Joe Blanton

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Washington Nationals Relief Pitcher (RP ) Age: 43-118d Exp: 11.158 Years Bat/Throw: Right/Right
Drafted: Round 1 (#24 overall), 2002 College: Kentucky Agent(s): Jeff Berry (CAA Sports)

  • Current Contract

    Joe Blanton signed a 1 year / $4,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,000,000.

    2017-2017

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $4,000,000
    Free Agent: 2018 / UFA
    Year   Age Service Status Base Salary Luxury Tax Salary Payroll Salary Adjusted Salary Yearly Cash
    2017 Contract details by year 36 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $1,000,000($1,000,000)
    2018 Free Agent Year 37 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • Innings Pitched Bonus:
      $250,000 each for 50,60
      $500,000 for 70 
       
    • $3M deferred ($1M in 2018, $2M in 2019)
    Sources: MLB contract specifics generally collected from Baseball Prospectus & Rotoworld.

    Previous Contracts

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    2018-2019Deferred

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $3,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,500,000
    Free Agent:

    2016-2016

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $4,000,000
    Free Agent: 2017 / UFA

    2015-2015

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

    2014-2014

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / -
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary -
    Free Agent: 2015 / UFA

    2013-2015

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $15,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $7,500,000
    Free Agent: 2016 / UFA

    2010-2012 Arbitration Extension

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $24,000,000
    Signing Bonus $6,000,000
    Average Salary $8,000,000
    Free Agent: 2013 / UFA

    2009-2009 Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $5,475,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $5,475,000
    Free Agent:

    2008-2008 Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,700,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,700,000
    Free Agent:

    2007-2007

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $380,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $380,000
    Free Agent:

    2006-2006

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $327,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $327,000
    Free Agent:

    2005-2005

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $316,500
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $316,500
    Free Agent:

    2002-2002Signing Bonus

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,400,000
    Free Agent:
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2002 Player Cash Earnings - $1,400,000 - $1,400,000
    2005 Player Cash Earnings $316,500 - - $316,500
    2006 Player Cash Earnings $327,000 - - $327,000
    2007 Player Cash Earnings $380,000 - - $380,000
    2008 Player Cash Earnings $3,700,000 - - $3,700,000
    2009 Player Cash Earnings $5,475,000 - - $5,475,000
    2010 Player Cash Earnings $1,000,000 $2,000,000 - $3,000,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $8,500,000 $2,000,000 - $10,500,000
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $8,500,000 $2,000,000 - $10,500,000
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $6,500,000 - - $6,500,000
    2014 Player Cash Earnings $7,500,000 - - $7,500,000
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $371,584 - - $371,584
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $628,416 - - $628,416
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
    2018* Player Cash Earnings $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
    2019* Player Cash Earnings $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
    Est. Earnings
    (13 seasons)
    $51,198,500 $7,400,000 - $58,598,500
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $371,584 $1,400,000 - $1,771,584
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $4,723,500 - - $4,723,500
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $23,475,000 $6,000,000 - $29,475,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $14,000,000 - - $14,000,000
    seasons Player Cash Earnings $628,416 - - $628,416
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000
    * denotes deferred payment
  • Transactions

    Feb 28 2017Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Washington (WSH)
    Jan 19 2016Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
    Jul 29 2015Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Kansas City (KC) for considerations
    Feb 13 2015Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
    Apr 14 2014Retired from Professional Baseball
    Apr 14 2014Retired from Professional Baseball
    Apr 14 2014Retired from Professional Baseball
    Mar 31 2014Signed a 1 year contract with Oakland (OAK)
    Mar 26 2014Released by Los Angeles (LAA)
    Dec 5 2012Signed a 2 year $15 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
    Aug 4 2012Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Philadelphia (PHI) for future considerations
    Jan 21 2010Signed a 3 year $24 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
    Jun 13 2002Signed a contract with Oakland (OAK)
    Jun 4 2002Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 1 (#24 overall)

  • Injuries

    A look at the injuries for Joe Blanton, and the financial implications.

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    Statistics

    Season Team Games IP H R ER BB K HR W L S ERA WHIP WAR
    2017 WSH 51 44.1 52 29 28 13 39 10 2 4 0 5.68 1.466 -0.23
    2016 LAD 75 80.0 55 23 22 26 80 7 7 2 0 2.48 1.012 1.89
    2015 KC 36 76.0 69 26 24 16 79 7 7 2 2 2.84 1.118 0.35
    2013 LAA 28 132.2 180 96 89 34 108 29 2 14 0 6.04 1.613 -1.88
    2012 PHI 31 191.0 207 106 100 34 166 29 10 13 0 4.71 1.262 0.11
    2011 PHI 11 41.1 52 23 23 9 35 5 1 2 0 5.01 1.476 0.06
    2010 PHI 29 175.2 206 104 94 43 134 27 9 6 0 4.82 1.417 0.02
    2009 PHI 31 195.1 198 89 88 59 163 30 12 8 0 4.06 1.316 2.57
    2008 OAK 33 197.2 211 110 103 66 111 22 9 12 0 4.69 1.401 -0.09
    Totals 421 1742.1 1,858 891 838 454 1,270 220 100 95 2 4.33 1.327 2.80
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