John Means

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Baltimore Orioles Starting Pitcher (SP ) Age: 30-346d Exp: 5.007 Years Bat/Throw: Left/Left
Drafted: Round 11 (#331 overall), 2014 College: West Virginia Agent(s): (Wasserman)

  • Current Contract

    John Means signed a 1 year / $3,325,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $3,325,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $3,325,000. In 2024, Means will earn a base salary of $3,325,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,325,000.

    2024-2024 Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,325,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,325,000
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA
    Year   Age Service Status Base Salary Luxury Tax Salary Payroll Salary Adjusted Salary Yearly Cash
    2024 Contract details by year 31 5.007 ARB 3 $3,325,000 $3,325,000 $3,325,000 $3,325,000 $3,325,000($3,325,000)
    2025 Free Agent Year 32 UFA  
    Sources: MLB contract specifics generally collected from Baseball Prospectus & Rotoworld.

    Previous Contracts

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    2022-2023 Arbitration Extension

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $5,925,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,962,500
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA

    2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $593,500
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $593,500
    Free Agent:

    2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $580,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $580,000
    Free Agent:

    2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $555,500
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $555,500
    Free Agent:

    2018-2018 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $545,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $545,000
    Free Agent:
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $20,510 - - $20,510
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $555,500 - - $555,500
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $214,815 - - $214,815
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $593,500 - - $593,500
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $2,950,000 - - $2,950,000
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $2,975,000 - - $2,975,000
    Est. Earnings
    (6 seasons)
    $7,309,325 - - $7,309,325
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $3,325,000 - - $3,325,000
    $10,634,325 - - $10,634,325
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    6 seasons Player Cash Earnings $7,309,325 - - $7,309,325
    * denotes deferred payment
  • Transactions

    Jan 11 2024Signed a 1 year $3.325 million contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
    May 21 2022Signed a 2 year $5.925 million contract with Baltimore (BAL), avoiding arbitration
    Mar 5 2020Signed a 1 year $580,000 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
    Mar 5 2019Signed a 1 year $555,500 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
    Sep 24 2018Contract purchased by Baltimore (BAL)
    Jun 25 2014Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
    Jun 7 2014Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 11 (#331 overall)

  • Injuries

    A look at the injuries for John Means, and the financial implications.

  • 2024 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how John Means ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GP GS IP H R ER BB K HR W L S ERA WHIP WAR
    2023 BAL 4 4 23.2 13 7 7 4 10 4 1 2 0 2.66 0.718 0.66
    2022 BAL 2 2 8.0 8 3 3 2 7 0 0 0 0 3.38 1.25 0.2
    2021 BAL 26 26 146.2 125 64 59 26 134 30 6 9 0 3.62 1.03 3.71
    2020 BAL 10 9 43.2 36 22 22 7 42 12 2 3 0 4.53 0.985 0.96
    2019 BAL 31 27 155.0 138 68 62 38 121 23 12 11 0 3.60 1.135 4.36
    2018 BAL 1 0 3.1 6 5 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 13.50 1.8 -0.16
    Totals 74 68 380.1 326 169 158 77 318 70 21 25 0 3.74 1.060 9.73
  • Calculated Market Value

    Market Value

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    • MLB Rank: 0
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    Previous Contract

    • Free Agent:
    • Avg. Salary: -
    • MLB Rank: 0
    • SP Rank: 0

    Comparable Players

    We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare John Means to.

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    Base Calculated Value

    After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Means's current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

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    Statistical Comparisons

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    John Means's Calculated Market Value

    After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

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