Tom Gorzelanny

Baltimore Orioles, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41-301d (Jul 12, 1982)
Exp: 8.16 Years
Country: US
College: Triton JC (IL)
Drafted: Round 2 (#45 overall), 2003

2017-2017

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2017 34 -
$1,000,000 - - $1,000,000 $1,000,000
2018 35 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 34
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Contract Notes
  • Incentives: $1.8M
  • 3/24 opt-out available
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2015-2015

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2013-2014

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 2 year , $5,700,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $300,000 signing bonus, $5,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,850,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,700,000
Average Salary:
$2,850,000
Signing Bonus:
$300,000
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2012-2012

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2010-2010

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2009-2009

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 1 year , $433,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $433,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $433,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $433,000
Average Salary:
$433,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2008-2008

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 1 year , $419,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $419,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $419,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $419,000
Average Salary:
$419,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2007-2007

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 1 year , $386,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, including $386,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $386,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $386,000
Average Salary:
$386,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2006-2006

Tom Gorzelanny 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
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2003-2003 Signing Bonus

Tom Gorzelanny signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Tom Gorzelanny's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Career Earnings thru 2024

$16,052,880

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 20
Signing Bonus
$775,000
$775,000
2006 23
Active
$327,000
$1,102,000
2007 24
Active
$386,000
$1,488,000
2008 25
Active
$419,000
$1,907,000
2009 26
Active
$433,000
$2,340,000
2010 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$800,000
$3,140,000
2011 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,100,000
$5,240,000
2012 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,000,000
$8,240,000
2013 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,900,000
$11,140,000
2014 31
Active
$2,800,000
$13,940,000
2015 32
Active
$1,000,000
$14,940,000
2016 33
Retained
$112,880
$15,052,880
2017 34
Reserve / minor
$1,000,000
$16,052,880
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
20
$775,000
$775,000
$775,000
2006
23
$327,000
$327,000
$1,102,000
2007
24
$386,000
$386,000
$1,488,000
2008
25
$419,000
$419,000
$1,907,000
2009
26
$433,000
$433,000
$2,340,000
2010
27
$800,000
$800,000
$3,140,000
2011
28
$2,100,000
$2,100,000
$5,240,000
2012
29
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$8,240,000
2013
30
$2,600,000
$300,000
$2,900,000
$11,140,000
2014
31
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$13,940,000
2015
32
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$14,940,000
2016
33
$112,880
$112,880
$15,052,880
2017
34
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$16,052,880

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $5,400,000 $1,075,000 - $6,475,000
4 $1,565,000 - - $1,565,000
1 $800,000 - - $800,000
2 $5,100,000 - - $5,100,000
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
1 $112,880 - - $112,880
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
  • Aug 14, 2016 Released by Baltimore (BAL)
  • Jul 24, 2016 Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
  • Dec 21, 2015 Signed a 1 year contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jan 06, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 20, 2012 Signed a 2 year $5.7 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 19, 2011 Traded to Washington (WAS) from Chicago (CHC) for Michael Burgress, Graham Hicks, A.J. Morris
  • Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $2.1 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $800k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jul 30, 2009 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Pittsburgh (PIT) with John Grabow for Josh Harrison, Jose Ascanio and Kevin Hart
  • Mar 05, 2009 Signed a 1 year $433k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 10, 2008 Signed a 1 year $419k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Mar 07, 2007 Signed a 1 year $386k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Feb 09, 2006 Signed a 1 year $327k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 03, 2003 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 2 (#45 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 CLE 7 0 4 7 7 5 4 1 1 0 0 3.0 21.00 0.07 -0.52
2015 DET 48 0 46 29 27 23 36 4 2 3 0 39.3 6.18 0.19 -0.63
2014 MIL 23 0 22 3 2 8 23 1 0 0 0 21.0 0.86 0.29 0.64
2013 MIL 43 10 77 41 37 31 83 11 3 6 0 85.3 3.90 0.31 0.30
2012 WSH 45 1 65 27 23 30 62 7 4 2 1 72.0 2.88 0.27 1.06
2011 WSH 30 15 102 50 47 33 95 15 4 6 0 105.0 4.03 0.35 0.55

RECENT NEWS

News image
2024 MLB Opening Day Financials

Opening Day is upon us (amidst the rain for much of the east coast), and so too is our annual MLB Opening Day Financial Primer. We’ll recap the signings & trades from the offseason that was, project payrolls for each team going forward, and point out notable free agents for 2025 as well.

THE SPOTRAC PODCAST

Podcast image
The Falcons' QB Conundrum, Exploding WR Demand, & a 1st Round Recap

Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann recap the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft, including thoughts surrounding Atlanta's eye-popping QB selection, Buffalo's double trade back, San Francisco's next play, & a wide receiver market that won't stop expanding.

TRANSACTIONS

Aug 14, 2016
Released by Baltimore (BAL)
Jul 24, 2016
Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
Dec 21, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Jan 06, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Dec 20, 2012
Signed a 2 year $5.7 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Jan 19, 2011
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Chicago (CHC) for Michael Burgress, Graham Hicks, A.J. Morris
Jan 18, 2011
Signed a 1 year $2.1 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jan 19, 2010
Signed a 1 year $800k contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jul 30, 2009
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Pittsburgh (PIT) with John Grabow for Josh Harrison, Jose Ascanio and Kevin Hart
Mar 05, 2009
Signed a 1 year $433k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Mar 10, 2008
Signed a 1 year $419k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Mar 07, 2007
Signed a 1 year $386k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Feb 09, 2006
Signed a 1 year $327k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jun 03, 2003
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 2 (#45 overall)

TRENDING PLAYERS

  • 1 Ranger Suarez (SP, PHI)
  • 2 Shohei Ohtani (SP, LAD)
  • 3 George Kirby (SP, SEA)
  • 4 Mike Trout (CF, LAA)
  • 5 Alec Bohm (3B, PHI)

TRENDING PAGES

  • 1 MLB Transactions
  • 2 MLB Cap Tracker
  • 3 MLB Rankings
  • 4 Houston Astros Cash
  • 5 MLB Free Agents
Top