J.J. Hoover

Washington Nationals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 36-267d (Aug 13, 1987)
Exp: 4.133 Years
Country: US
College: Calhoun CC (AL)
Drafted: Round 10 (#310 overall), 2008
Agent(s): MVP Sports Group (The L. Warner Companies, Inc.)

2019-2019

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year contract with the Washington Nationals.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2019 31 -
- - - - -
2020 32 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 31
- - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2018

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year , $1,100,000 contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, including $1,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, including $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016 Arbitration

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year , $1,400,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,400,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
Average Salary:
$1,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, 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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2014-2014 Pre-Arb

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year , $520,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $520,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $520,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $520,000
Average Salary:
$520,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year , $492,500 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $492,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $492,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $492,500
Average Salary:
$492,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Pre-Arb

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year , $480,000 contract with the Cincinnati Reds, including $400,000 signing bonus, $480,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $480,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $480,000
Average Salary:
$480,000
Signing Bonus:
$400,000
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2008-2008 Signing Bonus

J.J. Hoover signed a 1 year , $400,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, 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

$4,725,813

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 20
Signing Bonus
$400,000
$400,000
2012 24
Active
$480,000
$880,000
2013 25
Active
$492,500
$1,372,500
2014 26
Active
$488,743
$1,861,243
2015 27
Active
$535,000
$2,396,243
2016 28
Reserve / minor-buried
$1,400,000
$3,796,243
2017 29
Active
$900,000
$4,696,243
2018 30
Retained
$29,570
$4,725,813
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
20
$400,000
$400,000
$400,000
2012
24
$480,000
$480,000
$880,000
2013
25
$492,500
$492,500
$1,372,500
2014
26
$488,743
$488,743
$1,861,243
2015
27
$535,000
$535,000
$2,396,243
2016
28
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$3,796,243
2017
29
$900,000
$900,000
$4,696,243
2018
30
$29,570
$29,570
$4,725,813

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 - $400,000 - $400,000
5 $3,396,243 - - $3,396,243
1 $900,000 - - $900,000
1 $29,570 - - $29,570
  • Feb 02, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Apr 16, 2018 Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Jan 10, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
  • Dec 02, 2017 Non-Tendered by Arizona (ARI)
  • Jan 13, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Feb 05, 2016 Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 01, 2015 Signed a 1 year $535,000 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 03, 2014 Signed a 1 year $520k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Mar 01, 2013 Signed a 1 year $492,500 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Apr 01, 2012 Traded to Cincinnati (CIN) from Atlanta (ATL) for Juan Francisco
  • Aug 15, 2008 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 24, 2008 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 10 (#310 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2018 MIL 2 0 4 3 3 2 0 1 0 1 0 1.3 20.25 13.50 0.00
2017 ARI 52 0 47 20 18 26 54 7 3 1 0 41.3 3.92 0.18 0.45
2016 CIN 18 0 29 29 28 12 15 9 1 2 1 18.7 13.50 0.17 -1.56
2015 CIN 67 0 44 24 21 31 52 7 8 2 1 64.3 2.94 0.23 0.96
2014 CIN 54 0 56 36 34 31 75 13 1 10 0 62.7 4.88 0.22 -0.83
2013 CIN 69 0 47 21 21 26 67 6 5 5 3 66.0 2.86 0.28 1.27
2012 CIN 28 0 17 7 7 13 31 2 1 0 1 30.7 2.05 0.26 0.83

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Feb 02, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
Apr 16, 2018
Released by Milwaukee (MIL)
Jan 10, 2018
Signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee (MIL)
Dec 02, 2017
Non-Tendered by Arizona (ARI)
Jan 13, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Arizona (ARI)
Feb 05, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1.4 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Mar 01, 2015
Signed a 1 year $535,000 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Mar 03, 2014
Signed a 1 year $520k contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Mar 01, 2013
Signed a 1 year $492,500 contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
Apr 01, 2012
Traded to Cincinnati (CIN) from Atlanta (ATL) for Juan Francisco
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Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
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