleb Thielbar signed a 1 year , $1,300,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2021-2021 Arbitration
Caleb Thielbar signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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
2020-2020 free-agent-restricted
Caleb Thielbar signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $563,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Caleb Thielbar signed a 1 year , $520,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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
2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Caleb Thielbar signed a 1 year , $510,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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
2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Caleb Thielbar signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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
Seasons
5.133 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$8,708,182
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 26 |
Active
|
$356,120 |
$356,120 |
||
2014 | 27 |
Active
|
$510,000 |
$866,120 |
||
2015 | 28 |
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$42,622 |
$908,742 |
||
2020 | 33 |
Active
|
$174,440 |
$1,083,182 |
||
2021 | 34 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$700,000 |
$1,783,182 |
||
2022 | 35 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,300,000 |
$3,083,182 |
||
2023 | 36 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,400,000 |
$5,483,182 |
||
2024 | 37 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,225,000 |
$8,708,182 |
||
Total |
$8,708,182 |
$8,708,182 |
||||
Total |
$8,708,182 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | $8,665,560 | - | - | $8,665,560 | |
1 | $42,622 | - | - | $42,622 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 26 |
$356,120
|
$356,120 |
$356,120 |
|||
2014 | 27 |
$510,000
|
$510,000 |
$866,120 |
|||
2015 | 28 |
$42,622
|
$42,622 |
$908,742 |
|||
2020 | 33 |
$174,440
|
$174,440 |
$1,083,182 |
|||
2021 | 34 |
$700,000
|
$700,000 |
$1,783,182 |
|||
2022 | 35 |
$1,300,000
|
$1,300,000 |
$3,083,182 |
|||
2023 | 36 |
$2,400,000
|
$2,400,000 |
$5,483,182 |
|||
2024 | 37 |
$3,225,000
|
$3,225,000 |
$8,708,182 |
|||
Total |
$8,708,182 |
$8,708,182 |
$8,708,182 |
||||
Total |
$8,708,182 |
$8,708,182 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | $8,665,560 | - | - | $8,665,560 | |
1 | $42,622 | - | - | $42,622 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | MIN | Apr 20, 2021 - Apr 24, 2021 | COVID-19 |
2021 | MIN | Jun 03, 2021 - Jun 16, 2021 | Groin |
2022 | MIN | Jun 03, 2022 - Jun 06, 2022 | COVID-19 |
2022 | MIN | Jul 22, 2022 - Aug 03, 2022 | Hamstring |
2023 | MIN | May 05, 2023 - Jun 04, 2023 | Oblique |
2023 | MIN | Jun 09, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023 | Oblique |
2024 | MIN | Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | Hamstring |
- Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $3.225 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
- Jan 13, 2023 Signed a 1 year $2.4 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
- Nov 30, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
- Dec 02, 2020 Signed a 1 year $700,000 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Dec 13, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Aug 30, 2019 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Detroit (DET) for cash considerations
- Nov 09, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
- Jan 23, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
- Apr 06, 2017 Released by Miami (MIA)
- Nov 17, 2016 Signed a contract with Miami (MIA)
- Aug 08, 2015 Claimed off waivers by San Diego (SD)
- Mar 03, 2015 Signed a 1 year $520k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $510k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
- Jun 24, 2009 Drafted by Milwaukee (MIL): Round 18 (#556 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | MIN | 53 | 0 | 47 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 49 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 43.0 | 5.65 | 1.58 | -0.70 |
2023 | MIN | 36 | 0 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 30.7 | 3.23 | 0.95 | 0.71 |
2022 | MIN | 67 | 0 | 51 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 80 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 59.3 | 3.49 | 1.16 | 0.54 |
2021 | MIN | 59 | 0 | 55 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 77 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 3.23 | 1.17 | 1.22 |
2020 | MIN | 17 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 2.25 | 1.15 | 0.45 |
2015 | MIN | 6 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5.40 | 1.00 | -0.04 |
2014 | MIN | 54 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 47.7 | 3.40 | 1.41 | 0.82 |
2013 | MIN | 49 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 46.0 | 1.76 | 0.83 | 1.33 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $938,288
- Avg. Salary: $938,288
- MLB Rank: 617
- RP Rank: 143
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $3,225,000
- MLB Rank: 357
- RP Rank: 67
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Caleb Thielbar to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Chavez | 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 40 |
Sean Doolittle | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 36 |
Ryan Brasier | 2 | $9,000,000 | $4,500,000 | 36 |
Chris Martin | 2 | $13,500,000 | $6,750,000 | 36 |
Averages | 2 | $6,185,000 | $3,372,500 | 37.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Thielbar's current age (37), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
2 | $2,565,556 | $1,282,778 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Thielbar 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 |
Sean Doolittle
2021-2022
|
31.00 | 0.02 | 2.27 | 0.83 | 9.86 | 2.08 | 2.62 | 1.10 |
Ryan Brasier
2022-2023
|
63.50 | 0.02 | 4.40 | 1.16 | 8.84 | 2.38 | 3.38 | 0.27 |
Chris Martin
2021-2022
|
53.00 | 0.03 | 3.50 | 1.13 | 9.37 | 1.02 | 2.82 | 0.88 |
Average | 48.75 | 0.02 | 3.21 | 1.08 | 9.48 | 2.09 | 3.01 | 0.87 |
Caleb Thielbar
2023-2024
|
39.00 | 0.04 | 4.66 | 1.27 | 10.58 | 3.00 | 4.30 | -0.18 |
Pct Change | -20.00 | 100.00 | -45.17 | -17.59 | 11.60 | -43.54 | -42.86 | -120.69 |
Median Prime % Change | -31.43% | |||||||
Average Prime % Change | -22.28% |
Calculated Market Value: Caleb Thielbar
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, $938,288 | $938,288 |