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Super Two Players
You hear about Super Twos, but who are they and what distinguishes them from other players? Here's a quick explanation, along with lists of Super Twos from the last few years. None of these lists could have been assembled without Jeff Euston of Cot's Baseball Contracts.
- According to the MLBPA: Super Twos come from the group of players who have between two and three years service time and at least 86 days service time the previous year. The 17% of those players with the most service time become Super Twos.
- They go to arbitration four times, instead of the usual three.
- This means Super Twos make more money than other players who have between two and three years of service time. Going to arbitration four times is much more lucrative than renewing a contract once and going to arb three times.
- They don't become free agents earlier than other players; six years of service time are still required.
- No Super Two had less than two years, 130 days service time any of the last three winters. Alex Rios, Randy Flores and Antonio Perez all went to arbitration for the first time with two years, 130 days service time before the 2007 season.
- The most service time a Super Two player could have is two years, 171 days. Any more than that and the player has three years.
- Since 2007, the average Super Two has had two years and 148 days of service time.
- Players who started the 2009 season with a year and 140 days of service time have a good chance at becoming Super Twos with a full season of baseball, but we won't know who qualifies until the season's over.
- Service time is written: years.days. So if a player has three years and 145 days of service time, it's noted as 3.145.
Possible 2010 Super Twos
Mark Reynolds, Diamondbacks 1.138
Yunel Escobar, Braves 1.121 (doubtful)
Adam Jones, Orioles 1.139
Matt Albers, Orioles 1.170
Mike Fontenot, Cubs 1.139
Micah Owings, Reds 1.139
Nick Masset, Reds 1.146
Joe Smith, Indians 1.132
Jeremy Sowers, Indians 1.128 (doubtful)
Omar Quintanilla, Rockies 1.159
Jason Hammel, Rockies 1.153
Anibal Sanchez, Marlins 1.133
Hunter Pence, Astros 1.156
Alberto Callaspo, Royals 1.135
Carlos Gomez, Twins 1.141
Glen Perkins, Twins 1.155
Mike Pelfrey, Mets 1.122 (doubtful)
Rajai Davis, A's 1.167
Dana Eveland, A's 1.167
Joey Devine, A's 1.171
Jeff Karstens, Pirates 1.144
Mike Adams, Padres 1.161
Fred Lewis, Giants 1.129 (doubtful)
Tim Lincecum, Giants 1.148
Brian Wilson, Giants 1.169
Brandon Morrow, Mariners 1.139
Ben Zobrist, Rays 1.133
Shawn Riggans, Rays 1.157
Matt Garza, Rays 1.149
Andy Sonnanstine, Rays 1.121 (doubtful)
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Rangers 1.137
Willie Eyre, Rangers 1.163
Dustin Nippert, Rangers 1.140
Jesus Flores, Nationals 1.158
2009 Super Twos
Willy Aybar
Brian Bannister
Taylor Buchholz
Melky Cabrera
Chris Duncan
Andre Ethier
Cole Hamels
Shawn Hill
Brandon League
Russell Martin
Mike Napoli
Ricky Nolasco
Angel Pagan
Humberto Quintero
Luke Scott
Jack Taschner
2008 Super Twos
Jose Bautista
Brian Bruney
Tim Byrdak
Robinson Cano
Ryan Church
Matt Diaz
Jonny Gomes
Brad Hennessey
Ryan Howard
Casey Kotchman
Dallas McPherson
Augie Ojeda
George Sherrill
Brian Tallet
Mark Teahen
Chien Ming Wang
2007 Super Twos
Dave Borkowski
Eric Bruntlett
Daniel Cabrera
Randy Flores
Jason Frasor
Geoff Geary
Jimmy Gobble
Matt Miller
Justin Morneau
Antonio Perez
Alex Rios
Cory Sullivan
Mike Wood
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is matt kemp a possibility
Posted by: lakersdodgersyankees4life | May 06, 2009 at 07:09 PM
Good job on the article, Benny.
Posted by: venn177 | May 06, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Kemp has 2.049 years service time already... so assuming a full year in the majors he'll go to arb, but not as a super two. I.e. he'll only go to arb three times.
http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/los-angeles-dodgers.html
Posted by: Ben Nicholson-Smith | May 06, 2009 at 07:32 PM
That was pretty helpful, Ben. I always had an idea what a super two was but not the specifics. Good job.
Posted by: Umair | May 06, 2009 at 07:41 PM
thats what i figured, but thanks for the clear up
Posted by: lakersdodgersyankees4life | May 06, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Quick question (for anyone)...
If you're on the 15-day DL you're still acquiring service time right?...or no?
I ask cause Joe Smith for the Indians is on the DL. I had assumed he'd be a Super Two when we got him...but struggled and is on the DL. I believe he's still getting service time since it's the ML DL....but not positive....
Posted by: Hermie13 | May 06, 2009 at 08:41 PM
i believe that if he is one the 15 DL, yes. But on the 60, because his spot can be replaced, it doesnt count against.
Posted by: lakersdodgersyankees4life | May 06, 2009 at 08:57 PM
But your spot is replaced when you're on the 15-day DL too...
Posted by: ChiSoxSLIM | May 06, 2009 at 09:27 PM
not on the 40 man roster
Posted by: lakersdodgersyankees4life | May 06, 2009 at 09:36 PM
According to Paul DePodesta's blog, players accumulate service time when they're on the 25 man roster, whether they're disabled or not.
http://itmightbedangerous.blogspot.com/2009/03/pre-arbitration-players.html
Posted by: Ben Nicholson-Smith | May 06, 2009 at 09:50 PM