Luis Garcia
Boston Red Sox, Relief Pitcher
Age: 37-258d (Jan 30, 1987)
Exp: 8.006 Years
Country: DO
Agent(s): Reynolds Sports Management
2024 Payroll Salary
$1,370,940
2024 Cash
$4,250,000
Career Earnings
$15,367,010
2024-2024 free-agent-xxb (CURRENT)
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $4,250,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $4,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000. In 2024, Garcia will earn a base salary of $1,370,940, while carrying a total salary of $4,250,000. Garcia's adjusted salary with the Los Angeles Angels is $1,370,940
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 37 | $1,370,940 | $1,370,940 | 0.58% | $1,370,940 | $1,370,940 | ||||
2025 | 38 |
UFA |
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Retained Salary | ||||||||||
2024 | 37 | $2,879,060 | $2,879,060 | 1.21% | $2,879,060 | $2,879,060 |
Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 37 | 8.006 | $4,250,000 | - | - | $1,370,940 | $1,370,940 | |||||
2025 | 38 | -- |
UFA |
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Retained Salary | ||||||||||||
2024 | 37 | $2,879,060 | - | - | $2,879,060 | $2,879,060 |
Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 37 | $1,370,940 | $1,370,940 | $1,370,940 | $1,370,940 | $1,370,940 | ||||||
Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||
2024 | 37 | $2,879,060 | $2,879,060 | $2,879,060 | $2,879,060 | $2,879,060 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2022-2023 free-agent-xxb
Luis Garcia signed a 2 year , $7,000,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $500,000 signing bonus, $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
2021-2021 free-agent-restricted
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2020-2020 free-agent-restricted
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $1,100,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $1,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2019-2019 Arbitration
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $1,675,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $1,675,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,675,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,675,000
Average Salary:
$1,675,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2018-2018 Arbitration
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $1,200,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $1,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,200,000
Average Salary:
$1,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $507,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $507,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $509,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $509,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $509,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $509,000
Average Salary:
$509,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Luis Garcia signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
8.006 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$15,367,010
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 26 |
Active
|
$200,819 |
$200,819 |
||
2015 | 28 |
Active
|
$509,000 |
$709,819 |
||
2016 | 29 |
Active
|
$127,558 |
$837,377 |
||
2017 | 30 |
Active
|
$470,603 |
$1,307,980 |
||
2018 | 31 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,200,000 |
$2,507,980 |
||
2019 | 32 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,675,000 |
$4,182,980 |
||
2020 | 33 |
Retained
|
$170,268 |
$4,353,248 |
||
2021 | 34 |
Active
|
$263,762 |
$4,617,010 |
||
2022 | 35 |
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$7,617,010 |
||
2023 | 36 |
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
$11,117,010 |
||
2024 | 37 |
Active
Retained
|
$1,370,940 $2,879,060 |
$12,487,950 $15,367,010 |
||
Total |
$15,367,010 |
$12,487,950 $15,367,010 |
||||
Total |
$15,367,010 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | $2,507,980 | - | - | $2,507,980 | |
2 | $4,554,060 | - | - | $4,554,060 | |
1 | $170,268 | - | - | $170,268 | |
1 | $263,762 | - | - | $263,762 | |
2 | $6,500,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 | |
1 | $1,370,940 | - | - | $1,370,940 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | 26 |
$200,819
|
$200,819 |
$200,819 |
|||
2015 | 28 |
$509,000
|
$509,000 |
$709,819 |
|||
2016 | 29 |
$127,558
|
$127,558 |
$837,377 |
|||
2017 | 30 |
$470,603
|
$470,603 |
$1,307,980 |
|||
2018 | 31 |
$1,200,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$2,507,980 |
|||
2019 | 32 |
$1,675,000
|
$1,675,000 |
$4,182,980 |
|||
2020 | 33 |
$170,268
|
$170,268 |
$4,353,248 |
|||
2021 | 34 |
$263,762
|
$263,762 |
$4,617,010 |
|||
2022 | 35 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$7,617,010 |
|||
2023 | 36 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$11,117,010 |
|||
2024 | 37 |
$1,370,940 $2,879,060
|
$1,370,940 $2,879,060 |
$12,487,950 $15,367,010 |
|||
Total |
$15,367,010 |
$15,367,010 |
$12,487,950 $15,367,010 |
||||
Total |
$15,367,010 |
$15,367,010 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | $2,507,980 | - | - | $2,507,980 | |
2 | $4,554,060 | - | - | $4,554,060 | |
1 | $170,268 | - | - | $170,268 | |
1 | $263,762 | - | - | $263,762 | |
2 | $6,500,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 | |
1 | $1,370,940 | - | - | $1,370,940 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | BOS | Aug 27, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024 | Elbow |
2023 | SD | May 27, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023 | Oblique |
2022 | SD | Apr 04, 2022 - Apr 15, 2022 | Oblique |
2019 | LAA | May 13, 2019 - May 25, 2019 | Back |
2018 | PHI | Jun 17, 2018 - Jul 22, 2018 | Wrist |
- Jul 30, 2024 Traded to Boston (BOS) from Los Angeles (LAA) for Niko Kavadas, Matthew Lugo, Yeferson Vargas and Ryan Zeferjahn
- Dec 06, 2023 Signed a 1 year $4.25 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
- Dec 01, 2021 Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with San Diego (SD)
- Jul 09, 2021 Signed a contract with St. Louis (STL)
- Sep 17, 2020 Released by Texas (TEX)
- Jan 09, 2020 Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
- Jan 11, 2019 Signed a 1 year $1.675 million contract with Los Angeles (LAA), avoiding arbitration
- Dec 06, 2018 Traded to Los Angeles (LAA) from Philadelphia (PHI) for Jose Alvarez
- Jan 12, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI), avoiding arbitration
- Mar 03, 2015 Signed a 1 year $509,000 contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
- Mar 23, 2013 Signed a contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
- Aug 30, 2009 Traded to Washington (WSH) from Los Angeles (LAD) with Victor Garate for Ronnie Belliard
- Jan 22, 2004 Signed a contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | BOS | 60 | 0 | 61 | 36 | 32 | 15 | 53 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 59.0 | 4.88 | 1.29 | 0.32 |
2023 | SD | 60 | 0 | 59 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 59.7 | 4.07 | 1.39 | 0.08 |
2022 | SD | 64 | 0 | 57 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 68 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 61.0 | 3.39 | 1.21 | 0.29 |
2021 | STL | 34 | 0 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33.3 | 3.24 | 0.99 | 0.37 |
2020 | TEX | 11 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 | 7.56 | 2.28 | -0.28 |
2019 | LAA | 64 | 1 | 61 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 57 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 62.0 | 4.36 | 1.52 | 0.28 |
2018 | PHI | 59 | 0 | 49 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 51 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 46.0 | 6.07 | 1.46 | -0.49 |
2017 | PHI | 66 | 0 | 61 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 60 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 71.3 | 2.65 | 1.22 | 1.98 |
2016 | PHI | 17 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15.3 | 6.46 | 1.89 | -0.26 |
2015 | PHI | 72 | 0 | 72 | 28 | 26 | 37 | 63 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 66.7 | 3.51 | 1.64 | 0.90 |
2014 | PHI | 13 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 6.43 | 1.93 | -0.35 |
2013 | PHI | 24 | 0 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31.3 | 3.73 | 1.60 | 0.18 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $1,040,269
- Avg. Salary: $1,040,269
- MLB Rank: 570
- RP Rank: 130
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $4,250,000
- MLB Rank: 303
- RP Rank: 53
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Luis Garcia to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Brasier | 2 | $9,000,000 | $4,500,000 | 36 |
Joakim Soria | 1 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | 36 |
Chris Martin | 2 | $13,500,000 | $6,750,000 | 36 |
Jesse Chavez | 1 | $740,000 | $740,000 | 40 |
Averages | 2 | $6,685,000 | $3,872,500 | 37.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Garcia's current age (37), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
2 | $2,565,556 | $1,282,778 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Garcia 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Brasier
2022-2023
|
63.50 | 0.02 | 4.40 | 1.16 | 8.84 | 2.38 | 3.38 | 0.27 |
Joakim Soria
2019-2020
|
46.50 | 0.03 | 3.56 | 1.14 | 9.98 | 3.32 | 3.29 | 0.70 |
Chris Martin
2021-2022
|
53.00 | 0.03 | 3.50 | 1.13 | 9.37 | 1.02 | 2.82 | 0.88 |
Jesse Chavez
2022-2023
|
47.50 | 0.01 | 2.66 | 1.20 | 9.86 | 2.86 | 3.22 | 1.24 |
Average | 52.63 | 0.02 | 3.53 | 1.16 | 9.51 | 2.40 | 3.18 | 0.77 |
Luis Garcia
2023-2024
|
56.00 | 0.04 | 4.67 | 1.36 | 8.02 | 3.12 | 4.38 | 0.10 |
Pct Change | 6.40 | 100.00 | -32.29 | -17.24 | -15.67 | -30.00 | -37.74 | -87.01 |
Median Prime % Change | -23.62% | |||||||
Average Prime % Change | -14.19% |
Calculated Market Value: Luis Garcia
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, $1,040,269 | $1,040,269 |