MLB
Kyle Hendricks
Kyle Hendricks
Chicago Cubs, Starting Pitcher
Age: 34-267d (Dec 07, 1989)
Exp: 9.081 Years
Country: US
College: Dartmouth (NH)
Drafted: Round 8 (#264 overall), 2011
Agent(s): Wasserman
2024 Payroll Salary
$16,500,000
2024 Cash
$16,500,000
Career Earnings
$76,649,468
2020-2024 Arbitration Extension (CURRENT)
Kyle Hendricks signed a 4 year , $55,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $55,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,875,000. In 2024, Hendricks will earn a base salary of $16,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $16,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $55,500,000
Average Salary:
$13,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 2024 option defaults to $16M Club including $1.5M buyout
- 2024 option vests if Top 3 in 2020 Cy Young voting (not met)
- Annual Cy Young Escalator (Max $3M per year)
1st: $2M
2nd-3rd: $1M
4th-5th: $750,000
6th-10th: $500,000
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2019-2019 Arbitration
Kyle Hendricks signed a 1 year , $7,405,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $7,405,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,405,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,405,000
Average Salary:
$7,405,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Arbitration
Kyle Hendricks signed a 1 year , $4,175,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $4,175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,175,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,175,000
Average Salary:
$4,175,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Kyle Hendricks signed a 1 year , $760,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $760,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $760,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $760,500
Average Salary:
$760,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Kyle Hendricks signed a 1 year , $541,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $541,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $541,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $541,000
Average Salary:
$541,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Kyle Hendricks signed a 1 year , $510,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $510,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $510,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,000
Average Salary:
$510,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Kyle Hendricks signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Signing Bonus
Kyle Hendricks signed a 1 year , $125,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $125,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $125,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $125,000
Average Salary:
$125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$76,649,468
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$125,000 |
$125,000 |
|
| 2014 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$188,524 |
$313,524 |
|
| 2015 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$510,000 |
$823,524 |
|
| 2016 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$541,000 |
$1,364,524 |
Champion |
| 2017 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$760,500 |
$2,125,024 |
|
| 2018 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$4,175,000 |
$6,300,024 |
|
| 2019 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$7,405,000 |
$13,705,024 |
|
| 2020 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$4,444,444 |
$18,149,468 |
|
| 2021 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$14,000,000 |
$32,149,468 |
|
| 2022 | 32 |
|
Injured
|
$14,000,000 |
$46,149,468 |
|
| 2023 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$14,000,000 |
$60,149,468 |
|
| 2024 | 34 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$16,500,000 |
$76,649,468 |
|
| Total |
$76,649,468 |
$76,649,468 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
21 |
$125,000 |
$125,000 |
$125,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
24 |
$188,524
|
$188,524 |
$313,524 |
||
| 2015 |
|
25 |
$510,000
|
$510,000 |
$823,524 |
||
| 2016 |
|
26 |
$541,000
|
$541,000 |
$1,364,524 |
||
| 2017 |
|
27 |
$760,500
|
$760,500 |
$2,125,024 |
||
| 2018 |
|
28 |
$4,175,000
|
$4,175,000 |
$6,300,024 |
||
| 2019 |
|
29 |
$7,405,000
|
$7,405,000 |
$13,705,024 |
||
| 2020 |
|
30 |
$4,444,444
|
$4,444,444 |
$18,149,468 |
||
| 2021 |
|
31 |
$14,000,000
|
$14,000,000 |
$32,149,468 |
||
| 2022 |
|
32 |
$14,000,000
|
$14,000,000 |
$46,149,468 |
||
| 2023 |
|
33 |
$14,000,000
|
$14,000,000 |
$60,149,468 |
||
| 2024 |
|
34 |
$16,500,000
|
$16,500,000 |
$76,649,468 |
||
| Total |
$76,524,468 |
$125,000 |
$76,649,468 |
$76,649,468 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $125,000 | - | $125,000 |
| 11 |
|
$76,524,468 | - | - | $76,524,468 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
CHC |
Jun 08, 2017 - Jul 24, 2017 | Hand |
| 2019 |
CHC |
Jun 16, 2019 - Jul 02, 2019 | Shoulder |
| 2022 |
CHC |
Jul 06, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Shoulder |
| 2023 |
CHC |
Mar 30, 2023 - May 25, 2023 | Shoulder |
| 2024 |
CHC |
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024 | Back |
-
Nov 05, 2023
Chicago (CHC) exercised a $16.5 million option for 2024
-
Mar 26, 2019
Signed a 4 year $55.5 million contract extension with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 11, 2019
Signed a 1 year $7.405 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 12, 2018
Signed a 1 year $4.175 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 09, 2017
Signed a 1 year $761k contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $541,000 contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Mar 05, 2015
Signed a 1 year $510,000 contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jul 10, 2014
Contract purchased by Chicago (CHC)
-
Jul 10, 2014
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jul 31, 2012
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Texas (TEX) with Christian Villanueva for Ryan Dempster
-
Jun 10, 2011
Signed a contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Jun 07, 2011
Drafted by Texas (TEX): Round 8 (#264 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CHC | 22 | 17 | 110 | 70 | 68 | 27 | 67 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 96.3 | 6.35 | 1.42 | -1.26 |
| 2023 | CHC | 24 | 24 | 138 | 68 | 57 | 27 | 93 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 137.0 | 3.75 | 1.20 | 1.37 |
| 2022 | CHC | 16 | 16 | 85 | 45 | 45 | 24 | 66 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 84.3 | 4.80 | 1.29 | 0.57 |
| 2021 | CHC | 32 | 32 | 200 | 101 | 96 | 44 | 131 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 181.0 | 4.77 | 1.35 | -0.05 |
| 2020 | CHC | 12 | 12 | 73 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 64 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 81.3 | 2.88 | 1.00 | 1.98 |
| 2019 | CHC | 31 | 30 | 168 | 78 | 68 | 32 | 150 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 177.0 | 3.46 | 1.13 | 0.15 |
| 2018 | CHC | 33 | 33 | 184 | 82 | 76 | 44 | 161 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 199.0 | 3.44 | 1.15 | -0.38 |
| 2017 | CHC | 25 | 24 | 126 | 49 | 47 | 40 | 123 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 139.7 | 3.03 | 1.19 | 3.50 |
| 2016 | CHC | 32 | 30 | 141 | 53 | 44 | 44 | 170 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 190.0 | 2.08 | 0.97 | 5.40 |
| 2015 | CHC | 32 | 32 | 166 | 82 | 79 | 43 | 167 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 180.0 | 3.95 | 1.16 | 1.57 |
| 2014 | CHC | 14 | 13 | 72 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 80.3 | 2.47 | 1.08 | 2.86 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $5,363,484
- Avg. Salary: $5,363,484
- MLB Rank: 269
- SP Rank: 90
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $13,875,000
- MLB Rank: 118
- SP Rank: 45
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Kyle Hendricks to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Cobb | 2 | $20,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 34 |
| Carlos Carrasco | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 36 |
| Clayton Kershaw | 2 | $10,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 35 |
| Kenta Maeda | 2 | $24,000,000 | $12,000,000 | 35 |
| Averages | 2 | $14,000,000 | $7,250,000 | 35.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Hendricks's current age (34), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $20,419,356 | $6,806,452 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Hendricks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alex Cobb
2020-2021
|
14.00 | 5.20 | 7.99 | 3.14 | 4.03 | 1.30 | 3.90 | 3.36 |
|
Carlos Carrasco
2022-2023
|
24.50 | 4.94 | 7.80 | 3.12 | 5.39 | 1.51 | 4.69 | -0.08 |
|
Clayton Kershaw
2022-2023
|
23.00 | 5.61 | 9.56 | 2.18 | 2.37 | 1.00 | 3.30 | 5.37 |
|
Kenta Maeda
2022-2023
|
10.00 | 4.97 | 5.04 | 1.21 | 2.12 | 0.58 | 2.01 | 1.84 |
| Average | 17.88 | 5.18 | 7.60 | 2.41 | 3.48 | 1.10 | 3.48 | 2.62 |
|
Kyle Hendricks
2023-2024
|
20.50 | 5.07 | 6.18 | 2.14 | 5.05 | 1.31 | 4.54 | 0.04 |
| Pct Change | 14.65 | -2.12 | -18.68 | 11.20 | -45.11 | -19.09 | -30.46 | -98.47 |
| Median Prime % Change | -18.89% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -23.51% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Kyle Hendricks
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, $5,363,484 | $5,363,484 |