MLB
Buck Farmer
Buck Farmer
Cincinnati Reds, Relief Pitcher
Age: 33y-10m-1d (Feb 20, 1991)
Exp: 7.140 Years
Country: US
College: Georgia Tech
Drafted: Round 5 (#156 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
INACTIVE
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $2,250,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
33 | $2,550,000 | $2,250,000 | 0.95% | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 |
| 2025 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
33 | 6.140 | $2,250,000 | $300,000 | - | $2,550,000 | $2,250,000 |
| 2025 |
|
34 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
33 | $2,250,000 | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 | - | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 |
Contract Notes
- Appearances Incentives ($350,000 max, $300,000 earned)
$50,000 each for 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65
Source:
AP
2023-2023 Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $850,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $850,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $1,850,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $1,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,850,000
Average Salary:
$1,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $1,150,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $1,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $570,800 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $570,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,800
Average Salary:
$570,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $554,800 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $554,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $554,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $554,800
Average Salary:
$554,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, 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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2016-2016 Pre-Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $509,500 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $509,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $509,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $509,500
Average Salary:
$509,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, 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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2013-2013 Signing Bonus
Buck Farmer signed a 1 year , $225,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $225,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $225,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $225,000
Average Salary:
$225,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
7.140 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$9,081,703
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$225,000 |
$225,000 |
|
| 2015 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$221,857 |
$446,857 |
|
| 2016 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$211,584 |
$658,441 |
|
| 2017 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$151,996 |
$810,437 |
|
| 2018 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$554,800 |
$1,365,237 |
|
| 2019 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$570,800 |
$1,936,037 |
|
| 2020 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$425,926 |
$2,361,963 |
|
| 2021 | 30 |
|
Retained
|
$1,850,000 |
$4,211,963 |
|
| 2022 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$569,740 |
$4,781,703 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,750,000 |
$6,531,703 |
|
| 2024 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$2,550,000 |
$9,081,703 |
|
| Total |
$9,081,703 |
$9,081,703 |
||||
| Total |
$9,081,703 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$3,986,963 | $225,000 | - | $4,211,963 |
| 3 |
|
$4,569,740 | - | $300,000 | $4,869,740 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
|
22 |
$225,000 |
$225,000 |
$225,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
24 |
$221,857
|
$221,857 |
$446,857 |
||
| 2016 |
|
25 |
$211,584
|
$211,584 |
$658,441 |
||
| 2017 |
|
26 |
$151,996
|
$151,996 |
$810,437 |
||
| 2018 |
|
27 |
$554,800
|
$554,800 |
$1,365,237 |
||
| 2019 |
|
28 |
$570,800
|
$570,800 |
$1,936,037 |
||
| 2020 |
|
29 |
$425,926
|
$425,926 |
$2,361,963 |
||
| 2021 |
|
30 |
$1,850,000
|
$1,850,000 |
$4,211,963 |
||
| 2022 |
|
31 |
$569,740
|
$569,740 |
$4,781,703 |
||
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$1,750,000
|
$1,750,000 |
$6,531,703 |
||
| 2024 |
|
33 |
$2,250,000
|
$300,000 |
$2,550,000 |
$9,081,703 |
|
| Total |
$8,556,703 |
$225,000 |
$300,000 |
$9,081,703 |
$9,081,703 |
||
| Total |
$8,556,703 |
$225,000 |
$300,000 |
$9,081,703 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$3,986,963 | $225,000 | - | $4,211,963 |
| 3 |
|
$4,569,740 | - | $300,000 | $4,869,740 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
DET |
Aug 11, 2020 - Aug 20, 2020 | Groin |
-
Dec 28, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Nov 17, 2022
Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN), avoiding arbitration
-
Jul 09, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
May 10, 2022
Re-signed a minor league contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
May 10, 2022
Released by Cincinnati (CIN) after player refused minor league assignment and elected Free Agency
-
May 09, 2022
Outrighted to the Minors by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Apr 07, 2022
Contract purchased by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Mar 16, 2022
Signed a contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Mar 01, 2022
Signed a 1 year $850,000 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Aug 21, 2021
Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Aug 17, 2021
Released by Detroit (DET)
-
Jan 15, 2021
Signed a 1 year $1.85 million contract with Detroit (DET), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 10, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Detroit (DET), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $570,800 contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Mar 18, 2018
Signed a 1 year $554,800 contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $509,500 contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Mar 01, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 14, 2013
Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 07, 2013
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 5 (#156 overall)
-
Jul 10, 2012
Unsigned by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jun 10, 2012
Drafted by Milwaukee (MIL): Round 15 (#485 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CIN | 61 | 1 | 56 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 70 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 71.0 | 3.04 | 1.20 | 1.70 |
| 2023 | CIN | 70 | 0 | 58 | 36 | 35 | 29 | 70 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 75.0 | 4.20 | 1.16 | 1.01 |
| 2022 | CIN | 44 | 0 | 36 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 47.0 | 3.83 | 1.30 | 0.69 |
| 2021 | DET | 36 | 0 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 6.37 | 1.73 | -0.25 |
| 2020 | DET | 23 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 3.80 | 1.17 | 0.28 |
| 2019 | DET | 73 | 1 | 62 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 73 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 67.7 | 3.72 | 1.27 | 1.56 |
| 2018 | DET | 66 | 1 | 67 | 34 | 32 | 41 | 57 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 69.3 | 4.15 | 1.56 | 0.76 |
| 2017 | DET | 11 | 11 | 54 | 38 | 36 | 20 | 49 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 48.0 | 6.75 | 1.54 | -0.28 |
| 2016 | DET | 14 | 1 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29.3 | 4.60 | 1.53 | 0.24 |
| 2015 | DET | 14 | 5 | 53 | 35 | 33 | 17 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 40.3 | 7.36 | 1.74 | -0.97 |
| 2014 | DET | 4 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.3 | 11.57 | 1.82 | -0.47 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $6,352,662
- Avg. Salary: $6,352,662
- MLB Rank: 204
- RP Rank: 22
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $2,250,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Buck Farmer to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor May | 1 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | 33 |
| Matt Moore | 1 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | 34 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 32 |
| Chris Stratton | 2 | $8,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 33 |
| Averages | 1 | $6,375,000 | $5,375,000 | 33.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Farmer's current age (33), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6,555,556 | $6,555,556 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Farmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Trevor May
2021-2022
|
47.00 | 0.05 | 4.32 | 1.35 | 11.36 | 3.34 | 3.80 | 0.25 |
|
Matt Moore
2022-2023
|
56.00 | 0.04 | 2.26 | 1.17 | 10.17 | 3.59 | 3.36 | 2.56 |
|
Mark Leiter Jr.
2022-2023
|
51.00 | 0.07 | 3.75 | 1.13 | 10.24 | 3.34 | 4.04 | 1.27 |
|
Chris Stratton
2022-2023
|
61.50 | 0.02 | 4.15 | 1.34 | 8.68 | 3.14 | 3.42 | 0.23 |
| Average | 53.88 | 0.05 | 3.62 | 1.25 | 10.11 | 3.35 | 3.66 | 1.08 |
|
Buck Farmer
2023-2024
|
57.50 | 0.03 | 3.48 | 1.16 | 8.32 | 3.60 | 4.43 | 1.44 |
| Pct Change | 6.72 | -40.00 | 3.87 | 7.20 | -17.71 | -7.46 | -21.04 | 33.33 |
| Median Prime % Change | -1.80% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -4.39% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Buck Farmer
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, $6,352,662 | $6,352,662 |
