Brandon Maurer

Pittsburgh Pirates, Relief Pitcher
Age: 33-308d (Jul 03, 1990)
Exp: 5.040 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 23 (#702 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Mike McCann (Frye McCann Sports)

2019-2019

Brandon Maurer signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 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:
2020 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2019 28 5.040
minor-aaa
 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000 $1,500,000
2020 29 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 28
minor-aaa
 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Contract Notes
  • Appearances Incentives
    $100,000 each for 30, 35, 40, 45, 50
    $250,000 each for 55, 60, 65, 70
  • Opt-outs available 3/24, 6/15
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018 Arbitration

Brandon Maurer signed a 1 year , $2,950,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $2,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,950,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,950,000
Average Salary:
$2,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Arbitration

Brandon Maurer signed a 1 year , $1,900,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $1,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,900,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,900,000
Average Salary:
$1,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016

Brandon Maurer signed a 1 year , $526,400 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $526,400 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $526,400.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $526,400
Average Salary:
$526,400
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015

Brandon Maurer signed a 1 year , $519,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $519,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $519,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $519,000
Average Salary:
$519,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014

Brandon Maurer signed a 1 year , $504,600 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $504,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $504,600.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $504,600
Average Salary:
$504,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013

Brandon Maurer signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus

Brandon Maurer signed a 1 year , $150,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $150,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $150,000
Average Salary:
$150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$8,238,243

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 17
Signing Bonus
$150,000
$150,000
2013 22
Active
$332,021
$482,021
2014 23
Active
$375,003
$857,024
2015 24
Injured
$504,819
$1,361,843
2016 25
Active
$526,400
$1,888,243
2017 26
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$726,775
$1,173,225
$2,615,018
$3,788,243
2018 27
Active / arbitration-settlement
$2,950,000
$6,738,243
2019 28
Reserve / minor-aaa
$1,500,000
$8,238,243
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
17
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
2013
22
$332,021
$332,021
$482,021
2014
23
$375,003
$375,003
$857,024
2015
24
$504,819
$504,819
$1,361,843
2016
25
$526,400
$526,400
$1,888,243
2017
26
$726,775
$1,173,225
$726,775
$1,173,225
$2,615,018
$3,788,243
2018
27
$2,950,000
$2,950,000
$6,738,243
2019
28
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$8,238,243

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $707,024 $150,000 - $857,024
3 $2,204,444 - - $2,204,444
2 $3,676,775 - - $3,676,775
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
  • Jan 31, 2019 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million minor league contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Feb 16, 2018 Signed a 1 year $2.95 million contract with Kansas City (KC), settling in arbitration
  • Jul 24, 2017 Traded to Kansas City (KC) from San Diego (SD) with Trevor Cahill and Ryan Buchter for Travis Wood, Matthew Strahm and Esteury Ruiz
  • Jan 13, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.9 million contract with San Diego (SD), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $526,400 contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Mar 10, 2015 Signed a 1 year $519,000 contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Dec 30, 2014 Traded to San Diego (SD) from Seattle (SEA) for Seth Smith
  • Mar 01, 2014 Signed a 1 year $504,600 contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Feb 19, 2013 Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jun 15, 2008 Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jun 06, 2008 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 23 (#702 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2018 KC 37 0 42 29 27 25 31 7 0 4 1 31.3 7.76 7.18 -1.08
2017 KC 68 0 72 43 43 19 59 8 3 6 22 59.3 6.52 0.35 -0.49
2016 SD 71 0 65 37 35 23 72 7 0 5 13 69.7 4.52 0.34 -0.16
2015 SD 53 0 39 19 17 15 39 3 7 4 0 51.0 3.00 0.38 0.66
2014 SEA 38 7 74 39 36 19 55 6 1 4 0 69.7 4.65 0.41 -0.55
2013 SEA 22 14 114 66 63 27 70 16 5 8 0 90.0 6.30 0.37 -1.12

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Jan 31, 2019
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million minor league contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Feb 16, 2018
Signed a 1 year $2.95 million contract with Kansas City (KC), settling in arbitration
Jul 24, 2017
Traded to Kansas City (KC) from San Diego (SD) with Trevor Cahill and Ryan Buchter for Travis Wood, Matthew Strahm and Esteury Ruiz
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Signed a 1 year $1.9 million contract with San Diego (SD), avoiding arbitration
Mar 04, 2016
Signed a 1 year $526,400 contract with San Diego (SD)
Mar 10, 2015
Signed a 1 year $519,000 contract with San Diego (SD)
Dec 30, 2014
Traded to San Diego (SD) from Seattle (SEA) for Seth Smith
Mar 01, 2014
Signed a 1 year $504,600 contract with Seattle (SEA)
Feb 19, 2013
Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Seattle (SEA)
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Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
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