Michael Soroka
Chicago White Sox, Starting Pitcher
Age: 27-77d (Aug 04, 1997)
Exp: 5.009 Years
Country: CA
Drafted: Round 1 (#28 overall), 2015
Agent(s): ISE Baseball
2024 Payroll Salary
$3,000,000
2024 Cash
$3,000,000
Career Earnings
$14,531,461
2024-2024 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Michael Soroka signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000. In 2024, Soroka will earn a base salary of $3,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 26 |
Arb Avoided
|
$3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | 1.27% | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
2025 | 27 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 26 | 5.009 |
Arb Avoided
|
$3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | |
2025 | 27 | -- |
UFA |
Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 26 |
Arb Avoided |
$3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Arbitration
Michael Soroka signed a 1 year , $2,800,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
2022-2022 Arbitration
Michael Soroka signed a 1 year , $2,800,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2021-2021 Arbitration
Michael Soroka signed a 1 year , $2,800,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $2,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,800,000
Average Salary:
$2,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Michael Soroka signed a 1 year , $583,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $583,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $583,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $583,500
Average Salary:
$583,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2019-2019 Pre-Arb
Michael Soroka signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Michael Soroka signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2015-2015 Signing Bonus
Michael Soroka signed a 1 year , $1,974,700 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $1,974,700 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,974,700.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,974,700
Average Salary:
$1,974,700
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
5.009 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$14,531,461
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | 17 |
Signing Bonus
|
$1,974,700 |
$1,974,700 |
||
2018 | 20 |
Injured
|
$448,290 |
$2,422,990 |
||
2019 | 21 |
Active
|
$492,360 |
$2,915,350 |
All MLB (2nd) | |
2020 | 22 |
Injured
|
$216,111 |
$3,131,461 |
||
2021 | 23 |
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$2,800,000 |
$5,931,461 |
Champion | |
2022 | 24 |
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$2,800,000 |
$8,731,461 |
||
2023 | 25 |
Injured
|
$2,800,000 |
$11,531,461 |
||
2024 | 26 |
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,000,000 |
$14,531,461 |
||
Total |
$14,531,461 |
$14,531,461 |
||||
Total |
$14,531,461 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | $9,556,761 | $1,974,700 | - | $11,531,461 | |
1 | $3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | 17 |
$1,974,700 |
$1,974,700 |
$1,974,700 |
|||
2018 | 20 |
$448,290
|
$448,290 |
$2,422,990 |
|||
2019 | 21 |
$492,360
|
$492,360 |
$2,915,350 |
|||
2020 | 22 |
$216,111
|
$216,111 |
$3,131,461 |
|||
2021 | 23 |
$2,800,000
|
$2,800,000 |
$5,931,461 |
|||
2022 | 24 |
$2,800,000
|
$2,800,000 |
$8,731,461 |
|||
2023 | 25 |
$2,800,000
|
$2,800,000 |
$11,531,461 |
|||
2024 | 26 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$14,531,461 |
|||
Total |
$12,556,761 |
$1,974,700 |
$14,531,461 |
$14,531,461 |
|||
Total |
$12,556,761 |
$1,974,700 |
$14,531,461 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | $9,556,761 | $1,974,700 | - | $11,531,461 | |
1 | $3,000,000 | - | - | $3,000,000 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | CHW | Jul 16, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024 | Shoulder |
2023 | ATL | Sep 06, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Shoulder |
2022 | ATL | Apr 04, 2022 - Sep 01, 2022 | Achilles |
2021 | ATL | Apr 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Achilles |
2020 | ATL | Aug 04, 2020 - Sep 27, 2020 | Knee (ACL) |
2018 | ATL | Jun 22, 2018 - Oct 01, 2018 | Shoulder |
2018 | ATL | May 17, 2018 - Jun 13, 2018 | Shoulder |
- Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Chicago (CHW), avoiding arbitration
- Nov 17, 2023 Traded to Chicago (CHW) from Atlanta (ATL) with Jared Shuster , Nicky Lopez , Braden Shewmake and Riley Gowens for Aaron Bummer
- Sep 05, 2023 Recalled from the Minors by Atlanta (ATL)
- Jul 24, 2023 Optioned to the Minors by Atlanta (ATL)
- Nov 18, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
- Mar 17, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
- Feb 13, 2021 Signed a 1 year $2.8 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), settling in arbitration
- Mar 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $583,500 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
- Jul 07, 2015 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
- Jun 18, 2015 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#28 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | CHW | 25 | 9 | 66 | 49 | 42 | 44 | 84 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 79.7 | 4.75 | 1.38 | 0.57 |
2023 | ATL | 7 | 6 | 36 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 32.3 | 6.40 | 1.49 | -0.46 |
2020 | ATL | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13.7 | 3.95 | 1.32 | 0.25 |
2019 | ATL | 29 | 29 | 153 | 56 | 52 | 41 | 142 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 174.7 | 2.68 | 1.11 | 6.05 |
2018 | ATL | 5 | 5 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 25.7 | 3.51 | 1.44 | -0.08 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 1 years, $2,000,128
- Avg. Salary: $2,000,128
- MLB Rank: 449
- SP Rank: 111
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $3,000,000
- MLB Rank: 366
- SP Rank: 104
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Michael Soroka to.
Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Michael King | 1 | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | 28 |
Tony Gonsolin | 2 | $6,650,000 | $3,325,000 | 28 |
Austin Gomber | 1 | $3,150,000 | $3,150,000 | 29 |
Dane Dunning | 1 | $3,325,000 | $3,325,000 | 28 |
Averages | 1 | $4,068,750 | $3,237,500 | 28.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Soroka's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|
3 | $9,712,500 | $3,237,500 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Soroka statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, WAR
Player | GS/Yr | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | WHIP | FIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michael King
2022-2023
|
4.50 | 1.88 | 11.28 | 2.78 | 2.52 | 1.07 | 2.68 | 19.61 |
Tony Gonsolin
2021-2022
|
18.50 | 4.54 | 9.36 | 3.96 | 2.69 | 1.11 | 3.90 | 5.12 |
Austin Gomber
2022-2023
|
22.00 | 4.39 | 6.24 | 2.62 | 5.53 | 1.43 | 4.98 | 0.89 |
Dane Dunning
2022-2023
|
27.50 | 5.09 | 7.67 | 3.26 | 4.08 | 1.35 | 4.36 | 2.54 |
Average | 18.13 | 3.98 | 8.64 | 3.16 | 3.71 | 1.24 | 3.98 | 7.04 |
Michael Soroka
2023-2024
|
7.50 | 3.50 | 8.78 | 4.15 | 5.58 | 1.43 | 5.76 | 0.25 |
Pct Change | -58.63 | -12.06 | 1.62 | -31.33 | -50.40 | -15.32 | -44.72 | -96.45 |
Median Prime % Change | -38.03% | |||||||
Average Prime % Change | -38.41% |
Calculated Market Value: Michael Soroka
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, $2,000,128 | $2,000,128 |