Ryan Thompson

Arizona Diamondbacks, Relief Pitcher
Age: 32y-5m-14d (Jun 26, 1992)
Exp: 4.095 Years
Country: US
College: Campbell (NC)
Drafted: Round 23 (#676 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Northwest Sports Management Group
2025 Payroll Salary

$3,070,000

2025 Cash

$3,070,000

Career Earnings

$3,945,902

2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)

Ryan Thompson signed a 1 year , $3,070,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $3,070,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,070,000. In 2025, Thompson will earn a base salary of $3,070,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,070,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,070,000
Average Salary:
$3,070,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025 33
Estimate
$3,070,000 $3,070,000 1.27% $3,070,000 $3,070,000
2026 34
2027 35
UFA
Year Age Service Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Salary Luxury Tax
2025 33 4.095
Estimate
$3,070,000 - - $3,070,000 $3,070,000
2026 34 --
2027 35 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025 33
Estimate
$3,070,000 $3,070,000 $3,070,000 $3,070,000 $3,070,000 $3,070,000
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2024 Arbitration

Ryan Thompson signed a 1 year , $1,350,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, 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
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2023 free-agent-restricted-street

Ryan Thompson signed a 1 year , $720,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $720,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $720,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $720,000
Average Salary:
$720,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2023-2023 Arbitration

Ryan Thompson signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb

Ryan Thompson signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb

Ryan Thompson signed a 1 year , $577,200 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $577,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $577,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $577,200
Average Salary:
$577,200
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb

Ryan Thompson signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, including $563,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

4.095 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$3,945,902

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 28
Active
$202,475
$202,475
2021 29
Injured
$577,200
$779,675
2022 30
Injured
$680,742
$1,460,417
2023 31
Retained
Active
$1,000,000
$135,485
$2,460,417
$2,595,902
2024 32
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,350,000
$3,945,902
Total      
$3,945,902
$3,945,902
2025 33
Active / estimate-arbitration
$3,070,000
Total
$7,015,902

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,460,417 - - $2,460,417
2 $1,485,485 - - $1,485,485
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
28
$202,475
$202,475
$202,475
2021
29
$577,200
$577,200
$779,675
2022
30
$680,742
$680,742
$1,460,417
2023
31
$1,000,000
$135,485
$1,000,000
$135,485
$2,460,417
$2,595,902
2024
32
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$3,945,902
Total
$3,945,902
$3,945,902
$3,945,902
2025
33
$3,070,000
$3,070,000
Total
$7,015,902
$7,015,902

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,460,417 - - $2,460,417
2 $1,485,485 - - $1,485,485

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2023 TB Apr 15, 2023 - Apr 28, 2023 Back
2022 TB Aug 30, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Arm
2021 TB Jun 30, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Shoulder
  • Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.35 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
  • Aug 27, 2023 Contract purchased by Arizona (ARI)
  • Aug 20, 2023 Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Aug 17, 2023 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Aug 16, 2023 Designated for Assignment by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • May 21, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Feb 18, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB), settling in arbitration
  • Apr 11, 2022 Promoted from the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 05, 2022 Optioned to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Dec 13, 2018 Rule 5 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB) from Houston (HOU)
  • Jun 11, 2014 Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jun 07, 2014 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 23 (#676 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 ARI 67 0 64 26 24 15 52 5 7 5 2 66.3 3.26 1.19 0.99
2023 ARI 30 0 20 14 13 8 21 3 1 2 1 30.7 3.82 0.91 -0.46
2022 TB 47 0 39 24 18 11 39 4 3 3 3 42.7 3.80 1.17 -0.14
2021 TB 36 0 26 11 9 9 37 3 3 2 0 34.0 2.38 1.03 0.83
2020 TB 25 1 29 15 13 8 23 4 1 2 1 26.3 4.44 1.41 -0.17

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 3 years, $15,349,572
  • Avg. Salary: $5,116,524
  • MLB Rank: 223
  • RP Rank: 28

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $3,070,000
  • MLB Rank: 281
  • RP Rank: 41

Comparable Players

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

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Jake Junis 1 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 31
Brooks Raley 2 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 33
Ryan Brasier 2 $9,000,000 $4,500,000 36
Matt Strahm 2 $15,000,000 $7,500,000 31
Averages 2 $10,250,000 $6,000,000 32.8

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Thompson's current age (32), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
3 $13,989,129 $4,663,043

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Thompson statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR

Player GP/Yr SV ERA WHIP K/9 BB/9 FIP WAR
Jake Junis
2022-2023
31.50 0.02 4.15 1.29 8.96 2.10 3.70 2.45
Brooks Raley
2020-2021
39.50 0.04 4.87 1.08 12.04 2.82 3.60 -0.20
Ryan Brasier
2022-2023
63.50 0.02 4.40 1.16 8.84 2.38 3.38 0.27
Matt Strahm
2021-2022
28.00 0.07 5.97 1.82 7.94 2.39 3.07 0.08
Average 40.63 0.04 4.85 1.34 9.45 2.42 3.44 0.65
Ryan Thompson
2023-2024
48.50 0.03 3.54 1.05 6.61 2.20 3.82 0.85
Pct Change 19.37 -25.00 27.01 21.64 -30.05 9.09 -11.05 30.77
Median Prime % Change 14.23%
Average Prime % Change 5.22%

Calculated Market Value: Ryan Thompson

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
3 years, $15,349,572 $5,116,524
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