Brett Myers

Cleveland Indians, Starting Pitcher
Age: 43-264d (Aug 17, 1980)
Exp: 10.068 Years
Country: US
Agent(s): Craig Landis

2013-2014

Brett Myers signed a 1 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Cleveland Indians, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2012

Brett Myers signed a 2 year , $23,000,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $23,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,500,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $23,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2010-2010

Brett Myers signed a 1 year , $5,100,000 contract with the Houston Astros, including $5,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,100,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,100,000
Average Salary:
$5,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2009 Arbitration Extension

Brett Myers signed a 3 year , $25,750,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $250,000 signing bonus, $25,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,583,333.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $25,750,000
Average Salary:
$8,583,333
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
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2006-2006 Arbitration

Brett Myers signed a 1 year , $3,300,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $3,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,300,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,300,000
Average Salary:
$3,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005

Brett Myers signed a 1 year , $445,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $445,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $445,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $445,000
Average Salary:
$445,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2004-2004

Brett Myers signed a 1 year , $362,500 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $362,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $362,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $362,500
Average Salary:
$362,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003

Brett Myers signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $300,000.

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

$63,257,500

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 22
Active
$300,000
$300,000
2004 23
Active
$362,500
$662,500
2005 24
Active
$445,000
$1,107,500
2006 25
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,300,000
$4,407,500
2007 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,083,333
$9,490,833
2008 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$8,583,333
$18,074,166
 Champion
2009 28
Active
$12,083,334
$30,157,500
2010 29
Active
$3,100,000
$33,257,500
2011 30
Active
$8,000,000
$41,257,500
2012 31
Active
Retained
$3,840,000
$8,160,000
$45,097,500
$53,257,500
2013 32
Retained
Active
$3,000,000
$7,000,000
$56,257,500
$63,257,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
22
$300,000
$300,000
$300,000
2004
23
$362,500
$362,500
$662,500
2005
24
$445,000
$445,000
$1,107,500
2006
25
$3,300,000
$3,300,000
$4,407,500
2007
26
$5,000,000
$83,333
$5,083,333
$9,490,833
2008
27
$8,500,000
$83,333
$8,583,333
$18,074,166
2009
28
$12,000,000
$83,334
$12,083,334
$30,157,500
2010
29
$3,100,000
$3,100,000
$33,257,500
2011
30
$7,000,000
$1,000,000
$8,000,000
$41,257,500
2012
31
$3,840,000
$7,160,000
$1,000,000
$3,840,000
$8,160,000
$45,097,500
$53,257,500
2013
32
$3,000,000
$7,000,000
$3,000,000
$7,000,000
$56,257,500
$63,257,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $29,907,500 $250,000 - $30,157,500
3 $17,260,000 $2,000,000 - $19,260,000
2 $6,840,000 - - $6,840,000
1 $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
  • Aug 29, 2013 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Jan 02, 2013 Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Oct 30, 2012 Chicago (CWS) declined $10 million option for 2013
  • Jul 21, 2012 Traded to Chicago (CWS) from Houston (HOU) for Matt Heidenrich, Blair Walters, and a player to be named.
  • Aug 01, 2010 Signed a 2 year $23 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jan 13, 2010 Signed a 1 year $3.1 million contract with Houston (HOU)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR

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Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
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Traded to Chicago (CWS) from Houston (HOU) for Matt Heidenrich, Blair Walters, and a player to be named.
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