Dominic Smith

Cincinnati Reds, 1st Base
Age: 29y-6m-7d (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 Cash Remaining 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-Arbitration

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-Arbitration

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-Arbitration

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-Arbitration

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

$2.2M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $2,236,720
  • Avg. Salary: $2,236,720
  • MLB Rank: 340
  • 1B Rank: 17

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

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TRANSACTIONS

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)

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