MLB
Matt Garza
Matt Garza
Milwaukee Brewers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 40-162d (Nov 26, 1983)
Exp: 10.149 Years
Country: US
College: Fresno State
Drafted: Round 1 (#25 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Nez Balelo (CAA Sports)
2014-2017
Matt Garza signed a 4 year , $50,000,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $50,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
| Year | Age | Service | Option/Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
30 | - | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | |
| 2015 |
|
31 | - | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | |
| 2016 |
|
32 | - | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
33 | - | $12,500,000 | - | - | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | |
| 2018 |
|
34 | - |
Voided
|
$5,000,000 | - | - | $5,000,000 | $12,500,000 |
| 2018 |
|
35 | - |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
30 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $13,750,000 | |
| 2015 |
|
31 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $25,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $14,166,667 | |
| 2016 |
|
32 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $37,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $15,000,000 | |
| 2017 |
|
33 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $50,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $17,500,000 | |
| 2018 |
|
34 |
Voided |
$5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $55,000,000 | $11,000,000 | - |
Contract Notes
- Incentives: $4 million
- Annual 30 starts/190 IP: $500,000
- 2018 Option Vests if:
1.) Starts 110 games during the first four years
2.) Is not on the disabled list at the end of the 2017 season
3.) Pitches at least 115 innings in 2017.
Becomes a $5 million club option if these aren't met (likely)
Drops to $1 million if on the DL for 130+ days in a year
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2012-2012 Arbitration
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $9,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $9,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Arbitration
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $5,950,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $5,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,950,000
Average Salary:
$5,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Arbitration
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $3,350,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $3,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,350,000
Average Salary:
$3,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $433,300 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $433,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $433,300.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $433,300
Average Salary:
$433,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $404,600 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $404,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $404,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $404,600
Average Salary:
$404,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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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2005-2005 Signing Bonus
Matt Garza signed a 1 year , $1,350,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024
$81,647,900
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$1,350,000 |
$1,350,000 |
|
| 2007 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$380,000 |
$1,730,000 |
|
| 2008 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$404,600 |
$2,134,600 |
|
| 2009 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$463,300 |
$2,597,900 |
|
| 2010 | 26 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,350,000 |
$5,947,900 |
|
| 2011 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,950,000 |
$11,897,900 |
|
| 2012 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$9,500,000 |
$21,397,900 |
|
| 2013 | 29 |
 |
Retained
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$6,273,225 $3,976,775 |
$27,671,125 $31,647,900 |
|
| 2014 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$44,147,900 |
|
| 2015 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$56,647,900 |
|
| 2016 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$69,147,900 |
|
| 2017 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$12,500,000 |
$81,647,900 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
|
21 |
$1,350,000 |
$1,350,000 |
$1,350,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
23 |
$380,000
|
$380,000 |
$1,730,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
24 |
$404,600
|
$404,600 |
$2,134,600 |
||
| 2009 |
|
25 |
$433,300
|
$30,000 |
$463,300 |
$2,597,900 |
|
| 2010 |
|
26 |
$3,350,000
|
$3,350,000 |
$5,947,900 |
||
| 2011 |
|
27 |
$5,950,000
|
$5,950,000 |
$11,897,900 |
||
| 2012 |
|
28 |
$9,500,000
|
$9,500,000 |
$21,397,900 |
||
| 2013 |
|
29 |
$6,273,225 $3,976,775
|
$6,273,225 $3,976,775 |
$27,671,125 $31,647,900 |
||
| 2014 |
|
30 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$44,147,900 |
||
| 2015 |
|
31 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$56,647,900 |
||
| 2016 |
|
32 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$69,147,900 |
||
| 2017 |
|
33 |
$12,500,000
|
$12,500,000 |
$81,647,900 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$380,000 | $1,350,000 | - | $1,730,000 |
| 3 |
|
$4,187,900 | - | $30,000 | $4,217,900 |
| 3 |
|
$21,723,225 | - | - | $21,723,225 |
| 1 |
|
$3,976,775 | - | - | $3,976,775 |
| 4 |
|
$50,000,000 | - | - | $50,000,000 |
-
Jan 26, 2014
Signed a 4 year $50 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
-
Jan 18, 2013
Signed a 1 year $10.25 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Feb 03, 2012
Signed a 1 year $9.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 18, 2011
Signed a 1 year $5.95 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
-
Jan 08, 2011
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
-
Jan 08, 2011
Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
-
Jan 19, 2010
Signed a 1 year $3.35 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Feb 25, 2009
Signed a 1 year $433k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Feb 15, 2008
Signed a 1 year $404k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Nov 28, 2007
Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Minnesota (MIN) with Eddie Morlan and Jason Bartlett for Brendan Harris, Jason Pridie and Delmon Young
-
Mar 01, 2007
Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jun 13, 2005
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Jun 07, 2005
Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#25 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | MIL | 24 | 22 | 121 | 72 | 63 | 45 | 79 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 114.7 | 4.95 | 0.28 | -0.17 |
| 2016 | MIL | 19 | 19 | 117 | 67 | 51 | 36 | 70 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 101.4 | 4.53 | 0.31 | -0.36 |
| 2015 | MIL | 26 | 25 | 177 | 102 | 94 | 57 | 104 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 148.7 | 5.69 | 0.29 | -1.45 |
| 2014 | MIL | 27 | 27 | 143 | 77 | 66 | 50 | 126 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 163.3 | 3.64 | 0.36 | 1.29 |
| 2013 | TEX | 24 | 24 | 150 | 73 | 66 | 42 | 136 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 155.3 | 3.82 | 0.41 | 1.55 |
| 2012 | CHC | 18 | 18 | 90 | 48 | 45 | 32 | 96 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 103.7 | 3.91 | 0.36 | 1.47 |
| 2011 | CHC | 31 | 31 | 186 | 90 | 73 | 63 | 197 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 198.0 | 3.32 | 0.35 | 2.72 |
