Junichi Tazawa

Cincinnati Reds, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37-334d (Jun 06, 1986)
Exp: 7.170 Years
Country: JP
Agent(s): Nez Balelo (CAA Sports)

2018-2018 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

Junichi Tazawa signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2018 Free Agent

Junichi Tazawa signed a 2 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Miami Marlins, including $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Arbitration

Junichi Tazawa signed a 1 year , $3,375,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $3,375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,375,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,375,000
Average Salary:
$3,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Junichi Tazawa signed a 1 year , $2,250,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $2,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Junichi Tazawa signed a 1 year , $1,275,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $1,275,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,275,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,275,000
Average Salary:
$1,275,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb

Junichi Tazawa signed a 1 year , $815,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $815,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $815,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $815,000
Average Salary:
$815,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

Junichi Tazawa signed a 1 year , $920,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $920,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $920,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $920,000
Average Salary:
$920,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2011 foreign-professional

Junichi Tazawa signed a 3 year , $3,300,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $1,800,000 signing bonus, $3,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,800,000
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$24,022,900

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 23
Active
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
2010 24
Active
$1,100,000
$2,150,000
2011 25
Active
$1,150,000
$3,300,000
2012 26
Active
$920,000
$4,220,000
2013 27
Active
$815,000
$5,035,000
 Champion
2014 28
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,275,000
$6,310,000
2015 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,250,000
$8,560,000
2016 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,375,000
$11,935,000
2017 31
Active
$5,000,000
$16,935,000
2018 32
Retained
Active
$7,000,000
$87,900
$23,935,000
$24,022,900
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
23
$450,000
$600,000
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
2010
24
$500,000
$600,000
$1,100,000
$2,150,000
2011
25
$550,000
$600,000
$1,150,000
$3,300,000
2012
26
$920,000
$920,000
$4,220,000
2013
27
$815,000
$815,000
$5,035,000
2014
28
$1,275,000
$1,275,000
$6,310,000
2015
29
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
$8,560,000
2016
30
$3,375,000
$3,375,000
$11,935,000
2017
31
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$16,935,000
2018
32
$7,000,000
$87,900
$7,000,000
$87,900
$23,935,000
$24,022,900

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $10,135,000 $1,800,000 - $11,935,000
2 $12,000,000 - - $12,000,000
1 $87,900 - - $87,900
  • Apr 03, 2020 Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 10, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jul 12, 2019 Released by Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 26, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jul 14, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
  • Jul 09, 2018 Released by Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 04, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
  • May 22, 2018 Released by Miami (MIA)
  • Dec 15, 2016 Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Jan 20, 2016 Signed a 1 year $3.375 million contract with Boston (BOS), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jan 17, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.275 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Dec 04, 2008 Signed a 3 year $3.3 million contract with Boston (BOS)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2018 LAA 31 0 35 24 22 16 28 7 1 1 0 28.0 7.07 5.14 0.00
2017 MIA 55 0 55 35 35 22 38 8 3 5 0 55.3 5.69 0.28 -0.74
2016 BOS 53 0 47 23 23 14 54 9 3 2 0 49.7 4.17 0.39 0.28
2015 BOS 61 0 65 28 27 13 56 5 2 7 3 58.7 4.14 0.50 0.47
2014 BOS 71 0 58 23 20 17 64 5 4 3 0 63.0 2.86 0.41 0.74
2013 BOS 71 0 70 25 24 12 72 9 5 4 0 68.3 3.16 0.63 0.97
2012 BOS 37 0 37 7 7 5 45 1 1 1 1 44.0 1.43 0.98 1.71
2011 BOS 3 0 3 2 2 1 4 1 0 0 0 3.0 6.00 0.33 0.00

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Released by Cincinnati (CIN)
Aug 10, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Jul 12, 2019
Released by Chicago (CHC)
Mar 26, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jul 14, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
Jul 09, 2018
Released by Detroit (DET)
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Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
May 22, 2018
Released by Miami (MIA)
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Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Jan 20, 2016
Signed a 1 year $3.375 million contract with Boston (BOS), avoiding arbitration
Jan 16, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Boston (BOS)
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