MLB
Caleb Thielbar
Caleb Thielbar
Minnesota Twins, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37y-10m-21d (Jan 31, 1987)
Exp: 6.131 Years
Country: US
College: South Dakota State
Drafted: Round 18 (#556 overall), 2009
Agent(s): ISE Baseball
INACTIVE
2024-2024 Arbitration
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.
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 | 5.131 |
Arb Avoided
|
$3,225,000 | - | - | $3,225,000 | $3,225,000 |
| 2025 |
|
38 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | 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
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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
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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
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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
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2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration
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
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration
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
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration
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
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Seasons
6.131 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
MIN |
Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | Hamstring |
| 2023 |
MIN |
Jun 09, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023 | Oblique |
| 2023 |
MIN |
May 05, 2023 - Jun 04, 2023 | Oblique |
| 2022 |
MIN |
Jul 22, 2022 - Aug 03, 2022 | Hamstring |
| 2022 |
MIN |
Jun 03, 2022 - Jun 06, 2022 | COVID-19 |
| 2021 |
MIN |
Jun 03, 2021 - Jun 16, 2021 | Groin |
| 2021 |
MIN |
Apr 20, 2021 - Apr 24, 2021 | COVID-19 |
-
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 | 59 | 0 | 50 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 47.3 | 5.32 | 1.56 | -0.58 |
| 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: 415
- RP Rank: 100
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $3,225,000
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 |
