Adrian Houser

Chicago Cubs, Starting Pitcher
Age: 31-253d (Feb 02, 1993)
Exp: 5.010 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 2 (#69 overall), 2011
Agent(s): BBI Sports Group

2024-2024 Arbitration

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $5,050,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $5,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,050,000
Average Salary:
$5,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 Arbitration

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $3,600,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $3,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,600,000
Average Salary:
$3,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2022 Arbitration

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $2,425,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $2,425,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,425,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,425,000
Average Salary:
$2,425,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $584,100 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $584,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $584,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $584,100
Average Salary:
$584,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $581,600 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $581,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $581,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $581,600
Average Salary:
$581,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $536,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $536,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $536,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $536,000
Average Salary:
$536,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, 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
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2011-2011 Signing Bonus

Adrian Houser signed a 1 year , $530,100 contract with the Houston Astros, including $530,100 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $530,100.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $530,100
Average Salary:
$530,100
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons

5.010 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$12,935,389

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 22
Active
$33,278
$33,278
2017 24
Reserve / minor-aaa
$536,000
$569,278
2018 25
Reserve / minor-buried
$41,020
$610,298
2019 26
Active
$450,584
$1,060,882
2020 27
Active
$215,407
$1,276,289
2021 28
Active
$584,100
$1,860,389
2022 29
Injured / arbitration-settlement
$2,425,000
$4,285,389
2023 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$3,600,000
$7,885,389
2024 31
Retained
$5,050,000
$12,935,389
Total      
$12,935,389
$12,935,389
Total
$12,935,389

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $7,885,389 - - $7,885,389
1 $5,050,000 - - $5,050,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
22
$33,278
$33,278
$33,278
2017
24
$536,000
$536,000
$569,278
2018
25
$41,020
$41,020
$610,298
2019
26
$450,584
$450,584
$1,060,882
2020
27
$215,407
$215,407
$1,276,289
2021
28
$584,100
$584,100
$1,860,389
2022
29
$2,425,000
$2,425,000
$4,285,389
2023
30
$3,600,000
$3,600,000
$7,885,389
2024
31
$5,050,000
$5,050,000
$12,935,389
Total
$12,935,389
$12,935,389
$12,935,389
Total
$12,935,389
$12,935,389

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $7,885,389 - - $7,885,389
1 $5,050,000 - - $5,050,000

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2023 MIL Aug 28, 2023 - Sep 14, 2023 Arm
2023 MIL Mar 30, 2023 - May 07, 2023 Groin
2022 MIL Sep 28, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 Groin
2022 MIL Jun 30, 2022 - Aug 24, 2022 Elbow
2021 MIL Aug 07, 2021 - Aug 22, 2021 COVID-19
  • Aug 06, 2024 Signed a minor league contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jul 31, 2024 Released by New York (NYM)
  • Jul 26, 2024 Designated for Assignment by New York (NYM)
  • Jan 11, 2024 Signed a 1 year $5.05 million contract with New York (NYM), avoiding arbitration
  • Dec 20, 2023 Traded to New York (NYM) from Milwaukee (MIL) with Tyrone Taylor for Coleman Crow
  • Nov 18, 2022 Signed a 1 year $3.6 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration
  • May 21, 2022 Signed a 1 year $2.524 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), settling in arbitration
  • Mar 01, 2021 Signed a 1 year $584,100 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Mar 05, 2020 Signed a 1 year $581,600 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $536,000 contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jul 30, 2015 Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Houston (HOU) with Brett Phillips, Domingo Santana and Josh Hader for Carlos Gomez, Michael Fiers and pick [international slot]
  • Jun 10, 2011 Signed a contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Jun 07, 2011 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 2 (#69 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2024 NYM 23 7 74 48 45 32 45 8 1 5 1 69.3 5.84 1.53 -0.91
2023 MIL 23 21 121 56 51 34 96 13 8 5 0 111.3 4.12 1.39 0.88
2022 MIL 22 21 103 66 54 47 69 8 6 10 0 102.7 4.73 1.46 -0.74
2021 MIL 28 26 118 61 51 64 105 12 10 6 0 142.3 3.23 1.28 1.79
2020 MIL 12 11 63 41 33 21 44 8 1 6 0 56.0 5.30 1.50 -0.54
2019 MIL 35 18 101 49 46 37 117 14 6 7 0 111.3 3.72 1.24 2.03
2018 MIL 7 0 13 5 5 7 8 0 0 0 0 13.7 3.29 1.46 0.10
2015 MIL 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0.00 1.50 0.07

Calculated Market Value

Market Value

  • 1 years, $3,012,750
  • Avg. Salary: $3,012,750
  • MLB Rank: 365
  • SP Rank: 103

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: -
  • Avg. Salary: -

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Adrian Houser to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Michael Lorenzen 1 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 32
Mike Clevinger 1 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 33
Trevor Williams 2 $13,000,000 $6,500,000 30
Vincent Velasquez 1 $3,150,000 $3,150,000 30
Averages 1 $5,912,500 $4,287,500 31.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Houser's current age (31), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
2 $7,357,142 $3,678,571

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Houser 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 Lorenzen
2022-2023
21.50 5.33 7.18 3.40 4.21 1.24 4.38 2.31
Mike Clevinger
2022-2023
23.00 5.23 7.35 2.75 4.05 1.21 4.63 2.97
Trevor Williams
2021-2022
12.50 3.41 8.66 2.69 3.78 1.36 3.88 2.34
Vincent Velasquez
2021-2022
15.00 3.20 8.94 3.83 5.54 1.36 5.06 -0.07
Average 18.00 4.29 8.03 3.17 4.40 1.29 4.49 1.89
Adrian Houser
2023-2024
14.00 3.93 6.80 3.45 4.98 1.46 4.46 -0.07
Pct Change -22.22 -8.39 -15.32 -8.83 -13.18 -13.18 0.67 -103.70
Median Prime % Change -13.18%
Average Prime % Change -23.02%

Calculated Market Value: Adrian Houser

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, $3,012,750 $3,012,750
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