MLB
Brent Suter
Brent Suter
Cincinnati Reds, Relief Pitcher
Age: 35y-3m-24d (Aug 29, 1989)
Exp: 7.161 Years
Country: US
College: Harvard (MA)
Drafted: Round 31 (#965 overall), 2012
Agent(s): Diamond Sports Management
2025 Payroll Salary
$2,250,000
2025 Cash
$2,750,000
Career Earnings
$11,766,140
2025-2026 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Brent Suter 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. In 2025, Suter will earn a base salary of $2,250,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | 0.93% | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | |
| 2026 |
|
36 |
Club
|
$3,000,000 | $2,250,000 | - | $250,000 | $2,500,000 |
| 2027 |
|
37 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 | 7.161 | $2,250,000 | - | - | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | |
| 2026 |
|
36 | - |
Club
|
$3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $2,250,000 |
| 2027 |
|
37 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | $250,000 | $2,250,000 | $1,250,000 | |
| 2026 |
|
36 |
Club |
$250,000 | $250,000 | $2,500,000 | $250,000 | $1,250,000 | $250,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2026 Club Option includes a $250,000 buyout
- Incentives: $200,000
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2025 free-agent-xxb
Brent Suter signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000. In 2025, Suter will earn a base salary of $250,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,500,000 and a dead cap value of $250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 Arbitration
Brent Suter signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 Arbitration
Brent Suter signed a 1 year , $2,700,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $2,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,700,000
Average Salary:
$2,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2021 arbitration-extension-process
Brent Suter signed a 2 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $50,000 signing bonus, $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$50,000
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
Brent Suter signed a 1 year , $568,300 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $568,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $568,300.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $568,300
Average Salary:
$568,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration
Brent Suter signed a 1 year , $556,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $556,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $556,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $556,500
Average Salary:
$556,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration
Brent Suter signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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
Brent Suter signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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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Seasons
7.161 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$11,766,140
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$124,785 |
$124,785 |
|
| 2017 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$333,222 |
$458,007 |
|
| 2018 | 28 |
|
Injured
|
$556,500 |
$1,014,507 |
|
| 2019 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$568,300 |
$1,582,807 |
|
| 2020 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$433,333 |
$2,016,140 |
|
| 2021 | 31 |
|
Active /
Arbitration 2 Bypassed |
$1,550,000 |
$3,566,140 |
|
| 2022 | 32 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,700,000 |
$6,266,140 |
|
| 2023 | 33 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,000,000 |
$9,266,140 |
|
| 2024 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
$11,766,140 |
|
| Total |
$11,766,140 |
$11,766,140 |
||||
| 2025 | 35 |
|
Active
Buyout
|
$2,250,000 $500,000 |
||
| 2026 | 36 |
|
Active / Club
|
$250,000 |
||
| Total |
$14,766,140 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$6,116,140 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $6,266,140 |
| 1 |
|
$3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,500,000 | - | - | $2,500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
26 |
$124,785
|
$124,785 |
$124,785 |
||
| 2017 |
|
27 |
$333,222
|
$333,222 |
$458,007 |
||
| 2018 |
|
28 |
$556,500
|
$556,500 |
$1,014,507 |
||
| 2019 |
|
29 |
$568,300
|
$568,300 |
$1,582,807 |
||
| 2020 |
|
30 |
$333,333
|
$100,000 |
$433,333 |
$2,016,140 |
|
| 2021 |
|
31 |
$1,500,000
|
$50,000 |
$1,550,000 |
$3,566,140 |
|
| 2022 |
|
32 |
$2,700,000
|
$2,700,000 |
$6,266,140 |
||
| 2023 |
|
33 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$9,266,140 |
||
| 2024 |
|
34 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$11,766,140 |
||
| Total |
$11,616,140 |
$100,000 |
$50,000 |
$11,766,140 |
$11,766,140 |
||
| 2025 |
|
35 |
$2,250,000 $500,000
|
$2,250,000 $500,000 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
36 |
$250,000
|
$250,000 |
|||
| Total |
$14,616,140 |
$100,000 |
$50,000 |
$14,766,140 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$6,116,140 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $6,266,140 |
| 1 |
|
$3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,500,000 | - | - | $2,500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
CIN |
Jul 20, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024 | Shoulder |
| 2023 |
COL |
Jun 23, 2023 - Jul 19, 2023 | Oblique |
| 2019 |
MIL |
Mar 28, 2019 - Sep 01, 2019 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
| 2018 |
MIL |
Jul 23, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Elbow |
| 2018 |
MIL |
Jul 06, 2018 - Jul 14, 2018 | Arm |
| 2017 |
MIL |
Aug 13, 2017 - Sep 01, 2017 | Shoulder |
-
Nov 06, 2024
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN), including a club option for 2026
-
Nov 01, 2024
Cincinnati (CIN) declined a $3.5 million club option for 2025 ($500,000 buyout)
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN), plus a club option for 2025
-
Nov 18, 2022
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Colorado (COL), avoiding arbitration
-
Nov 18, 2022
Claimed off waivers by Colorado (COL)
-
Mar 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $2.7 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration
-
Feb 16, 2020
Signed a 2 year $2.5 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $568,300 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $556,500 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jun 15, 2012
Signed a contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jun 06, 2012
Drafted by Milwaukee (MIL): Round 31 (#965 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CIN | 47 | 3 | 63 | 25 | 23 | 12 | 50 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 65.7 | 3.15 | 1.14 | 1.35 |
| 2023 | COL | 57 | 2 | 65 | 36 | 26 | 25 | 55 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 69.3 | 3.38 | 1.30 | 0.79 |
| 2022 | MIL | 54 | 0 | 58 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 53 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 66.7 | 3.78 | 1.20 | 0.35 |
| 2021 | MIL | 61 | 1 | 72 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 69 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 73.3 | 3.07 | 1.31 | 0.49 |
| 2020 | MIL | 16 | 4 | 30 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 3.13 | 1.11 | 0.52 |
| 2019 | MIL | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 0.49 | 0.60 | 1.04 |
| 2018 | MIL | 21 | 18 | 102 | 55 | 50 | 19 | 84 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 101.3 | 4.44 | 1.19 | -0.29 |
| 2017 | MIL | 23 | 14 | 83 | 33 | 31 | 22 | 64 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 81.7 | 3.42 | 1.29 | 1.77 |
| 2016 | MIL | 14 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21.7 | 3.32 | 1.39 | 0.52 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $7,486,918
- Avg. Salary: $3,743,459
- MLB Rank: 268
- RP Rank: 38
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $2,250,000
- MLB Rank: 338
- RP Rank: 58
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Brent Suter to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | 1 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 34 |
| Luis Garcia | 1 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | 36 |
| Chris Stratton | 2 | $8,000,000 | $4,000,000 | 33 |
| Alex Colomé | 1 | $720,000 | $720,000 | 34 |
| Averages | 1 | $4,492,500 | $3,492,500 | 34.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Suter's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $7,995,000 | $3,997,500 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Suter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Will Smith
2022-2023
|
61.50 | 0.22 | 4.19 | 1.24 | 9.28 | 3.24 | 3.81 | -0.18 |
|
Luis Garcia
2022-2023
|
62.00 | 0.02 | 3.73 | 1.30 | 9.01 | 3.06 | 3.44 | 0.20 |
|
Chris Stratton
2022-2023
|
61.50 | 0.02 | 4.15 | 1.34 | 8.68 | 3.14 | 3.42 | 0.23 |
|
Alex Colomé
2021-2022
|
60.00 | 0.18 | 4.95 | 1.54 | 7.08 | 3.70 | 4.38 | -0.90 |
| Average | 61.25 | 0.11 | 4.26 | 1.36 | 8.51 | 3.29 | 3.76 | -0.16 |
|
Brent Suter
2023-2024
|
47.50 | 0.00 | 3.53 | 1.24 | 7.16 | 2.50 | 3.86 | 1.03 |
| Pct Change | -22.45 | -100.00 | 17.14 | 8.82 | -15.86 | 24.01 | -2.66 | 0.00 |
| Median Prime % Change | -1.33% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -11.38% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Brent Suter
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, $7,486,918 | $3,743,459 |
