Who Are The Highest Paid Baseball Players?

We all know that baseball players can earn a pretty penny, but just who are the highest paid players in the league? Check out this blog post to find out!

The Highest Paid Catchers

The catcher is often the leader of the baseball team. He is responsible for calling the pitches and directing the defense. A good catcher is worth his weight in gold. The following is a list of the highest paid catchers in baseball.

Buster Posey

Buster Posey, the 28-year-old catcher for the San Francisco Giants, is currently the highest paid catcher in baseball. In 2013, Posey signed a nine-year, $167 million contract extension with the Giants. The contract made him the highest paid catcher in baseball history.

While some may argue that paying a catcher that much money is a risk, given the high likelihood of injuries at that position, the Giants clearly believe in Posey’s talents and believe he is worth the investment. In his six seasons with the Giants, Posey has been named an All-Star five times and has won three World Series titles. He was also named National League MVP in 2012.

Yadier Molina

Yadier Molina is a Puerto Rican professional baseball catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played his entire Major League career with the Cardinals, winning nine Silver Slugger Awards and 10 Golden Glove Awards. He is a two-time World Series champion. Yadier Molina is currently the highest paid catcher in baseball, earning an annual salary of $17 million.

Salvador Perez

One of the best players in baseball, Salvador Perez is the highest paid catcher in the game. He signed a five-year, $82.5 million extension with the Kansas City Royals in 2018, becoming the richest player ever at his position.

Perez is a five-time All-Star and has won six Gold Glove Awards, four Silver Slugger Awards, and one World Series (2015). He’s a career .268 hitter with 113 home runs and 532 RBIs.

The Highest Paid First Basemen

In baseball, the first baseman is often the player who is responsible for cleanly fielding balls hit to the right side of the infield. Besides being adept at handling these batted balls, first basemen must also have the ability to hit for power and drive in runs. Here is a list of the highest paid first basemen in baseball.

Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera is a Venezuelan professional baseball player who plays first base for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played as a catcher and third baseman. He is a two-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) and is a four-time AL batting champion. He has played 14 seasons in MLB, all with the Tigers. He has also appeared in the 2007 All-Star Game and the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Cabrera signed with the Florida Marlins as an undrafted amateur free agent in 1999. He made his MLB debut in 2003, Cabrera immediately became one of the best hitters in baseball. After winning the World Series with the Marlins in 2003, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers in 2008. In 2013, Cabrera became the first player to win the Triple Crown since 1967, leading the AL in batting average (.330), home runs (44), and runs batted in (139).

Joey Votto

Joey Votto is a Canadian professional baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2007.

In 2010, Votto was named the National League Most Valuable Player after he led the NL in batting average (.324), on-base percentage (.424), and slugging percentage (.600). He is also a four-time MLB All-Star. As of 2019, he has a .303 batting average, .417 on-base percentage, and .537 slugging percentage.

Chris Davis

Chris Davis is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighs 230 pounds (104 kg). He bats and throws left-handed. Davis played high school baseball at Longview High School in Longview, Texas. He played college baseball for Navarro College and Hutchinson Community College before being drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Orioles in 2008, but he did not become a full-time player until 2012.

In 2013, Davis had a breakout season, leading Major League Baseball (MLB) with 53 home runs while batting .286 with 138 RBIs, finishing third in voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award. The following year, he was one of three finalists for the AL Gold Glove Award at first base and became a Silver Slugger Award winner after batting .262 with 26 home runs and 72 RBIs. In 2015, he led MLB in home runs for a second time with 47 while compiling 117 RBIs, 122 runs scored, and a majors-leading 370 total bases; he was again named an AL Silver Slugger Award winner.

The Highest Paid Second Basemen

As of 2019, the highest paid second baseman in baseball is Robinson Cano of the New York Mets. Cano will earn $24 million in 2019, which is the most among all second basemen. Behind Cano is Ian Kinsler of the Los Angeles Angels, who will earn $11 million in 2019. Kinsler is followed by Brian Dozier of the Washington Nationals, who will earn $9 million in 2019.

Robinson Cano

As of 2019, Robinson Cano is the highest paid second baseman in baseball, with an annual salary of $24 million. He is followed by Ian Kinsler ($11.75 million), Brian Dozier ($9 million), and Jose Altuve ($6 million). Cano’s salary is more than double that of the next highest-paid second baseman, and he is also the only second baseman to earn more than $20 million per year.

Dustin Pedroia

In Major League Baseball, the second baseman is the player stationed between second base and first base. As the name suggests, the role of the second baseman is primarily to field balls hit in the direction of second base. However, unlike most other positions on a baseball diamond, the role of a second baseman has evolved over time to include more offensive responsibilities.

Today, many of the best second basemen are among the highest-paid players in baseball. Here are five of the game’s biggest stars who play this important position.

1. Dustin Pedroia – $40 million
2. Robinson Cano – $39 million
3. Jason Kipnis – $30 million
4. Ben Zobrist – $28 million
5. Javier Baez – $27 million

Brian Dozier

As of 2019, Brian Dozier is the highest paid second baseman in Major League Baseball, earning an annual salary of $17 million. Dozier is followed by Jose Altuve and Robinson Cano, who earn $15 million and $24 million per year, respectively. Cano’s salary is significantly higher due to the fact that he also serves as the designated hitter for the New York Yankees.

The Highest Paid Third Basemen

The highest paid third basemen in baseball are Adrian Beltre, Josh Donaldson, and Mike Moustakas. These three players have been some of the best at their position over the past few years, and they are all in the prime of their careers. They are all making around $20 million per year, and they are all signed to long-term contracts.

Adrian Beltre

Adrian Beltre, who goes by the nickname “El GranBam apretado,” is a Dominican-American professional baseball third baseman who plays in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers. In 1998, he made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers at only 19 years old. earing a salary of $15 million in 2014, Beltre is currently the highest paid third baseman in baseball.

Josh Donaldson

Josh Donaldson is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2010 and was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015. In his first year with the team, he was named as Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the American League (AL), becoming the firstTorontoBlue Jays player to win this award since 1992. He has been selected to three All-Star Games and has won two Silver Slugger Awards.

Kris Bryant

Kris Bryant is an American professional baseball third baseman who plays in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs. He’s the son of former Boston Red Sox minor leaguer Mike Bryant. Kris was born in San Diego and played college baseball at the University of San Diego. The Cubs selected him with the second overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2015 and won the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year Award that year. In 2016, he was voted NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) after leading the major leagues in runs batted in (RBIs), and he helped lead the Cubs to their first World Series championship since 1908.

In early 2019, it was reported that Bryant and the Cubs were close to agreeing to a record-setting $200 million contract extension that would keep him with the team through 2025. The deal still needs to be finalized, but if it goes through, it will make Kris Bryant one of the highest-paid baseball players in history.

The Highest Paid Shortstops

Shortstops are one of the most important players on a baseball team and they are often rewarded with high salaries. In this article, we will take a look at the highest paid shortstops in baseball. We will also discuss how these salaries compare to the salaries of other players on the team.

Troy Tulowitzki

Troy Tulowitzki, who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays, is the highest paid shortstop in baseball. He will make $20 million in 2016. That is $4 million more than the next highest paid shortstop, Jhonny Peralta of the St. Louis Cardinals.

The other shortstops in the top five are Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox ($11.5 million), Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers ($15 million), and Jose Reyes of the New York Mets ($22 million).

Jose Reyes

Jose Reyes is a Dominican-American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He previously played for the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, Colorado Rockies, and New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). Reyes was the 2006 National League (NL) batting champion, and he led MLB in triples in 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2012. He also led the NL in stolen bases four times.

Xander Bogaerts

Xander Bogaerts signed a six-year, $120 million extension with the Red Sox in April 2019. The deal includes a $20 million club option or a $10 million player option for 2025. It also includes vesting options worth up to $32 million for 2026 and 2027.

The Highest Paid Outfielders

According to Spotrac, in 2019, the outfielders who made the most money were Bryce Harper, Yoenis Cespedes, and Mike Trout. Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Yoenis Cespedes signed a four-year, $110 million extension with the New York Mets. Mike Trout signed a 12-year, $426.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Angels.

Mike Trout

Mike Trout, the Los Angeles Angels’ center fielder, is the highest-paid outfielder in Major League Baseball, earning an annual salary of $37.67 million. Trout has been with the Angels since 2011 and is a two-time American League MVP. He signed a 12-year, $426.5 million contract extension with the team in March 2019.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Machado is the second-highest paid outfielder in MLB, earning $32 million per year. Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with the Dodgers in February 2019. He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres.

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper is the third-highest paid outfielder in baseball, earning an annual salary of $26 million. Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in March 2019. He previously played for the Washington Nationals.

Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins is the highest paid outfielder in Major League Baseball, earning $325 million over 13 years. The 28-year-old slugger is in the fourth year of a 10-year, $275 million extension he signed with the Marlins in 2014. At $25 million per year, Stanton’s average annual salary is higher than any other outfielder in baseball.

Outfielder Justin Upton of the Los Angeles Angels is second on the list, with an annual salary of $22.125 million. Upton signed a five-year, $106.25 million contract with the Angels in 2016. He’ll make $28.125 million in 2020, the final year of his deal.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/first baseman Adam Duvall is third, at $17 million per year. Duvall signed a six-year extension with the Reds in 2018 that will keep him under contract through 2023. He’s set to make a total of $102 million over those six seasons.

Justin Upton

As of 2019, Justin Upton is the highest paid outfielder in Major League Baseball, earning an annual salary of $30 million. Upton is followed by Yoenis Cespedes, who earns $29 million per year. Mike Trout is the third highest paid outfielder, earning $28.1 million annually.