A.J. Ellis

San Diego Padres, Catcher
Age: 43-53d (Apr 09, 1981)
Exp: 8.151 Years
Country: US
College: Austin Peay
Drafted: Round 18 (#541 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Levinson brothers (ACES)

2018-2018

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Free Agent

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $4,250,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $3,550,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $3,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,550,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,550,000
Average Salary:
$3,550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration

A.J. Ellis 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
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $421,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $421,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $421,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $421,000
Average Salary:
$421,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 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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2003-2003 Signing Bonus

A.J. Ellis signed a 1 year , $2,500 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $2,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500
Average Salary:
$2,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$19,763,500

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 22
Signing Bonus
$2,500
$2,500
2009 28
Active
$400,000
$402,500
2010 29
Active
$400,000
$802,500
2011 30
Active
$421,000
$1,223,500
2012 31
Active
$490,000
$1,713,500
2013 32
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,000,000
$3,713,500
2014 33
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,550,000
$7,263,500
2015 34
Active / Arb Avoided
$4,250,000
$11,513,500
2016 35
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,516,394
$983,606
$15,029,894
$16,013,500
2017 36
Active
$2,500,000
$18,513,500
2018 37
Active
$1,250,000
$19,763,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
22
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
2009
28
$400,000
$400,000
$402,500
2010
29
$400,000
$400,000
$802,500
2011
30
$421,000
$421,000
$1,223,500
2012
31
$490,000
$490,000
$1,713,500
2013
32
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,713,500
2014
33
$3,550,000
$3,550,000
$7,263,500
2015
34
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
$11,513,500
2016
35
$3,516,394
$983,606
$3,516,394
$983,606
$15,029,894
$16,013,500
2017
36
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$18,513,500
2018
37
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$19,763,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $15,027,394 $2,500 - $15,029,894
1 $983,606 - - $983,606
1 $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
1 $1,250,000 - - $1,250,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2015 LAD Jul 20, 2015 - Aug 04, 2015 Knee
  • Feb 15, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Dec 07, 2016 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Aug 25, 2016 Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Los Angeles (LAD) with Tommy Bergjans for Carlos Ruiz
  • Dec 02, 2015 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 13, 2015 Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Feb 01, 2014 Signed a 1 year $3.55 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Mar 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Feb 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $421k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jun 09, 2003 Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jun 04, 2003 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAD): Round 18 (#541 overall)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2018 SD 66 43 151 19 41 8 0 1 15 52 26 37 0 .272 .378 .378 .722 0.33
2017 MIA 51 36 143 17 30 5 0 6 14 53 12 29 0 .210 .298 .298 .669 0.60
2016 LAD 64 50 171 11 37 8 0 2 22 51 19 31 2 .216 .301 .301 .599 -0.23
2015 LAD 63 55 181 24 43 9 0 7 21 73 32 38 0 .238 .355 .355 .758 1.82
2014 LAD 93 89 283 21 54 9 0 3 25 72 53 57 0 .191 .323 .323 .577 0.17
2013 LAD 115 109 390 43 93 17 1 10 52 142 45 78 0 .238 .318 .318 .682 2.50
2012 LAD 133 128 423 44 114 20 1 13 52 175 65 107 0 .270 .373 .373 .787 3.39
2011 LAD 31 25 85 8 23 1 1 2 11 32 14 16 0 .271 .392 .392 .768 0.48

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TRANSACTIONS

Feb 15, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with San Diego (SD)
Dec 07, 2016
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Aug 25, 2016
Traded to Philadelphia (PHI) from Los Angeles (LAD) with Tommy Bergjans for Carlos Ruiz
Dec 02, 2015
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), avoiding arbitration
Jan 13, 2015
Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Feb 01, 2014
Signed a 1 year $3.55 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Mar 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Feb 01, 2011
Signed a 1 year $421k contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Jun 09, 2003
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Jun 04, 2003
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAD): Round 18 (#541 overall)

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