MLB
Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman
Pittsburgh Pirates, Relief Pitcher
Age: 36-276d (Feb 28, 1988)
Exp: 13.009 Years
Country: CU
Agent(s): Wasserman
Career Earnings
$165,816,491
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
Aroldis Chapman signed a 1 year , $10,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $10,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Average Salary:
$10,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
36 | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 | 4.43% | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 |
| 2025 |
|
37 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
36 | 13.009 | $10,500,000 | - | - | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 |
| 2025 |
|
37 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
36 | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 | $10,500,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 free-agent-xxb
Aroldis Chapman signed a 1 year , $3,750,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $3,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,750,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2020-2022 Extension
Aroldis Chapman signed a 3 year , $48,000,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $48,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $48,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2021 free-agent-xxb
Aroldis Chapman signed a 5 year , $86,000,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $11,000,000 signing bonus, $86,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $17,200,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $86,000,000
Average Salary:
$17,200,000
Signing Bonus:
$11,000,000
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2016-2016 Arbitration
Aroldis Chapman signed a 1 year , $11,325,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $11,325,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,325,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,325,000
Average Salary:
$11,325,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration
Aroldis Chapman signed a 1 year , $8,050,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $8,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $8,050,000
Average Salary:
$8,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration
Aroldis Chapman signed a 1 year , $7,835,772 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $2,835,772 signing bonus, $7,835,772 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,835,772.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,835,772
Average Salary:
$7,835,772
Signing Bonus:
$2,835,772
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2010-2015 foreign-professional
Aroldis Chapman signed a 6 year , $30,250,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $16,250,000 signing bonus, $30,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,041,667.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $30,250,000
Average Salary:
$5,041,667
Signing Bonus:
$16,250,000
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Seasons
13.009 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$165,816,491
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$17,250,000 |
$17,250,000 |
|
| 2011 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$18,250,000 |
|
| 2012 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$2,025,000 |
$20,275,000 |
|
| 2013 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$2,025,000 |
$22,300,000 |
|
| 2014 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$7,860,772 |
$30,160,772 |
|
| 2015 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$8,050,000 |
$38,210,772 |
|
| 2016 | 28 |
 |
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$11,325,000 $5,136,455 |
$49,535,772 $54,672,227 |
Champion |
| 2017 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$21,000,000 |
$75,672,227 |
|
| 2018 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$20,000,000 |
$95,672,227 |
|
| 2019 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$110,672,227 |
All MLB (2nd) |
| 2020 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$5,555,555 |
$116,227,782 |
|
| 2021 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$14,838,709 |
$131,066,491 |
|
| 2022 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$18,000,000 |
$149,066,491 |
|
| 2023 | 35 |
 |
Retained
Active
|
$1,875,027 $4,374,973 |
$150,941,518 $155,316,491 |
Champion |
| 2024 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$10,500,000 |
$165,816,491 |
|
| Total |
$165,816,491 |
$165,816,491 |
||||
| Total |
$165,816,491 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$19,050,000 | $19,085,772 | $75,000 | $38,210,772 |
| 1 |
|
$11,325,000 | - | - | $11,325,000 |
| 7 |
|
$88,530,721 | $11,000,000 | - | $99,530,719 |
| 1 |
|
$1,875,027 | - | - | $1,875,027 |
| 1 |
|
$1,874,973 | - | $2,500,000 | $4,374,973 |
| 1 |
|
$10,500,000 | - | - | $10,500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
22 |
$1,000,000
|
$16,250,000 |
$17,250,000 |
$17,250,000 |
|
| 2011 |
|
23 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$18,250,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
24 |
$2,000,000
|
$25,000 |
$2,025,000 |
$20,275,000 |
|
| 2013 |
|
25 |
$2,000,000
|
$25,000 |
$2,025,000 |
$22,300,000 |
|
| 2014 |
|
26 |
$5,000,000
|
$2,835,772 |
$25,000 |
$7,860,772 |
$30,160,772 |
| 2015 |
|
27 |
$8,050,000
|
$8,050,000 |
$38,210,772 |
||
| 2016 |
|
28 |
$11,325,000 $5,136,455
|
$11,325,000 $5,136,455 |
$49,535,772 $54,672,227 |
||
| 2017 |
|
29 |
$15,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$21,000,000 |
$75,672,227 |
|
| 2018 |
|
30 |
$15,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$20,000,000 |
$95,672,227 |
|
| 2019 |
|
31 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$110,672,227 |
||
| 2020 |
|
32 |
$5,555,556
|
$5,555,555 |
$116,227,782 |
||
| 2021 |
|
33 |
$14,838,710
|
$14,838,709 |
$131,066,491 |
||
| 2022 |
|
34 |
$18,000,000
|
$18,000,000 |
$149,066,491 |
||
| 2023 |
|
35 |
$1,875,027 $1,874,973
|
$2,500,000 |
$1,875,027 $4,374,973 |
$150,941,518 $155,316,491 |
|
| 2024 |
|
36 |
$10,500,000
|
$10,500,000 |
$165,816,491 |
||
| Total |
$133,155,721 |
$30,085,772 |
$2,575,000 |
$165,816,491 |
$165,816,491 |
||
| Total |
$133,155,721 |
$30,085,772 |
$2,575,000 |
$165,816,491 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$19,050,000 | $19,085,772 | $75,000 | $38,210,772 |
| 1 |
|
$11,325,000 | - | - | $11,325,000 |
| 7 |
|
$88,530,721 | $11,000,000 | - | $99,530,719 |
| 1 |
|
$1,875,027 | - | - | $1,875,027 |
| 1 |
|
$1,874,973 | - | $2,500,000 | $4,374,973 |
| 1 |
|
$10,500,000 | - | - | $10,500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
NYY |
Aug 27, 2022 - Sep 16, 2022 | Leg |
| 2022 |
NYY |
May 24, 2022 - Jul 01, 2022 | Achilles |
| 2021 |
NYY |
Aug 06, 2021 - Aug 18, 2021 | Elbow |
| 2020 |
NYY |
Jul 23, 2020 - Aug 17, 2020 | COVID-19 |
| 2018 |
NYY |
Aug 22, 2018 - Sep 19, 2018 | Knee |
| 2017 |
NYY |
May 14, 2017 - Jun 18, 2017 | Shoulder |
-
Apr 18, 2024
Suspended 2 games for verbally abusing an umpire against New York (NYM), forfeiting $112,904 in 2024 salary with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jan 22, 2024
Signed a 1 year $10.5 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jun 30, 2023
Traded to Texas (TEX) from Kansas City (KC) for Cole Ragans and Roni Cabrera
-
Jan 19, 2023
Signed a 1 year $3.75 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Sep 02, 2020
Suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at the head of Mike Brosseau (TB), forfeiting $248,757 in 2020 salary with New York (NYY)
-
Nov 03, 2019
Signed a 3 year $48 million contract extension with New York (NYY)
-
Dec 07, 2016
Signed a 5 year $86 million contract with New York (NYY)
-
Jul 25, 2016
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from New York (NYY) for Gleyber Torres, Adam Warren, Billy McKinney and Rashad Crawford
-
Mar 01, 2016
Suspended 30 games for violating the personal conduct policy forfeiting $1.85M in 2016 salary with New York (NYY)
-
Feb 13, 2016
Signed a 1 year $11.325 million contract with New York (NYY), avoiding arbitration
-
Dec 28, 2015
Traded to New York (NYY) from Cincinnati (CIN) for Eric Jagielo, Tony Renda, Caleb Cotham and Rookie Davis
-
Jan 28, 2014
Signed a 1 year $7.8 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
-
Jan 08, 2010
Signed a 6 year $30 million contract with Cincinnati (CINC)
-
Jan 08, 2010
Signed a 6 year $30.25 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PIT | 68 | 0 | 44 | 31 | 26 | 39 | 98 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 61.7 | 3.80 | 1.35 | 0.41 |
| 2023 | TEX | 60 | 0 | 37 | 24 | 20 | 36 | 103 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 58.3 | 3.09 | 1.25 | 0.93 |
| 2022 | NYY | 43 | 0 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 36.3 | 4.46 | 1.43 | -0.15 |
| 2021 | NYY | 61 | 0 | 36 | 23 | 21 | 38 | 97 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 56.3 | 3.36 | 1.31 | 1.53 |
| 2020 | NYY | 13 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11.7 | 3.09 | 0.86 | 0.41 |
| 2019 | NYY | 60 | 0 | 38 | 18 | 14 | 25 | 85 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 57.0 | 2.21 | 1.11 | 1.61 |
| 2018 | NYY | 55 | 0 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 93 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 51.3 | 2.46 | 1.05 | 1.53 |
| 2017 | NYY | 52 | 0 | 37 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 69 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 50.3 | 3.22 | 1.13 | 0.95 |
| 2016 | NYY | 59 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 90 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 58.0 | 1.55 | 0.86 | 1.20 |
| 2015 | CIN | 65 | 0 | 43 | 13 | 12 | 33 | 116 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66.3 | 1.63 | 1.15 | 2.71 |
| 2014 | CIN | 54 | 0 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 106 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 54.0 | 2.00 | 0.83 | 1.94 |
| 2013 | CIN | 68 | 0 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 112 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 63.7 | 2.55 | 1.04 | 1.78 |
| 2012 | CIN | 68 | 0 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 122 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 71.7 | 1.51 | 0.81 | 3.37 |
| 2011 | CIN | 54 | 0 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 41 | 71 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 3.60 | 1.30 | 0.41 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $8,191,383
- Avg. Salary: $8,191,383
- MLB Rank: 158
- RP Rank: 12
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $10,500,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Aroldis Chapman to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Ottavino | 2 | $14,500,000 | $7,250,000 | 37 |
| David Robertson | 1 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 37 |
| Joe Kelly | 1 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 35 |
| Luis Garcia | 1 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 1 | $9,187,500 | $7,375,000 | 36.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Chapman's current age (36), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $15,642,858 | $7,821,429 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Chapman 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, GP%, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | GP% | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adam Ottavino
2021-2022
|
68.00 | 0.10 | 3.14 | 1.21 | 10.57 | 3.64 | 3.40 | 41.98 | 1.53 |
|
David Robertson
2021-2022
|
35.00 | 0.29 | 3.45 | 1.21 | 11.72 | 3.98 | 3.62 | 21.60 | 2.53 |
|
Joe Kelly
2022-2023
|
42.50 | 0.02 | 5.10 | 1.40 | 13.31 | 4.86 | 2.89 | 26.07 | -0.50 |
|
Luis Garcia
2022-2023
|
62.00 | 0.02 | 3.73 | 1.30 | 9.01 | 3.06 | 3.44 | 38.15 | 0.20 |
| Average | 51.88 | 0.11 | 3.86 | 1.28 | 11.15 | 3.89 | 3.34 | 31.95 | 0.94 |
|
Aroldis Chapman
2023-2024
|
55.50 | 0.09 | 3.22 | 1.30 | 15.14 | 6.12 | 3.14 | 39.08 | 1.05 |
| Pct Change | 6.98 | -18.18 | 16.58 | -1.56 | 35.78 | -57.33 | 5.99 | 22.32 | 11.70 |
| Median Prime % Change | 6.98% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 2.48% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Aroldis Chapman
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, $8,191,383 | $8,191,383 |
