Jeff Samardzija

San Francisco Giants, Starting Pitcher
Age: 39-103d (Jan 23, 1985)
Exp: 11.028 Years
Country: US
College: Notre Dame
Drafted: Round 5 (#149 overall), 2006

2016-2020 Free Agent

Jeff Samardzija signed a 5 year , $90,000,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $9,000,000 signing bonus, $90,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,000,000.

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $90,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$9,000,000
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Jeff Samardzija signed a 1 year , $9,800,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $9,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,800,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,800,000
Average Salary:
$9,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Jeff Samardzija signed a 1 year , $2,640,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,640,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,640,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,640,000
Average Salary:
$2,640,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Jeff Samardzija signed a 1 year , $2,640,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,640,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,640,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,640,000
Average Salary:
$2,640,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2011 Pre-Arbitration Extension

Jeff Samardzija signed a 5 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $2,500,000 signing bonus, $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,500,000
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2006-2006 Signing Bonus

Jeff Samardzija signed a 1 year , $7,250,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $7,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,250,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,250,000
Average Salary:
$7,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$116,341,666

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 21
Signing Bonus
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
2007 22
Active
$1,000,000
$8,250,000
2008 23
Active
$1,500,000
$9,750,000
2009 24
Active
$1,000,000
$10,750,000
2010 25
Active
$3,000,000
$13,750,000
2011 26
Active
$3,500,000
$17,250,000
2012 27
Active
$2,640,000
$19,890,000
2013 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,640,000
$22,530,000
2014 29
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,803,935
$2,541,065
$25,333,935
$27,875,000
2015 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$9,800,000
$37,675,000
2016 31
Active
$12,000,000
$49,675,000
2017 32
Active
$19,500,000
$69,175,000
2018 33
Injured
$19,500,000
$88,675,000
2019 34
Active
$19,500,000
$108,175,000
2020 35
Reserve / minor-buried
$8,166,666
$116,341,666
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
21
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
2007
22
$500,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
$8,250,000
2008
23
$1,000,000
$500,000
$1,500,000
$9,750,000
2009
24
$500,000
$500,000
$1,000,000
$10,750,000
2010
25
$2,500,000
$500,000
$3,000,000
$13,750,000
2011
26
$3,000,000
$500,000
$3,500,000
$17,250,000
2012
27
$2,640,000
$2,640,000
$19,890,000
2013
28
$2,640,000
$2,640,000
$22,530,000
2014
29
$2,803,935
$2,541,066
$2,803,935
$2,541,065
$25,333,935
$27,875,000
2015
30
$9,800,000
$9,800,000
$37,675,000
2016
31
$9,000,000
$3,000,000
$12,000,000
$49,675,000
2017
32
$18,000,000
$1,500,000
$19,500,000
$69,175,000
2018
33
$18,000,000
$1,500,000
$19,500,000
$88,675,000
2019
34
$18,000,000
$1,500,000
$19,500,000
$108,175,000
2020
35
$6,666,667
$1,500,000
$8,166,666
$116,341,666

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $15,583,935 $9,750,000 - $25,333,935
1 $2,541,066 - - $2,541,065
1 $9,800,000 - - $9,800,000
5 $69,666,667 $9,000,000 - $78,666,666
  • Dec 05, 2015 Agreed to a 5 year $90 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Nov 15, 2015 Chicago (CHW) extended Qualifying Offer
  • Nov 06, 2015 Extended a $15.8 million qualiying offer by Chicago (CHW)
  • Apr 25, 2015 Suspended 5 games for his role in a brawl against Kansas City (KC), forfeiting $267,759 in 2015 salary with Chicago (CWS)
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $9.8 million contract with Chicago (CWS)
  • Dec 09, 2014 Traded to Chicago (CHW) from Oakland (OAK) with Michael Ynoa for Marcus Semien, Chris Bassitt, Josh Phegley and Rangel Ravelo
  • Jul 04, 2014 Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Chicago (CHC) with Jason Hammel for Addison Russell, Billy McKinney, Dan Straily and player to be named
  • Feb 08, 2014 Signed a 1 year $5.345 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 19, 2013 Signed a 1 year $2.64 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Oct 31, 2011 Chicago (CHC) declined $3 million option for 2012
  • Jan 12, 2007 Signed a 5 year $10 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 20, 2006 Signed a contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 07, 2006 Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 5 (#149 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2020 SF 5 4 21 19 18 4 6 7 0 2 0 16.7 9.72 2.16 -0.66
2019 SF 32 32 152 78 71 49 140 28 11 12 0 181.3 3.52 2.43 -0.03
2018 SF 10 10 47 32 31 26 30 6 1 5 0 44.7 6.25 5.24 -0.58
2017 SF 35 32 204 107 102 32 205 30 9 15 0 207.7 4.42 0.72 2.76
2016 SF 34 32 190 88 86 54 167 24 12 11 0 203.3 3.81 0.42 2.60
2015 CHW 32 32 228 122 118 49 163 29 11 13 0 214.0 4.96 0.49 0.32
2014 OAK 33 33 191 86 73 43 202 20 7 13 0 219.7 2.99 0.57 2.03
2013 CHC 33 33 210 109 103 78 214 25 8 13 0 213.7 4.34 0.30 1.04
2012 CHC 31 28 157 79 74 56 180 20 9 13 0 174.7 3.81 0.35 2.27
2011 CHC 75 0 64 35 29 50 87 5 8 4 0 88.0 2.97 0.20 1.11
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