Paul DeJong
Kansas City Royals, 3rd Base
Age: 31-55d (Aug 02, 1993)
Exp: 5.128 Years
Country: US
College: Illinois State
Drafted: Round 4 (#131 overall), 2015
Agent(s): CL Rocks
2024 Payroll Salary
$564,540
2024 Cash
$1,750,000
Career Earnings
$30,686,593
2024-2024 free-agent-restricted (CURRENT)
Paul DeJong signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000. In 2024, DeJong will earn a base salary of $564,540, while carrying a total salary of $1,750,000. DeJong's adjusted salary with the Chicago White Sox is $564,540
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 30 | $564,540 | $564,540 | 0.24% | $564,540 | $564,540 | ||||
2025 | 31 |
UFA |
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Retained Salary | ||||||||||
2024 | 30 | $1,185,460 | $1,185,460 | 0.50% | $1,185,460 | $1,185,460 |
Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 30 | 5.128 | $1,750,000 | - | - | $564,540 | $564,540 | |||||
2025 | 31 | -- |
UFA |
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Retained Salary | ||||||||||||
2024 | 30 | $1,185,460 | - | - | $1,185,460 | $1,185,460 |
Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 30 | $564,540 | $564,540 | $564,540 | $564,540 | $564,540 | ||||||
Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||
2024 | 30 | $1,185,460 | $1,185,460 | $1,185,460 | $1,185,460 | $1,185,460 |
Contract Notes
- 400 Plate Appearances: $150,000
500 Plate Appearances: $100,000
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 free-agent-restricted-street
Paul DeJong signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, 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
2018-2025 Pre-Arbitration Extension
Paul DeJong signed a 6 year , $26,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $26,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,333,333. In 2024, DeJong will earn a base salary of $2,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $26,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,333,333
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Paul DeJong signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, 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
2015-2015 Signing Bonus
Paul DeJong signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
5.128 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$30,686,593
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | 21 |
Signing Bonus
|
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
||
2017 | 23 |
Active
|
$359,529 |
$559,529 |
||
2018 | 24 |
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$2,559,529 |
||
2019 | 25 |
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$4,059,529 |
||
2020 | 26 |
Active
|
$555,556 |
$4,615,085 |
||
2021 | 27 |
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$8,615,085 |
||
2022 | 28 |
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$14,615,085 |
||
2023 | 29 |
Retained
Retained
Retained
|
$7,690,864 $1,475,804 $154,840 |
$22,305,949 $23,781,753 $23,936,593 |
||
2024 | 30 |
Retained
Retained
Active
Retained
|
$3,000,000 $2,000,000 $564,540 $1,185,460 |
$26,936,593 $28,936,593 $29,501,133 $30,686,593 |
||
Total |
$30,686,593 |
$26,936,593 $28,936,593 $29,501,133 $30,686,593 |
||||
Total |
$30,686,593 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | $24,105,949 | $1,200,000 | - | $25,305,949 | |
2 | $3,475,804 | - | - | $3,475,804 | |
1 | $154,840 | - | - | $154,840 | |
1 | $564,540 | - | - | $564,540 | |
1 | $1,185,460 | - | - | $1,185,460 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | 21 |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
$200,000 |
|||
2017 | 23 |
$359,529
|
$359,529 |
$559,529 |
|||
2018 | 24 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$2,559,529 |
||
2019 | 25 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$4,059,529 |
|||
2020 | 26 |
$555,556
|
$555,556 |
$4,615,085 |
|||
2021 | 27 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$8,615,085 |
|||
2022 | 28 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$14,615,085 |
|||
2023 | 29 |
$7,690,864 $1,475,804 $154,840
|
$7,690,864 $1,475,804 $154,840 |
$22,305,949 $23,781,753 $23,936,593 |
|||
2024 | 30 |
$3,000,000 $2,000,000 $564,540 $1,185,460
|
$3,000,000 $2,000,000 $564,540 $1,185,460 |
$26,936,593 $28,936,593 $29,501,133 $30,686,593 |
|||
Total |
$29,486,593 |
$1,200,000 |
$30,686,593 |
$26,936,593 $28,936,593 $29,501,133 $30,686,593 |
|||
Total |
$29,486,593 |
$1,200,000 |
$30,686,593 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | $24,105,949 | $1,200,000 | - | $25,305,949 | |
2 | $3,475,804 | - | - | $3,475,804 | |
1 | $154,840 | - | - | $154,840 | |
1 | $564,540 | - | - | $564,540 | |
1 | $1,185,460 | - | - | $1,185,460 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | STL | May 18, 2018 - Jul 06, 2018 | Hand |
2020 | STL | Aug 04, 2020 - Aug 23, 2020 | COVID-19 |
2021 | STL | May 13, 2021 - Jun 11, 2021 | Ribs |
2023 | STL | Mar 30, 2023 - Apr 23, 2023 | Back |
- Jul 30, 2024 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Chicago (CHW) for Jarold Rosado
- Nov 21, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.75 million contract with Chicago (CHW)
- Sep 21, 2023 Released by San Francisco (SF)
- Aug 22, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with San Francisco (SF)
- Aug 21, 2023 Released by Toronto (TOR)
- Aug 19, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Toronto (TOR)
- Aug 01, 2023 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from St. Louis (STL) for Matt Svanson
- May 10, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by St. Louis (STL)
- Mar 05, 2018 Signed a 6 year $26 million contract extension with St. Louis (STL), including two club options for 2024, 2025
- Jun 25, 2015 Signed a contract with St. Louis (STL)
- Jun 18, 2015 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 4 (#131 overall)
- Jul 10, 2014 Unsigned by Pittsburgh (PIT)
- Jun 10, 2014 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 38 (#1151 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | KC | 135 | 121 | 436 | 53 | 101 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 56 | 190 | 22 | 151 | 2 | .232 | .280 | .436 | .716 | 0.29 |
2023 | SF | 112 | 102 | 372 | 41 | 77 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 38 | 132 | 21 | 121 | 4 | .207 | .258 | .355 | .613 | 0.72 |
2022 | STL | 77 | 58 | 210 | 19 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 60 | 21 | 79 | 3 | .157 | .245 | .286 | .531 | 0.28 |
2021 | STL | 113 | 100 | 356 | 44 | 70 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 45 | 139 | 35 | 103 | 4 | .197 | .284 | .390 | .674 | 1.51 |
2020 | STL | 45 | 45 | 152 | 17 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 53 | 17 | 50 | 1 | .250 | .322 | .349 | .671 | 0.42 |
2019 | STL | 159 | 156 | 583 | 97 | 136 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 78 | 259 | 62 | 149 | 9 | .233 | .318 | .444 | .762 | 5.29 |
2018 | STL | 115 | 111 | 436 | 68 | 105 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 68 | 189 | 36 | 123 | 1 | .241 | .313 | .433 | .746 | 2.92 |
2017 | STL | 108 | 104 | 417 | 55 | 119 | 26 | 1 | 25 | 65 | 222 | 21 | 124 | 1 | .285 | .325 | .532 | .857 | 2.70 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $9,389,182
- Avg. Salary: $4,694,591
- MLB Rank: 293
- 3B Rank: 19
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $1,750,000
- MLB Rank: 495
- 3B Rank: 29
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Paul DeJong to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Enrique Hernandez | 1 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 32 |
Miguel Rojas | 2 | $11,000,000 | $5,500,000 | 33 |
Elvis Andrus | 1 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 34 |
Kyle Farmer | 1 | $6,300,000 | $6,300,000 | 33 |
Averages | 1 | $6,075,000 | $4,700,000 | 33.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at DeJong's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
3 | $13,913,334 | $4,637,778 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and DeJong 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Enrique Hernandez
2022-2023
|
71.47 | 0.82 | 0.45 | 0.72 | 0.23 | 0.64 | 0.30 | 0.12 | 0.57 |
Miguel Rojas
2021-2022
|
83.95 | 0.89 | 0.31 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.66 | 0.30 | 0.11 | 3.24 |
Elvis Andrus
2021-2022
|
91.05 | 0.86 | 0.32 | 0.59 | 0.25 | 0.66 | 0.30 | 0.12 | 2.19 |
Kyle Farmer
2022-2023
|
81.48 | 0.83 | 0.47 | 0.70 | 0.26 | 0.71 | 0.33 | 0.14 | 1.98 |
Average | 81.99 | 0.85 | 0.39 | 0.63 | 0.25 | 0.67 | 0.30 | 0.12 | 2.00 |
Paul DeJong
2024-2024
|
91.34 | 0.77 | 0.42 | 1.09 | 0.24 | 0.73 | 0.31 | 0.21 | 1.36 |
Pct Change | 11.40 | -9.41 | 7.69 | -73.02 | -6.00 | 8.36 | 4.00 | 75.00 | -32.00 |
Median Prime % Change | 4.00% | ||||||||
Average Prime % Change | -1.55% |
Calculated Market Value: Paul DeJong
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, $9,389,182 | $4,694,591 |