MLB
Dominic Smith
Dominic Smith
Cincinnati Reds, 1st Base
Age: 29-167d (Jun 15, 1995)
Exp: 5.081 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#11 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Roc Nation Sports
2024-2024 free-agent-restricted
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $740,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $740,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $740,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $740,000
Average Salary:
$740,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 |
Arb Avoided
|
$43,758 | $43,758 | - | $43,758 | $43,758 |
| 2025 |
|
30 | ||||||
| 2025 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 | 5.081 |
Arb Avoided
|
$740,000 | - | - | $43,758 | $43,758 |
| 2025 |
|
30 | -- | ||||||
| 2025 |
|
31 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 |
Arb Avoided |
$43,758 | $43,758 | $43,758 | $43,758 | $43,758 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 free-agent-restricted-street
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, 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
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2024-2024 free-agent-restricted
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-restricted
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Arbitration
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $3,950,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $3,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,950,000
Average Salary:
$3,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $2,550,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $2,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,550,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,550,000
Average Salary:
$2,550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $578,826 contract with the New York Mets, including $578,826 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $578,826.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $578,826
Average Salary:
$578,826
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $559,320 contract with the New York Mets, including $559,320 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $559,320.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $559,320
Average Salary:
$559,320
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the New York Mets, 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
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the New York Mets, 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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2013-2013 Signing Bonus
Dominic Smith signed a 1 year , $2,600,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $2,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
5.081 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$13,324,907
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$2,600,000 |
$2,600,000 |
|
| 2017 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$151,996 |
$2,751,996 |
|
| 2018 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$219,750 |
$2,971,746 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$541,260 |
$3,513,006 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$214,380 |
$3,727,386 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,550,000 |
$6,277,386 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Reserve / Arb Avoided
|
$3,950,000 |
$10,227,386 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$12,227,386 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Retained
Reserve / Arb Avoided
|
$1,053,763 $43,758 |
$13,281,149 $13,324,907 |
|
| Total |
$13,324,907 |
$13,281,149 $13,324,907 |
||||
| Total |
$13,324,907 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$7,627,386 | $2,600,000 | - | $10,227,386 |
| 1 |
|
$2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,053,763 | - | - | $1,053,763 |
| 1 |
|
$43,758 | - | - | $43,758 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
|
18 |
$2,600,000 |
$2,600,000 |
$2,600,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
22 |
$151,996
|
$151,996 |
$2,751,996 |
||
| 2018 |
|
23 |
$219,750
|
$219,750 |
$2,971,746 |
||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$541,260
|
$541,260 |
$3,513,006 |
||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$214,380
|
$214,380 |
$3,727,386 |
||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$2,550,000
|
$2,550,000 |
$6,277,386 |
||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$3,950,000
|
$3,950,000 |
$10,227,386 |
||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$12,227,386 |
||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$1,053,763 $43,758
|
$1,053,763 $43,758 |
$13,281,149 $13,324,907 |
||
| Total |
$10,724,907 |
$2,600,000 |
$13,324,907 |
$13,281,149 $13,324,907 |
|||
| Total |
$10,724,907 |
$2,600,000 |
$13,324,907 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$7,627,386 | $2,600,000 | - | $10,227,386 |
| 1 |
|
$2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$1,053,763 | - | - | $1,053,763 |
| 1 |
|
$43,758 | - | - | $43,758 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
NYM |
Jul 17, 2022 - Aug 11, 2022 | Ankle |
| 2019 |
NYM |
Jul 27, 2019 - Sep 26, 2019 | Foot |
-
Sep 02, 2024
Designated for Assignment by Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Aug 22, 2024
Signed a contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Aug 20, 2024
Released by Boston (BOS)
-
Aug 16, 2024
Designated for Assignment by Boston (BOS)
-
May 01, 2024
Signed a minor league contract with Boston (BOS)
-
Mar 30, 2024
Signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Mar 22, 2024
Released by Chicago (CHC)
-
Feb 20, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.75 million minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 17, 2023
Non-Tendered by Washington (WSH)
-
Nov 14, 2023
Designated for Assignment by Washington (WSH)
-
Jan 03, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Nov 18, 2022
Non-Tendered by New York (NYM)
-
Aug 11, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by New York (NYM)
-
Jun 20, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by New York (NYM)
-
May 31, 2022
Demoted to the Minors by New York (NYM)
-
Mar 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $3.95 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 15, 2021
Signed a 1 year $2.55 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $578,826 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $559,320 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Mar 24, 2018
Signed a 1 year $545,000 contract with New York (NYM)
-
Jun 18, 2013
Signed a contract with New York (NYM)
-
Jun 06, 2013
Drafted by New York (NYM): Round 1 (#11 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CIN | 93 | 78 | 307 | 275 | 33 | 64 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 104 | 28 | 76 | 1 | .233 | .313 | .378 | .691 | -0.08 |
| 2023 | WSH | 153 | 141 | 586 | 527 | 57 | 134 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 46 | 193 | 47 | 91 | 1 | .254 | .326 | .366 | .692 | 0.89 |
| 2022 | NYM | 58 | 34 | 152 | 134 | 11 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 38 | 12 | 37 | 0 | .194 | .276 | .284 | .560 | -0.37 |
| 2021 | NYM | 145 | 117 | 492 | 446 | 43 | 109 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 58 | 162 | 32 | 112 | 2 | .244 | .305 | .363 | .668 | -0.66 |
| 2020 | NYM | 50 | 48 | 199 | 177 | 27 | 56 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 42 | 109 | 14 | 45 | 0 | .316 | .377 | .616 | .993 | 1.98 |
| 2019 | NYM | 90 | 35 | 197 | 177 | 35 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 93 | 19 | 44 | 1 | .282 | .355 | .525 | .880 | 0.65 |
| 2018 | NYM | 56 | 33 | 149 | 143 | 14 | 32 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 60 | 4 | 47 | 0 | .224 | .255 | .420 | .675 | -0.48 |
| 2017 | NYM | 49 | 44 | 183 | 167 | 17 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 66 | 14 | 49 | 0 | .198 | .262 | .395 | .657 | -0.90 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $2,236,720
- Avg. Salary: $2,236,720
- MLB Rank: 326
- 1B Rank: 13
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $740,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Dominic Smith to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji-Man Choi | 1 | $4,650,000 | $4,650,000 | 31 |
| Seth Brown | 1 | $2,600,000 | $2,600,000 | 31 |
| Joey Meneses | 1 | $752,000 | $752,000 | 31 |
| Jon Singleton | 1 | $850,000 | $850,000 | 32 |
| Averages | 1 | $2,213,000 | $2,213,000 | 31.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Smith's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $5,973,348 | $1,991,116 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ji-Man Choi
2021-2022
|
60.49 | 0.72 | 0.49 | 1.07 | 0.23 | 0.74 | 0.33 | 0.17 | 1.83 |
|
Seth Brown
2022-2023
|
80.56 | 0.73 | 0.48 | 0.95 | 0.23 | 0.72 | 0.32 | 0.20 | 1.61 |
|
Joey Meneses
2022-2023
|
64.81 | 1.14 | 0.59 | 0.87 | 0.30 | 0.83 | 0.37 | 0.18 | 1.24 |
|
Jon Singleton
2022-2023
|
22.22 | 0.42 | 0.33 | 0.64 | 0.08 | 0.27 | 0.14 | 0.05 | -3.10 |
| Average | 57.02 | 0.75 | 0.47 | 0.88 | 0.21 | 0.64 | 0.29 | 0.15 | 0.40 |
|
Dominic Smith
2023-2024
|
83.10 | 0.82 | 0.34 | 0.66 | 0.25 | 0.70 | 0.33 | 0.13 | 0.53 |
| Pct Change | 45.74 | 9.33 | -27.66 | 25.00 | 17.14 | 9.22 | 12.41 | -13.33 | 32.50 |
| Median Prime % Change | 12.41% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 12.26% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Dominic Smith
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 years, $2,236,720 | $2,236,720 |
