MLB
Daniel Hudson
Daniel Hudson
Los Angeles Dodgers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37-256d (Mar 09, 1987)
Exp: 13.106 Years
Country: US
College: Old Dominion
Drafted: Round 5 (#150 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Wasserman
RETIRED
2024-2024 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
37 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | 0.84% | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
37 | 13.106 | $2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
38 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
37 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2024 free-agent-xxb
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $6,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $6,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2023 free-agent-xxb
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2021 free-agent-xxb
Daniel Hudson signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 free-agent-street
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 free-agent-xxb
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2018 free-agent-xxb
Daniel Hudson signed a 2 year , $11,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $2,700,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $2,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,700,000
Average Salary:
$2,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2015 free-agent-restricted
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $518,500 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $518,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $518,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $518,500
Average Salary:
$518,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $504,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $504,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $504,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $504,000
Average Salary:
$504,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $419,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $419,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $419,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $419,000
Average Salary:
$419,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, 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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2009-2009 Pre-Arb
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, 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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2008-2008 Signing Bonus
Daniel Hudson signed a 1 year , $180,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $180,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $180,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $180,000
Average Salary:
$180,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
13.106 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$41,535,107
Earnings w/ Different Teams
8 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$180,000 |
$180,000 |
|
| 2009 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$65,573 |
$245,573 |
|
| 2010 | 23 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$179,234 |
$424,807 |
|
| 2011 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$419,000 |
$843,807 |
NL Silver Slugger:P |
| 2012 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$504,000 |
$1,347,807 |
|
| 2013 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$518,500 |
$1,866,307 |
|
| 2014 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$700,000 |
$2,566,307 |
|
| 2015 | 28 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$800,000 |
$3,366,307 |
|
| 2016 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$2,700,000 |
$6,066,307 |
|
| 2017 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$5,500,000 |
$11,566,307 |
|
| 2018 | 31 |
 |
Reserve / minor-buried
Retained
Injured
|
$4,500,000 $1,000,000 $468,800 |
$16,066,307 $17,066,307 $17,535,107 |
|
| 2019 | 32 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
|
$491,965 $1,008,035 |
$18,027,072 $19,035,107 |
Champion |
| 2020 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$21,035,107 |
|
| 2021 | 34 |
 |
Active
Retained
|
$2,096,770 $3,903,230 |
$23,131,877 $27,035,107 |
|
| 2022 | 35 |
|
Injured
|
$6,000,000 |
$33,035,107 |
|
| 2023 | 36 |
|
Injured
|
$6,500,000 |
$39,535,107 |
|
| 2024 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
$41,535,107 |
|
| Total |
$41,535,107 |
$41,535,107 |
||||
| Total |
$41,535,107 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$244,808 | $180,000 | - | $424,807 |
| 6 |
|
$5,641,500 | - | - | $5,641,500 |
| 2 |
|
$6,500,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$4,500,000 | - | - | $4,500,000 |
| 4 |
|
$14,968,800 | - | - | $14,968,800 |
| 3 |
|
$6,247,047 | - | $148,148 | $6,395,195 |
| 1 |
|
$1,008,035 | - | - | $1,008,035 |
| 1 |
|
$2,096,770 | - | - | $2,096,770 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
21 |
$180,000 |
$180,000 |
$180,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
22 |
$65,573
|
$65,573 |
$245,573 |
||
| 2010 |
|
23 |
$179,235
|
$179,234 |
$424,807 |
||
| 2011 |
|
24 |
$419,000
|
$419,000 |
$843,807 |
||
| 2012 |
|
25 |
$504,000
|
$504,000 |
$1,347,807 |
||
| 2013 |
|
26 |
$518,500
|
$518,500 |
$1,866,307 |
||
| 2014 |
|
27 |
$700,000
|
$700,000 |
$2,566,307 |
||
| 2015 |
|
28 |
$800,000
|
$800,000 |
$3,366,307 |
||
| 2016 |
|
29 |
$2,700,000
|
$2,700,000 |
$6,066,307 |
||
| 2017 |
|
30 |
$5,500,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$11,566,307 |
||
| 2018 |
|
31 |
$4,500,000 $1,000,000 $468,800
|
$4,500,000 $1,000,000 $468,800 |
$16,066,307 $17,066,307 $17,535,107 |
||
| 2019 |
|
32 |
$491,965 $1,008,035
|
$491,965 $1,008,035 |
$18,027,072 $19,035,107 |
||
| 2020 |
|
33 |
$1,851,852
|
$148,148 |
$2,000,000 |
$21,035,107 |
|
| 2021 |
|
34 |
$2,096,770 $3,903,230
|
$2,096,770 $3,903,230 |
$23,131,877 $27,035,107 |
||
| 2022 |
|
35 |
$6,000,000
|
$6,000,000 |
$33,035,107 |
||
| 2023 |
|
36 |
$6,500,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$39,535,107 |
||
| 2024 |
|
37 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$41,535,107 |
||
| Total |
$41,206,960 |
$180,000 |
$148,148 |
$41,535,107 |
$41,535,107 |
||
| Total |
$41,206,960 |
$180,000 |
$148,148 |
$41,535,107 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$244,808 | $180,000 | - | $424,807 |
| 6 |
|
$5,641,500 | - | - | $5,641,500 |
| 2 |
|
$6,500,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$4,500,000 | - | - | $4,500,000 |
| 4 |
|
$14,968,800 | - | - | $14,968,800 |
| 3 |
|
$6,247,047 | - | $148,148 | $6,395,195 |
| 1 |
|
$1,008,035 | - | - | $1,008,035 |
| 1 |
|
$2,096,770 | - | - | $2,096,770 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
LAD |
Jul 06, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Knee (MCL) |
| 2023 |
LAD |
Mar 30, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023 | Knee |
| 2022 |
LAD |
Jun 25, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 | Knee (ACL) |
| 2021 |
WSH |
Jul 28, 2021 - Aug 11, 2021 | COVID-19 |
| 2021 |
WSH |
Jun 10, 2021 - Jul 07, 2021 | Elbow |
| 2018 |
LAD |
Aug 25, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Arm |
| 2018 |
LAD |
Aug 07, 2018 - Aug 17, 2018 | Arm |
-
Oct 31, 2024
Retired from Professional Baseball
-
Mar 19, 2024
Contract purchased by Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Dec 13, 2023
Signed a 1 year $2 million minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Nov 05, 2023
Los Angeles (LAD) declined a $6.5 million option for 2024 (no buyout)
-
Sep 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $6.5 million contract extension with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Nov 29, 2021
Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jul 29, 2021
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Washington (WSH) for Mason Thompson and Jordy Barley
-
Jan 06, 2020
Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Jul 31, 2019
Traded to Washington (WSH) from Toronto (TOR) for Kyle Johnston
-
Mar 25, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Toronto (TOR)
-
Mar 22, 2019
Released by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Feb 09, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Apr 02, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Mar 28, 2018
Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Feb 22, 2018
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Pittsburgh (PIT) with Tristan Gray and $1M for Corey Dickerson
-
Dec 19, 2016
Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.7 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
-
Oct 31, 2014
Arizona (ARI) exercised an $800,000 option for 2015
-
Dec 13, 2013
Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 02, 2013
Signed a 1 year $518,500 contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $504k contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Mar 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $419k contract with Chicago (CWS)
-
Jul 30, 2010
Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Chicago (CHC) with David Holmberg for Edwin Jackson
-
Mar 03, 2010
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CWS)
-
Sep 03, 2009
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CWS)
-
Jun 30, 2008
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHW)
-
Jun 07, 2008
Drafted by Chicago (CWS): Round 5 (#150 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAD | 65 | 0 | 46 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 63 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 63.0 | 3.00 | 1.03 | 0.46 |
| 2023 | LAD | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.0 | 0.00 | 1.67 | 0.15 |
| 2022 | LAD | 25 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 24.3 | 2.22 | 0.90 | 0.57 |
| 2021 | SD | 54 | 0 | 40 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 75 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 51.7 | 3.31 | 1.08 | 0.99 |
| 2020 | WSH | 21 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.7 | 6.10 | 1.26 | -0.08 |
| 2019 | WSH | 69 | 1 | 56 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 71 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 73.0 | 2.47 | 1.14 | 0.95 |
| 2018 | LAD | 40 | 1 | 38 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 46.0 | 4.11 | 1.22 | -0.37 |
| 2017 | PIT | 71 | 0 | 58 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 66 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 61.7 | 4.52 | 1.48 | -0.06 |
| 2016 | ARI | 70 | 0 | 65 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 58 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 60.3 | 5.22 | 1.44 | -0.50 |
| 2015 | ARI | 64 | 1 | 64 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 71 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 67.7 | 3.86 | 1.32 | -0.18 |
| 2014 | ARI | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | 13.50 | 1.50 | -0.27 |
| 2012 | ARI | 9 | 9 | 62 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 45.3 | 7.35 | 1.63 | -0.86 |
| 2011 | ARI | 33 | 33 | 217 | 98 | 86 | 50 | 169 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 222.0 | 3.49 | 1.20 | 1.49 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,162,392
- Avg. Salary: $1,162,392
- MLB Rank: 396
- RP Rank: 100
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $2,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Daniel Hudson to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Doolittle | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | 36 |
| Jesse Chavez | 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 40 |
| Kirby Yates | 1 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | 36 |
| Lucas Luetge | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 36 |
| Averages | 1 | $1,935,000 | $1,935,000 | 37.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Hudson's current age (37), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Hudson 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, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sean Doolittle
2021-2022
|
31.00 | 0.02 | 2.27 | 0.83 | 9.86 | 2.08 | 2.62 | 1.10 |
|
Jesse Chavez
2022-2023
|
47.50 | 0.01 | 2.66 | 1.20 | 9.86 | 2.86 | 3.22 | 1.24 |
|
Kirby Yates
2022-2023
|
34.50 | 0.07 | 4.21 | 1.38 | 9.82 | 5.98 | 5.94 | 1.02 |
|
Lucas Luetge
2022-2023
|
30.50 | 0.03 | 4.96 | 1.58 | 9.32 | 3.64 | 3.94 | 0.57 |
| Average | 35.88 | 0.03 | 3.53 | 1.25 | 9.72 | 3.64 | 3.93 | 0.98 |
|
Daniel Hudson
2024-2024
|
52.00 | 0.17 | 2.66 | 0.93 | 8.88 | 2.13 | 3.76 | 1.43 |
| Pct Change | 44.93 | 466.67 | 24.65 | 25.60 | -8.64 | 41.48 | 4.33 | 45.92 |
| Median Prime % Change | 33.54% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 80.62% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Daniel Hudson
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, $1,162,392 | $1,162,392 |
