Jared Jones, born on August 6, 2001, is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). Notably, Jones was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 2020 MLB draft and made his major league debut on March 30, 2024, against the Miami Marlins.
Prior to his debut in the major leagues, Jones also gained experience playing with the Bradenton Marauders in the minor leagues, where he made his professional debut in 2021. Notably, after completing his high school education at La Mirada High School, he made the decision to sign with the Pirates rather than playing college baseball at the University of Texas at Austin. Remarkably, his father, Keith Jones, spent two years as an infielder in the Diamondbacks system.
Jared Jones Contract Breakdown
The following table provides information on Jared Jones' contract breakdown since signing his first contract in 2020:
Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2020 | - | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | - | $2,200,000 |
2024 | $745,000 | - | $745,000 | - | $745,000 |
How much is Jared Jones getting paid?
For the 2024 season, Jared Jones will be making $745,000 as a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball. This marks his debut season in MLB for the Pirates, and he will be receiving this salary as per the contract he signed with the team for the year.
How much does Jared Jones make per year?
Based on his earnings of $745,000, Jared Jones makes $1.41 per minute.
Jared Jones Career Earnings
As of 2024, Jared Jones has accumulated total career earnings of $2,945,000 from his career in Major League Baseball. This amount includes a signing bonus of $2,200,000 that he received from the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020. Furthermore, in his debut season in 2024, Jared Jones has a salary of $745,000.
How much of Jared Jones' contract is guaranteed?
Jared Jones' contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates guarantees him the full amount of $745,000 for the 2024 season.
Jared Jones Contract History
Jared Jones' has signed only two contracts till date, both with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The timeline of his contract history is given below:
Pittsburgh Pirates (2020):
Jared Jones signed a signing bonus contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $2,200,000 on June 17, 2020.
Pittsburgh Pirates (2024):
Moreover, on March 1, 2024, Jared Jones signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates worth $745,000 and made his debut with the team later that month against the Miami Marlins.