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Wade Miley

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Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher Age: 35-201d Exp: 10.025 Years Bat/Throw: Left/Left
Drafted: Round 1 (#43 overall), 2008 College: Southeastern Louisiana Agent(s): Tom O'Connell (O'Connell Sports Management)

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  • Current Contract

    Wade Miley signed a 2 year / $15,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $7,500,000. In 2022, Miley will earn a base salary of $10,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $10,000,000.

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $15,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $7,500,000
    Free Agent: 2023 / UFA
    Year   Age Status Base Salary Incentive Luxury Tax Salary Payroll Salary Adjusted Salary Yearly Cash
    2020 Contract details by year 33 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $2,222,222 $2,222,222($2,222,222)
    2021 Contract details by year 34 $8,000,000 $150,000 $8,150,000 $8,150,000 $8,150,000($10,372,222)
    2022 Contract details by year 35 $10,000,000 - $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000($20,372,222)
    2023 Free Agent Year 36 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 2022 Club Option includes a $1M buyout
    • $50,000 each for 140, 150, 160, 170 IP
    • $100,000 each for 180, 190, 200 IP
    Sources: MLB contract specifics generally collected from Baseball Prospectus & Rotoworld.

    Previous Contracts

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    2019-2019

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $4,500,000
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA

    2018-2018

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,500,000
    Free Agent: 2019 / UFA

    2018-2018Buyout

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $500,000
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2016-2016Retained

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,901,640
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,901,640
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2015-2017

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $19,250,000
    Signing Bonus $500,000
    Average Salary $6,416,667
    Free Agent: 2018 / UFA

    2014-2014

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $523,500
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $523,500
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2013-2013

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $500,500
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $500,500
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2012-2012

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $481,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $481,000
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2011-2011

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $414,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $414,000
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

    2008-2008Signing Bonus

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $877,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $877,000
    Free Agent: 0 / UFA

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2008 Player Cash Earnings - $877,000 - $877,000
    2011 Player Cash Earnings $414,000 - - $414,000
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $481,000 - - $481,000
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $500,500 - - $500,500
    2014 Player Cash Earnings $523,500 - - $523,500
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $3,500,000 $500,000 - $4,000,000
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $2,098,360 - - $2,098,360
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $3,901,640 - - $3,901,640
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $8,750,000 - - $8,750,000
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $500,000 - - $500,000
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $4,500,000 - $500,000 $5,000,000
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $2,222,222 - - $2,222,222
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $8,000,000 - $150,000 $8,150,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
    Est. Earnings
    (12 seasons)    		 $47,891,222 $1,377,000 $650,000 $49,918,222
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,919,000 $877,000 - $2,796,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,500,000 $500,000 - $4,000,000
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $11,348,360 - - $11,348,360
    seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,901,640 - - $3,901,640
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $4,500,000 - - $5,000,000
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $10,222,222 - - $10,372,222
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
    * denotes deferred payment

  • Transactions

    Nov 7 2021Chicago (CHC) exercised a $10 million option for 2022
    Nov 5 2021Claimed off waivers by Chicago (CHC)
    Dec 16 2019Signed a 2 year $15 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
    Jan 31 2019Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Houston (HOU)
    Feb 15 2018Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
    Nov 3 2017Baltimore (BAL) declined a $12 million club option for 2018
    Jul 31 2016Traded to Baltimore (BAL) from Seattle (SEA) for Ariel Miranda
    Dec 7 2015Traded to Seattle (SEA) from Boston (BOS) with Jonathan Aro for Carson Smith and Roenis Elias
    Feb 5 2015Signed a 3 year $19.25 million contract with Boston (BOS)
    Dec 13 2014Traded to Boston (BOS) from Arizona (ARI) for Rubby De La Rosa, Allen Webster and Raymel Flores
    Mar 3 2014Signed a 1 year $523,500 contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Mar 2 2013Signed a 1 year $500,500 contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Mar 3 2012Signed a 1 year $481k contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Aug 6 2011Signed a 1 year $414k contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Jun 10 2008Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Jun 7 2008Drafted by Arizona (ARI): Round 1 (#43 overall)

  • Injuries

    A look at the injuries for Wade Miley, and the financial implications.

  • 2022 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how Wade Miley 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
    2022 CHC 3 3 16.0 12 6 6 7 10 0 1 0 0 3.38 1.188 0.29
    2021 CIN 30 28 163.0 166 64 61 50 125 17 12 7 0 3.37 1.325 5.67
    2020 CIN 6 4 14.1 15 10 9 9 12 1 0 3 0 5.65 1.674 -0.13
    2019 HOU 33 33 167.1 164 83 74 61 140 23 14 6 0 3.98 1.345 1.99
    2018 MIL 16 16 80.2 71 28 23 27 50 3 5 2 0 2.57 1.215 1.48
    2017 BAL 32 32 157.1 178 104 98 93 142 25 8 15 0 5.61 1.722 -0.17
    2016 SEA 30 30 166.0 187 100 99 49 137 25 9 13 0 5.37 1.422 -0.38
    2015 BOS 32 32 193.2 201 98 96 64 147 17 11 11 0 4.46 1.368 2.4
    2014 ARI 33 33 201.1 207 103 97 75 183 23 8 12 0 4.34 1.401 0.56
    2013 ARI 34 33 202.2 201 88 80 66 147 21 10 10 0 3.55 1.317 1.32
    2012 ARI 32 29 194.2 193 79 72 37 144 14 16 11 0 3.33 1.182 3.12
    2011 ARI 8 7 40.0 48 20 20 18 25 6 4 2 0 4.50 1.65 0.03
    Totals 289 280 1597.0 1,643 783 735 556 1,262 175 98 92 0 4.14 1.377 16.18