Justin Verlander
Career Earnings
$398,466,363
2023-2024 free-agent-xxb
Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 40 | $43,333,333 | - | - | - | - | ||||
2024 | 41 | $22,544,808 | $15,000,000 | 6.33% | $22,544,808 | $22,544,808 | ||||
2025 | 42 | $17,500,000 | $17,500,000 | - | $17,500,000 | $40,044,808 | ||||
2025 | 43 |
UFA |
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Retained Salary | ||||||||||
2023 | 40 | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | 18.60% | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | ||||
2024 | 41 | $25,000,000 | $28,333,333 | 11.96% | $25,000,000 | $68,333,333 |
Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 40 | 17.002 | $43,333,333 | - | - | $43,333,333 | - | |||||
2024 | 41 | 18.002 | $43,333,333 | - | - | $22,544,808 | $15,000,000 | |||||
2025 | 42 | - | $35,000,000 | - | - | $17,500,000 | $17,500,000 | |||||
2025 | 43 | -- |
UFA |
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Retained Salary | ||||||||||||
2023 | 40 | $43,333,333 | - | - | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | ||||||
2024 | 41 | $25,000,000 | - | - | $25,000,000 | $28,333,333 |
Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
2024 | 41 | $22,544,808 | $22,544,808 | $22,544,808 | $11,272,404 | $40,044,808 | ||||||
2025 | 42 | $17,500,000 | $17,500,000 | $40,044,808 | $13,348,269 | - | ||||||
Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||
2023 | 40 | - | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | $43,333,333 | $34,166,667 | |||||
2024 | 41 | - | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $68,333,333 | $34,166,667 | $25,000,000 |
- 2025 Player Option: $35M, vests with 140 innings pitched in 2024
Mets retain $35M from 2023-2024
$17.5M of the 2025 option if it vests
(criteria not met)
2022-2023 free-agent-xxb
2020-2021 Extension
2013-2020 Extension
2010-2014 Arbitration Extension
2009-2009 Arbitration
2005-2009 Rookie
Seasons
18.002 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$398,466,363
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 22 |
Active
|
$3,466,000 |
$3,466,000 |
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2006 | 23 |
Active
|
$350,000 |
$3,816,000 |
AL ROY | |
2007 | 24 |
Active
|
$400,000 |
$4,216,000 |
||
2008 | 25 |
Active
|
$500,000 |
$4,716,000 |
||
2009 | 26 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,975,000 |
$8,691,000 |
||
2010 | 27 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$7,250,000 |
$15,941,000 |
||
2011 | 28 |
Active
|
$13,250,000 |
$29,191,000 |
AL MVP AL Cy Young | |
2012 | 29 |
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$49,191,000 |
||
2013 | 30 |
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$69,191,000 |
||
2014 | 31 |
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$89,191,000 |
||
2015 | 32 |
Active
|
$28,000,000 |
$117,191,000 |
||
2016 | 33 |
Active
|
$28,000,000 |
$145,191,000 |
||
2017 | 34 |
Active
Retained
|
$4,743,169 $23,256,831 |
$149,934,169 $173,191,000 |
Champion | |
2018 | 35 |
Retained
Active
|
$8,000,000 $20,100,000 |
$181,191,000 $201,291,000 |
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2019 | 36 |
Retained
Active
|
$8,000,000 $28,075,000 |
$209,291,000 $237,366,000 |
AL Cy Young All MLB (1st) | |
2020 | 37 |
Injured
|
$12,222,222 |
$249,588,222 |
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2021 | 38 |
Injured
|
$33,000,000 |
$282,588,222 |
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2022 | 39 |
Active
|
$25,000,000 |
$307,588,222 |
Champion AL Cy Young All MLB (1st) | |
2023 | 40 |
Retained
|
$43,333,333 |
$350,921,555 |
||
2024 | 41 |
Active
Retained
|
$22,544,808 $25,000,000 |
$373,466,363 $398,466,363 |
||
Total |
$398,466,363 |
$373,466,363 $398,466,363 |
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Total |
$398,466,363 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 | $180,297,831 | $3,650,000 | $500,000 | $184,447,831 | |
7 | $145,510,199 | - | $175,000 | $145,685,199 | |
2 | $68,333,333 | - | - | $68,333,333 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | 22 |
$316,000
|
$3,150,000 |
$3,466,000 |
$3,466,000 |
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2006 | 23 |
$350,000
|
$350,000 |
$3,816,000 |
|||
2007 | 24 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$4,216,000 |
|||
2008 | 25 |
$500,000
|
$500,000 |
$4,716,000 |
|||
2009 | 26 |
$3,975,000
|
$3,975,000 |
$8,691,000 |
|||
2010 | 27 |
$6,750,000
|
$500,000 |
$7,250,000 |
$15,941,000 |
||
2011 | 28 |
$12,750,000
|
$500,000 |
$13,250,000 |
$29,191,000 |
||
2012 | 29 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$49,191,000 |
|||
2013 | 30 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$69,191,000 |
|||
2014 | 31 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$89,191,000 |
|||
2015 | 32 |
$28,000,000
|
$28,000,000 |
$117,191,000 |
|||
2016 | 33 |
$28,000,000
|
$28,000,000 |
$145,191,000 |
|||
2017 | 34 |
$4,743,169 $23,256,831
|
$4,743,169 $23,256,831 |
$149,934,169 $173,191,000 |
|||
2018 | 35 |
$8,000,000 $20,000,000
|
$100,000 |
$8,000,000 $20,100,000 |
$181,191,000 $201,291,000 |
||
2019 | 36 |
$8,000,000 $28,000,000
|
$75,000 |
$8,000,000 $28,075,000 |
$209,291,000 $237,366,000 |
||
2020 | 37 |
$12,222,222
|
$12,222,222 |
$249,588,222 |
|||
2021 | 38 |
$33,000,000
|
$33,000,000 |
$282,588,222 |
|||
2022 | 39 |
$25,000,000
|
$25,000,000 |
$307,588,222 |
|||
2023 | 40 |
$43,333,333
|
$43,333,333 |
$350,921,555 |
|||
2024 | 41 |
$22,544,808 $25,000,000
|
$22,544,808 $25,000,000 |
$373,466,363 $398,466,363 |
|||
Total |
$394,141,363 |
$3,650,000 |
$675,000 |
$398,466,363 |
$373,466,363 $398,466,363 |
||
Total |
$394,141,363 |
$3,650,000 |
$675,000 |
$398,466,363 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 | $180,297,831 | $3,650,000 | $500,000 | $184,447,831 | |
7 | $145,510,199 | - | $175,000 | $145,685,199 | |
2 | $68,333,333 | - | - | $68,333,333 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | HOU | Jun 16, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024 | Neck |
2024 | HOU | Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 18, 2024 | Shoulder |
2023 | NYM | Mar 30, 2023 - May 04, 2023 | Shoulder |
2022 | HOU | Aug 30, 2022 - Sep 16, 2022 | Calf |
2021 | HOU | Apr 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Elbow (Tommy John) |
2020 | HOU | Jul 27, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Arm |
2015 | DET | Mar 29, 2015 - Jun 13, 2015 | Arm |
- Aug 01, 2023 Traded to Houston (HOU) from New York (NYM) for Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford
- Dec 07, 2022 Signed a 2 year $86.6 million contract with New York (NYM), including a $35 million vesting option for 2025
- Nov 10, 2022 Declined a $25 million player option for 2023 with Houston (HOU)
- Nov 17, 2021 Signed a 2 year $50 million contract with Houston (HOU)
- Nov 17, 2021 Houston (HOU) extended Qualifying Offer
- Mar 23, 2019 Signed a 2 year $66 million contract extension with Houston (HOU)
- Sep 01, 2017 Traded to Houston (HOU) from Detroit (DET) with $16,000,000 and future considerations for Franklin Perez, Daz Cameron and Jake Rogers
- Mar 29, 2013 Signed a 7 year $180 million extension with Detroit (DET)
- Feb 04, 2010 Signed a 5 year $80 million contract with Detroit (DET)
- Feb 03, 2009 Signed a 1 year $3.675 million contract with Detroit (DET)
- Oct 22, 2004 Signed a 5 year $4.45 million contract with Detroit (DET)
- Jun 07, 2004 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#2 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | HOU | 17 | 17 | 98 | 56 | 55 | 27 | 74 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 90.3 | 5.48 | 1.38 | -0.37 |
2023 | HOU | 28 | 27 | 139 | 63 | 58 | 45 | 144 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 162.3 | 3.22 | 1.13 | 2.21 |
2022 | HOU | 28 | 28 | 116 | 43 | 34 | 29 | 185 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 175.0 | 1.75 | 0.83 | 5.62 |
2020 | HOU | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3.00 | 0.67 | 0.15 |
2019 | HOU | 34 | 34 | 137 | 66 | 64 | 42 | 300 | 36 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 223.0 | 2.58 | 0.80 | 7.38 |
2018 | HOU | 34 | 34 | 156 | 63 | 60 | 37 | 290 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 214.0 | 2.52 | 0.90 | 6.30 |
2017 | HOU | 33 | 33 | 170 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 219 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 206.0 | 3.36 | 1.18 | 5.11 |
2016 | DET | 34 | 34 | 171 | 81 | 77 | 57 | 254 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 227.2 | 3.05 | 1.00 | 7.37 |
2015 | DET | 20 | 20 | 113 | 56 | 50 | 32 | 113 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 133.3 | 3.38 | 1.09 | 2.36 |
2014 | DET | 32 | 32 | 223 | 114 | 104 | 65 | 159 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 206.0 | 4.54 | 1.40 | 0.93 |
2013 | DET | 34 | 34 | 212 | 94 | 84 | 75 | 217 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 218.3 | 3.46 | 1.32 | 4.40 |
2012 | DET | 33 | 33 | 192 | 81 | 70 | 60 | 239 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 238.3 | 2.64 | 1.06 | 8.09 |
2011 | DET | 34 | 34 | 174 | 73 | 67 | 57 | 250 | 24 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 251.0 | 2.40 | 0.92 | 8.62 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $13,885,100
- Avg. Salary: $13,885,100
- MLB Rank: 98
- SP Rank: 33
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $43,333,333
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Justin Verlander to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adam Wainwright | 1 | $17,500,000 | $17,500,000 | 41 |
Zack Greinke | 1 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | 39 |
Charlie Morton | 1 | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 | 39 |
Averages | 1 | $15,333,333 | $15,333,333 | 39.7 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Verlander's current age (41), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
1 | $15,333,333 | $15,333,333 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Verlander 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adam Wainwright
2021-2022
|
32.00 | 6.03 | 7.15 | 2.36 | 3.38 | 1.17 | 3.66 | 3.12 |
Zack Greinke
2021-2022
|
27.50 | 5.50 | 5.56 | 1.83 | 3.92 | 1.26 | 4.37 | 2.27 |
Charlie Morton
2021-2022
|
32.00 | 5.50 | 10.60 | 3.06 | 3.85 | 1.14 | 3.72 | 2.93 |
Average | 30.50 | 5.68 | 7.77 | 2.42 | 3.72 | 1.19 | 3.92 | 2.77 |
Justin Verlander
2023-2024
|
22.00 | 5.61 | 7.68 | 2.59 | 4.35 | 1.26 | 4.32 | 2.44 |
Pct Change | -27.87 | -1.23 | -1.16 | -7.02 | -16.94 | -5.88 | -10.20 | -11.91 |
Median Prime % Change | -8.61% | |||||||
Average Prime % Change | -10.28% |
Calculated Market Value: Justin Verlander
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 |
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1 years, $13,885,100 | $13,885,100 |