Jason Motte

St. Louis Cardinals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41-320d (Jun 22, 1982)
Exp: 9.027 Years
Country: US
College: Iona
Drafted: Round 19 (#575 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Levinson brothers (ACES)

2018-2018 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

Jason Motte signed a 1 year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2018 36 9.027
Voided
 - - - - -
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 36
Voided
 - - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017 Free Agent(Minor League Contract)

Jason Motte signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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
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2016-2017 Free Agent

Jason Motte signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Colorado Rockies, including $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $10,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2015 Free Agent

Jason Motte signed a 1 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Chicago Cubs, including $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2014 Arbitration

Jason Motte signed a 2 year , $12,000,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
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2012-2012 Arbitration

Jason Motte signed a 1 year , $1,950,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $1,950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,950,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,950,000
Average Salary:
$1,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011 Pre-Arb

Jason Motte signed a 1 year , $435,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $435,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $435,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $435,000
Average Salary:
$435,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010 Pre-Arb

Jason Motte signed a 1 year , $411,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $411,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $411,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $411,000
Average Salary:
$411,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009 Pre-Arb

Jason Motte signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, including $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $400,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $400,000
Average Salary:
$400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$30,231,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 27
Active
$400,000
$400,000
2010 28
Active
$411,000
$811,000
2011 29
Active
$435,000
$1,246,000
 Champion
2012 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,950,000
$3,196,000
2013 31
Active / Arb Avoided
$5,000,000
$8,196,000
2014 32
Active
$7,000,000
$15,196,000
2015 33
Active
$4,500,000
$19,696,000
2016 34
Active
$5,000,000
$24,696,000
2017 35
Retained
Active
$5,000,000
$535,000
$29,696,000
$30,231,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
27
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
2010
28
$411,000
$411,000
$811,000
2011
29
$435,000
$435,000
$1,246,000
2012
30
$1,950,000
$1,950,000
$3,196,000
2013
31
$4,000,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000
$8,196,000
2014
32
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$15,196,000
2015
33
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$19,696,000
2016
34
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$24,696,000
2017
35
$5,000,000
$535,000
$5,000,000
$535,000
$29,696,000
$30,231,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $14,196,000 $1,000,000 - $15,196,000
1 $4,500,000 - - $4,500,000
2 $10,000,000 - - $10,000,000
1 $535,000 - - $535,000
  • Mar 22, 2018 Released by St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 17, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Apr 09, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 31, 2017 Released by Colorado (COL)
  • Dec 08, 2015 Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Dec 15, 2014 Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Jan 22, 2013 Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jan 25, 2012 Signed a 1 year $1.95 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 25, 2011 Signed a 1 year $435k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 04, 2010 Signed a 1 year $411k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Feb 28, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jun 03, 2003 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 19 (#575 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2017 ATL 46 0 28 16 16 20 27 6 1 0 0 40.7 3.54 0.23 0.72
2016 COL 30 0 28 15 13 8 24 6 0 1 0 23.7 4.94 0.33 -0.05
2015 CHC 57 0 48 21 21 11 34 4 8 1 6 48.3 3.91 0.49 0.23
2014 STL 29 0 29 14 13 9 17 7 1 0 0 25.0 4.68 0.31 -0.17
2012 STL 67 0 49 23 22 17 86 9 4 5 42 72.0 2.75 0.47 1.36
2011 STL 78 0 49 22 17 16 63 2 5 2 9 68.0 2.25 0.47 1.35

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Released by St. Louis (STL)
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Signed a minor league contract with St. Louis (STL)
Apr 09, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Mar 31, 2017
Released by Colorado (COL)
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Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Colorado (COL)
Dec 15, 2014
Signed a 1 year $4.5 million contract with Chicago (CHC)
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Signed a 2 year $12 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
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Signed a 1 year $1.95 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
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Signed a 1 year $435k contract with St. Louis (STL)
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Signed a 1 year $411k contract with St. Louis (STL)
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