Chien-Ming Wang

Kansas City Royals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 44-37d (Mar 31, 1980)
Exp: 6.159 Years
Country: TW
College: Taipei Ti Wu University
Agent(s): Alan Nero (Octagon)

2015-2015

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year contract with the Atlanta Braves.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2010-2010

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Arbitration

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Arbitration

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year , $489,500 contract with the New York Yankees, including $489,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $489,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $489,500
Average Salary:
$489,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006

Chien-Ming Wang signed a 1 year , $353,175 contract with the New York Yankees, including $353,175 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $353,175.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $353,175
Average Salary:
$353,175
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$17,850,707

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 26
Active
$353,175
$353,175
2007 27
Active
$489,500
$842,675
2008 28
Active / arbitration-settlement
$4,000,000
$4,842,675
2009 29
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,000,000
$9,842,675
 Champion
2010 30
Active
$2,000,000
$11,842,675
2011 31
Active
$1,000,000
$12,842,675
2012 32
Active
$4,000,000
$16,842,675
2013 33
Reserve / minor-buried
$8,032
$16,850,707
2016 36
Retained
$1,000,000
$17,850,707
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
26
$353,175
$353,175
$353,175
2007
27
$489,500
$489,500
$842,675
2008
28
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$4,842,675
2009
29
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$9,842,675
2010
30
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$11,842,675
2011
31
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$12,842,675
2012
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$16,842,675
2013
33
$8,032
$8,032
$16,850,707
2016
36
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$17,850,707

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $9,842,675 - - $9,842,675
3 $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
1 $8,032 - - $8,032
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
  • Sep 23, 2016 Released by Kansas City (KC)
  • Jan 07, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Nov 13, 2014 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Dec 19, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Jun 10, 2013 Signed a contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jun 09, 2013 Released by New York (NYY)
  • Nov 03, 2011 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 16, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Feb 16, 2010 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Dec 22, 2008 Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 11, 2007 Signed a 1 year $489k contract with New York (NYY)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 KC 38 0 60 27 25 18 30 6 6 0 0 53.3 4.22 0.33
2013 TOR 6 6 40 24 23 9 14 5 1 2 0 27.0 7.67 0.33
2012 WSH 10 5 50 24 24 15 15 5 2 3 0 32.3 6.68 0.24
2011 WSH 11 11 67 35 28 13 25 8 4 3 0 62.3 4.04 0.53

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Sep 23, 2016
Released by Kansas City (KC)
Jan 07, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
Nov 13, 2014
Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Dec 19, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.25 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Jun 10, 2013
Signed a contract with Toronto (TOR)
Jun 09, 2013
Released by New York (NYY)
Nov 03, 2011
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Dec 16, 2010
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Feb 16, 2010
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Dec 22, 2008
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with New York (NYY)
Mar 11, 2007
Signed a 1 year $489k contract with New York (NYY)

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