Who Is The Highest Paid Pitcher In Baseball?
Find out who is the highest paid pitcher in baseball right here! We update this list regularly so you can always be up-to-date.
Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He is currently the highest paid pitcher in baseball, making $33 million dollars per year.
Zack Greinke
As of 2019, Zack Greinke is the highest paid pitcher in baseball, with an annual salary of $34.4 million. He is followed by Justin Verlander, who makes $33 million a year. Clayton Kershaw rounds out the top three, with an annual salary of $32.6 million.
Felix Hernandez
As of 2019, Felix Hernandez is the highest paid pitcher in baseball, with an annual salary of $27.8 million. Hernandez is a right-handed pitcher who has played for the Seattle Mariners since 2005. He has been selected to seven All-Star teams and has won five Silver Slugger Awards.
Justin Verlander
As of the 2020 season, Justin Verlander is the highest paid pitcher in baseball, with an annual salary of $33 million. Verlander is a former American League MVP and Cy Young Award winner, and is currently signed with the Houston Astros through 2025.
Cole Hamels
Cole Hamels is the highest paid pitcher in baseball, earning an annual salary of $22.5 million. The 34-year-old left-hander has spent his entire 14-year career with the Philadelphia Phillies, winning a World Series title in 2008 and being named an All-Star on four occasions. Hamels has a career record of 153-114 with a 3.43 ERA and 2,148 strikeouts.
