Chris Volstad

Chicago White Sox, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37-225d (Sep 23, 1986)
Exp: 4.077 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#16 overall), 2005

2018-2018

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, 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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2017-2017

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year contract with the Chicago White Sox.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, 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
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $2,655,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,655,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,655,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,655,000
Average Salary:
$2,655,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $445,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $445,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $445,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $445,000
Average Salary:
$445,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $420,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $420,000
Average Salary:
$420,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, 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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2005-2005 Signing Bonus

Chris Volstad signed a 1 year , $1,600,000 contract with the Florida Marlins, including $1,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,600,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,600,000
Average Salary:
$1,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$3,491,824

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 18
Signing Bonus
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
2013 26
Reserve / minor-buried
$1,500,000
$3,100,000
2015 28
Reserve / minor-buried
$11,092
$3,111,092
2017 30
Active
$70,152
$3,181,244
2018 31
Retained
$310,580
$3,491,824
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
18
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
2013
26
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$3,100,000
2015
28
$11,092
$11,092
$3,111,092
2017
30
$70,152
$70,152
$3,181,244
2018
31
$310,580
$310,580
$3,491,824

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $1,600,000 - $1,600,000
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
1 $11,092 - - $11,092
2 $380,732 - - $380,732
  • Jul 31, 2018 Released by Chicago (CHW)
  • Jan 22, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Dec 26, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
  • Mar 24, 2016 Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Mar 13, 2016 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Oct 30, 2015 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Feb 01, 2015 Signed a 1 year contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jan 20, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $2.655 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 05, 2012 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Miami (MIA) with cash considerations for Carlos Zambrano
  • Mar 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $445k contract with Florida (FLA)
  • Mar 02, 2010 Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Florida (FLA)
  • Mar 01, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Florida (FLA)
  • Jun 16, 2005 Signed a contract with Florida (FLA)
  • Jun 07, 2005 Drafted by Florida (FLA): Round 1 (#16 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 03, 2010 Role in a brawl against Washington (WAS) $4,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Sep 03, 2010 Role in a brawl against Washington (WAS) 6 $13,770
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2018 CHW 33 1 65 35 33 12 29 9 1 5 0 47.3 6.28 2.28 -0.64
2017 CHW 6 2 16 11 10 5 10 4 1 2 0 19.3 4.66 0.43 0.17
2015 PIT 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0.00 0.07
2013 COL 6 0 19 10 10 1 3 1 0 0 0 8.3 10.80 0.93 -0.37
2012 CHC 21 21 137 81 78 43 61 16 3 12 0 111.3 6.31 0.29 -1.45
2011 MIA 29 29 187 96 90 49 117 23 5 13 0 165.7 4.89 0.38 0.20

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 31, 2018
Released by Chicago (CHW)
Jan 22, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
Dec 26, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
Mar 24, 2016
Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CWS)
Mar 13, 2016
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Oct 30, 2015
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Feb 01, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jan 20, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Colorado (COL)
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $2.655 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jan 05, 2012
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Miami (MIA) with cash considerations for Carlos Zambrano
Mar 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $445k contract with Florida (FLA)
Mar 02, 2010
Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Florida (FLA)
Mar 01, 2009
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Florida (FLA)
Jun 16, 2005
Signed a contract with Florida (FLA)
Jun 07, 2005
Drafted by Florida (FLA): Round 1 (#16 overall)

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