Matt Garza

Milwaukee Brewers, Starting Pitcher
Age: 42y-3m-12d (Nov 26, 1983)
Exp: 10.149 Years
Country: US
College: California State-Fresno
Drafted: Round 1 (#25 overall), 2005
Agent(s): Nez Balelo (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE

2014-2017 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $50,000,000
Average Salary:
$12,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
6.149
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2013-2013 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,250,000
Average Salary:
$10,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
5.149
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2012-2012 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,500,000
Average Salary:
$9,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
4.149
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2011-2011 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,950,000
Average Salary:
$5,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.149
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2010-2010 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,350,000
Average Salary:
$3,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.149
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2009-2009 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $433,300
Average Salary:
$433,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.149
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2008-2008 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $404,600
Average Salary:
$404,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.149
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2007-2007 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.055
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2005-2005 Signing Bonus

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

10.149 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$81,647,900

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 21
-
Signing Bonus
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
2007 23
0.055
Active
$380,000
$1,730,000
2008 24
0.149
Active
$404,600
$2,134,600
2009 25
1.149
Active
$463,300
$2,597,900
2010 26
2.149
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,350,000
$5,947,900
2011 27
3.149
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,950,000
$11,897,900
2012 28
4.149
Active / arbitration-avoided-numbers-exchanged
$9,500,000
$21,397,900
2013 29
5.149
Active / Arb Avoided
Retained
$3,976,775
$6,273,225
$25,374,675
$31,647,900
2014 30
6.149
Active
$12,500,000
$44,147,900
2015 31
7.149
Active
$12,500,000
$56,647,900
2016 32
8.149
Active
$12,500,000
$69,147,900
2017 33
9.149
Active
$12,500,000
$81,647,900
Total
$81,647,900

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $380,000 $1,350,000 - $1,730,000
3 $4,187,900 - $30,000 $4,217,900
3 $21,723,225 - - $21,723,225
1 $3,976,775 - - $3,976,775
4 $50,000,000 - - $50,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
21
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
2007
23
$380,000
$380,000
$1,730,000
2008
24
$404,600
$404,600
$2,134,600
2009
25
$433,300
$30,000
$463,300
$2,597,900
2010
26
$3,350,000
$3,350,000
$5,947,900
2011
27
$5,950,000
$5,950,000
$11,897,900
2012
28
$9,500,000
$9,500,000
$21,397,900
2013
29
$3,976,775
$6,273,225
$3,976,775
$6,273,225
$25,374,675
$31,647,900
2014
30
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$44,147,900
2015
31
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$56,647,900
2016
32
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$69,147,900
2017
33
$12,500,000
$12,500,000
$81,647,900
Total
$80,267,900
$1,350,000
$30,000
$81,647,900

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $380,000 $1,350,000 - $1,730,000
3 $4,187,900 - $30,000 $4,217,900
3 $21,723,225 - - $21,723,225
1 $3,976,775 - - $3,976,775
4 $50,000,000 - - $50,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2017 MIL Jul 26, 2017 - Aug 03, 2017 Leg
2017 MIL Jun 07, 2017 - Jun 14, 2017 Pectoral
2017 MIL Apr 02, 2017 - Apr 24, 2017 Groin
2016 MIL Apr 05, 2016 - Jun 14, 2016 Arm
2015 MIL Jul 03, 2015 - Jul 21, 2015 Shoulder
  • Jan 26, 2014 Signed a 4 year $50 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 18, 2013 Signed a 1 year $10.25 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Feb 03, 2012 Signed a 1 year $9.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 18, 2011 Signed a 1 year $5.95 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 08, 2011 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
  • Jan 08, 2011 Traded to Chicago (CHC) from Tampa Bay (TB) with Fernando Perez and Zac Rosscup for Sam Fuld, Chris Archer, Brandon Guyer, Robinson Chirinos and Hak-Ju Lee
  • Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $3.35 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Feb 25, 2009 Signed a 1 year $433k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Feb 15, 2008 Signed a 1 year $404k contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Nov 28, 2007 Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Minnesota (MIN) with Eddie Morlan and Jason Bartlett for Brendan Harris, Jason Pridie and Delmon Young
  • Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 13, 2005 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 07, 2005 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#25 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2017 MIL 24 22 121 72 63 45 79 17 6 9 0 114.7 4.95 1.45 -0.17
2016 MIL 19 19 117 67 51 36 70 11 6 8 0 101.4 4.53 1.51 -0.39
2015 MIL 26 25 177 102 94 57 104 23 6 14 0 148.7 5.69 1.57 -1.42
2014 MIL 27 27 143 77 66 50 126 12 8 8 0 163.3 3.64 1.18 1.29
2013 TEX 24 24 150 73 66 42 136 20 10 6 0 155.3 3.82 1.24 1.46
2012 CHC 18 18 90 48 45 32 96 15 5 7 0 103.7 3.91 1.18 1.47
2011 CHC 31 31 186 90 73 63 197 14 10 10 0 198.0 3.32 1.26 2.72
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