Zack Wheeler

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Philadelphia Phillies Starting Pitcher Age: 32-6d Exp: 9.098 Years Bat/Throw: Left/Right
Drafted: Round 1 (#6 overall), 2009 College: East Paulding HS Agent(s): Al Goetz (Jet Sports Management)

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  • Current Contract

    Zack Wheeler signed a 5 year / $118,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $118,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $23,600,000. In 2023, Wheeler will earn a base salary of $24,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $24,500,000.

    2020-2024 Free Agent

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $118,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $23,600,000
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA
    Year   Age Service Status Base Salary Luxury Tax Salary Payroll Salary Adjusted Salary Yearly Cash
    2020 Contract details by year 30 6.098 $21,500,000 $23,600,000 $21,500,000 $7,962,963 $7,962,963($7,962,963)
    2021 Contract details by year 31 7.098 $22,500,000 $23,600,000 $22,500,000 $22,500,000 $22,500,000($30,462,963)
    2022 Contract details by year 32 8.098 $26,000,000 $23,600,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000 $26,000,000($56,462,963)
    2023 Contract details by year 33 9.098 $24,500,000 $23,600,000 $24,500,000 $24,500,000 $24,500,000($80,962,963)
    2024 Contract details by year 34 $23,500,000 $23,600,000 $23,500,000 $23,500,000 $23,500,000($104,462,963)
    2025 Free Agent Year 35 UFA  
    Contract Notes:

     
    Sources: MLB contract specifics generally collected from Baseball Prospectus & Rotoworld.

    Previous Contracts

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    2019-2019 Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $5,975,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $5,975,000
    Free Agent:

    2018-2018 Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,900,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,900,000
    Free Agent:

    2017-2017 Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $800,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $800,000
    Free Agent:

    2016-2016 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $546,250
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $546,250
    Free Agent:

    2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $546,250
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $546,250
    Free Agent:

    2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $512,375
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $512,375
    Free Agent:

    2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $490,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $490,000
    Free Agent:

    2009-2009Signing Bonus

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $3,300,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,300,000
    Free Agent:

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2009 Player Cash Earnings - $3,300,000 - $3,300,000
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $262,404 - - $262,404
    2014 Player Cash Earnings $512,375 - - $512,375
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $546,250 - - $546,250
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $546,250 - - $546,250
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $800,000 - - $800,000
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $1,900,000 - - $1,900,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $5,975,000 - - $5,975,000
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $7,962,963 - - $7,962,963
    2021 Player Cash Earnings ALL MLB (2ND) $22,500,000 - - $22,500,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $26,000,000 - - $26,000,000
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $24,500,000 - - $24,500,000
    Est. Earnings
    (11 seasons)    		 $91,505,242 $3,300,000 - $94,805,242
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $23,500,000 - - $23,500,000
    $115,005,242 $3,300,000 - $118,305,242
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    seasons Player Cash Earnings - $3,300,000 - $3,300,000
    7 seasons Player Cash Earnings $10,542,279 - - $10,542,279
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $80,962,963 - - $80,962,963
    * denotes deferred payment

  • Transactions

    Dec 4 2019Signed a 5 year $118 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
    Nov 4 2019New York (NYM) extended a $17.8 million Qualifying Offer
    Jan 11 2019Signed a 1 year $5.975 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
    Feb 8 2018Signed a 1 year $1.9 million contract with New York (NYM), settling in arbitration
    Jan 11 2017Signed a 1 year $800,000 contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
    Mar 2 2016Signed a 1 year $546,250 contract with New York (NYM)
    Mar 3 2014Signed a 1 year $512,375 contract with New York (NYM)
    Mar 3 2013Signed a 1 year $490k contract with New York (NYM)
    Jul 28 2011Traded to New York (NYM) from San Francisco (SF) as part of a 1-team trade:
    Aug 17 2009Signed a contract with San Francisco (SF)
    Jun 9 2009Drafted by San Francisco (SF): Round 1 (#6 overall)

  • Injuries

    A look at the injuries for Zack Wheeler, and the financial implications.

  • 2023 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how Zack Wheeler ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GP GS IP H R ER BB K HR W L S ERA WHIP WAR
    2023 PHI 11 11 65.0 59 29 26 15 76 4 4 4 0 3.60 1.138 1.33
    2022 PHI 26 26 153.0 125 52 48 34 163 13 12 7 0 2.82 1.039 5.09
    2021 PHI 33 32 213.1 169 72 66 46 247 16 14 10 0 2.78 1.008 7.5
    2020 PHI 11 11 71.0 67 26 23 16 53 3 4 2 0 2.92 1.169 2.83
    2019 NYM 31 31 195.1 196 93 86 50 195 22 11 8 0 3.96 1.259 3.27
    2018 NYM 29 29 182.1 150 69 67 55 179 14 12 7 0 3.31 1.124 3.58
    2017 NYM 18 17 86.1 97 53 50 40 81 15 3 7 0 5.21 1.587 0.2
    2014 NYM 34 32 185.1 167 84 73 79 187 14 11 11 0 3.55 1.327 0.91
    2013 NYM 18 17 100.0 90 42 38 46 84 10 7 5 0 3.42 1.36 1.17
    Totals 211 206 1251.2 1,120 520 477 381 1,265 111 78 61 0 3.43 1.199 25.88
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