Joc Pederson

Texas Rangers, Designated Hitter
Age: 33y-10m-14d (Apr 21, 1992)
Exp: 11.028 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 11 (#352 overall), 2010
Agent(s): Excel Sports Management
2026 Payroll Salary

$18,500,000

2026 Cash

$18,500,000

Career Earnings

$81,827,311

2025-2027 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Joc Pederson signed a 2 year, $37,000,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $5,500,000 signing bonus, $37,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,500,000. In 2026, Pederson will earn a base salary of $18,500,000, while carrying a total salary of $18,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $37,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,500,000
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
10.028
Year Age YOS Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025 33 10.028 $18,500,000 $18,500,000 7.68% $18,500,000 $18,500,000
2026 34 11.028
Player
$18,500,000 $18,500,000 7.58% $18,500,000 $37,000,000
2027 35 11.028
Mutual
 $18,500,000 $18,500,000 - - $37,000,000
2028 36 -
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2025 33 10.028 $13,000,000 $5,500,000 - - $18,500,000 $18,500,000
2026 34 11.028
Player
$18,500,000 - - - $18,500,000 $18,500,000
2027 35 -
Mutual
 $18,500,000 - - - $18,500,000 $18,500,000
2028 36 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025 33 $13,000,000 $5,500,000 $18,500,000 $18,500,000 $37,000,000 $18,500,000 $12,333,333
2026 34
Player
$18,500,000 - $18,500,000 $37,000,000 $18,500,000 $18,500,000 $9,250,000
2027 35
Mutual
 - - - $37,000,000 - - -
Contract Notes
  • Player can opt out after 2025
  • Team can void the opt out by fully guaranteeing 2026 & 2027
  • 2026 & 2027 Salaries Escalate to $21.5M with:
    2025 1st Team All-MLB OR
    2025 2nd Team All-MLB OR
    2025 Silver Slugger Award
  • Annual Award Incentives:
    MVP: $150,000
    All-Star: $100,000
    Silver Slugger: $50,000
    LCS MVP: $50,000
    WS MVP: $100,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $12,500,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
9.028
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2023-2023 Qualifying Offer

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $19,650,000
Average Salary:
$19,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
8.028
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2022-2022 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
7.028
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2021-2022 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
6.028
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2020-2020 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,750,000
Average Salary:
$7,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
5.028
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2019-2019 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.028
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2018-2018 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.028
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.028
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2016-2016 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $520,000
Average Salary:
$520,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.028
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2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,000
Average Salary:
$510,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.028
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2010-2010 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

11.028 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$76,327,311

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 18
-
Signing Bonus
$600,000
$600,000
2014 22
0
Active
$76,496
$676,496
2015 23
0.028
Active
$510,000
$1,186,496
2016 24
1.028
Active
$520,000
$1,706,496
2017 25
2.028
Active
$500,445
$2,206,941
2018 26
3.028
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,600,000
$4,806,941
2019 27
4.028
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,000,000
$9,806,941
2020 28
5.028
Active / Arb Settled (T)
$2,870,370
$12,677,311
 Champion
2021 29
6.028
Active
Retained
Buyout
$1,935,520
$2,564,480
$2,500,000
$14,612,831
$17,177,311
$19,677,311
 Champion
2022 30
7.028
Reserve
$6,000,000
$25,677,311
2023 31
8.028
Active
$19,650,000
$45,327,311
2024 32
9.028
Active
Buyout
$9,500,000
$3,000,000
$54,827,311
$57,827,311
2025 33
10.028
Active
$18,500,000
$76,327,311
Total      
$76,327,311
$76,327,311
2026 34
11.028
Active / Player Exercised
$18,500,000
Total
$94,827,311

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $12,077,311 $600,000 - $12,677,311
1 $4,435,520 - - $4,435,520
1 $2,564,480 - - $2,564,480
2 $25,650,000 - - $25,650,000
1 $12,500,000 - - $12,500,000
1 $13,000,000 $5,500,000 - $18,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
18
$600,000
$600,000
$600,000
2014
22
$76,496
$76,496
$676,496
2015
23
$510,000
$510,000
$1,186,496
2016
24
$520,000
$520,000
$1,706,496
2017
25
$500,445
$500,445
$2,206,941
2018
26
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
$4,806,941
2019
27
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$9,806,941
2020
28
$2,870,370
$2,870,370
$12,677,311
2021
29
$1,935,520
$2,564,480
$2,500,000
$1,935,520
$2,564,480
$2,500,000
$14,612,831
$17,177,311
$19,677,311
2022
30
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$25,677,311
2023
31
$19,650,000
$19,650,000
$45,327,311
2024
32
$9,500,000
$3,000,000
$9,500,000
$3,000,000
$54,827,311
$57,827,311
2025
33
$13,000,000
$5,500,000
$18,500,000
$76,327,311
Total
$70,227,311
$6,100,000
$76,327,311
$76,327,311
2026
34
$18,500,000
$18,500,000
Total
$88,727,311
$6,100,000
$94,827,311

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $12,077,311 $600,000 - $12,677,311
1 $4,435,520 - - $4,435,520
1 $2,564,480 - - $2,564,480
2 $25,650,000 - - $25,650,000
1 $12,500,000 - - $12,500,000
1 $13,000,000 $5,500,000 - $18,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 TEX May 25, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 Hand
2023 SF May 15, 2023 - Jun 06, 2023 Hand
2023 SF Apr 15, 2023 - Apr 23, 2023 Wrist
2022 SF Jul 29, 2022 - Aug 06, 2022 Concussion
2021 CHC Apr 22, 2021 - May 03, 2021 Wrist
2017 LAD May 25, 2017 - Jun 14, 2017 Concussion
2017 LAD Apr 24, 2017 - May 05, 2017 Groin
2016 LAD Jul 01, 2016 - Jul 19, 2016 Shoulder
  • Nov 06, 2025 Texas (TEX) exercised an $18.5 million player option for 2026
  • Dec 23, 2024 Signed a 2 year $37 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Nov 02, 2024 Declined a $14 million mutual option for 2025 with Arizona (ARI) ($3M buyout)
  • Jan 26, 2024 Signed a 1 year $12.5 million contract with Arizona (ARI), plus a club option for 2025
  • Nov 15, 2022 Signed a 1 year $19.65 million Qualifying Offer contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Nov 10, 2022 San Francisco (SF) extended a 1 year $19.65 million Qualifying Offer
  • Mar 16, 2022 Signed a 1 year $6 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Nov 05, 2021 Declined a $10 million option for 2022
  • Jul 15, 2021 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Chicago (CHC) for Bryce Ball
  • Jan 29, 2021 Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Feb 07, 2020 Signed a 1 year $7.75 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), settling in arbitration
  • Jan 13, 2018 Signed a 1 year $2.6 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 14, 2017 Signed a 1 year $555,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $520,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Mar 09, 2015 Signed a 1 year $510,000 contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Aug 16, 2010 Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
  • Jun 24, 2010 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAD): Round 11 (#352 overall)
Year Team GP GS PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2025 TEX 96 78 305 265 28 48 10 1 9 26 87 34 65 2 .181 .285 .328 .613 -0.28
2024 ARI 132 105 443 367 62 101 17 1 23 64 189 55 105 7 .275 .393 .515 .908 2.85
2023 SF 121 95 425 358 59 84 14 3 15 51 149 57 89 0 .235 .348 .416 .764 0.59
2022 SF 134 105 433 380 57 104 19 3 23 70 198 42 100 3 .274 .353 .521 .874 1.41
2021 ATL 137 109 481 429 55 103 20 3 18 61 183 39 117 2 .240 .312 .427 .739 -0.02
2020 LAD 43 38 137 121 21 23 4 0 7 16 48 11 34 1 .190 .285 .397 .682 -0.30
2019 LAD 149 110 514 450 83 112 16 3 36 74 242 50 111 1 .249 .339 .538 .877 2.78
2018 LAD 148 88 442 395 65 98 27 3 25 56 206 40 85 1 .248 .321 .522 .843 2.17
2017 LAD 102 74 323 273 44 58 20 0 11 35 111 39 68 4 .212 .331 .407 .738 -0.41
2016 LAD 137 114 474 406 64 100 26 0 25 68 201 63 130 6 .246 .350 .495 .845 3.37
2015 LAD 151 137 583 480 67 101 19 1 26 54 200 92 170 5 .210 .346 .417 .763 2.59
2014 LAD 18 3 37 28 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 9 11 0 .143 .351 .143 .494 0.01

Calculated Market Value

$5.4M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $5,372,768
  • Avg. Salary: $5,372,768
  • MLB Rank: 274
  • DH Rank: 12

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2028
  • Avg. Salary: $18,500,000
  • MLB Rank: 84
  • DH Rank: 5

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Joc Pederson to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Gary Sánchez 1 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 32
Mitch Garver 2 $24,000,000 $12,000,000 32
Andrew McCutchen 1 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 38
Justin Turner 1 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 40
Averages 1 $10,875,000 $7,875,000 35.5

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Pederson's current age (33), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
4 $22,811,880 $5,702,970

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Pederson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, H/Gm, RBI/Gm, K/Gm, AVG/Yr, OPS, WOBP, ISO, WAR

Player GP% H/Gm RBI/Gm K/Gm AVG/Yr OPS WOBP ISO WAR
Gary Sánchez
2023-2024
 50.46 0.65 0.51 0.87 0.22 0.74 0.33 0.22 3.02
Mitch Garver
2022-2023
 43.52 0.84 0.52 0.96 0.24 0.79 0.36 0.21 2.87
Andrew McCutchen
2023-2024
 71.60 0.88 0.40 1.00 0.24 0.76 0.36 0.16 1.51
Justin Turner
2023-2024
 87.69 0.96 0.53 0.72 0.27 0.77 0.35 0.15 1.96
Average 63.32 0.83 0.49 0.89 0.24 0.76 0.35 0.19 2.34
Joc Pederson
2024-2025
 68.64 0.63 0.37 0.74 0.21 0.73 0.32 0.18 2.25
Pct Change 8.40 -24.10 -24.49 16.85 -12.50 -4.47 -7.43 -5.26 -3.85
Median Prime % Change -5.26%
Average Prime % Change -6.32%

Calculated Market Value: Joc Pederson

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $5,372,768 $5,372,768
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