Joba Chamberlain

Milwaukee Brewers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 38-225d (Sep 23, 1985)
Exp: 7.055 Years
Country: US
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round 1 (#41 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Jim Murray (Excel Sports Management)

2017-2017

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $1,375,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,375,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,375,000
Average Salary:
$1,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2017 31 -
$1,375,000 - - $1,375,000 $1,375,000
2018 32 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 31
$1,375,000 $1,375,000 $1,375,000 $1,375,000 $1,375,000
Contract Notes
  • Incentives Available
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2014

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $2,500,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $2,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $1,875,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $1,875,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,875,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,875,000
Average Salary:
$1,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012 Arbitration

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $1,675,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $1,675,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,675,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,675,000
Average Salary:
$1,675,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Arbitration

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $1,400,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,400,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
Average Salary:
$1,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $487,975 contract with the New York Yankees, including $487,975 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $487,975.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $487,975
Average Salary:
$487,975
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $432,575 contract with the New York Yankees, including $432,575 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $432,575.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $432,575
Average Salary:
$432,575
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $390,000 contract with the New York Yankees, 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
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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2007-2007

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the New York Yankees, 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
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2006-2006 Signing Bonus

Joba Chamberlain signed a 1 year , $1,100,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $1,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.

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

$14,462,653

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 20
Signing Bonus
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
2007 21
Active
$380,000
$1,480,000
2008 22
Active
$390,000
$1,870,000
2009 23
Active
$432,575
$2,302,575
 Champion
2010 24
Active / Arb Avoided
$487,975
$2,790,550
2011 25
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,400,000
$4,190,550
2012 26
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,675,000
$5,865,550
2013 27
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,150,000
$8,015,550
2014 28
Active
$3,000,000
$11,015,550
2015 29
Active
Retained
$72,103
$1,000,000
$11,087,653
$12,087,653
 Champion
2016 30
Retained
$1,000,000
$13,087,653
2017 31
Reserve / minor
$1,375,000
$14,462,653
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
20
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
2007
21
$380,000
$380,000
$1,480,000
2008
22
$390,000
$390,000
$1,870,000
2009
23
$432,575
$432,575
$2,302,575
2010
24
$487,975
$487,975
$2,790,550
2011
25
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$4,190,550
2012
26
$1,675,000
$1,675,000
$5,865,550
2013
27
$1,875,000
$275,000
$2,150,000
$8,015,550
2014
28
$2,500,000
$500,000
$3,000,000
$11,015,550
2015
29
$72,103
$1,000,000
$72,103
$1,000,000
$11,087,653
$12,087,653
2016
30
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$13,087,653
2017
31
$1,375,000
$1,375,000
$14,462,653

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,500,000 $1,100,000 $500,000 $5,100,000
7 $6,640,550 - $275,000 $6,915,550
1 $72,103 - - $72,103
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
1 $1,375,000 - - $1,375,000
  • Jan 21, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.375 million minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jul 11, 2016 Released by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 01, 2015 Signed a $1 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 16, 2015 Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Jul 10, 2015 Released by Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 24, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 12, 2013 Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.875 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $1.675 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 12, 2010 Signed a 1 year $487k contract with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 11, 2009 Signed a 1 year $432k contract with New York (NYY)
  • Mar 04, 2008 Signed a 1 year $390k contract with New York (NYY)
  • Jun 06, 2006 Drafted by New York (NYY): Round 1 (#41 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 CLE 20 0 12 6 5 11 18 1 0 0 0 20.0 2.25 0.20 0.42
2015 DET 36 0 39 20 19 9 23 6 0 2 0 27.7 6.18 0.34 -0.52
2014 DET 69 0 57 26 25 24 59 3 2 5 2 63.0 3.57 0.29 0.92
2013 NYY 45 0 47 23 23 26 38 8 2 1 1 42.0 4.93 0.18 -0.07
2012 NYY 22 0 26 11 10 6 22 3 1 0 0 20.7 4.36 0.38 0.02
2011 NYY 27 0 23 10 9 7 24 3 2 0 0 28.7 2.83 0.46 0.67

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Jan 21, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1.375 million minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Jul 11, 2016
Released by Cleveland (CLE)
Dec 01, 2015
Signed a $1 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
Aug 16, 2015
Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
Jul 10, 2015
Released by Detroit (DET)
Feb 24, 2015
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Dec 12, 2013
Signed a 1 year $2.5 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $1.875 million contract with New York (NYY)
Jan 17, 2012
Signed a 1 year $1.675 million contract with New York (NYY)
Jan 18, 2011
Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with New York (NYY)
Mar 12, 2010
Signed a 1 year $487k contract with New York (NYY)
Mar 11, 2009
Signed a 1 year $432k contract with New York (NYY)
Mar 04, 2008
Signed a 1 year $390k contract with New York (NYY)
Jun 06, 2006
Drafted by New York (NYY): Round 1 (#41 overall)

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