John Axford

Milwaukee Brewers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 42y-11m-9d (Apr 01, 1983)
Exp: 9.009 Years
Country: CA
College: Notre Dame (IN)
Drafted: Round 42 (#1259 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Dan Horwits (Beverly Hills Sports Council)
INACTIVE

2021-2021 Free Agent (Minor League Contract)

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
8.118
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2019-2019 Free Agent (Minor League Contract)

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,650,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
8.118
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2018-2018 Free Agent (Minor League Contract)

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
7.118
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2016-2017 free-agent-restricted

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
5.17
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2015-2015 free-agent-restricted

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.17
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2014-2014 free-agent-restricted

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.17
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.17
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2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $525,000
Average Salary:
$525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.17
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2011-2011 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $442,500
Average Salary:
$442,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.17
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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:
0.028
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Seasons

9.009 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$25,306,209

Earnings w/ Different Teams

8 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 27
0.028
Active
$400,000
$400,000
2011 28
0.17
Active
$442,500
$842,500
2012 29
1.17
Active
$525,000
$1,367,500
2013 30
2.17
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$874,316
$4,125,684
$2,241,816
$6,367,500
2014 31
3.17
Retained
Active
$3,368,853
$1,131,147
$9,736,353
$10,867,500
2015 32
4.17
Active
$2,600,000
$13,467,500
2016 33
5.17
Active
$4,500,000
$17,967,500
2017 34
6.17
Retained
$5,500,000
$23,467,500
2018 35
7.118
Active
Retained
$500,030
$999,970
$23,967,530
$24,967,500
2021 38
8.118
Injured
$338,709
$25,306,209
Total
$25,306,209

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $5,831,894 - - $5,831,893
1 $874,316 - - $874,316
1 $3,368,853 - - $3,368,853
1 $1,131,147 - - $1,131,147
1 $2,600,000 - - $2,600,000
2 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
1 $500,030 - - $500,030
1 $999,970 - - $999,970
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
27
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
2011
28
$442,500
$442,500
$842,500
2012
29
$525,000
$525,000
$1,367,500
2013
30
$874,316
$4,125,684
$874,316
$4,125,684
$2,241,816
$6,367,500
2014
31
$3,368,853
$1,131,147
$3,368,853
$1,131,147
$9,736,353
$10,867,500
2015
32
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
$13,467,500
2016
33
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$17,967,500
2017
34
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$23,467,500
2018
35
$500,030
$999,970
$500,030
$999,970
$23,967,530
$24,967,500
2021
38
$338,710
$338,709
$25,306,209
Total
$25,306,210
$25,306,209

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $5,831,894 - - $5,831,893
1 $874,316 - - $874,316
1 $3,368,853 - - $3,368,853
1 $1,131,147 - - $1,131,147
1 $2,600,000 - - $2,600,000
2 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
1 $500,030 - - $500,030
1 $999,970 - - $999,970

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2021 MIL Aug 03, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 Elbow
2018 LAD Aug 14, 2018 - Sep 17, 2018 Leg
2017 OAK Apr 05, 2017 - May 20, 2017 Shoulder
  • Aug 02, 2021 Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Toronto (TOR) for cash considerations
  • Jun 21, 2021 Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Mar 23, 2019 Released by Toronto (TOR)
  • Feb 13, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 31, 2018 Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Toronto (TOR) for Corey Copping
  • Feb 09, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Toronto (TOR)
  • Jul 30, 2017 Released by Oakland (OAK)
  • Dec 09, 2015 Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Feb 02, 2015 Signed a minor league contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Dec 16, 2013 Signed a contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Dec 03, 2013 Non-Tendered by St. Louis (STL)
  • Aug 30, 2013 Traded to St. Louis (STL) from Milwaukee (MIL) for Michael Blazek
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Mar 02, 2012 Signed a 1 year $525k contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jun 08, 2005 Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 42 (#1259 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2021 MIL 1 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 54.00 9.00 -0.09
2018 LAD 50 1 52 35 32 22 54 6 4 1 0 54.7 5.27 1.35 -0.10
2017 OAK 22 0 27 16 15 17 21 3 0 1 0 21.0 6.43 2.10 -0.28
2016 OAK 68 0 65 30 29 30 60 6 6 4 3 65.7 3.98 1.45 0.88
2015 COL 60 0 56 27 26 32 62 4 4 5 25 55.7 4.20 1.58 0.77
2014 CLE 62 0 43 26 24 36 63 6 2 4 10 54.7 3.95 1.45 0.23
2013 MIL 75 0 73 32 29 26 65 10 7 7 0 65.0 4.02 1.52 -0.19
2012 MIL 75 0 61 42 36 39 93 10 5 8 35 69.3 4.67 1.44 -1.20
2011 MIL 74 0 59 19 16 25 86 4 2 2 46 73.7 1.96 1.14 2.27
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