MLB
José Ureña
José Ureña
Texas Rangers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 33y-3m-9d (Sep 12, 1991)
Exp: 8.045 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Premier Talent Sports & Entertainment
INACTIVE
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 free-agent-street
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $720,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $720,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2023-2024 free-agent-xxb
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2022 free-agent-street
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, 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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2022-2022 free-agent-xxb
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 free-agent-restricted
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Arbitration
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $3,750,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $3,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,750,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Arbitration
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $3,200,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $3,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,200,000
Average Salary:
$3,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $575,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $575,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, 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
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Miami Marlins, 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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2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Miami Marlins, 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
José Ureña signed a 0 year contract with the Miami Marlins.
Contract Terms:
0 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus
José Ureña signed a 1 year , $52,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $52,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $52,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $52,000
Average Salary:
$52,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
8.045 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$15,398,672
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$52,000 |
$52,000 |
|
| 2015 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$302,281 |
$354,281 |
|
| 2016 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$277,300 |
$631,581 |
|
| 2017 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$535,000 |
$1,166,581 |
|
| 2018 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$556,454 |
$1,723,035 |
|
| 2019 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,200,000 |
$4,923,035 |
|
| 2020 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,388,889 |
$6,311,924 |
|
| 2021 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$3,450,000 |
$9,761,924 |
|
| 2022 | 30 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$349,986 $201,600 |
$10,111,910 $10,313,510 |
|
| 2023 | 31 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$85,162 $3,500,000 |
$10,398,672 $13,898,672 |
|
| 2024 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$1,500,000 |
$15,398,672 |
|
| Total |
$15,398,672 |
$15,398,672 |
||||
| Total |
$15,398,672 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$6,259,924 | $52,000 | - | $6,311,924 |
| 1 |
|
$3,250,000 | - | $200,000 | $3,450,000 |
| 2 |
|
$3,849,986 | - | - | $3,849,986 |
| 1 |
|
$201,600 | - | - | $201,600 |
| 1 |
|
$85,162 | - | - | $85,162 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
16 |
$52,000 |
$52,000 |
$52,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
23 |
$302,281
|
$302,281 |
$354,281 |
||
| 2016 |
|
24 |
$277,300
|
$277,300 |
$631,581 |
||
| 2017 |
|
25 |
$535,000
|
$535,000 |
$1,166,581 |
||
| 2018 |
|
26 |
$556,454
|
$556,454 |
$1,723,035 |
||
| 2019 |
|
27 |
$3,200,000
|
$3,200,000 |
$4,923,035 |
||
| 2020 |
|
28 |
$1,388,889
|
$1,388,889 |
$6,311,924 |
||
| 2021 |
|
29 |
$3,250,000
|
$200,000 |
$3,450,000 |
$9,761,924 |
|
| 2022 |
|
30 |
$349,986 $201,600
|
$349,986 $201,600 |
$10,111,910 $10,313,510 |
||
| 2023 |
|
31 |
$85,162 $3,500,000
|
$85,162 $3,500,000 |
$10,398,672 $13,898,672 |
||
| 2024 |
|
32 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$15,398,672 |
||
| Total |
$15,146,672 |
$52,000 |
$200,000 |
$15,398,672 |
$15,398,672 |
||
| Total |
$15,146,672 |
$52,000 |
$200,000 |
$15,398,672 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$6,259,924 | $52,000 | - | $6,311,924 |
| 1 |
|
$3,250,000 | - | $200,000 | $3,450,000 |
| 2 |
|
$3,849,986 | - | - | $3,849,986 |
| 1 |
|
$201,600 | - | - | $201,600 |
| 1 |
|
$85,162 | - | - | $85,162 |
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
TEX |
Sep 15, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 | Shoulder |
| 2021 |
DET |
Jul 17, 2021 - Aug 28, 2021 | Groin |
| 2021 |
DET |
May 27, 2021 - Jun 05, 2021 | Arm |
| 2020 |
MIA |
Jul 26, 2020 - Sep 07, 2020 | Illness |
| 2019 |
MIA |
Jun 08, 2019 - Sep 01, 2019 | Back |
| 2018 |
MIA |
Jun 22, 2018 - Jul 04, 2018 | Shoulder |
| 2015 |
MIA |
Aug 07, 2015 - Sep 04, 2015 | Knee |
-
Oct 31, 2024
Released by Texas (TEX)
-
Jan 16, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Sep 10, 2023
Contract purchased by Chicago (CHW)
-
Aug 09, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
-
Aug 05, 2023
Released by Washington (WSH)
-
May 03, 2023
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Apr 28, 2023
Released by Colorado (COL)
-
Apr 25, 2023
Designated for Assignment by Colorado (COL)
-
Nov 11, 2022
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Colorado (COL), including a $4M club option for 2024 ($500,000 buyout)
-
Jul 06, 2022
Contract purchased by Colorado (COL)
-
May 14, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
-
May 09, 2022
Outrighted to the Minors by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
May 09, 2022
Released by Milwaukee (MIL) after player refused minor league assignment and elected Free Agency
-
May 02, 2022
Designated for Assignment by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Mar 30, 2022
Contract purchased by Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Mar 29, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Dec 23, 2020
Signed a 1 year $3.25 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Dec 02, 2020
Non-Tendered by Miami (MIA)
-
Jan 10, 2020
Signed a year $3.75 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $3.2 million contract with Miami (MIA), avoiding arbitration
-
Aug 16, 2018
Suspended 6 games for intentionally throwing at Ronald Acuna, forfeiting $18,546 in 2018 salary with Miami (MIA)
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $575,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $535,000 contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Mar 03, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with Miami (MIA)
-
Aug 29, 2008
Signed a contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Aug 29, 2008
Signed a contract with Florida (FLA)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TEX | 33 | 9 | 105 | 51 | 46 | 39 | 70 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 109.0 | 3.80 | 1.32 | 0.59 |
| 2023 | CHW | 10 | 10 | 50 | 37 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 44.7 | 6.45 | 1.61 | -0.71 |
| 2022 | COL | 21 | 17 | 109 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 63 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 97.0 | 5.01 | 1.57 | -0.07 |
| 2021 | DET | 26 | 18 | 119 | 70 | 65 | 42 | 67 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 100.7 | 5.81 | 1.60 | -0.54 |
| 2020 | MIA | 5 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23.3 | 5.40 | 1.50 | 0.27 |
| 2019 | MIA | 25 | 13 | 99 | 53 | 49 | 26 | 62 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 84.7 | 5.21 | 1.48 | 0.00 |
| 2018 | MIA | 32 | 31 | 155 | 78 | 77 | 51 | 130 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 174.0 | 3.98 | 1.18 | 2.04 |
| 2017 | MIA | 36 | 28 | 152 | 77 | 72 | 64 | 113 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 169.7 | 3.82 | 1.27 | 1.86 |
| 2016 | MIA | 29 | 12 | 91 | 59 | 57 | 29 | 58 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 83.2 | 6.17 | 1.44 | -1.34 |
| 2015 | MIA | 20 | 9 | 73 | 37 | 36 | 25 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 61.7 | 5.25 | 1.59 | -0.43 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $6,582,114
- Avg. Salary: $3,291,057
- MLB Rank: 278
- SP Rank: 93
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $1,500,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare José Ureña to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | 1 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | 33 |
| Matt Boyd | 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 33 |
| Michael Lorenzen | 1 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | 32 |
| Averages | 1 | $4,580,000 | $4,580,000 | 32.7 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Ureña's current age (33), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,620,000 | $4,620,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Ureña statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR
| Player | GS/Yr | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | WHIP | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alex Wood
2022-2023
|
19.00 | 4.15 | 7.92 | 2.97 | 4.72 | 1.34 | 4.12 | 0.75 |
|
Matt Boyd
2022-2023
|
7.50 | 3.37 | 9.02 | 4.28 | 3.40 | 1.15 | 3.77 | 0.66 |
|
Michael Lorenzen
2022-2023
|
21.50 | 5.33 | 7.18 | 3.40 | 4.21 | 1.24 | 4.38 | 2.31 |
| Average | 16.00 | 4.28 | 8.04 | 3.55 | 4.11 | 1.24 | 4.09 | 1.24 |
|
José Ureña
2023-2024
|
9.50 | 3.57 | 5.81 | 3.82 | 5.13 | 1.47 | 5.95 | 0.39 |
| Pct Change | -40.63 | -16.59 | -27.74 | -7.61 | -24.82 | -18.55 | -45.48 | -68.55 |
| Median Prime % Change | -26.28% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -31.25% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: José Ureña
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, $6,582,114 | $3,291,057 |
