3 young Phillies earn significant bumps in pay through MLB bonus pool originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Three young Phillies have received significant and well-deserved pay increases thanks to MLB’s pre-arbitration bonus pool.
Bryson Stott got an additional $628,380, Brandon Marsh received $530,749, and Cristopher Sanchez was awarded $279,152, as per Associated Press.
The pre-arbitration bonus pool, a new part of MLB’s current Collective Bargaining Agreement, involves $50 million and is split among the top 100 players with less than three years of service time. Eligibility consists of awards voting and player performance in the prior year.
Bonuses are earned if a player finishes first or second in Rookie of the Year voting, Top 5 for MVP or Cy Young, or places on the first or second All-MLB teams.
Moreover, the list is determined by a version of WAR (Wins Above Replacement) created by MLB and the players’ association. This was the route through which all three Phillies earned more money.
With the bonuses, Stott, Marsh, and Sanchez each went from earning approximately $730,000 in 2023 to $1.36 million, $1.27 million, and $1 million, respectively.
Stott made big strides offensively and defensively in 2023, his second season as a big-leaguer. He hit .280/.329/.419 compared to .234/.295/.358 as a rookie, showed better ability to handle velocity, particularly up in the zone, and was a finalist for the National League Gold Glove at second base.
Marsh hit .277/.372/.458 in 472 plate appearances, had a standout month of April and a .305 batting average with a .388 OBP from June 1 through August 30, showing improvement against same-handed pitching and being a plus defender in left field.
Sanchez filled a rotation spot that was problematic for nearly three months, delivering a 3.35 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 90 strikeouts and just 14 walks in 94 innings, making him one of the most effective starting pitchers in 2023.
