Shane Bieber
Cleveland Guardians, Starting Pitcher
Age: 29-118d (May 31, 1995)
Exp: 5.097 Years
Country: US
College: California-Santa Barbara
Drafted: Round 4 (#122 overall), 2016
Agent(s): Dennis Wyrick, Jason Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)
2024 Payroll Salary
$13,125,000
2024 Cash
$13,125,000
Career Earnings
$31,309,325
2024-2024 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Shane Bieber signed a 1 year , $13,125,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $13,125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,125,000. In 2024, Bieber will earn a base salary of $13,125,000, while carrying a total salary of $13,125,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $13,125,000
Average Salary:
$13,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- Incentives available
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Arbitration
Shane Bieber signed a 1 year , $10,010,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $10,010,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,010,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,010,000
Average Salary:
$10,010,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
2022-2022 Arbitration
Shane Bieber signed a 1 year , $6,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Guardians, including $6,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2021-2021 Pre-Arb
Shane Bieber signed a 1 year , $679,700 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $679,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $679,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $679,700
Average Salary:
$679,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Shane Bieber signed a 1 year , $623,200 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $623,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $623,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $623,200
Average Salary:
$623,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2019-2019 Pre-Arb
Shane Bieber signed a 1 year , $559,600 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $559,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $559,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $559,600
Average Salary:
$559,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Shane Bieber signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2016-2016 Signing Bonus
Shane Bieber signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $420,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $420,000
Average Salary:
$420,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
5.097 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$31,309,325
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 21 |
Signing Bonus
|
$420,000 |
$420,000 |
||
2018 | 23 |
Active
|
$284,210 |
$704,210 |
||
2019 | 24 |
Active
|
$559,600 |
$1,263,810 |
||
2020 | 25 |
Active
|
$230,815 |
$1,494,625 |
AL Cy Young All MLB (1st) | |
2021 | 26 |
Active
|
$679,700 |
$2,174,325 |
||
2022 | 27 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$6,000,000 |
$8,174,325 |
AL Gold Glove:P | |
2023 | 28 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$10,010,000 |
$18,184,325 |
||
2024 | 29 |
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$13,125,000 |
$31,309,325 |
||
Total |
$31,309,325 |
$31,309,325 |
||||
Total |
$31,309,325 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | $30,889,325 | $420,000 | - | $31,309,325 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 21 |
$420,000 |
$420,000 |
$420,000 |
|||
2018 | 23 |
$284,210
|
$284,210 |
$704,210 |
|||
2019 | 24 |
$559,600
|
$559,600 |
$1,263,810 |
|||
2020 | 25 |
$230,815
|
$230,815 |
$1,494,625 |
|||
2021 | 26 |
$679,700
|
$679,700 |
$2,174,325 |
|||
2022 | 27 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$8,174,325 |
|||
2023 | 28 |
$10,010,000
|
$10,010,000 |
$18,184,325 |
|||
2024 | 29 |
$13,125,000
|
$13,125,000 |
$31,309,325 |
|||
Total |
$30,889,325 |
$420,000 |
$31,309,325 |
$31,309,325 |
|||
Total |
$30,889,325 |
$420,000 |
$31,309,325 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | $30,889,325 | $420,000 | - | $31,309,325 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | CLE | Jun 14, 2021 - Sep 24, 2021 | Shoulder |
2023 | CLE | Jul 15, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023 | Elbow |
2024 | CLE | Apr 06, 2024 - TBD | Elbow |
- Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $13.125 million contract with Cleveland (CLE), avoiding arbitration
- Jan 13, 2023 Signed a 1 year $10.01 million contract with Cleveland (CLE), avoiding arbitration
- Mar 22, 2022 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with Cleveland (CLE), avoiding arbitration
- Mar 18, 2021 Signed a 1 year $679,700 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
- Mar 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $623,200 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
- Mar 05, 2019 Signed a 1 year $559,600 contract with Cleveland (CLE)
- May 30, 2018 Contract purchased by Cleveland (CLE)
- Jul 04, 2016 Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
- Jun 10, 2016 Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 4 (#122 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | CLE | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 0.00 | 0.92 | 0.73 |
2023 | CLE | 21 | 21 | 124 | 56 | 54 | 34 | 107 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 128.0 | 3.80 | 1.23 | 1.76 |
2022 | CLE | 31 | 31 | 172 | 70 | 64 | 36 | 198 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 200.0 | 2.88 | 1.04 | 3.53 |
2021 | CLE | 16 | 16 | 84 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 134 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 96.7 | 3.17 | 1.21 | 2.61 |
2020 | CLE | 12 | 12 | 46 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 122 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 77.3 | 1.63 | 0.87 | 3.18 |
2019 | CLE | 34 | 33 | 186 | 86 | 78 | 40 | 259 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 214.3 | 3.28 | 1.05 | 4.77 |
2018 | CLE | 20 | 19 | 130 | 60 | 58 | 23 | 118 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 114.7 | 4.55 | 1.33 | 1.08 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 6 years, $149,355,132
- Avg. Salary: $24,892,522
- MLB Rank: 36
- SP Rank: 11
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $13,125,000
- MLB Rank: 124
- SP Rank: 46
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Shane Bieber to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chris Bassitt | 3 | $63,000,000 | $21,000,000 | 33 |
Zack Wheeler | 3 | $126,000,000 | $42,000,000 | 33 |
Tyler Anderson | 3 | $39,000,000 | $13,000,000 | 32 |
Nathan Eovaldi | 2 | $34,000,000 | $17,000,000 | 32 |
Averages | 3 | $65,500,000 | $23,250,000 | 32.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Bieber's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
6 | $150,188,682 | $25,031,447 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Bieber 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chris Bassitt
2021-2022
|
28.50 | 5.95 | 8.68 | 2.33 | 3.29 | 1.10 | 3.50 | 4.30 |
Zack Wheeler
2023-2024
|
27.50 | 6.08 | 9.89 | 2.27 | 3.20 | 1.04 | 3.28 | 4.82 |
Tyler Anderson
2021-2022
|
29.50 | 5.58 | 7.08 | 1.88 | 3.55 | 1.12 | 3.84 | 3.22 |
Nathan Eovaldi
2021-2022
|
26.00 | 5.61 | 9.06 | 1.69 | 3.81 | 1.21 | 3.54 | 3.82 |
Average | 27.88 | 5.81 | 8.68 | 2.04 | 3.46 | 1.12 | 3.54 | 4.04 |
Shane Bieber
2022-2023
|
26.00 | 6.31 | 8.22 | 2.00 | 3.34 | 1.14 | 3.38 | 3.46 |
Pct Change | -6.74 | 8.61 | -5.30 | 1.96 | 3.47 | -1.79 | 4.52 | -14.36 |
Median Prime % Change | 0.09% | |||||||
Average Prime % Change | -1.20% |
Calculated Market Value: Shane Bieber
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 |
---|---|
6 years, $149,355,132 | $24,892,522 |