MLB
Blake Snell
Blake Snell
San Francisco Giants, Starting Pitcher
Age: 31-360d (Dec 04, 1992)
Exp: 8.072 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#52 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Boras Corporation
Career Earnings
$79,535,897
2024-2025 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Powered by Froala Editor
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $62,000,000
Average Salary:
$31,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$17,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
31 | $23,500,000 | $29,698,347 | 12.53% | $32,000,000 | $32,000,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
32 | $38,500,000 | $29,698,347 | - | $30,000,000 | $62,000,000 | |
| 2026 |
|
33 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
31 | 7.072 | $15,000,000 | $8,500,000 | - | - | $23,500,000 | $29,698,347 | |
| 2025 |
|
32 | 8.072 | $30,000,000 | $8,500,000 | - | - | $38,500,000 | $29,698,347 | |
| 2026 |
|
33 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
31 | $15,000,000 | $17,000,000 | $32,000,000 | $32,000,000 | $32,000,000 | $31,000,000 | |
| 2025 |
|
32 | $30,000,000 | - | $30,000,000 | $62,000,000 | $31,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
Contract Notes
- Player Opt-Out available after 2024
- Signing Bonus paid January 2026
- $15M of 2025 deferred without interest to 2027
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2019-2019 Pre-Arb
Powered by Froala Editor
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $573,700
Average Salary:
$573,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
To see the rest of the Blake Snell's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
2019-2023 Pre-Arbitration Extension
Powered by Froala Editor
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $50,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,000,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
To see the rest of the Blake Snell's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Powered by Froala Editor
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $558,200
Average Salary:
$558,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
To see the rest of the Blake Snell's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Powered by Froala Editor
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
To see the rest of the Blake Snell's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Powered by Froala Editor
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
To see the rest of the Blake Snell's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
2011-2011 Signing Bonus
Powered by Froala Editor
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $684,000
Average Salary:
$684,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
To see the rest of the Blake Snell's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Seasons
8.072 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$79,535,897
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$684,000 |
$684,000 |
|
| 2016 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$305,030 |
$989,030 |
|
| 2017 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$396,074 |
$1,385,104 |
|
| 2018 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$558,200 |
$1,943,304 |
AL Cy Young |
| 2019 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$5,943,304 |
|
| 2020 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,592,593 |
$8,535,897 |
|
| 2021 | 28 |
 |
Injured /
|
$10,500,000 |
$19,035,897 |
|
| 2022 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$31,535,897 |
|
| 2023 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
$47,535,897 |
NL Cy Young All MLB (1st) |
| 2024 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$32,000,000 |
$79,535,897 |
|
| Total |
$79,535,897 |
$79,535,897 |
||||
| Total |
$79,535,897 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$4,851,897 | $3,684,000 | - | $8,535,897 |
| 3 |
|
$39,000,000 | - | - | $39,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$15,000,000 | $17,000,000 | - | $32,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
18 |
$684,000 |
$684,000 |
$684,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
23 |
$305,030
|
$305,030 |
$989,030 |
||
| 2017 |
|
24 |
$396,074
|
$396,074 |
$1,385,104 |
||
| 2018 |
|
25 |
$558,200
|
$558,200 |
$1,943,304 |
||
| 2019 |
|
26 |
$1,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$4,000,000 |
$5,943,304 |
|
| 2020 |
|
27 |
$2,592,593
|
$2,592,593 |
$8,535,897 |
||
| 2021 |
|
28 |
$10,500,000
|
$10,500,000 |
$19,035,897 |
||
| 2022 |
|
29 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$31,535,897 |
||
| 2023 |
|
30 |
$16,000,000
|
$16,000,000 |
$47,535,897 |
||
| 2024 |
|
31 |
$15,000,000
|
$17,000,000 |
$32,000,000 |
$79,535,897 |
|
| Total |
$58,851,897 |
$20,684,000 |
$79,535,897 |
$79,535,897 |
|||
| Total |
$58,851,897 |
$20,684,000 |
$79,535,897 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$4,851,897 | $3,684,000 | - | $8,535,897 |
| 3 |
|
$39,000,000 | - | - | $39,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$15,000,000 | $17,000,000 | - | $32,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
SF |
Jun 03, 2024 - Jul 09, 2024 | Groin |
| 2024 |
SF |
Apr 23, 2024 - May 22, 2024 | Hip |
| 2022 |
SD |
Apr 11, 2022 - May 18, 2022 | Hip |
| 2021 |
SD |
Sep 15, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Groin |
| 2021 |
SD |
Jul 06, 2021 - Jul 17, 2021 | Stomach |
| 2021 |
SD |
Jun 30, 2021 - Jul 04, 2021 | Illness |
| 2019 |
TB |
Jul 22, 2019 - Sep 17, 2019 | Elbow |
| 2019 |
TB |
Apr 14, 2019 - Apr 24, 2019 | Toe |
| 2018 |
TB |
Jul 23, 2018 - Aug 04, 2018 | Shoulder |
-
Nov 01, 2024
Exercised an Early Termination Option on a $30 million salary with San Francisco (SF)
-
Mar 18, 2024
Signed a 2 year $62 million contract with San Francisco (SF), including a player opt-out after 2024
-
Nov 14, 2023
Declined a $20.325 million Qualifying Offer from San Diego (SD)
-
Nov 06, 2023
San Diego (SD) extended a $20.325 million Qualifying Offer
-
Dec 28, 2020
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Tampa Bay (TB) for Luis Patino, Francisco Mejia, Blake Hunt and Cole Wilcox
-
Mar 21, 2019
Signed a 5 year $50 million contract extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 09, 2019
Signed a 1 year $573,700 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $558,200 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Feb 24, 2017
Signed a 1 year $545,000 contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jun 16, 2011
Signed a contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jun 06, 2011
Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 1 (#52 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SF | 20 | 20 | 65 | 38 | 36 | 44 | 145 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 104.0 | 3.12 | 1.05 | 2.06 |
| 2023 | SD | 32 | 32 | 115 | 47 | 45 | 99 | 234 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 180.0 | 2.25 | 1.19 | 6.17 |
| 2022 | SD | 25 | 24 | 103 | 51 | 48 | 51 | 171 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 128.0 | 3.38 | 1.20 | 2.18 |
| 2021 | SD | 27 | 27 | 101 | 61 | 60 | 69 | 170 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 128.7 | 4.20 | 1.32 | 1.37 |
| 2020 | TB | 11 | 11 | 42 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 63 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50.0 | 3.24 | 1.20 | 1.04 |
| 2019 | TB | 23 | 23 | 96 | 53 | 51 | 40 | 147 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 107.0 | 4.29 | 1.27 | 1.37 |
| 2018 | TB | 31 | 31 | 112 | 41 | 38 | 64 | 221 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 180.7 | 1.89 | 0.97 | 7.08 |
| 2017 | TB | 24 | 24 | 113 | 65 | 58 | 59 | 119 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 129.3 | 4.04 | 1.33 | 1.25 |
| 2016 | TB | 19 | 19 | 93 | 44 | 35 | 51 | 98 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 89.0 | 3.54 | 1.62 | 0.83 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 5 years, $131,385,985
- Avg. Salary: $26,277,197
- MLB Rank: 22
- SP Rank: 7
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $31,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Blake Snell to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | 3 | $75,000,000 | $25,000,000 | 34 |
| Carlos Rodon | 6 | $162,000,000 | $27,000,000 | 30 |
| Zack Wheeler | 3 | $126,000,000 | $42,000,000 | 33 |
| Aaron Nola | 7 | $172,000,000 | $24,571,429 | 30 |
| Averages | 5 | $133,750,000 | $29,642,857 | 31.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Snell's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $172,601,874 | $28,766,979 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Snell 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, GP%, WAR
| Player | GS/Yr | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | WHIP | FIP | GP% | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sonny Gray
2022-2023
|
28.00 | 5.42 | 8.88 | 2.70 | 2.94 | 1.14 | 3.12 | 17.28 | 4.72 |
|
Carlos Rodon
2021-2022
|
27.50 | 5.65 | 12.26 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 0.99 | 2.45 | 16.98 | 6.37 |
|
Zack Wheeler
2023-2024
|
32.00 | 6.12 | 10.01 | 2.08 | 3.09 | 1.02 | 3.14 | 19.69 | 5.44 |
|
Aaron Nola
2022-2023
|
32.00 | 6.23 | 9.86 | 1.68 | 3.86 | 1.06 | 3.30 | 19.69 | 4.24 |
| Average | 29.88 | 5.86 | 10.25 | 2.25 | 3.13 | 1.05 | 3.00 | 18.41 | 5.19 |
|
Blake Snell
2023-2024
|
26.00 | 5.46 | 12.12 | 4.38 | 2.69 | 1.12 | 2.93 | 16.00 | 5.39 |
| Pct Change | -12.99 | -6.83 | 18.24 | -94.67 | 14.06 | -6.67 | 2.33 | -13.09 | 3.85 |
| Median Prime % Change | -6.67% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -10.64% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Blake Snell
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 |
|---|---|
| 5 years, $131,385,985 | $26,277,197 |
