Sean Burnett

New York Mets, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41-232d (Sep 17, 1982)
Exp: 7.085 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#19 overall), 2000
Agent(s): Jim Munsey (Munsey Sports Management)

2018-2018

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year contract with the Miami Marlins.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, 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
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2016-2016

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2014

Sean Burnett signed a 2 year , $8,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $250,000 signing bonus, $8,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2013

Sean Burnett signed a 2 year , $3,950,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $3,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,975,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,975,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2010

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $775,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $408,500 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $408,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $408,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $408,500
Average Salary:
$408,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $327,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $327,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $327,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $327,000
Average Salary:
$327,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $321,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $321,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $321,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $321,000
Average Salary:
$321,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2000-2000 Signing Bonus

Sean Burnett signed a 1 year , $1,650,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $1,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,650,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,650,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$17,147,463

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 17
Signing Bonus
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
2005 22
Active
$321,000
$1,971,000
2006 23
Active
$327,000
$2,298,000
2007 24
Active
$380,000
$2,678,000
2009 26
Active
$408,500
$3,086,500
2010 27
Active / arbitration-settlement
$775,000
$3,861,500
2011 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,400,000
$5,261,500
2012 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,300,000
$7,561,500
2013 30
Active
Retained
$3,750,000
$250,000
$11,311,500
$11,561,500
2014 31
Active
$3,750,000
$15,311,500
2015 32
Retained
$500,000
$15,811,500
2016 33
Active
Active
$1,250,000
$85,963
$17,061,500
$17,147,463
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
17
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
2005
22
$321,000
$321,000
$1,971,000
2006
23
$327,000
$327,000
$2,298,000
2007
24
$380,000
$380,000
$2,678,000
2009
26
$408,500
$408,500
$3,086,500
2010
27
$775,000
$775,000
$3,861,500
2011
28
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$5,261,500
2012
29
$2,300,000
$2,300,000
$7,561,500
2013
30
$3,500,000
$250,000
$250,000
$3,750,000
$250,000
$11,311,500
$11,561,500
2014
31
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$15,311,500
2015
32
$500,000
$500,000
$15,811,500
2016
33
$1,250,000
$85,963
$1,250,000
$85,963
$17,061,500
$17,147,463

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $1,436,500 $1,650,000 - $3,086,500
5 $4,810,963 - - $4,810,963
3 $7,750,000 $250,000 - $8,000,000
1 $1,250,000 - - $1,250,000
  • May 28, 2019 Retired from Professional Baseball
  • Feb 07, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
  • Mar 18, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Mar 26, 2017 Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Dec 12, 2016 Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Dec 10, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Aug 19, 2016 Traded to Washington (WSH) from Minnesota (MIN) for cash considerations
  • May 23, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 03, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 09, 2016 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Apr 01, 2016 Released by Washington (WAS)
  • Nov 16, 2015 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Oct 31, 2014 Los Angeles (LAA) declined a $4.5 million option for 2015
  • Dec 05, 2012 Signed a 2 year $8 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Nov 01, 2012 Declined a $3.5 million option with for 2013 with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 23, 2010 Signed a 2 year $3.95 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Feb 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $775k contract per arbitration with Washington (WAS)
  • Jun 30, 2009 Traded to Washington (WSH) from Pittsburgh (PIT) with Nyjer Morgan for Joel Hanrahan and Lastings Milledge
  • Jun 05, 2000 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 1 (#19 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 WSH 10 0 5 2 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 5.7 3.18 0.63 0.10
2014 LAA 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 13.50 -0.07
2013 LAA 13 0 9 1 1 4 7 1 0 0 0 9.7 0.93 0.27 0.60
2012 WSH 70 0 58 16 15 12 57 4 1 2 2 56.7 2.38 0.52 1.57
2011 WSH 69 0 54 24 24 21 33 6 5 5 4 56.7 3.81 0.30 0.32

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May 28, 2019
Retired from Professional Baseball
Feb 07, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with New York (NYM)
Mar 18, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Miami (MIA)
Mar 26, 2017
Released by Philadelphia (PHI)
Dec 12, 2016
Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Dec 10, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Aug 19, 2016
Traded to Washington (WSH) from Minnesota (MIN) for cash considerations
May 23, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Minnesota (MIN)
May 03, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Apr 09, 2016
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Apr 01, 2016
Released by Washington (WAS)
Nov 16, 2015
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
Oct 31, 2014
Los Angeles (LAA) declined a $4.5 million option for 2015
Dec 05, 2012
Signed a 2 year $8 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
Nov 01, 2012
Declined a $3.5 million option with for 2013 with Washington (WAS)
Dec 23, 2010
Signed a 2 year $3.95 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Feb 19, 2010
Signed a 1 year $775k contract per arbitration with Washington (WAS)
Jun 30, 2009
Traded to Washington (WSH) from Pittsburgh (PIT) with Nyjer Morgan for Joel Hanrahan and Lastings Milledge
Jun 05, 2000
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 1 (#19 overall)

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