A.J. Pollock

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Seattle Mariners Left Field Age: 35-192d Exp: 10.052 Years Bat/Throw: Right/Right
Drafted: Round 1 (#17 overall), 2009 College: Notre Dame Agent(s): (Excel Sports Management)

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  • Current Contract

    A.J. Pollock signed a 1 year / $7,000,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $7,000,000. In 2023, Pollock will earn a base salary of $7,000,000, while carrying a total salary of $7,000,000.

    2023-2023 Free Agent

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $7,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $7,000,000
    Free Agent: 2024 / UFA
    Year   Age Service Status Base Salary Luxury Tax Salary Payroll Salary Adjusted Salary Yearly Cash
    2023 Contract details by year 35 10.052 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000($7,000,000)
    2024 Free Agent Year 36 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • Plate Appearances
      $500,000 each for 350, 400, 450, 500
      $1M for 550
    • MVP: $150,000
    • WS MVP: $100,000
    • $50,000 for All-Star (original ballot), Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, LCS MVP
    • $25,000 for All-Star selection
    Sources: MLB contract specifics generally collected from Baseball Prospectus & Rotoworld.

    Previous Contracts

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    2022-2022Retained

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,500,000
    Free Agent:

    2019-2023 Free Agent

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $60,000,000
    Signing Bonus $12,000,000
    Average Salary $15,000,000
    Free Agent:

    2018-2018 Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $7,750,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $7,750,000
    Free Agent:

    2016-2017 Arbitration Extension

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $10,250,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $5,125,000
    Free Agent:

    2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $519,500
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $519,500
    Free Agent:

    2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $507,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $507,000
    Free Agent:

    2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $491,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $491,000
    Free Agent:

    2012-2012 Pre-Arbitration

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $480,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $480,000
    Free Agent:

    2009-2009Signing Bonus

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,400,000
    Free Agent:

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2009 Player Cash Earnings $1,400,000 - - $1,400,000
    2012 Player Cash Earnings $136,393 - - $136,393
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $491,000 - - $491,000
    2014 Player Cash Earnings $507,000 - - $507,000
    2015 Player Cash Earnings NL GOLD GLOVE:CF $519,500 - - $519,500
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $6,750,000 - - $6,750,000
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $7,750,000 - - $7,750,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $1,000,000 $12,000,000 - $13,000,000
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $4,444,444 - - $4,444,444
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $15,000,000 - - $15,000,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $11,500,000 - - $11,500,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
    Est. Earnings
    (13 seasons)    		 $66,498,337 $12,000,000 - $78,498,337
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    7 seasons Player Cash Earnings $21,053,893 - - $21,053,893
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $21,944,444 $12,000,000 - $33,944,444
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $16,500,000 - - $16,500,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
    * denotes deferred payment

  • Transactions

    Jan 8 2023Signed a 1 year $7 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
    Nov 8 2022Declined a $13 million player option for 2023 ($5M buyout)
    Apr 1 2022Traded to Chicago (CHW) from Los Angeles (LAD) for Craig Kimbrel
    Jan 24 2019Signed a 5 year $60 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
    Nov 12 2018Declined a $17.9M Qualifying Offer from Arizona (ARI)
    Nov 2 2018Arizona (ARI) extended a $17.9 million Qualifying Offer
    Jan 12 2018Signed a 1 year $7.75 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
    Feb 9 2016Signed a 2 year $10.25 million contract with Arizona (ARI), avoiding arbitration
    Mar 6 2015Signed a 1 year $519,500 contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Mar 3 2014Signed a 1 year $507k contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Mar 2 2013Signed a 1 year $491k contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Apr 18 2012Contract purchased by Arizona (ARI)
    Apr 18 2012Signed a 1 year $480k contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Jun 25 2009Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
    Jun 7 2009Drafted by Arizona (ARI): Round 1 (#17 overall)

  • Injuries

    A look at the injuries for A.J. Pollock, and the financial implications.

  • 2023 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how A.J. Pollock ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SB K AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
    2023 SEA 32 26 91 12 15 3 0 4 13 9 0 22 .165 .235 .330 .565 -0.24
    2022 CHW 138 123 489 61 120 26 1 14 56 32 3 98 .245 .292 .389 .681 0.86
    2021 LAD 117 98 384 53 114 27 1 21 69 30 9 80 .297 .355 .536 .891 3.06
    2020 LAD 55 48 196 30 54 9 0 16 34 12 2 45 .276 .314 .566 .880 0.9
    2019 LAD 86 77 308 49 82 15 1 15 47 23 5 74 .266 .327 .468 .795 0.05
    2018 ARI 113 105 413 61 106 21 5 21 65 31 13 100 .257 .316 .484 .800 2.19
    2017 ARI 112 100 425 73 113 33 6 14 49 35 20 71 .266 .330 .471 .801 2.89
    2016 ARI 12 11 41 9 10 0 0 2 4 5 4 8 .244 .326 .390 .716 0.38
    2015 ARI 157 143 609 111 192 40 6 20 76 53 40 89 .315 .367 .499 .866 6.87
    2014 ARI 75 66 265 41 80 19 6 7 24 19 14 46 .302 .353 .498 .851 3.39
    2013 ARI 137 102 443 64 119 28 5 8 38 33 12 82 .269 .322 .409 .731 3.11
    2012 ARI 31 19 81 8 20 4 1 2 8 9 1 11 .247 .315 .395 .710 -0.1
    Totals 1,065 918 3,745 572 1,025 225 32 144 483 291 123 726 0.274 0.329 0.466 0.795 23.36

  • Calculated Market Value

    $12.8M Avg. Annual Salary

    Market Value

    • 2 yrs, $25,685,021
    • Avg. Salary: $12,842,511
    • MLB Rank: 86
    • LF Rank: 6

    Previous Contract

    • Free Agent:
    • Avg. Salary: -
    • MLB Rank: 0
    • LF Rank: 0

    Comparable Players

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

    Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
    Eduardo Escobar 2 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 32
    Kevin Pillar 1 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 33
    Anthony Rizzo 2 $32,000,000 $16,000,000 32
    Mark Canha 2 $26,500,000 $13,250,000 32
    Averages 1.8 $20,250,000 $11,571,429 32.3


    Base Calculated Value

    After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Pollock's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

    Length Value Avg. Salary
    2 $24,538,462 $12,269,231


    Statistical Comparisons

    Now we'll compare our variables and Pollock statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: Games Played %, Home Runs, Runs Batted In, Strikeouts, Batting Average, WAR, On-base Plus Slugging , WAR

    Player GP% HR/GM RBI/GM SO/GM AVG WOBP OPS WAR
    Eduardo Escobar 2020-2021, NYM 90.09 0.16 0.55 0.83 0.242 0.3 0.737 1.59
    Kevin Pillar 2020-2021, LAD 80.18 0.12 0.41 0.69 0.253 0.33 0.733 1.59
    Anthony Rizzo 2020-2021, NYY 89.64 0.17 0.43 0.63 0.240 0.35 0.775 2.24
    Mark Canha 2020-2021, NYM 90.09 0.11 0.47 0.91 0.235 0.36 0.759 3.09
    Average 87.50 0.14 0.47 0.77 0.24 0.34 0.75 2.13
    A.J. Pollock 2021-2022 78.7 0.14 0.49 0.7 0.268 0.34 0.774 2.7
    % Change -10.06% 0.00% 4.26% 9.09% 11.67% 0.00% 3.20% 26.76%
    Median Prime % Change 3.73%
    Average Prime % Change 5.62%


    A.J. Pollock's Calculated Market Value

    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
    2 years, $25,685,021 $12,842,511
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