James Russell

Detroit Tigers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 38-120d (Jan 08, 1986)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Texas
Drafted: Round 14 (#427 overall), 2007

2018-2018

James Russell 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 32 -
- - - - -
2019 33 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 32
- - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

James Russell signed a 1 year contract with the Cleveland Indians.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

James Russell signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

James Russell signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015

James Russell signed a 1 year , $2,425,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,425,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,425,000
Average Salary:
$2,425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

James Russell signed a 1 year , $1,775,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,775,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,775,000
Average Salary:
$1,775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013

James Russell signed a 1 year , $1,075,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $1,075,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,075,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012

James Russell signed a 1 year , $512,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $512,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $512,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,500
Average Salary:
$512,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011

James Russell signed a 1 year , $427,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $427,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $427,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $427,500
Average Salary:
$427,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010

James Russell signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007 Signing Bonus

James Russell signed a 1 year , $350,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $350,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $350,000
Average Salary:
$350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$6,963,551

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 21
Signing Bonus
$350,000
$350,000
2010 24
Active
$400,000
$750,000
2011 25
Active
$427,500
$1,177,500
2012 26
Active
$512,500
$1,690,000
2013 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,075,000
$2,765,000
2014 28
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$581,967
$1,193,033
$3,346,967
$4,540,000
2015 29
Retained
Reserve / minor-buried
$596,311
$327,240
$5,136,311
$5,463,551
2016 30
Reserve / minor-buried
$1,500,000
$6,963,551
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
21
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
2010
24
$400,000
$400,000
$750,000
2011
25
$427,500
$427,500
$1,177,500
2012
26
$512,500
$512,500
$1,690,000
2013
27
$1,075,000
$1,075,000
$2,765,000
2014
28
$581,967
$1,193,033
$581,967
$1,193,033
$3,346,967
$4,540,000
2015
29
$596,311
$327,240
$596,311
$327,240
$5,136,311
$5,463,551
2016
30
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$6,963,551

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $3,935,273 $350,000 - $4,285,273
2 $1,178,278 - - $1,178,278
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
  • Jan 10, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 15, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Nov 12, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1.5million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 08, 2015 Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 30, 2015 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 15, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.425 million contract wth Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 31, 2014 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Chicago (CHC) with Emilio Bonifacio and cash considerations for Victor Caratini
  • Jan 17, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.775 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 19, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 05, 2012 Signed a 1 year $5125k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 08, 2011 Signed a 1 year $427k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Apr 04, 2010 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 07, 2007 Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 14 (#427 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 PHI 7 0 9 9 9 5 4 2 0 0 0 4.3 18.69 0.10 -0.61
2015 CHC 49 0 42 24 20 9 20 3 0 2 1 34.0 5.29 0.42 -0.89
2014 ATL 66 1 45 20 19 20 42 3 0 2 1 57.7 2.97 0.32 0.59
2013 CHC 74 0 46 21 21 18 37 7 1 6 0 52.7 3.59 0.33 0.65
2012 CHC 77 0 67 28 25 23 55 5 7 1 2 69.3 3.25 0.33 0.88
2011 CHC 64 5 76 37 31 14 43 12 1 6 0 67.7 4.12 0.54 0.01

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 10, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
Feb 15, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Nov 12, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1.5million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Apr 08, 2015
Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CHC)
Mar 30, 2015
Released by Atlanta (ATL)
Jan 15, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.425 million contract wth Atlanta (ATL)
Jul 31, 2014
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Chicago (CHC) with Emilio Bonifacio and cash considerations for Victor Caratini
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1.775 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jan 19, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
Mar 05, 2012
Signed a 1 year $5125k contract with Chicago (CHC)
Mar 08, 2011
Signed a 1 year $427k contract with Chicago (CHC)
Apr 04, 2010
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CHC)
Jun 07, 2007
Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 14 (#427 overall)

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