MLB
John Lackey
John Lackey
Chicago Cubs, Starting Pitcher
Age: 45-198d (Oct 23, 1978)
Exp: 15.095 Years
Country: US
College: Grayson County CC, Texas
Drafted: Round 2 (#68 overall), 1999
Agent(s): Steve Hilliard (Hilliard Sports Management)
2016-2017
John Lackey signed a 2 year , $32,000,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $32,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $32,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
| Year | Age | Service | Option/Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
37 | - | $16,000,000 | - | - | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
38 | - | $16,000,000 | - | - | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | |
| 2018 |
|
39 | - |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
37 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
38 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $32,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2010-2015
John Lackey signed a 5 year , $82,500,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $3,500,000 signing bonus, $82,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $82,500,000
Average Salary:
$16,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$3,500,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2006-2009
John Lackey signed a 3 year , $17,010,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $17,010,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,670,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $17,010,000
Average Salary:
$5,670,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2005-2005
John Lackey signed a 1 year , $440,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $440,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $440,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $440,000
Average Salary:
$440,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004
John Lackey signed a 1 year , $375,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $375,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $375,000
Average Salary:
$375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003
John Lackey signed a 1 year , $315,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $315,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $315,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $315,000
Average Salary:
$315,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1999-1999 Signing Bonus
John Lackey signed a 1 year , $470,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $470,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $470,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $470,000
Average Salary:
$470,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$153,992,500
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 20 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$470,000 |
$470,000 |
|
| 2003 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$315,000 |
$785,000 |
|
| 2004 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$375,000 |
$1,160,000 |
|
| 2005 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$440,000 |
$1,600,000 |
|
| 2006 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$4,010,000 |
$5,610,000 |
|
| 2007 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$5,625,000 |
$11,235,000 |
|
| 2008 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$18,235,000 |
|
| 2009 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$10,000,000 |
$28,235,000 |
|
| 2010 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$21,500,000 |
$49,735,000 |
|
| 2011 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$15,250,000 |
$64,985,000 |
|
| 2012 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$15,250,000 |
$80,235,000 |
|
| 2013 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$15,250,000 |
$95,485,000 |
Champion |
| 2014 | 35 |
 |
Retained
Active
|
$10,250,000 $15,750,000 |
$105,735,000 $121,485,000 |
|
| 2015 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$507,500 |
$121,992,500 |
|
| 2016 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
$137,992,500 |
Champion |
| 2017 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$16,000,000 |
$153,992,500 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 |
|
20 |
$470,000 |
$470,000 |
$470,000 |
||
| 2003 |
|
24 |
$315,000
|
$315,000 |
$785,000 |
||
| 2004 |
|
25 |
$375,000
|
$375,000 |
$1,160,000 |
||
| 2005 |
|
26 |
$440,000
|
$440,000 |
$1,600,000 |
||
| 2006 |
|
27 |
$3,010,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$4,010,000 |
$5,610,000 |
|
| 2007 |
|
28 |
$5,500,000
|
$125,000 |
$5,625,000 |
$11,235,000 |
|
| 2008 |
|
29 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$18,235,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
30 |
$10,000,000
|
$10,000,000 |
$28,235,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
31 |
$18,000,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$21,500,000 |
$49,735,000 |
|
| 2011 |
|
32 |
$15,250,000
|
$15,250,000 |
$64,985,000 |
||
| 2012 |
|
33 |
$15,250,000
|
$15,250,000 |
$80,235,000 |
||
| 2013 |
|
34 |
$15,250,000
|
$15,250,000 |
$95,485,000 |
||
| 2014 |
|
35 |
$10,250,000 $15,250,000
|
$500,000 |
$10,250,000 $15,750,000 |
$105,735,000 $121,485,000 |
|
| 2015 |
|
36 |
$507,500
|
$507,500 |
$121,992,500 |
||
| 2016 |
|
37 |
$16,000,000
|
$16,000,000 |
$137,992,500 |
||
| 2017 |
|
38 |
$16,000,000
|
$16,000,000 |
$153,992,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
$26,640,000 | $1,470,000 | $125,000 | $28,235,000 |
| 5 |
|
$74,000,000 | $3,500,000 | - | $77,500,000 |
| 2 |
|
$15,757,500 | - | $500,000 | $16,257,500 |
| 2 |
|
$32,000,000 | - | - | $32,000,000 |
-
Dec 04, 2015
Signed a 2 year $32 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Nov 13, 2015
St. Louis (STL) extended Qualifying Offer
-
Nov 06, 2015
Extended a $15.8 million qualiying offer by St. Louis (STL)
-
Oct 31, 2014
St. Louis (STL) exercised a $500,000 option for 2015
-
Jul 31, 2014
Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Boston (BOS) with Corey Littrell and $1.75 million for Joe Kelly and Allen Craig
-
Dec 16, 2009
Signed a 5 year $82.5 million contract with Boston
-
Apr 03, 2006
Signed a 3 year $17.01 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 01, 2005
Signed a 1 year $440k contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 04, 2004
Signed a 1 year $375k contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 02, 2003
Signed a 1 year $315k contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jun 09, 1999
Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Jun 07, 1999
Drafted by Anaheim (ANA): Round 2 (#68 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CHC | 32 | 30 | 165 | 93 | 87 | 53 | 149 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 170.7 | 4.59 | 0.36 | 1.06 |
| 2016 | CHC | 29 | 29 | 146 | 74 | 70 | 53 | 180 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 188.3 | 3.35 | 0.39 | 2.85 |
| 2015 | STL | 33 | 33 | 212 | 71 | 67 | 53 | 175 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 218.0 | 2.77 | 0.46 | 5.80 |
| 2014 | STL | 31 | 31 | 206 | 94 | 84 | 47 | 164 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 198.0 | 3.82 | 0.47 | -0.36 |
| 2013 | BOS | 29 | 29 | 179 | 80 | 74 | 40 | 161 | 26 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 189.3 | 3.52 | 0.53 | 2.72 |
| 2011 | BOS | 28 | 28 | 203 | 119 | 114 | 56 | 108 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 160.0 | 6.41 | 0.32 | -1.85 |
