Joe Nathan

Washington Nationals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 49-168d (Nov 22, 1974)
Exp: 14.12 Years
Country: US
College: SUNY-Stony Brook
Drafted: Round 6 (#159 overall), 1995
Agent(s): Dave Pepe (Pro Agents, Inc.)

2017-2017

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year contract with the Washington Nationals.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Service Option/Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Payroll Luxury Tax
2017 42 -
Voided
 - - - - -
2018 43 -
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 42
Voided
 - - - - -
Source: MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $1,250,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $1,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,250,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $507,500 contract with the Chicago Cubs, 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
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2015

Joe Nathan signed a 2 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,000,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$10,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2012-2013

Joe Nathan signed a 2 year , $14,750,000 contract with the Texas Rangers, including $14,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,375,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $14,750,000
Average Salary:
$7,375,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2008-2012 Extension

Joe Nathan signed a 4 year , $47,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $47,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,750,000.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $47,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2006-2008 Extension

Joe Nathan signed a 2 year , $10,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, 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
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2004-2005

Joe Nathan signed a 2 year , $2,540,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $2,540,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,270,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,540,000
Average Salary:
$1,270,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2003-2003

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $300,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $300,000
Average Salary:
$300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $300,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $300,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $300,000
Average Salary:
$300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2001-2001

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2000-2000

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $225,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $225,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $225,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $225,000
Average Salary:
$225,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1999-1999

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $200,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $200,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $200,000
Average Salary:
$200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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1995-1995 Signing Bonus

Joe Nathan signed a 1 year , $60,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $60,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $60,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $60,000
Average Salary:
$60,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$94,858,190

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1995 20
Signing Bonus
$60,000
$60,000
1999 24
Active
$200,000
$260,000
2000 25
Active
$225,000
$485,000
2001 26
Active
$200,000
$685,000
2002 27
Active
$300,000
$985,000
2003 28
Active
$300,000
$1,285,000
2004 29
Active
$465,000
$1,750,000
2005 30
Active
$2,125,000
$3,875,000
2006 31
Active
$3,750,000
$7,625,000
2007 32
Active
$5,250,000
$12,875,000
2008 33
Active
$11,275,000
$24,150,000
2009 34
Active
$11,275,000
$35,425,000
2010 35
Active
$11,250,000
$46,675,000
2011 36
Active
$11,250,000
$57,925,000
2012 37
Active
$8,050,000
$65,975,000
2013 38
Active
Retained
$8,050,000
$750,000
$74,025,000
$74,775,000
2014 39
Active
$9,000,000
$83,775,000
2015 40
Injured
$10,000,000
$93,775,000
2016 41
Retained
Active
$1,000,000
$83,190
$94,775,000
$94,858,190
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1995
20
$60,000
$60,000
$60,000
1999
24
$200,000
$200,000
$260,000
2000
25
$225,000
$225,000
$485,000
2001
26
$200,000
$200,000
$685,000
2002
27
$300,000
$300,000
$985,000
2003
28
$300,000
$300,000
$1,285,000
2004
29
$440,000
$25,000
$465,000
$1,750,000
2005
30
$2,100,000
$25,000
$2,125,000
$3,875,000
2006
31
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$7,625,000
2007
32
$5,250,000
$5,250,000
$12,875,000
2008
33
$11,250,000
$25,000
$11,275,000
$24,150,000
2009
34
$11,250,000
$25,000
$11,275,000
$35,425,000
2010
35
$11,250,000
$11,250,000
$46,675,000
2011
36
$11,250,000
$11,250,000
$57,925,000
2012
37
$7,000,000
$1,050,000
$8,050,000
$65,975,000
2013
38
$7,000,000
$750,000
$1,050,000
$8,050,000
$750,000
$74,025,000
$74,775,000
2014
39
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$83,775,000
2015
40
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$93,775,000
2016
41
$1,000,000
$83,190
$1,000,000
$83,190
$94,775,000
$94,858,190

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $1,308,190 $60,000 - $1,368,190
8 $56,540,000 - $100,000 $56,640,000
2 $14,750,000 - $2,100,000 $16,850,000
3 $20,000,000 - - $20,000,000
  • May 31, 2017 Released by Washington (WSH)
  • Apr 09, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
  • Mar 27, 2017 Released by Washington (WSH)
  • May 17, 2016 Signed a 1 year $507,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
  • Nov 03, 2015 Detroit (DET) declined a $10 million option for 2016
  • Dec 03, 2013 Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 01, 2013 Declined a $9 million option for 2014 with Texas (TEX)
  • Nov 22, 2011 Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Oct 27, 2011 MInnesota (MIN) Declined 2012 Club Option
  • Mar 24, 2008 Signed a 4 year $47 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Oct 29, 2007 Minnesota (MIN) exercised $6 million club option for 2008 season
  • Mar 04, 2005 Signed a 2 year $2.54 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 04, 2005 Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 14, 2003 Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from San Francisco (SF) with Boof Bonser and Francisco Liriano for A.J. Pierzynski and cash considerations
  • Mar 02, 2003 Signed a 1 year $300k contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Jun 10, 1995 Signed a contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Jun 01, 1995 Drafted by San Francisco (SF): Round 6 (#159 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2016 CHC 10 0 5 0 0 4 9 0 2 0 0 6.3 0.00 0.18 0.08
2015 DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.3 0.00 0.01
2014 DET 62 0 60 32 31 29 54 5 5 4 35 58.0 4.81 0.22 -0.31
2013 TEX 67 0 36 10 10 22 73 2 6 2 43 64.7 1.39 0.33 3.18
2012 TEX 66 0 55 23 20 13 78 7 3 5 37 64.3 2.80 0.55 1.76
2011 MIN 48 0 38 26 24 14 43 7 2 1 14 44.7 4.84 0.35 -0.09

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TRANSACTIONS

May 31, 2017
Released by Washington (WSH)
Apr 09, 2017
Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
Mar 27, 2017
Released by Washington (WSH)
May 17, 2016
Signed a 1 year $507,500 contract with Chicago (CHC)
Nov 03, 2015
Detroit (DET) declined a $10 million option for 2016
Dec 03, 2013
Signed a 2 year $20 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Nov 01, 2013
Declined a $9 million option for 2014 with Texas (TEX)
Nov 22, 2011
Signed a 2 year $14 million contract with Texas (TEX)
Oct 27, 2011
MInnesota (MIN) Declined 2012 Club Option
Mar 24, 2008
Signed a 4 year $47 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Oct 29, 2007
Minnesota (MIN) exercised $6 million club option for 2008 season
Mar 04, 2005
Signed a 2 year $2.54 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Mar 04, 2005
Signed a 2 year $10 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Nov 14, 2003
Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from San Francisco (SF) with Boof Bonser and Francisco Liriano for A.J. Pierzynski and cash considerations
Mar 02, 2003
Signed a 1 year $300k contract with San Francisco (SF)
Jun 10, 1995
Signed a contract with San Francisco (SF)
Jun 01, 1995
Drafted by San Francisco (SF): Round 6 (#159 overall)

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