James Russell

Detroit Tigers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 40y-1m-30d (Jan 08, 1986)
Exp: 5.142 Years
Country: US
College: Texas
Drafted: Round 14 (#427 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Hendricks Sports Management

2016-2016 free-agent-restricted

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
5.142
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2015-2015 free-agent-restricted

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
5
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2015-2015 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,425,000
Average Salary:
$2,425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
5
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2014-2014 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,775,000
Average Salary:
$1,775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
Average Salary:
$1,075,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $512,500
Average Salary:
$512,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $427,500
Average Salary:
$427,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1
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2010-2010 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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2007-2007 Signing Bonus

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $350,000
Average Salary:
$350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

5.142 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$7,290,791

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 21
-
Signing Bonus
$350,000
$350,000
2010 24
0
Active
$400,000
$750,000
2011 25
1
Active
$427,500
$1,177,500
2012 26
2
Active
$512,500
$1,690,000
2013 27
3
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,075,000
$2,765,000
2014 28
4
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$581,967
$1,193,033
$3,346,967
$4,540,000
2015 29
5
Retained
Reserve / minor-buried
Reserve / minor-buried
$596,311
$327,240
$327,240
$5,136,311
$5,463,551
$5,790,791
2016 30
5.112
Reserve / minor-buried
$1,500,000
$7,290,791
Total
$7,290,791

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $4,262,513 $350,000 - $4,612,513
2 $1,178,278 - - $1,178,278
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
21
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
2010
24
$400,000
$400,000
$750,000
2011
25
$427,500
$427,500
$1,177,500
2012
26
$512,500
$512,500
$1,690,000
2013
27
$1,075,000
$1,075,000
$2,765,000
2014
28
$581,967
$1,193,033
$581,967
$1,193,033
$3,346,967
$4,540,000
2015
29
$596,311
$327,240
$327,240
$596,311
$327,240
$327,240
$5,136,311
$5,463,551
$5,790,791
2016
30
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$7,290,791
Total
$6,940,791
$350,000
$7,290,791

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $4,262,513 $350,000 - $4,612,513
2 $1,178,278 - - $1,178,278
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
  • Jan 10, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Feb 15, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Nov 12, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1.5million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 08, 2015 Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 30, 2015 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 15, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.425 million contract wth Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jul 31, 2014 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Chicago (CHC) with Emilio Bonifacio and cash considerations for Victor Caratini
  • Jan 17, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.775 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
  • Jan 19, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.075 million contract with Chicago (CHC), avoiding arbitration
  • Mar 05, 2012 Signed a 1 year $5125k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Mar 08, 2011 Signed a 1 year $427k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Apr 04, 2010 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jun 07, 2007 Drafted by Chicago (CHC): Round 14 (#427 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 PHI 7 0 9 9 9 5 4 2 0 0 0 4.3 18.69 3.23 -0.61
2015 CHC 49 0 42 24 20 9 20 3 0 2 1 34.0 5.29 1.50 -0.89
2014 ATL 66 1 45 20 19 20 42 3 0 2 1 57.7 2.97 1.13 1.08
2013 CHC 74 0 46 21 21 18 37 7 1 6 0 52.7 3.59 1.22 0.65
2012 CHC 77 0 67 28 25 23 55 5 7 1 2 69.3 3.25 1.30 0.88
2011 CHC 64 5 76 37 31 14 43 12 1 6 0 67.7 4.12 1.33 0.01
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