Brayan Pena

Detroit Tigers, Catcher
Age: 42-120d (Jan 07, 1982)
Exp: 8.081 Years
Country: CU

2018-2018

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2018 36 -
- - - - -
2019 37 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 36
- - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2016-2017

Brayan Pena signed a 2 year , $5,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2014-2015

Brayan Pena signed a 2 year , $2,275,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $2,275,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,137,500.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,275,000
Average Salary:
$1,137,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2013-2013

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $875,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $875,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2012-2012

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $875,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $875,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2011-2011

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $660,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $660,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $660,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $660,000
Average Salary:
$660,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2010-2010

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $428,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $428,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $428,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $428,000
Average Salary:
$428,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2009-2009

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $405,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $405,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $405,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $405,000
Average Salary:
$405,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2008-2008

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $390,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $390,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $390,000
Average Salary:
$390,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2007-2007

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2006-2006

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $327,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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 Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2005-2005

Brayan Pena signed a 1 year , $315,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $315,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $315,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $315,000
Average Salary:
$315,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Brayan Pena's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Career Earnings thru 2024

$12,465,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 23
Active
$315,000
$315,000
2006 24
Active
$327,000
$642,000
2007 25
Active
$380,000
$1,022,000
2008 26
Active
$390,000
$1,412,000
2009 27
Active
$405,000
$1,817,000
2010 28
Active
$428,000
$2,245,000
2011 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$660,000
$2,905,000
2012 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$875,000
$3,780,000
2013 31
Active
$875,000
$4,655,000
2014 32
Active
$875,000
$5,530,000
2015 33
Active
$1,400,000
$6,930,000
2016 34
Active
$2,500,000
$9,430,000
2017 35
Retained
Reserve / minor
$2,500,000
$535,000
$11,930,000
$12,465,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
23
$315,000
$315,000
$315,000
2006
24
$327,000
$327,000
$642,000
2007
25
$380,000
$380,000
$1,022,000
2008
26
$390,000
$390,000
$1,412,000
2009
27
$405,000
$405,000
$1,817,000
2010
28
$428,000
$428,000
$2,245,000
2011
29
$660,000
$660,000
$2,905,000
2012
30
$875,000
$875,000
$3,780,000
2013
31
$875,000
$875,000
$4,655,000
2014
32
$875,000
$875,000
$5,530,000
2015
33
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$6,930,000
2016
34
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$9,430,000
2017
35
$2,500,000
$535,000
$2,500,000
$535,000
$11,930,000
$12,465,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,412,000 - - $1,412,000
5 $2,903,000 - - $2,903,000
1 $875,000 - - $875,000
2 $2,275,000 - - $2,275,000
2 $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
  • Jan 08, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 07, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Nov 28, 2016 Released by St. Louis (STL)
  • Nov 30, 2015 Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Nov 12, 2013 Signed a 2 year $2.275 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Dec 10, 2012 Signed a 1 year $875k contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jan 16, 2012 Signed a 1 year $875k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Dec 02, 2010 Signed a 1 year $660k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 28, 2010 Signed a 1 year $428k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Feb 28, 2009 Signed a 1 year $405k contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Mar 03, 2008 Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Feb 04, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Year Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2016 STL 9 2 13 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 2 0 .154 .214 .214 .445 -0.24
2015 CIN 108 85 333 17 91 17 0 0 18 108 29 34 2 .273 .334 .334 .658 0.44
2014 CIN 115 90 348 23 88 18 1 5 26 123 20 42 2 .253 .291 .291 .644 -0.22
2013 DET 71 55 229 19 68 11 0 4 22 91 6 26 0 .297 .315 .315 .712 0.38
2012 KC 68 52 212 16 50 10 1 2 25 68 9 24 0 .236 .262 .262 .583 -0.62
2011 KC 72 57 222 17 55 11 0 3 24 75 12 24 0 .248 .288 .288 .626 0.48

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

Jan 08, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
Feb 07, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
Nov 28, 2016
Released by St. Louis (STL)
Nov 30, 2015
Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
Nov 12, 2013
Signed a 2 year $2.275 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Dec 10, 2012
Signed a 1 year $875k contract with Detroit (DET)
Jan 16, 2012
Signed a 1 year $875k contract with Kansas City (KC)
Dec 02, 2010
Signed a 1 year $660k contract with Kansas City (KC)
Feb 28, 2010
Signed a 1 year $428k contract with Kansas City (KC)
Feb 28, 2009
Signed a 1 year $405k contract with Kansas City (KC)
Mar 03, 2008
Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Feb 04, 2007
Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Atlanta (ATL)

TRENDING PLAYERS

  • 1 Shohei Ohtani (SP, LAD)
  • 2 Stephen Strasburg (SP, WSH)
  • 3 Seth Lugo (SP, KC)
  • 4 Jackson Holliday (2B, BAL)
  • 5 Javier Baez (SS, DET)

TRENDING PAGES

  • 1 MLB Free Agents
  • 2 MLB Transactions
  • 3 MLB Cap Tracker
  • 4 MLB Rankings
  • 5 MLB Colleges
Top