Stephen Strasburg

Washington Nationals, Starting Pitcher
Age: 36-136d (Jul 20, 1988)
Exp: 13.118 Years
Country: US
College: San Diego State (CA)
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 2009
Agent(s): Scott Boras (Boras Corporation)
RETIRED

2020-2026 free-agent-xxb

Stephen Strasburg signed a 7 year , $245,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $245,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $35,000,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $245,000,000
Average Salary:
$35,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2017-2023 Extension

Stephen Strasburg signed a 7 year , $175,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $175,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $25,000,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $175,000,000
Average Salary:
$25,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Stephen Strasburg signed a 1 year , $10,400,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $10,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,400,000
Average Salary:
$10,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Stephen Strasburg signed a 1 year , $7,400,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $7,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,400,000
Average Salary:
$7,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Stephen Strasburg signed a 1 year , $3,975,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $3,975,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,975,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,975,000
Average Salary:
$3,975,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2013 Rookie

Stephen Strasburg signed a 4 year , $15,100,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $7,500,000 signing bonus, $15,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,775,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $15,100,000
Average Salary:
$3,775,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,500,000
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Seasons

13.118 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$220,090,870

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 20
Active
$2,900,000
$2,900,000
2010 21
Active
$4,500,000
$7,400,000
2011 22
Active
$5,000,000
$12,400,000
2012 23
Active
$3,000,000
$15,400,000
 NL Silver Slugger:P
2013 24
Active
$3,900,000
$19,300,000
2014 25
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,975,000
$23,275,000
2015 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$7,400,000
$30,675,000
2016 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$20,400,000
$51,075,000
2017 28
Active
$15,000,000
$66,075,000
2018 29
Active
$15,000,000
$81,075,000
2019 30
Active
$6,000,000
$87,075,000
 Champion All MLB (1st)
2020 31
Injured
Deferred
$8,730,158
$10,000,000
$95,805,158
$105,805,158
2021 32
Injured
Deferred
$23,571,428
$10,000,000
$129,376,586
$139,376,586
2022 33
Injured
Deferred
$23,571,428
$10,000,000
$162,948,014
$172,948,014
2023 34
Injured
$23,571,428
$196,519,442
2024 35
Injured
$23,571,428
$220,090,870
Total      
$220,090,870
$220,090,870
2025 36
Retained
$23,571,429
2026 37
Retained
$23,571,429
2027 38
Deferred
$26,666,666
2028 39
Deferred
$26,666,666
2029 40
Deferred
$30,666,642
Total
$351,233,702

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
16 $201,590,875 $17,500,000 $1,000,000 $220,090,870
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
20
$400,000
$2,500,000
$2,900,000
$2,900,000
2010
21
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$4,500,000
$7,400,000
2011
22
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$5,000,000
$12,400,000
2012
23
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$15,400,000
2013
24
$3,900,000
$3,900,000
$19,300,000
2014
25
$3,975,000
$3,975,000
$23,275,000
2015
26
$7,400,000
$7,400,000
$30,675,000
2016
27
$10,400,000
$10,000,000
$20,400,000
$51,075,000
2017
28
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
$66,075,000
2018
29
$15,000,000
$15,000,000
$81,075,000
2019
30
$5,000,000
$1,000,000
$6,000,000
$87,075,000
2020
31
$8,730,159
$10,000,000
$8,730,158
$10,000,000
$95,805,158
$105,805,158
2021
32
$23,571,429
$10,000,000
$23,571,428
$10,000,000
$129,376,586
$139,376,586
2022
33
$23,571,429
$10,000,000
$23,571,428
$10,000,000
$162,948,014
$172,948,014
2023
34
$23,571,429
$23,571,428
$196,519,442
2024
35
$23,571,429
$23,571,428
$220,090,870
Total
$201,590,875
$17,500,000
$1,000,000
$220,090,870
$220,090,870
2025
36
$23,571,429
$23,571,429
2026
37
$23,571,429
$23,571,429
2027
38
$26,666,667
$26,666,666
2028
39
$26,666,667
$26,666,666
2029
40
$26,666,668
$3,999,974
$30,666,642
Total
$328,733,735
$17,500,000
$4,999,974
$351,233,702

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
16 $201,590,875 $17,500,000 $1,000,000 $220,090,870

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2024 WSH Mar 28, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 Elbow
2023 WSH Mar 30, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 Ribs
2022 WSH Jun 14, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Ribs
2022 WSH Apr 04, 2022 - Jun 09, 2022 Neck
2021 WSH Jun 02, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Neck
2021 WSH Apr 15, 2021 - May 21, 2021 Shoulder
2020 WSH Aug 15, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 Hand
2018 WSH Jul 25, 2018 - Aug 22, 2018 Shoulder
2018 WSH Jun 09, 2018 - Jul 20, 2018 Shoulder
2017 WSH Jul 27, 2017 - Aug 19, 2017 Elbow
2016 WSH Aug 21, 2016 - Sep 07, 2016 Elbow
2016 WSH Jun 16, 2016 - Jul 03, 2016 Back
2015 WSH Jul 05, 2015 - Aug 08, 2015 Oblique
2015 WSH May 30, 2015 - Jun 23, 2015 Neck
2013 WSH Jun 06, 2013 - Jun 16, 2013 Arm
2012 WSH Mar 28, 2012 - Oct 03, 2012 Elbow (Tommy John)
2011 WSH Mar 31, 2011 - Sep 06, 2011 Elbow (Tommy John)
2010 WSH Aug 24, 2010 - Oct 03, 2010 Elbow
2010 WSH Jul 29, 2010 - Aug 10, 2010 Shoulder
  • Apr 04, 2024 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Dec 09, 2019 Signed a 7 year $245 million contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Nov 04, 2019 Washington (WSH) extended a $17.8 million Qualifying Offer
  • Nov 02, 2019 Declined a 4 year $100 million option with Washington (WAS)
  • May 09, 2016 Signed a 7 year $175 million extension with Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 15, 2016 Signed a 1 year $10.4 million contract with Washington (WAS), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $7.4 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 09, 2014 Signed a 1 year $3.975 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Aug 17, 2009 Signed a 4 year $15.1 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jun 09, 2009 Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 WSH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00 0.00
2023 WSH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.00 0.00
2022 WSH 1 1 8 7 7 2 5 1 0 1 0 4.7 13.50 2.14 -0.29
2021 WSH 5 5 16 12 11 14 21 4 1 2 0 21.7 4.57 1.39 0.04
2020 WSH 2 2 8 6 6 1 2 1 0 1 0 5.0 10.80 1.80 -0.24
2019 WSH 34 33 161 79 77 56 251 24 18 6 0 209.0 3.32 1.04 5.63
2018 WSH 22 22 118 59 54 38 156 18 10 7 0 130.0 3.74 1.20 2.34
2017 WSH 28 28 132 55 50 47 204 13 15 4 0 175.3 2.57 1.02 6.33
2016 WSH 24 24 119 59 59 44 183 15 15 4 0 147.7 3.60 1.10 3.38
2015 WSH 23 23 115 56 49 26 155 14 11 7 0 127.3 3.46 1.11 1.96
2014 WSH 34 34 198 86 75 43 242 23 14 11 0 215.0 3.14 1.12 3.31
2013 WSH 30 30 136 71 61 56 191 16 8 9 0 183.0 3.00 1.05 2.93
2012 WSH 28 28 136 62 56 48 197 15 15 6 0 159.3 3.16 1.16 3.09
2011 WSH 5 5 15 5 4 2 24 0 1 1 0 24.0 1.50 0.71 0.86

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TRANSACTIONS

Apr 04, 2024
Retired from Professional Baseball
Dec 09, 2019
Signed a 7 year $245 million contract with Washington (WSH)
Nov 04, 2019
Washington (WSH) extended a $17.8 million Qualifying Offer
Nov 02, 2019
Declined a 4 year $100 million option with Washington (WAS)
May 09, 2016
Signed a 7 year $175 million extension with Washington (WAS)
Jan 15, 2016
Signed a 1 year $10.4 million contract with Washington (WAS), avoiding arbitration
Jan 16, 2015
Signed a 1 year $7.4 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Jan 09, 2014
Signed a 1 year $3.975 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Aug 17, 2009
Signed a 4 year $15.1 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Jun 09, 2009
Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 1 (#1 overall)

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