Baseball has a long history as America's favorite pastime. For over 170 years, it is considered by many as the best sport. They have seen how the sport can be a road to riches. Even average professional baseball players are paid millions of dollars per year until the hard salary cap system has been imposed. Here, we'll talk about the Top 5 richest Baseball players.
Bud Selig is an American baseball executive who currently serves as the Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball. Selig’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $400 million, making him the richest baseball executive in the world.
Alex Rodriguez “A-Rod” is an American former baseball shortstop and third baseman. As of 2022, Alex Rodriguez’s net worth is approximately $350 million.
Derek Jeter is an American baseball shortstop who currently is a businessman and a baseball executive and a part-owner of the Miami Marlins of MLB. As of 2022, Derek Jeter’s net worth is $185 million.
Ichiro Suzuki is a Japanese former baseball outfielder. Suzuki spent the bulk of his career with two teams Orix Blue Wave in Japan and with the Seattle Mariners of MLB. As of 2022, Ichiro Suzuki’s net worth is roughly $180 million, making him the 4th richest baseball player in the world.
Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols is a Dominican-American baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles of MLB. Pujols has since then won awards such as Most Valuable Player and an All-Star. As of 2022, Albert Pujols’ net worth is roughly $170 Million.
