Shawn Kelley

Texas Rangers, Relief Pitcher
Age: 40-10d (Apr 26, 1984)
Exp: 10.128 Years
Country: US
College: Austin Peay
Drafted: Round 13 (#405 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Mike McCann (Frye McCann Sports)

2019-2020

Shawn Kelley signed a 1 year , $2,750,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $2,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,750,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2016-2018

Shawn Kelley signed a 3 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2015

Shawn Kelley signed a 1 year , $2,835,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $2,835,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,835,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,835,000
Average Salary:
$2,835,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Shawn Kelley signed a 1 year , $1,765,000 contract with the New York Yankees, including $1,765,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,765,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,765,000
Average Salary:
$1,765,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013

Shawn Kelley signed a 1 year , $935,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $935,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $935,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $935,000
Average Salary:
$935,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012

Shawn Kelley signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2011-2011

Shawn Kelley signed a 1 year , $420,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $420,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $420,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $420,000
Average Salary:
$420,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2010

Shawn Kelley signed a 1 year , $412,500 contract with the Seattle Mariners, including $412,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $412,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $412,500
Average Salary:
$412,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2009-2009

Shawn Kelley signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Seattle Mariners, 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

$25,480,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 25
Active
$400,000
$400,000
2010 26
Active
$412,500
$812,500
2011 27
Active
$420,000
$1,232,500
2012 28
Active
$600,000
$1,832,500
2013 29
Active
$935,000
$2,767,500
2014 30
Active / Arb Avoided
$1,765,000
$4,532,500
2015 31
Active / Arb Avoided
$2,835,000
$7,367,500
2016 32
Active
$4,200,000
$11,567,500
2017 33
Injured
$5,500,000
$17,067,500
2018 34
Active
Retained
$1,755,920
$3,844,080
$18,823,420
$22,667,500
2019 35
Active
Retained
$2,562,500
$250,000
$25,230,000
$25,480,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
25
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
2010
26
$412,500
$412,500
$812,500
2011
27
$420,000
$420,000
$1,232,500
2012
28
$600,000
$600,000
$1,832,500
2013
29
$935,000
$935,000
$2,767,500
2014
30
$1,765,000
$1,765,000
$4,532,500
2015
31
$2,835,000
$2,835,000
$7,367,500
2016
32
$4,000,000
$200,000
$4,200,000
$11,567,500
2017
33
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$17,067,500
2018
34
$1,655,920
$3,844,080
$100,000
$1,755,920
$3,844,080
$18,823,420
$22,667,500
2019
35
$2,500,000
$250,000
$62,500
$2,562,500
$250,000
$25,230,000
$25,480,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,832,500 - - $1,832,500
2 $2,700,000 - - $2,700,000
1 $2,835,000 - - $2,835,000
3 $13,344,080 - $200,000 $13,544,080
1 $1,655,920 - $100,000 $1,755,920
1 $2,750,000 - $62,500 $2,812,500
  • Oct 31, 2019 Texas (TEX) declined a $2.5 million option for 2020
  • Jan 28, 2019 Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Texas (TEX), including a $2.5M club option for 2020
  • Aug 05, 2018 Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Washington (WSH) for cash considerations
  • Dec 10, 2015 Signed a 3 year $15 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jan 16, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.835 million contract with San Diego (SD)
  • Dec 30, 2014 Traded to San Diego (SD) from New York (NYY) for Johnny Barbato
  • Jan 17, 2014 Signed a 1 year $1.765 million contract with New York (NYY)
  • Feb 14, 2013 Traded to New York (NYY) from Seattle (SEA) for Abraham Almonte
  • Jan 30, 2013 Signed a 1 year $935k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $600k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Feb 11, 2011 Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Feb 26, 2010 Signed a 1 year $412k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Apr 04, 2009 Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Seattle (SEA)
  • Jun 07, 2007 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 13 (#405 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2019 TEX 51 0 55 27 26 11 43 12 5 2 11 47.3 4.94 2.09 0.00
2018 OAK 54 0 33 16 16 11 50 7 2 0 0 49.0 2.94 2.02 -0.01
2017 WSH 33 0 29 21 21 11 25 12 3 2 4 26.0 7.27 0.26 -0.67
2016 WSH 67 0 41 19 17 11 80 9 3 2 7 58.0 2.64 0.59 1.46
2015 SD 53 0 41 18 14 15 63 4 2 2 0 51.3 2.46 0.38 0.74
2014 NYY 59 0 45 26 26 20 67 5 3 6 4 51.7 4.53 0.29 -0.21
2013 NYY 57 0 46 28 26 23 71 8 4 2 0 53.3 4.39 0.26 -0.02
2012 SEA 47 0 43 20 16 15 45 5 2 4 0 44.3 3.25 0.33 0.37
2011 SEA 10 0 7 0 0 3 10 0 0 0 0 12.7 0.00 0.47 0.56

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Oct 31, 2019
Texas (TEX) declined a $2.5 million option for 2020
Jan 28, 2019
Signed a 1 year $2.75 million contract with Texas (TEX), including a $2.5M club option for 2020
Aug 05, 2018
Traded to Oakland (OAK) from Washington (WSH) for cash considerations
Dec 10, 2015
Signed a 3 year $15 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Jan 16, 2015
Signed a 1 year $2.835 million contract with San Diego (SD)
Dec 30, 2014
Traded to San Diego (SD) from New York (NYY) for Johnny Barbato
Jan 17, 2014
Signed a 1 year $1.765 million contract with New York (NYY)
Feb 14, 2013
Traded to New York (NYY) from Seattle (SEA) for Abraham Almonte
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Signed a 1 year $935k contract with Seattle (SEA)
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Signed a 1 year $600k contract with Seattle (SEA)
Feb 11, 2011
Signed a 1 year $420k contract with Seattle (SEA)
Feb 26, 2010
Signed a 1 year $412k contract with Seattle (SEA)
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Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Seattle (SEA)
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