MLB
Jason Heyward
Jason Heyward
Houston Astros, Right Field
Age: 35y-4m-12d (Aug 09, 1989)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#14 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
INACTIVE
2024-2024 free-agent-street
Jason Heyward signed a 1 year , $740,000 contract with the Houston Astros, 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 | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
34 | $123,318 | $123,318 | 0.05% | $123,318 | $123,318 |
| 2025 |
|
35 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
34 | 14.000 | $740,000 | - | - | $123,318 | $123,318 |
| 2025 |
|
35 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
34 | $123,318 | $123,318 | $123,318 | - | $123,318 | $123,318 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb
Jason Heyward signed a 1 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-xxb
Jason Heyward signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $720,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $720,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2023 free-agent-xxb
Jason Heyward signed a 8 year , $184,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $20,000,000 signing bonus, $184,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $23,000,000.
Contract Terms:
8 yr(s) / $184,000,000
Average Salary:
$23,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$20,000,000
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2014-2015 arbitration-extension-process
Jason Heyward signed a 2 year , $13,300,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $13,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,650,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $13,300,000
Average Salary:
$6,650,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
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2013-2013 Arbitration
Jason Heyward signed a 1 year , $3,650,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,650,000
Average Salary:
$3,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration
Jason Heyward signed a 1 year , $565,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $565,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $565,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $565,000
Average Salary:
$565,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration
Jason Heyward signed a 1 year , $496,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $496,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $496,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $496,500
Average Salary:
$496,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration
Jason Heyward signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Signing Bonus
Jason Heyward signed a 1 year , $1,700,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,700,000
Average Salary:
$1,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
15 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$185,012,596
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$1,700,000 |
$1,700,000 |
|
| 2010 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$400,000 |
$2,100,000 |
|
| 2011 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$496,500 |
$2,596,500 |
|
| 2012 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$565,000 |
$3,161,500 |
NL Gold Glove:RF |
| 2013 | 23 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,650,000 |
$6,811,500 |
|
| 2014 | 24 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,500,000 |
$12,311,500 |
NL Gold Glove:RF |
| 2015 | 25 |
 |
Active /
Arbitration 3 Bypassed |
$7,800,000 |
$20,111,500 |
NL Gold Glove:RF |
| 2016 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$15,000,000 |
$35,111,500 |
Champion NL Gold Glove:RF |
| 2017 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$21,500,000 |
$56,611,500 |
NL Gold Glove:RF |
| 2018 | 28 |
|
Active / early-termination-declined
|
$21,500,000 |
$78,111,500 |
|
| 2019 | 29 |
|
Active / early-termination-declined
|
$20,000,000 |
$98,111,500 |
|
| 2020 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$7,777,778 |
$105,889,278 |
|
| 2021 | 31 |
|
Injured
|
$21,000,000 |
$126,889,278 |
|
| 2022 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$22,000,000 |
$148,889,278 |
|
| 2023 | 33 |
|
Retained
Active
|
$21,280,000 $720,000 |
$170,169,278 $170,889,278 |
|
| 2024 | 34 |
|
Deferred
Active
Retained
|
$5,000,000 $123,318 $9,000,000 |
$175,889,278 $176,012,596 $185,012,596 |
|
| Total |
$185,012,596 |
$175,889,278 $176,012,596 $185,012,596 |
||||
| 2025 | 35 |
|
Deferred
|
$5,000,000 |
||
| 2026 | 36 |
|
Deferred
|
$5,000,000 |
||
| 2027 | 37 |
|
Deferred
|
$5,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$200,012,596 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$9,611,500 | $2,700,000 | - | $12,311,500 |
| 1 |
|
$7,800,000 | - | - | $7,800,000 |
| 9 |
|
$150,057,778 | $5,000,000 | - | $155,057,778 |
| 2 |
|
$9,720,000 | - | - | $9,720,000 |
| 1 |
|
$123,318 | - | - | $123,318 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
|
17 |
$1,700,000 |
$1,700,000 |
$1,700,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
20 |
$400,000
|
$400,000 |
$2,100,000 |
||
| 2011 |
|
21 |
$496,500
|
$496,500 |
$2,596,500 |
||
| 2012 |
|
22 |
$565,000
|
$565,000 |
$3,161,500 |
||
| 2013 |
|
23 |
$3,650,000
|
$3,650,000 |
$6,811,500 |
||
| 2014 |
|
24 |
$4,500,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$5,500,000 |
$12,311,500 |
|
| 2015 |
|
25 |
$7,800,000
|
$7,800,000 |
$20,111,500 |
||
| 2016 |
|
26 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$35,111,500 |
||
| 2017 |
|
27 |
$21,500,000
|
$21,500,000 |
$56,611,500 |
||
| 2018 |
|
28 |
$21,500,000
|
$21,500,000 |
$78,111,500 |
||
| 2019 |
|
29 |
$20,000,000
|
$20,000,000 |
$98,111,500 |
||
| 2020 |
|
30 |
$7,777,778
|
$7,777,778 |
$105,889,278 |
||
| 2021 |
|
31 |
$21,000,000
|
$21,000,000 |
$126,889,278 |
||
| 2022 |
|
32 |
$22,000,000
|
$22,000,000 |
$148,889,278 |
||
| 2023 |
|
33 |
$21,280,000 $720,000
|
$21,280,000 $720,000 |
$170,169,278 $170,889,278 |
||
| 2024 |
|
34 |
$123,318 $9,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$5,000,000 $123,318 $9,000,000 |
$175,889,278 $176,012,596 $185,012,596 |
|
| Total |
$177,312,596 |
$7,700,000 |
$185,012,596 |
$175,889,278 $176,012,596 $185,012,596 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
35 |
$5,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
36 |
$5,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
37 |
$5,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
|||
| Total |
$177,312,596 |
$22,700,000 |
$200,012,596 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$9,611,500 | $2,700,000 | - | $12,311,500 |
| 1 |
|
$7,800,000 | - | - | $7,800,000 |
| 9 |
|
$150,057,778 | $5,000,000 | - | $155,057,778 |
| 2 |
|
$9,720,000 | - | - | $9,720,000 |
| 1 |
|
$123,318 | - | - | $123,318 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
LAD |
Jul 05, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024 | Knee |
| 2024 |
LAD |
Apr 03, 2024 - May 17, 2024 | Back |
| 2022 |
CHC |
Jun 30, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Knee |
| 2022 |
CHC |
May 17, 2022 - Jun 01, 2022 | COVID-19 |
| 2021 |
CHC |
Sep 14, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Concussion |
| 2021 |
CHC |
Aug 06, 2021 - Aug 15, 2021 | Hand |
| 2021 |
CHC |
May 20, 2021 - Jun 05, 2021 | Hamstring |
| 2018 |
CHC |
Aug 31, 2018 - Sep 16, 2018 | Hamstring |
| 2018 |
CHC |
May 08, 2018 - May 18, 2018 | Concussion |
| 2017 |
CHC |
Jun 22, 2017 - Jul 04, 2017 | Hand |
| 2017 |
CHC |
May 08, 2017 - May 20, 2017 | Finger |
-
Aug 29, 2024
Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Aug 25, 2024
Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Aug 22, 2024
Designated for Assignment by Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Nov 27, 2023
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Mar 30, 2023
Contract purchased by Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Dec 08, 2022
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Nov 14, 2022
Released by Chicago (CHC) ($22M retained)
-
Dec 11, 2015
Signed an 8 year $184 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 15, 2015
Player declined $15.8 million qualiying offer
-
Nov 06, 2015
Extended a $15.8 million qualiying offer by St. Louis (STL)
-
Nov 17, 2014
Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Atlanta (ATL) with Jordan Walden for Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins
-
Feb 04, 2014
Signed a 2 year $13.3 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $3.65 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
- Feb 21, 2011 Signed a 1 year $496,500 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Apr 03, 2010
Contract purchased by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Aug 12, 2007
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#14 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | 87 | 63 | 257 | 228 | 33 | 48 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 37 | 94 | 22 | 53 | 5 | .211 | .288 | .412 | .700 | 0.82 |
| 2023 | LAD | 124 | 98 | 374 | 334 | 56 | 90 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 40 | 158 | 34 | 64 | 2 | .269 | .340 | .473 | .813 | 1.93 |
| 2022 | CHC | 48 | 41 | 151 | 137 | 15 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 11 | 32 | 1 | .204 | .278 | .277 | .555 | -0.70 |
| 2021 | CHC | 104 | 92 | 353 | 323 | 35 | 69 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 112 | 27 | 68 | 5 | .214 | .280 | .347 | .627 | 0.42 |
| 2020 | CHC | 50 | 49 | 181 | 147 | 20 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 67 | 30 | 37 | 2 | .265 | .392 | .456 | .848 | 1.52 |
| 2019 | CHC | 148 | 137 | 588 | 513 | 78 | 129 | 20 | 4 | 21 | 62 | 220 | 68 | 110 | 8 | .251 | .344 | .429 | .773 | 2.42 |
| 2018 | CHC | 128 | 111 | 486 | 440 | 67 | 119 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 57 | 174 | 42 | 60 | 1 | .270 | .335 | .395 | .730 | 2.06 |
| 2017 | CHC | 126 | 116 | 478 | 432 | 59 | 112 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 59 | 168 | 41 | 67 | 4 | .259 | .326 | .389 | .715 | 2.22 |
| 2016 | CHC | 142 | 133 | 591 | 530 | 61 | 122 | 27 | 1 | 7 | 49 | 172 | 54 | 93 | 11 | .230 | .306 | .325 | .631 | 0.97 |
| 2015 | STL | 154 | 144 | 608 | 547 | 79 | 160 | 33 | 4 | 13 | 60 | 240 | 56 | 90 | 23 | .293 | .359 | .439 | .798 | 6.85 |
| 2014 | ATL | 149 | 148 | 649 | 573 | 74 | 155 | 26 | 3 | 11 | 58 | 220 | 67 | 98 | 20 | .271 | .351 | .384 | .735 | 5.49 |
| 2013 | ATL | 104 | 97 | 438 | 382 | 67 | 97 | 22 | 1 | 14 | 38 | 163 | 48 | 73 | 2 | .254 | .349 | .427 | .776 | 3.59 |
| 2012 | ATL | 158 | 151 | 650 | 587 | 93 | 158 | 30 | 6 | 27 | 82 | 281 | 58 | 152 | 21 | .269 | .335 | .479 | .814 | 5.51 |
| 2011 | ATL | 128 | 106 | 454 | 396 | 50 | 90 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 42 | 154 | 51 | 93 | 9 | .227 | .319 | .389 | .708 | 1.94 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,538,031
- Avg. Salary: $1,538,031
- MLB Rank: 376
- RF Rank: 20
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 Jason Heyward to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | 1 | $720,000 | $720,000 | 35 |
| Adam Duvall | 1 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 35 |
| Robbie Grossman | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 34 |
| Whit Merrifield | 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 35 |
| Averages | 1 | $1,490,000 | $1,490,000 | 34.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Heyward's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,486,667 | $1,486,667 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Heyward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kole Calhoun
2021-2022
|
54.32 | 0.65 | 0.38 | 1.01 | 0.22 | 0.63 | 0.29 | 0.14 | -1.83 |
|
Adam Duvall
2022-2023
|
54.77 | 0.79 | 0.53 | 1.19 | 0.23 | 0.76 | 0.33 | 0.24 | 1.26 |
|
Robbie Grossman
2022-2023
|
75.31 | 0.70 | 0.39 | 0.93 | 0.22 | 0.68 | 0.32 | 0.13 | -0.16 |
|
Whit Merrifield
2022-2023
|
87.65 | 0.97 | 0.44 | 0.65 | 0.26 | 0.69 | 0.32 | 0.12 | 0.56 |
| Average | 68.01 | 0.78 | 0.44 | 0.95 | 0.23 | 0.69 | 0.31 | 0.16 | -0.04 |
|
Jason Heyward
2023-2024
|
64.58 | 0.67 | 0.35 | 0.54 | 0.24 | 0.74 | 0.33 | 0.19 | 2.94 |
| Pct Change | -5.04 | -14.10 | -20.45 | 43.16 | 2.61 | 6.67 | 7.10 | 18.75 | 0.00 |
| Median Prime % Change | 2.61% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 4.30% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Jason Heyward
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, $1,538,031 | $1,538,031 |
