Top 25 richest baseball players in the world ranked by their net worth

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Have you ever wondered who the richest baseball players in the world are? Major League Baseball players benefit from multi-million dollar contracts, high salaries, lucrative sponsorships and endorsement deals. Get to know who the richest baseball players are now.

We strive to provide factual and accurate information. As a result, we used data from Forbes, Celebrity Net Worth, and other credible sources to rank each player by net worth and determine the richest baseball player of all time. While this list does not conclusively cover all wealthy players, it includes the most notable figures.

Richest baseball players in the world

The financial success of Major League Baseball teams and their players has continually increased its global appeal. The players' wealth is sourced from salaries, bonuses, sponsorships, merchandising, and other investments. Below is a comprehensive list of the richest baseball player and their net worth details.

Player	Net worth
Alex Rodriguez	$350 million
Derek Jeter	$200 million
Justin Verlander	$200 million
Ichiro Suzuki	$180 million
Albert Pujols	$170 million - $341 million
Buster Posey	$150 million - $153 million
Max Scherzer	$150 million - $374 million
Miguel Cabrera	$145 million - $393 million
Mike Trout	$140 million
Zack Greinke	$120 million
Clayton Kershaw	$110 million
Joey Votto	$110 million–$262 million
Robinson Canó	$110 million–$252 million
Cole Hamels	$105 million
Adrián González	$100 million
Barry Bonds	$100 million
Bryce Harper	$100 million
Joe Mauer	$100 million
Prince Fielder	$100 million
Stephen Strasburg	$100 million
Adrián Beltré	$95 million–$125 million
Randy Johnson	$95 million
Chipper Jones	$90 million–$110 million
Felix Hernandez	$90 million–$100 million
Gary Sheffield	$90 million

1. Alex Rodriguez — ($350 million)

Former New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez claps before a game at Yankee Stadium.

Full name: Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez
Date of birth: 27 July 1975
Age: 49 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Alex Rodriguez, also known as 'A-Rod', is the richest retired baseball player as of 2024. According to Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth, his 22-year career earned him more than $20.7 million in salary and winnings, $24 million in bonuses, and $400,000 in endorsements.

2. Derek Jeter — ($200 million)

Former New York Yankee Derek Jeter laughs after a baseball game.

Full name: Derek Sanderson Jeter
Date of birth: 26 June 1974
Age: 50 years as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

According to The Success Bug and Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth is allegedly $200 million as of 2024. Between 1995 and 2014, he earned over $415 million in salary and endorsements. Post-retirement, Derek Jeter ventured into real estate, team ownership, media and capital ventures.

3. Justin Verlander — ($200 million)

Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros throws a pitch.

Full name: Justin Brooks Verlander
Date of birth: 20 February 1983
Age: 41 years as of 2024
Playing status: Active

Justin Verlander is a 3-time AL Cy Young Award winner and a 2-time World Series Champion. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the dominant Astros pitcher has allegedly accumulated a net worth of between $150 million and $200 million.

4. Ichiro Suzuki — ($180 million)

Former Seattle Mariner Ichiro Suzuki speaks during the Mariners Hall of Fame ceremony.

Full name: Ichiro Suzuki
Date of birth: 22 October 1973
Age: 51 years as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Ichiro Suzuki is one of the richest athletes of Asian origin in MLB history. He is remembered as a 10-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner, 3-time Silver Slugger, and 2001 AL MVP with the Mariners. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth is alleged to be $180 million.

5. Albert Pujols — ($170 million–$341 million)

Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals prepares to bat during a game against the San Diego Padres.

Full name: José Alberto Pujols Alcántara
Date of birth: 16 January 1980
Age: 44 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Active

According to Celebrity Net Worth and Salary Sport, the first baseman's net worth is alleged to be between $170 million and $341.7 million. He has reportedly earned up to $27.3 million in winnings and $700,000 in endorsements.

6. Buster Posey — ($150 million–$153 million)

Buster Posey speaks during a press conference at Oracle Park.

Full name: Gerald Dempsey 'Buster' Posey III
Date of birth: 27 March 1987
Age: 37 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

The catcher's net worth is alleged to be between $150 million and $153.8 million. Reports by Forbes indicate that he receives $3.5 million annually off the field from memorabilia and endorsements.

7. Max Scherzer — ($150 million–$374 million)

Max Scherzer of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Chicago White Sox.

Full name: Ryan Max Scherzer
Date of birth: 27 July 1984
Age: 40 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Active

Scherzer tops the list of the richest active baseball players in 2024. His net worth is alleged to be between $150 million and $374.5 million.

8. Miguel Cabrera — ($145 million-$393 million)

Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers smiles after fielding in the 8th inning of the game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Full name: José Miguel Cabrera Torres
Date of birth: 18 April 1983
Age: 41 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Recently retired first baseman Miggy has had 11,796 at-bat appearances, 1,551 runs, and 3,174 hits in 2,797 games. He is alleged to be worth between $145 million and $393 million. Off the field, Cabrera’s wealth comes from sponsorship deals with Adidas, Panini, and Topps.

9. Mike Trout — ($140 million)

Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels prepares to bat against the Minnesota Twins.

Full name: Michael Nelson Trout
Date of birth: 7 August 1991
Age: 33 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Active

According to Celebrity Net Worth and Essentially Sports, Mike Trout, a three-time MVP, allegedly has a net worth of $140 million. Trout signed a historic $426.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels and has endorsement deals with brands like Nike, BodyArmor, and Subway.

10. Zack Greinke — ($120 million)

Former Kansas City Royals player Zack Greinke walks onto the diamond before throwing the first pitch prior to a match between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals.

Full name: Zackary Michael Greinke
Date of birth: 21 October 1983
Age: 41 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Active

The 2009 Cy Young winner has an alleged net worth of $120 million. Greinke earns through endorsement deals with brands like Rawlings and Wilson Sporting Goods, and he has invested in tech startups and esports.

11. Clayton Kershaw — ($110 million)

Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks during the 2024 World Series Celebration Show.

Full name: Clayton Edward Kershaw
Date of birth: 19 March 1988
Age: 36 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Active

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw has an alleged net worth of $110 million. In 2020, he ranked 57th among the world's highest-paid athletes, earning $27.3 million. In the same year, he recorded $750,000 in endorsements from Skechers USA, Topps, and Wilson Sporting Goods.

12. Joey Votto — ($110 million–$262 million)

Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds claps during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Full name: Joseph Daniel Votto
Date of birth: 10 September 1983
Age: 41 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Canada's 2010 Athlete of the Year, Joey Votto, is a 6-time All-Star, 7-time James Tip O’Neil Award, Hank Aaron Award and Gold Glove winner. According to Celebrity Net Worth and Salary Sport, the first baseman has amassed an alleged net worth of between $110 million and $262.5 million.

13. Robinson Canó — ($110 million–$252 million)

Robinson Cano poses with the Home Run Derby trophy.

Full name: Robinson José Canó Mercedes
Date of birth: 22 October 1982
Age: 42 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Active

Robinson Canó is an 8-time MLB All-Star, 2-time Gold Glove, 5-time Silver Slugger and 2017 MLB All-Star Game winner. His net worth allegedly ranges between $110 million and $252 million.

14. Cole Hamels — ($105 million)

Cole Hamels of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch.

Full name: Colbert Michael Hamels
Date of birth: 27 December 1983
Age: 40 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

For 22 years, Phillies' pitcher Cole Hamels recorded 163 wins and 122 losses in 423 games before retiring in June 2024. He has an alleged net worth of $105 million. In 2017, his annual earnings of $22.7 million made him the 78th highest-paid athlete in the world.

15. Adrián González — ($100 million)

Adrián González of the New York Mets prepares to bat against the Baltimore Orioles.

Full name: Adrián Rafael González
Date of birth: 8 May 1982
Age: 42 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Adrián González, a 5-time Gold Glove winner, has an estimated net worth of $90 million, according to Baseball Biographies and GOBanking Rates. A-Gon has earned between $190 million and $200 million in salaries from his teams.

16. Barry Bonds — ($100 million)

Barry Bonds attends the Bumpboxx's celebrity softball game.

Full name: Barry Lamar Bonds
Date of birth: 24 July 1964
Age: 60 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Barry Bonds is an all-time stats leader who set various records, such as 73 home runs in 2001, 232 walks in 2004, 0.609% on-base in 2004, and a slugging 0. 863% in 2001. his net worth is alleged to be $100 million as of 2024.

17. Bryce Harper — ($100 million)

Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a two-run home run.

Full name: Bryce Aron Max Harper
Date of birth: 16 October 1992
Age: 32 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Active

In 2019, the two-time MVP signed a historic 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his alleged net worth is $100 million. In 2019, he ranked 23rd among the world's highest-paid athletes, earning over $35 million through salary and winnings.

18. Joe Mauer — ($100 million)

Former Minnesota Twins player Joe Mauer addresses fans on a podium.

Full name: Joseph Patrick Mauer
Date of birth: 19 April 1983
Age: 41 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Joe Mauer is a former baseball catcher and first baseman who played for the Minnesota Twins, where he played 1,858 games between 2004 and 2018. According to The Richest and GOBanking Rates, the Hall of Famer has an alleged net worth of $100 million.

19. Prince Fielder — ($100 million)

Former baseball player Prince Fielder throws out the first pitch before a game.

Full name: Prince Semien Fielder
Date of birth: 9 May 1984
Age: 40 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

According to Media Referee and The Richest, the first baseman is allegedly worth $100 million. He is remembered for holding the Brewers' team record for home runs and runs batted in. In August 2016, he was declared medically disabled after suffering two gruesome injuries, which led to his early retirement.

20. Stephen Strasburg — ($100 million–$351 million)

Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch during a match.

Full name: Stephen James Strasburg
Date of birth: 20 July 1988
Age: 36 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Years of injuries forced the Nationals' pitcher to retire while still in his prime. However, this does not affect his net worth, as Stacker and Salary Sport allege that it lies between $100 million and $351 million.

21. Adrián Beltré — ($95 million–$125 million)

Adrián Beltré attends Major League Baseball Players Association x Lids x Topps All-Star Party.

Full name: Adrián Rafael Beltré Pérez
Date of birth: 7 April 1979
Age: 45 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

According to Celebrity Net Worth and The Richest, Adrián Beltré's net worth is alleged to be between $95 million and $125 million. His wealth is linked to career earnings and real estate ventures.

22. Randy Johnson — ($95 million)

Full name: Randall David Johnson
Date of birth: 10 September 1963
Age: 61 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

Until 2009, the Big Unit was a formidable force in the MLB, playing for 22 seasons and recording over 300 wins against 166 losses. According to Market Realist and Clutch Points, the pitcher's career earned him an alleged net worth of $95 million.

23. Chipper Jones — ($90 million–$110 million)

Chipper Jones waves to fans during the Atlanta Braves alumni weekend parade.

Full name: Larry Wayne Jones Jr.
Date of birth: 24 April 1972
Age: 52 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

2018 Hall of Famer Chipper Jones played in the MLB for 19 years, in which he played 2,499 games for the Braves. Jones, who still serves the baseball community through consultancies, is allegedly worth between $90 million and $110 million, according to Kahawa Tungu and The Richest.

24. Félix Hernández — ($90 million–$100 million)

Former Seattle Mariner Felix Hernandez gestures during his Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Full name: Félix Abraham Hernández García
Date of birth: 8 April 1986
Age: 38 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

According to Celebrity Net Worth and Baseball Biographies, the former pitcher is allegedly worth between $90 million and $100 million. In 2019, he was the 84th highest-paid athlete in the world, earning about $26.6 million. His endorsement earnings in the same year as approximately $300,000.

25. Gary Sheffield — ($90 million)

Gary Sheffield attends the MLB All-Star Player’s Party.

Full name: Gary Antonian Sheffield
Date of birth: 18 November 1968
Age: 55 years old as of 2024
Playing status: Retired

According to Celebrity Net Worth and GOBankingRates, Sheffield is allegedly worth $90 million. The former outfielder earned his wealth through career winnings.

Who has the highest net worth in baseball?

Baseball executives Bud Selig and Jim Crane have the highest net worths in the game. Bud Selig, the Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball, is worth $400 million, while Houston Astros team owner Jim Crane is worth $2.5 billion.

Who is the current richest baseball player?

Shohei Ohtani is considered the wealthiest baseball player currently and the highest-paid MLB player of all time. According to Celebrity Net Worth and Parade, his net worth is alleged to be $50 million.

Who is the richest baseball player of all time?

Former shortstop Alex Rodriguez is considered the richest athlete in the sport. His business acumen, resilience and strength have contributed to his success in and out of active play.

The richest baseball players in the world reflect the lucrative benefits of the game. Their excellence on and off the field is critical to their wealth's growth. At the top of the list is retired baseball player Alex Rodriguez.

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