How Much Does A AAA Baseball Player Make?

A lot of people want to know how much money AAA baseball players make. Here is a breakdown of what kind of money these players make.

Salaries by League

In order to understand how much a AAA baseball player make, we must first understand the different leagues that exist. There are three different leagues in Minor League Baseball, which are the Triple-A, Double-A, and Single-A leagues. The Triple-A league is the highest level of the Minor Leagues, while the Single-A league is the lowest level.

Major League Baseball

As of the 2019 season, the average Major League Baseball salary was just over $4 million. However, there is a wide range of salaries throughout the league, with some players making significantly more than the average and some making significantly less.

The highest-paid player in baseball is currently Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, who signed a 12-year contract extension in March 2019 that will pay him an average of $36 million per year. The second-highest paid player is Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers, who is in the second year of an eight-year deal that pays him an average of $31 million per year.

At the other end of the spectrum, there are a number of players who are making the major league minimum salary, which is currently $555,000. In 2019, there were approximately 50 players on active rosters who were making at or below the minimum salary.

Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball (MLB). All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses. Most are governed by the rules of the governing bodies of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, as well as by MLB rules for players signed to Major League contracts.

Each minor league season typically begins in early April and ends in late September or early October, after the major league baseball season has concluded. Most of the minor leagues play a split season, with one half beginning in early April and ending in early July, and the other half beginning in late August and ending in late September or early October.

The salaries for players in Minor League Baseball vary depending on their league and classification. Players in AAA, the highest level of MiLB, earn an average salary of $2,150 per month during the regular season. Players at AA earn an average salary of $1,500 per month, while A-level players earn an average salary of $1,300 per month. Players at the rookie level earn an average salary of $850 per month.

Salaries by Team

The average salary for a AAA baseball player is $2,700 per month. However, there is a wide range of salaries depending on the team. The Durham Bulls, for example, have an average salary of $3,200 per month while the Lehigh Valley IronPigs have an average salary of $2,500 per month.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are a Major League Baseball team based in the Bronx, New York City. They compete in the American League East division. The Yankees began play in 1901 as an expansion team called the Baltimore Orioles. In 1903, Frank Farrell and Bill Devery bought the franchise from Baltimore and moved it to New York City, renaming it the New York Highlanders. The Highlanders were officially renamed the Yankees in 1913.

The Yankees have won 27 World Series championships, more than any other MLB team. They have also won 40 American League pennants, which is also more than any other MLB team. The Yankees have been owned by George Steinbrenner since 1973 and have been managed by Joe Girardi since 2008.

The Yankees’ payroll was $223 million in 2016, which was the highest in MLB. The highest-paid player on the team was Alex Rodriguez, who made $27 million that year.

Boston Red Sox

The average salary for a Boston Red Sox player is $5,878,571.38.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers compete in the National League West division. The team is currently owned by Guggenheim Baseball Management, led by Mark Walter, Magic Johnson, Stan Kasten, and Peter Guber. The team plays its home games at Dodger Stadium.

In 2020, the Dodgers had an estimated payroll of $210 million, ranking them second in the MLB behind only the New York Yankees. The average salary for a player on the 40-man roster was approximately $5.2 million.

Salaries by Position

The first thing to consider when discussing baseball salaries is the vast discrepancy between the highest-paid player and the lowest-paid player. In 2019, the highest-paid player in MLB was Bryce Harper, who made $26 million. The lowest-paid player was Daniel Descalso, who made $555,000. That’s a difference of $25,445,000.

Pitchers

Pitchers in Major League Baseball earn a lot of money. The top pitcher, Clayton Kershaw, earns $33 million per year. The median salary for a pitcher is $4 million.

There are several factors that go into how much a pitcher earns. The most important factor is how good the pitcher is. The best pitchers in baseball earn the most money. Another important factor is how long the pitcher has been in the league. Pitchers who have been in the league for a long time usually earn more money than pitchers who are just starting out. Another factor that affects a pitcher’s salary is whether or not the pitcher is a free agent. Free agents can sign with any team they want and usually get paid more than players who are not free agents.

Catchers

According to Spotrac, the average salary for all MLB catchers in 2019 was $2,017,875. The highest-paid catcher in 2019 was Yan Gomes of the Washington Nationals, who made $9,228,571. The lowest-paid catcher was Francisco Cervelli of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who made $1,450,000.

Infielders

Infielder salaries vary based on a number of factors, including experience, performance, and the length and terms of their contract. The average salary for an infielder is $2.5 million per year, with the highest-paid infielders earning more than $20 million per year. The following table lists the salaries of some of the MLB’s top-paid infielders for the 2020 season.

Player | Salary
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Miguel Cabrera | $30 million
Bryce Harper | $28 million
Nolan Arenado | $26 million
Paul Goldschmidt | $26 million
Jose Ramirez | $26 million

Outfielders

The salaries of outfielders in AAA baseball vary widely, depending on a number of factors. The most important factor is probably the player’s experience. A player who has been in the major leagues for several years will obviously command a higher salary than a rookie. Another important factor is the player’s performance. A player who consistently hits for a high average and gets a lot of stolen bases will obviously be more valuable to a team than a player who doesn’t hit very well and doesn’t steal many bases. Finally, the team’s budget also plays a role in determining salaries. A team with a large budget will be able to pay its players more than a team with a smaller budget.

With all of that said, here are some approximate salary ranges for outfielders in AAA baseball:

Rookies: $30,000-$50,000
Experienced players: $50,000-$100,000
All-Stars: $100,000-$200,000

Salaries by Experience

Rookie

Rookies in AAA baseball earn $2,150 per month for the five-month regular season. That works out to $10,752 for the season. Rookies who are called up to the majors during the season receive a prorated portion of the major league minimum salary. In 2018, that salary is $545,000, so a player called up in June would earn roughly $92,500 for the rest of the season.

Veteran

The average salary for a AAA baseball player is $2,837 per month, or $34,044 per year. The average salary for a veteran AAA baseball player is $3,717 per month, or $44,604 per year.

Salaries by Age

Salaries for AAA baseball players range widely depending on the player’s age and experience. The minimum salary for a AAA player is $2,150 per month, and the maximum salary is $7,500 per month. Players who are 26 years or younger make a minimum of $2,150 per month, while players who are 27 or older make a minimum of $2,700 per month.

Under 25

Players under the age of 25 make a significantly lower salary than their older counterparts. In 2014, the average salary for a player under 25 was $440,000, while the average for a player over 25 was $2.8 million.

25-30

The average salary for a AAA baseball player is $2,150 per month. The salary range for players in AAA is $1,600-$4,000 per month.

Over 30

Players over the age of 30 are typically the highest-paid players in AAA baseball. These players have a lot of experience and typically play a key role on their team. The average salary for a player over 30 is $79,000.