Nathan Eovaldi

Texas Rangers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 34-224d (Feb 13, 1990)
Exp: 12.013 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 11 (#337 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Levinson brothers (ACES)
2024 Payroll Salary

$17,000,000

2024 Cash

$16,000,000

Career Earnings

$107,665,197

2023-2024 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 2 year , $34,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $34,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $17,000,000. In 2024, Eovaldi will earn a base salary of $16,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $17,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $34,000,000
Average Salary:
$17,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023 33 $18,600,000 $17,000,000 7.30% $19,600,000 $19,600,000
2024 34 $17,000,000 $17,000,000 7.17% $16,000,000 $35,600,000
2025 35
Vesting
$20,000,000 $20,000,000 - - -
2026 36
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2023 33 11.013 $16,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,600,000 - $18,600,000 $17,000,000
2024 34 12.013 $16,000,000 $1,000,000 - - $17,000,000 $17,000,000
2025 35 -
Vesting
$20,000,000 - - - $20,000,000 $20,000,000
2026 36 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023 33 $16,000,000 $2,000,000 $19,600,000 $19,600,000 $19,600,000 $17,800,000
2024 34 $16,000,000 - $16,000,000 $35,600,000 $17,800,000 $16,000,000
2025 35
Vesting
- - - - - -
Contract Notes
  • 2025 vesting option contains a $2M buyout
    vests to a player option with 300 innings pitched across 2023-2024
  • Innings Pitched ($1.5M earned in 2023)
    $750,000 each for 130, 140, 150, 160
  • Cy Young: $250,000
    $200,000 for 2nd
    $150,000 for 3rd
    $100,000 for 4th
    $50,000 for 5th
  • WS MVP: $150,000
  • $100,000 each for All-Star, Gold Glove, LCS MVP
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2019-2022 free-agent-xxb

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 4 year , $68,000,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $68,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $17,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $68,000,000
Average Salary:
$17,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2018

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, 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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2016-2016 Arbitration

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 1 year , $5,600,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $5,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,600,000
Average Salary:
$5,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 1 year , $3,300,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $3,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,300,000
Average Salary:
$3,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 1 year , $517,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $517,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $517,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $517,000
Average Salary:
$517,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 1 year , $502,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $502,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $502,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,000
Average Salary:
$502,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 1 year , $414,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $414,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $414,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $414,000
Average Salary:
$414,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus

Nathan Eovaldi signed a 1 year , $250,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $250,000
Average Salary:
$250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$107,665,197

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 18
Signing Bonus
$250,000
$250,000
2011 21
Active
$119,901
$369,901
2012 22
Active
$480,000
$849,901
2013 23
Active
$502,000
$1,351,901
2014 24
Active
$517,000
$1,868,901
2015 25
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,300,000
$5,168,901
2016 26
Injured / Arb Avoided
$5,600,000
$10,768,901
2017 27
Injured
$2,000,000
$12,768,901
2018 28
Active / Club Exercised
Retained
$731,204
$1,268,796
$13,500,105
$14,768,901
Champion
2019 29
Active
$17,000,000
$31,768,901
2020 30
Active
$6,296,296
$38,065,197
2021 31
Active
$17,000,000
$55,065,197
2022 32
Active
$17,000,000
$72,065,197
2023 33
Active
$19,600,000
$91,665,197
Champion All MLB (2nd)
2024 34
Active
$16,000,000
$107,665,197
Total      
$107,665,197
$107,665,197
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
18
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
2011
21
$119,902
$119,901
$369,901
2012
22
$480,000
$480,000
$849,901
2013
23
$502,000
$502,000
$1,351,901
2014
24
$517,000
$517,000
$1,868,901
2015
25
$3,300,000
$3,300,000
$5,168,901
2016
26
$5,600,000
$5,600,000
$10,768,901
2017
27
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$12,768,901
2018
28
$731,204
$1,268,796
$731,204
$1,268,796
$13,500,105
$14,768,901
2019
29
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$31,768,901
2020
30
$6,296,296
$6,296,296
$38,065,197
2021
31
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$55,065,197
2022
32
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$72,065,197
2023
33
$16,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,600,000
$19,600,000
$91,665,197
2024
34
$16,000,000
$16,000,000
$107,665,197
Total
$103,815,198
$2,250,000
$1,600,000
$107,665,197
$107,665,197

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $119,902 $250,000 - $369,901
3 $1,499,000 - - $1,499,000
2 $8,900,000 - - $8,900,000
2 $3,268,796 - - $3,268,796
5 $58,027,500 - - $58,027,500
2 $32,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,600,000 $35,600,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2016 NYY Aug 11, 2016 - Oct 02, 2016 Elbow
2017 TB Apr 02, 2017 - Oct 01, 2017 Elbow
2018 TB Mar 29, 2018 - May 30, 2018 Elbow
2019 BOS Apr 20, 2019 - Jul 20, 2019 Elbow
2020 BOS Aug 30, 2020 - Sep 12, 2020 Calf
2022 BOS Jun 09, 2022 - Jul 15, 2022 Back
2022 BOS Aug 23, 2022 - Sep 29, 2022 Neck
2023 TEX Jul 30, 2023 - Sep 05, 2023 Arm
2024 TEX May 03, 2024 - May 28, 2024 Groin
  • Dec 27, 2022 Signed a 2 year $34 million contract with Texas (TEX), including a vesting option for 2025
  • Nov 10, 2022 Boston (BOS) extended a 1 year $19.65 million Qualifying Offer
  • Dec 06, 2018 Signed a 4 year $68 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jul 25, 2018 Traded to Boston (BOS) from Tampa Bay (TB) for Jalen Beeks
  • Nov 02, 2017 Tampa Bay (TB) exercised a $2M club option for 2018
  • Feb 13, 2017 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 20, 2016 Designated for Assignment by New York (NYY)
  • Jan 19, 2016 Signed a 1 year $5.6 million contract with New York (NYY), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $3.3 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Dec 19, 2014 Traded to New York (NYY) from Miami (MIA) with Garrett Jones and Domingo German for Martin Prado, David Phelps and $6 million
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $517k contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Feb 20, 2013 Signed a 1 year $502k contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Jul 25, 2012 Traded to Miami (MIA) from Los Angeles (LAD) with Scott McGough for Randy Choate and Hanley Ramirez
  • Jun 10, 2008 Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jun 06, 2008 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAD): Round 11 (#337 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 TEX 26 26 128 63 62 36 150 22 11 8 0 152.0 3.67 1.08 2.39
2023 TEX 25 25 117 59 58 47 132 15 12 5 0 144.0 3.63 1.14 3.08
2022 BOS 20 20 115 55 47 20 103 21 6 3 0 109.3 3.87 1.24 1.56
2021 BOS 32 32 182 81 76 35 195 15 11 9 0 182.3 3.75 1.19 4.28
2020 BOS 9 9 51 20 20 7 52 8 4 2 0 48.3 3.72 1.20 1.23
2019 BOS 23 12 72 46 45 35 70 16 2 1 0 67.7 5.99 1.58 -0.08
2018 BOS 24 21 105 55 47 20 101 14 7 8 0 111.0 3.81 1.13 0.52
2016 NYY 24 21 123 66 66 40 97 23 9 8 0 124.7 4.77 1.31 1.30
2015 NYY 27 27 175 72 72 49 121 10 14 3 0 154.3 4.20 1.45 2.34
2014 MIA 33 33 223 107 97 43 142 14 6 14 0 199.7 4.37 1.33 0.34
2013 MIA 18 18 100 44 40 40 78 7 4 6 0 106.3 3.39 1.32 2.08
2012 LAD 22 22 133 59 57 46 78 10 4 13 0 119.3 4.30 1.50 0.54
2011 LAD 10 6 28 14 14 20 23 2 1 2 0 34.7 3.64 1.39 0.57

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 2 years, $48,308,500
  • Avg. Salary: $24,154,250
  • MLB Rank: 38
  • SP Rank: 12

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $17,000,000
  • MLB Rank: 84
  • SP Rank: 30

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Nathan Eovaldi to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Chris Bassitt 3 $63,000,000 $21,000,000 33
Sonny Gray 3 $75,000,000 $25,000,000 34
Zack Wheeler 3 $126,000,000 $42,000,000 33
Chris Sale 2 $38,000,000 $19,000,000 34
Averages 3 $75,500,000 $26,750,000 33.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Eovaldi's current age (34), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $52,666,666 $26,333,333

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Eovaldi 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
Chris Bassitt
2021-2022
28.50 5.95 8.68 2.33 3.29 1.10 3.50 4.30
Sonny Gray
2022-2023
28.00 5.42 8.88 2.70 2.94 1.14 3.12 4.72
Zack Wheeler
2023-2024
27.50 6.08 9.89 2.27 3.20 1.04 3.28 4.82
Chris Sale
2022-2023
11.00 4.92 9.45 2.06 3.74 1.09 3.10 2.57
Average 23.75 5.59 9.23 2.34 3.29 1.09 3.25 4.10
Nathan Eovaldi
2023-2024
23.00 5.74 8.52 2.56 3.69 1.12 3.91 3.64
Pct Change -3.16 2.68 -7.69 -9.40 -12.16 -2.75 -20.31 -11.22
Median Prime % Change -8.55%
Average Prime % Change -8.00%

Calculated Market Value: Nathan Eovaldi

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
2 years, $48,308,500 $24,154,250
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