MLB
LaMonte Wade Jr.
LaMonte Wade Jr.
San Francisco Giants, Right Field
Age: 30y-11m-21d (Jan 01, 1994)
Exp: 5.035 Years
Country: US
College: Maryland
Drafted: Round 9 (#260 overall), 2015
Agent(s): Ballengee Group
2025 Payroll Salary
$4,300,000
2025 Cash
$4,300,000
Career Earnings
$6,585,612
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
LaMonte Wade Jr. signed a 1 year , $4,300,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $4,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,300,000. In 2025, Wade Jr. will earn a base salary of $4,300,000, while carrying a total salary of $4,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,300,000
Average Salary:
$4,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
31 |
Estimate
|
$4,300,000 | $4,300,000 | 1.78% | $4,300,000 | $4,300,000 |
| 2026 |
|
32 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
31 | 5.035 |
Estimate
|
$4,300,000 | - | - | $4,300,000 | $4,300,000 |
| 2026 |
|
32 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
31 |
Estimate |
$4,300,000 | $4,300,000 | $4,300,000 | - | $4,300,000 | $4,300,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Arbitration
LaMonte Wade Jr. signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 Arbitration
LaMonte Wade Jr. signed a 1 year , $1,375,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $1,375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,375,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,375,000
Average Salary:
$1,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2022 Pre-Arbitration
LaMonte Wade Jr. signed a 1 year , $730,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $730,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $730,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $730,000
Average Salary:
$730,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration
LaMonte Wade Jr. signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration
LaMonte Wade Jr. signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $563,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
LaMonte Wade Jr. signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Signing Bonus
LaMonte Wade Jr. signed a 1 year , $163,800 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $163,800 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $163,800.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $163,800
Average Salary:
$163,800
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
5.035 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$6,585,612
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 |
 |
Signing Bonus
|
$163,800 |
$163,800 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$262,592 |
$426,392 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$140,175 |
$566,567 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$414,045 |
$980,612 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$730,000 |
$1,710,612 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,375,000 |
$3,085,612 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,500,000 |
$6,585,612 |
|
| Total |
$6,585,612 |
$6,585,612 |
||||
| 2025 | 31 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$4,300,000 |
||
| Total |
$10,885,612 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$402,767 | $163,800 | - | $566,567 |
| 4 |
|
$6,019,045 | - | - | $6,019,045 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
21 |
$163,800 |
$163,800 |
$163,800 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$262,592
|
$262,592 |
$426,392 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$140,175
|
$140,175 |
$566,567 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$414,045
|
$414,045 |
$980,612 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$730,000
|
$730,000 |
$1,710,612 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$1,375,000
|
$1,375,000 |
$3,085,612 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$6,585,612 |
||
| Total |
$6,421,812 |
$163,800 |
$6,585,612 |
$6,585,612 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
31 |
$4,300,000
|
$4,300,000 |
|||
| Total |
$10,721,812 |
$163,800 |
$10,885,612 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$402,767 | $163,800 | - | $566,567 |
| 4 |
|
$6,019,045 | - | - | $6,019,045 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
SF |
May 28, 2024 - Jun 28, 2024 | Hamstring |
| 2022 |
SF |
May 20, 2022 - Jun 29, 2022 | Knee |
| 2022 |
SF |
Apr 07, 2022 - May 06, 2022 | Knee |
| 2021 |
SF |
Apr 14, 2021 - May 13, 2021 | Oblique |
| 2019 |
MIN |
Jul 07, 2019 - Sep 01, 2019 | Thumb |
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with San Francisco (SF), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1.375 million contract with San Francisco (SF), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 01, 2022
Signed a 1 year $730,000 contract with San Francisco (SF)
-
Feb 05, 2021
Traded to San Francisco (SF) from Minnesota (MIN) for Shaun Anderson
-
Jun 18, 2015
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jun 09, 2015
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 9 (#260 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | BB | K | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SF | 117 | 94 | 400 | 331 | 45 | 86 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 126 | 62 | 90 | 2 | .260 | .380 | .381 | .761 | 2.06 |
| 2023 | SF | 135 | 116 | 515 | 429 | 64 | 110 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 45 | 179 | 76 | 95 | 2 | .256 | .373 | .417 | .790 | 2.64 |
| 2022 | SF | 77 | 62 | 249 | 217 | 29 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 78 | 26 | 51 | 1 | .207 | .305 | .359 | .664 | -0.31 |
| 2021 | SF | 109 | 83 | 377 | 336 | 52 | 85 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 56 | 162 | 33 | 89 | 6 | .253 | .326 | .482 | .808 | 1.22 |
| 2020 | MIN | 16 | 11 | 44 | 39 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 1 | .231 | .318 | .308 | .626 | 0.02 |
| 2019 | MIN | 26 | 15 | 69 | 56 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 0 | .196 | .348 | .375 | .723 | -0.13 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 5 years, $36,179,050
- Avg. Salary: $7,235,810
- MLB Rank: 197
- RF Rank: 14
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $4,300,000
- MLB Rank: 252
- RF Rank: 18
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare LaMonte Wade Jr. to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | 1 | $9,300,000 | $9,300,000 | 34 |
| Steven Pearce | 1 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | 35 |
| Yandy Diaz | 3 | $24,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 31 |
| C.J. Cron | 2 | $14,500,000 | $7,250,000 | 31 |
| Averages | 2 | $13,512,500 | $7,700,000 | 32.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Wade Jr.'s current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $37,834,300 | $7,566,860 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Wade Jr. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brandon Belt
2021-2022
|
54.01 | 0.82 | 0.47 | 1.05 | 0.24 | 0.83 | 0.36 | 0.23 | 2.94 |
|
Steven Pearce
2017-2018
|
52.16 | 0.83 | 0.48 | 0.64 | 0.27 | 0.83 | 0.37 | 0.21 | 1.78 |
|
Yandy Diaz
2021-2022
|
83.64 | 0.96 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.28 | 0.78 | 0.35 | 0.13 | 2.85 |
|
C.J. Cron
2020-2021
|
70.78 | 0.90 | 0.65 | 0.86 | 0.24 | 0.90 | 0.40 | 0.30 | 3.96 |
| Average | 65.15 | 0.88 | 0.51 | 0.77 | 0.26 | 0.83 | 0.37 | 0.22 | 2.88 |
|
LaMonte Wade Jr.
2023-2024
|
77.78 | 0.78 | 0.31 | 0.73 | 0.26 | 0.78 | 0.36 | 0.14 | 3.32 |
| Pct Change | 19.39 | -11.36 | -39.22 | 5.19 | -0.77 | -6.63 | -2.43 | -36.36 | 15.28 |
| Median Prime % Change | -2.43% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -6.32% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: LaMonte Wade Jr.
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 |
|---|---|
| 5 years, $36,179,050 | $7,235,810 |
