Contract information is unofficial and collected from published reports. Dollar figures may not be adjusted for deferred money. Updated 4/2024.
Total Value
The most lucrative contracts in baseball history, by total value:
1. Shohei Ohtani, $460,814,765 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
2. Mike Trout, $426,500,000 (2019-30)
3. Mookie Betts, $365,000,000 (2021-32)
4. Aaron Judge, $360,000,000 (2023-31)
5. Manny Machado, $350,000,000 (2023-33)
6. Francisco Lindor, $341,000,000 (2022-31)
7. Fernando Tatis, $340,000,000 (2021-34)
8. Bryce Harper, $330,000,000 (2019-31)
9. Giancarlo Stanton, $325,000,000 (2015-27)
… Corey Seager, $325,000,000 (2022-31)
… Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $325,000,000 (2024-35)
12. Gerrit Cole, $324,000,000 (2020-28)
13. Rafael Devers, $313,500,000 (2024-33)
14. Manny Machado, $300,000,000 (2019-28)
… Trea Turner, $300,000,000 (2023-33)
16. Bobby Witt Jr., $288,777,777 (2024-34)
17. Xander Bogaerts, $280,000,000 (2023-33)
18. Alex Rodriguez, $275,000,000 (2008-17)
19. Nolan Arenado, $260,000,000 (2019-26)
20. Alex Rodriguez, $252,000,000 (2001-10)
21. Miguel Cabrera, $248,000,000 (2016-23)
22. Stephen Strasburg, $245,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $245,000,000 (2020-26)
24. Albert Pujols, $240,000,000 (2012-21)
… Robinson Cano, $240,000,000 (2014-23)
26. Joey Votto, $225,000,000 (2014-23)
27. David Price, $217,000,000 (2016-22)
28. Clayton Kershaw, $215,000,000 (2014-20)
… Christian Yelich, $215,000,000 (2020-28)
30. Prince Fielder, $214,000,000 (2012-20)
31. Austin Riley, $212,000,000 (2023-32)
32. Max Scherzer, $210,000,000 (2015-21)
… Julio Rodriguez, $209,300,000 (2023-34)
34. Zack Greinke, $206,500,000 (2016-21)
35. Carlos Correa, $200,000,000 (2023-28)
36. Derek Jeter, $189,000,000 (2001-10)
37. Jacob deGrom, $185,000,000 (2023-27)
38. Joe Mauer, $184,000,000 (2011-18)
. . . Jason Heyward, $184,000,000 (2016-23)
40. Wander Franco, $182,000,000 (2022-32)
. . . Kris Bryant, $182,000,000 (2022-28)
42. Mark Teixeira, $180,000,000 (2009-16)
. . . Justin Verlander, $180,000,000 (2013-19)
44. Dansby Swanson, $177,000,000 (2023-29)
45. Felix Hernandez, $175,000,000 (2013-19)
. . . Stephen Strasburg, $175,000,000 (2017-23)
. . . Marcus Semien, $175,000,000 (2022-28)
48. Aaron Nola, $172,000,000 (2024-30)
49. Matt Olson, $168,000,000 (2022-29)
50. Buster Posey, $167,000,000 (2013-21)
51. Jose Altuve, $163,500,000 (2018-24)
52. Freddie Freeman, $162,000,000 (2022-27)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $162,000,000 (2023-30)
. . . Carlos Rodón, $162,000,000 (2023-28)
55. CC Sabathia, $161,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Chris Davis, $161,000,000 (2016-22)
57. Manny Ramirez, $160,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Matt Kemp, $160,000,000 (2012-19)
59. Troy Tulowitzki, $157,750,000 (2011-20)
60. Masahiro Tanaka, $155,000,000 (2014-20)
. . . Jon Lester, $155,000,000 (2015-20)
62. Adrian Gonzalez, $154,000,000 (2012-18)
63. Jacoby Ellsbury, $153,000,000 (2014-20)
64. Miguel Cabrera, $152,300,000 (2008-15)
65. Matt Chapman, $151,000,000 (2025-30)
66. Zack Greinke, $147,000,000 (2013-18)
67. Chris Sale, $145,000,000 (2020-24)
68. Mike Trout, $144,500,000 (2015-20)
69. Cole Hamels, $144,000,000 (2013-18)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $144,000,000 (2018-25)
71. Carl Crawford, $142,000,000 (2011-17)
72. Todd Helton, $141,500,000 (2003-11)
73. Jose Ramirez, $141,000,000 (2022-28)
74. Patrick Corbin, $140,000,000 (2019-24)
… Javier Baez, $140,000,000 (2022-27)
… Will Smith, $140,000,000 (2024-33)
77. David Wright, $138,000,000 (2013-20)
78. Johan Santana, $137,500,000 (2008-13)
. . . Jacob deGrom, $137,500,000 (2019-23)
80. Tyler Glasnow, $136,562,500 (2024-28)
81. Alfonso Soriano, $136,000,000 (2007-14)
82. Freddie Freeman, $135,000,000 (2014-21)
83. Justin Upton, $132,750,000 (2016-21)
84. Jose Berrios, $131,000,000 (2022-28)
85. Shin-Soo Choo, $130,000,000 (2014-20)
. . . Johnny Cueto, $130,000,000 (2016-21)
. . . Paul Goldschmidt, $130,000,000 (2020-24)
. . . Max Scherzer, $130,000,000 (2022-24)
89. Matt Cain, $127,500,000 (2012-17)
90. Barry Zito, $126,000,000 (2007-13)
. . . Vernon Wells, $126,000,000 (2008-14)
. . . Jayson Werth, $126,000,000 (2011-17)
. . . Yu Darvish, $126,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Zack Wheeler, $126,000,000 (2025-27)
95. Ryan Howard, $125,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Josh Hamilton, $125,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . George Springer, $125,000,000 (2021-26)
. . . Jose Altuve, $125,000,000 (2025-29)
99. CC Sabathia, $122,000,000 (2012-16)
100. Mike Hampton, $121,000,000 (2001-08)
101. Jason Giambi, $120,000,000 (2002-08)
. . . Matt Holliday, $120,000,000 (2010-16)
. . . Cliff Lee, $120,000,000 (2011-15)
. . . Elvis Andrus, $120,000,000 (2015-22)
. . . Xander Bogaerts, $120,000,000 (2020-25)
106. Carlos Beltran, $119,000,000 (2005-11)
107. Zack Wheeler, $118,000,000 (2020-24)
108. Ken Griffey Jr., $116,500,000 (2000-08)
109. J.T. Realmuto, $115,500,000 (2021-25)
110. Robbie Ray, $115,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Yordan Alvarez, $115,000,000 (2023-28)
112. Corbin Carroll, $111,000,000 (2023-30)
113. Jordan Zimmermann, $110,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Dustin Pedroia, $110,000,000 (2014-21)
. . . Yoenis Cespedes, $110,000,000 (2017-20)
. . . J.D. Martinez, $110,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $110,000,000 (2022-26)
118. Charlie Blackmon, $108,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Luis Castillo, $108,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Yu Darvish, $108,000,000 (2023-28)
121. Bryan Reynolds, $106,750,000 (2023-30)
122. Andrés Giménez, $106,500,000 (2024-30)
123. Jose Reyes, $106,000,000 (2012-17)
. . . Justin Upton, $106,000,000 (2018-22)
125. Carlos Correa, $105,300,000 (2022-24)
126. Kevin Brown, $105,000,000 (1999-2005)
. . . Homer Bailey, $105,000,000 (2014-19)
. . . Ryan Braun, $105,000,000 (2016-20)
129. Trevor Bauer, $102,000,000 (2021-23)
. . . Edwin Diaz, $102,000,000 (2023-27)
131. Albert Pujols, $100,000,000 (2004-10)
. . . Carlos Lee, $100,000,000 (2007-12)
. . . Ryan Zimmerman, $100,000,000 (2014-19)
. . . Evan Longoria, $100,000,000 (2017-22)
. . . Kyle Seager, $100,000,000 (2015-21)
. . . Alex Bregman, $100,000,000 (2020-24)
. . . Ronald Acuna, $100,000,000 (2019-26)
. . . Byron Buxton, $100,000,000 (2022-28)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $100,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $100,000,000 (2023-27)
141. Adam Wainwright, $97,500,000 (2014-18)
142. Pablo Sandoval, $95,000,000 (2015-19)
. . . Josh Hader, $95,000,000 (2024-28)
144. Clayton Kershaw, $93,000,000 (2019-21)
145. Josh Donaldson, $92,000,000 (2020-23)
146. Carlos Zambrano, $91,500,000 (2008-12)
147. Mike Piazza, $91,000,000 (1999-2005)
148. Chipper Jones, $90,000,000 (2001-06)
. . . Barry Bonds, $90,000,000 (2002-06)
. . . Scott Rolen, $90,000,000 (2003-10)
. . . Torii Hunter, $90,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Ichiro Suzuki, $90,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Hunter Pence, $90,000,000 (2014-18)
. . . Jeff Samardzija, $90,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . D.J. Lemahieu, $90,000,000 (2021-26)
. . . Masataka Yoshida, $90,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Logan Webb, $90,000,000 (2024-28)
Average annual value
The highest-paid players in baseball history, by average annual value:
1. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
2. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
4. Zack Wheeler, $42,000,000 (2025-27)
5. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
6. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
7. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
8. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
9. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
10. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
12. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
13. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
14. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
15. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
16. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
… Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
18. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
19. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
20. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33)
21. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
… David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
… Juan Soto, $31,000,000 (2024)
25. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
26. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32)
27. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
28. Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
… Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
30. Roger Clemens, $28,000,022 (2007)
31. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
… Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
34. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
35. Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
36. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $27,083,333 (2024-35)
37. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
… Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
… Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
40. Bobby Witt Jr., $26,252,525 (2024-34)
41. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
… Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
43. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
44. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
45. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
46. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
47. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
48. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
49. Alex Rodriguez, $25,200,000 (2001-10)
50. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
51. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
… Josh Hamilton, $25,000,000 (2013-17)
… Felix Hernandez, $25,000,000 (2013-19)
… Giancarlo Stanton, $25,000,000 (2015-27)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $25,000,000 (2016-18)
… Stephen Strasburg, $25,000,000 (2017-23)
… Jake Arrieta, $25,000,000 (2018-20)
… George Springer, $25,000,000 (2021-26)
… Marcus Semien, $25,000,000 (2022-28)
… Justin Verlander, $25,000,000 (2022-23)
… Sonny Gray, $25,000,000 (2024-26)
… Jose Altuve, $25,000,000 (2025-29)
… Jordan Montgomery, $25,000,000 (2024)
64. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
65. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
66. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
67. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
68. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
69. Cliff Lee, $24,000,000 (2011-15)
. . . Albert Pujols, $24,000,000 (2012-21)
. . . Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 (2013-18)
. . . Robinson Cano, $24,000,000 (2014-23)
73. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
74. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
75. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
76. Zack Wheeler, $23,600,000 (2020-24)
77. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
78. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
. . . Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
80. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
81. CC Sabathia, $23,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Joe Mauer, $23,000,000 (2011-18)
. . . Jason Heyward, $23,000,000 (2016-23)
. . . Chris Davis, $23,000,000 (2016-22)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2019)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Robbie Ray, $23,000,000 (2022-26)
89. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
90. Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
. . . Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
. . . Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23)
. . . Francisco Lindor, $22,300,000 (2021)
94. Masahiro Tanaka, $22,142,857 (2014-20)
95. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
96. Roger Clemens, $22,000,022 (2006)
. . . Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18)
. . . Hanley Ramirez, $22,000,000 (2015-18)
. . . Jordan Zimmermann, $22,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . J.D. Martinez, $22,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $22,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Carlos Rodon, $22,000,000 (2022-23)
103. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143(2014-20)
104. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
105. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
106. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
107. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
108. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
. . . Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
110. Ryan Braun, $21,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
. . . Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
. . . Chris Bassitt, $21,000,000 (2023-25)
115. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19)
116. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
. . . Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
118. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
119. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
120. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
121. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
123. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
124. Manny Ramirez, $20,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Roy Halladay, $20,000,000 (2011-13)
. . . Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Edwin Encarnacion, $20,000,000 (2017-19)
. . . Yadier Molina, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
. . . Carlos Santana, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
. . . Alex Bregman, $20,000,000 (2020-24)
. . . Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
. . . Hyun-jin Ryu, $20,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2022)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $20,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $20,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2023)
. . . Clayton Kershaw, $20,000,000 (2023)
138. Kyle Schwarber, $19,750,000 (2022-25)
139. Joc Pederson, $19,650,000 (2023)
. . . Martín Pérez, $19,650,000 (2023)
141. Adam Wainwright, $19,500,000 (2014-18)
. . . Matt Carpenter, $19,500,000 (2020-21)
. . . Kris Bryant, $19,500,000 (2021)
. . . Starling Marte, $19,500,000 (2022-25)
145. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
146. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
147. Pablo Sandoval, $19,000,000 (2015-19)
. . . Lance Lynn, $19,000,000 (2022-23)
. . . Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
. . . Chris Sale, $19,000,000 (2024-25)
. . . Josh Hader, $19,000,000 (2024-28)
152. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $18,900,000 (2021)
. . . Marcus Stroman, $18,900,000 (2021)
155. James Shields, $18,750,000 (2015-18)
156. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
157. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
158. Shin-Soo Choo, $18,571,429 (2014-20)
159. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
160. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
161. Carlos Zambrano, $18,300,000 (2008-12)
162. Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2019)
. . . Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2020-23)
164. Andruw Jones, $18,100,000 (2008-09)
165. Barry Bonds, $18,000,000 (2002-06)
. . . Sammy Sosa, $18,000,000 (2002-05)
. . . Roger Clemens, $18,000,000 (2005)
. . . Jayson Werth, $18,000,000 (2007-14)
. . . Barry Zito, $18,000,000 (2007-13)
. . . Torii Hunter, $18,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Ichiro Suzuki, $18,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Vernon Wells, $18,000,000 (2008-14)
. . . Ryan Howard, $18,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Hunter Pence, $18,000,000 (2014-18)
. . . Jeff Samardzija, $18,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Alex Gordon, $18,000,000 (2016-19)
. . . Adrian Beltre, $18,000,000 (2017-18)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $18,000,000 (2018-25)
. . . Charlie Blackmon, $18,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Marcell Ozuna, $18,000,000 (2020)
. . . Liam Hendriks, $18,000,000 (2021-23)
. . . Taijuan Walker, $18,000,000 (2023-26)
. . . Masataka Yoshida, $18,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Yu Darvish, $18,000,000 (2023-28)
. . . Logan Webb, $18,000,000 (2024-28)
. . . Matt Chapman, $18,000,000 (2024-26)
Starting pitchers
The highest-paid starting pitchers, by average annual value:
1. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
2. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
4. Zack Wheeler, $42,000,000 (2025-27)
5. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
6. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
7. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
8. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
9. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
10. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
11. David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
13. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
14. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
15. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
16. Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2019-23)
17. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
18. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, $27,083,333 (2024-35)
19. Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
20. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
21. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
22. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
23. Felix Hernandez, $25,000,000 (2013-19)
… Stephen Strasburg, $25,000,000 (2017-23)
… Jake Arrieta, $25,000,000 (2018-20)
… Justin Verlander, $25,000,000 (2022-23)
… Sonny Gray, $25,000,000 (2024-26)
… Jordan Montgomery, $25,000,000 (2024)
29. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
30. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
31. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
32. Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 (2013-18)
… Cliff Lee, $24,000,000 (2011-15)
34. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
35. Zack Wheeler, $23,600,000 (2020-24)
36. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
37. CC Sabathia, $23,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Robbie Ray, $23,000,000 (2022-26)
39. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
40. Masahiro Tanaka, $22,142,857 (2014-20)
41. Jordan Zimmermann, $22,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $22,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Carlos Rodon, $22,000,000 (2022-23)
44. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
45. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
46. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
47. Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
49. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19)
50. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
51. Roy Halladay, $20,000,000 (2011-13)
. . . Hyun-jin Ryu, $20,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2022)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $20,000,000 (2023-27)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2023)
. . . Clayton Kershaw, $20,000,000 (2023)
57. Martín Pérez, $19,650,000 (2023)
58. Adam Wainwright, $19,500,000 (2014-18)
59. Lance Lynn, $19,000,000 (2022-23)
. . . Chris Sale, $19,000,000 (2024-25)
61. Kevin Gausman, $18,900,000 (2021)
. . . Marcus Stroman, $18,900,000 (2021)
63. James Shields, $18,750,000 (2015-18)
64. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
65. Miles Mikolas, $18,583,333 (2023-25)
66. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
67. Carlos Zambrano, $18,300,000 (2008-12)
68. Roger Clemens, $18,000,000 (2005)
. . . Barry Zito, $18,000,000 (2007-13)
. . . Jeff Samardzija, $18,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Cole Hamels, $18,000,000 (2020)
. . . Taijuan Walker, $18,000,000 (2023-26)
. . . Yu Darvish, $18,000,000 (2023-28)
. . . Logan Webb, $18,000,000 (2024-28)
75. Jake Odorizzi, $17,800,000 (2020)
76. Tim Lincecum, $17,500,000 (2014-15)
. . . Homer Bailey, $17,500,000 (2014-19)
. . . Trevor Bauer, $17,500,000 (2020)
. . . Adam Wainwright, $17,500,000 (2022)
. . . Adam Wainwright, $17,500,000 (2023)
81. Jake Peavy, $17,333,333 (2010-12)
82. Josh Beckett, $17,000,000 (2011-14)
. . . Jered Weaver, $17,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Nathan Eovaldi, $17,000,000 (2019-22)
. . . Miles Mikolas, $17,000,000 (2019-23)
. . . Madison Bumgarner, $17,000,000 (2020-24)
. . . Lance McCullers $17,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Clayton Kershaw, $17,000,000 (2022)
. . . Jameson Taillon, $17,000,000 (2023-26)
. . . Nathan Eovaldi, $17,000,000 (2023-28)
91. A.J. Burnett, $16,500,000 (2009-13)
. . . John Lackey, $16,500,000 (2010-14)
93. Andy Pettitte, $16,000,000 (2007)
. . . Andy Pettitte, $16,000,000 (2008)
. . . Justin Verlander, $16,000,000 (2010-14)
. . . Anibal Sanchez, $16,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . Hiroki Kuroda, $16,000,000 (2014)
. . . John Lackey, $16,000,000 (2016-17)
. . . Scott Kazmir, $16,000,000 (2016-18)
. . . Rich Hill, $16,000,000 (2017-19)
Relief pitchers
The highest-paid relief pitchers, by average annual value:
1. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
2. Josh Hader, $19,000,000 (2024-28)
3. Liam Hendriks, $18,000,000 (2021-23)
4. Wade Davis, $17,333,333 (2018-20)
5. Aroldis Chapman, $17,200,000 (2017-21)
6. Kenley Jansen, $16,000,000 (2017-21)
… Aroldis Chapman, $16,000,000 (2020-22)
… Kenley Jansen, $16,000,000 (2022)
… Kenley Jansen, $16,000,000 (2023-24)
10. Mark Melancon, $15,500,000 (2017-20)
11. Mariano Rivera, $15,000,000 (2008-10) (2011-12)
… Ryan Pressly, $15,000,000 (2023-24)
13. Raisel Iglesias, $14,500,000 (2022-25)
14. Rafael Soriano, $14,000,000 (2013-14)
15. Zach Britton, $13,000,000 (2019-21)
… Will Smith, $13,000,000 (2020-22)
… Craig Kimbrel, $13,000,000 (2024)
18. Brad Lidge, $12,500,000 (2009-11)
. . . Jonathan Papelbon, $12,500,000 (2012-15)
20. Francisco Rodriguez, $12,333,333 (2009-11)
21. Jonathan Papelbon, $12,000,000 (2011)
. . . Zach Britton, $12,000,000 (2018)
23. Joe Nathan, $11,750,000 (2008-11)
24. Rafael Soriano, $11,666,667 (2011-13)
25. Francisco Cordero, $11,500,000 (2008-11)
. . . David Robertson, $11,500,000 (2015-18)
. . . David Robertson, $11,500,000 (2019-20)
. . . David Robertson, $11,500,000 (2024)
29. Zach Britton, $11,400,000 (2017)
30. Aroldis Chapman, $11,325,000 (2016)
31. Josh Hader, $11,000,000 (2022)
. . . Robert Stephenson, $11,000,000 (2024-26)
33. Billy Wagner, $10,750,000 (2006-09)
34. Kenley Jansen, $10,650,000 (2016)
35. Cody Allen, $10,750,000 (2018)
36. Alex Colome, $10,532,500 (2020)
37. Craig Kimbrel, $10,500,000 (2014-17)
. . . Brandon Morrow, $10,500,000 (2018-19)
39. Kerry Wood, $10,250,000 (2009-10)
40. Edwin Diaz, $10,200,000 (2022)
41. Mariano Rivera, $10,000,000 (2013)
. . . Joe Nathan, $10,000,000 (2014-15)
. . . Jim Johnson, $10,000,000 (2014)
. . . Brian Wilson, $10,000,000 (2014)
. . . Wade Davis, $10,000,000 (2017)
. . . Roberto Osuna, $10,000,000 (2020)
. . . David Robertson, $10,000,000 (2023)
. . . Reynaldo Lopez, $10,000,000 (2024-26)
49. Ken Giles, $9,600,000 (2020)
50. Daniel Bard, $9,500,000 (2023-24)
51. B.J. Ryan, $9,400,000 (2006-10)
52. Matt Barnes, $9,375,000 (2022-23)
53. Jonathan Papelbon, $9,350,000 (2010)
54. Heath Bell, $9,000,000 (2012-14)
. . . Koji Uehara, $9,000,000 (2015-16)
. . . Huston Street, $9,000,000 (2016-17)
. . . Andrew Miller, $9,000,000 (2015-18)
. . . Kelvin Herrera, $9,000,000 (2019-20)
. . . Adam Ottovino, $9,000,000 (2019-21)
. . . Hector Neris, $9,000,000 (2024)
Designated hitters
The highest-paid designated hitters, by average annual value:
1. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
2. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
3. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
4. Victor Martinez, $17,000,000 (2015-18)
5. Khris Davis, $16,750,000 (2020-21)
6. Khris Davis, $16,500,000 (2019)
7. David Ortiz, $16,000,000 (2015)
8. David Ortiz, $14,575,000 (2012)
9. Nelson Cruz, $14,250,000 (2015-18)
… Travis Hafner, $14,250,000 (2009-12)
11. Jim Thome, $14,166,667 (2003-08)
12. Gary Sheffield, $14,000,000 (2008-09)
… Adam Dunn, $14,000,000 (2011-14)
… Jorge Soler, $14,000,000 (2024-26)
15. David Ortiz, $13,000,000 (2007-10)
… David Ortiz, $13,000,000 (2013-14)
… Nelson Cruz, $13,000,000 (2021)
18. David Ortiz, $12,500,000 (2011)
. . . Victor Martinez, $12,500,000 (2011-14)
Catchers
The highest-paid catchers, by average annual value:
1. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
2. Joe Mauer, $23,000,000 (2011-18)
3. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
4. Yadier Molina, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
5. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
6. Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2019)
… Yasmani Grandal, $18,250,000 (2020-23)
8. Willson Contreras, $17,500,000 (2023-27)
9. Brian McCann, $17,000,000 (2014-18)
10. Russell Martin, $16,400,000 (2015-19)
11. Yadier Molina, $15,000,000 (2013-17)
12. Will Smith, $14,000,000 (2024-33)
13. Jorge Posada, $13,100,000 (2008-11)
14. Mike Piazza, $13,000,000 (1999-2005)
… Mike Napoli, $13,000,000 (2013-15)
16. Sean Murphy, $12,166,667 (2023-28)
17. Miguel Montero, $12,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . Mitch Garver, $12,000,000 (2024-25)
19. Salvador Perez, $10,500,000 (2017-21)
. . . Matt Wieters, $10,500,000 (2017)
21. Francisco Cervelli, $10,333,333 (2017-19)
22. James McCann, $10,150,000 (2021-24)
23. Jason Kendall, $10,000,000 (2002-07)
. . . Ivan Rodriguez, $10,000,000 (2004-07)
. . . Jason Varitek, $10,000,000 (2005-08)
. . . Yadier Molina, $10,000,000 (2022)
. . . Christian Vazquez, $10,000,000 (2023-25)
28. Mike Napoli, $9,400,000 (2012)
29. Yadier Molina, $9,000,000 (2021)
30. Ivan Rodriguez, $8,500,000 (1999-2002)
. . . Russell Martin, $8,500,000 (2013-14)
32. Joe Mauer, $8,250,000 (2007-10)
. . . A.J. Pierzynski, $8,250,000 (2014)
34. Kenji Johjima, $8,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Buster Posey, $8,000,000 (2013)
. . . Travis d’Arnaud, $8,000,000 (2020-21)
. . . Travis d’Arnaud, $8,000,000 (2022-23)
38. Russell Martin, $7,500,000 (2012)
. . . A.J. Pierzynski, $7,500,000 (2013)
. . . Javy Lopez, $7,500,000 (2004-06)
. . . Omar Narváez, $7,500,000 (2023-24)
42. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, $7,000,000 (2014-16)
First basemen
The highest-paid first basemen, by average annual value:
1. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
2. Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
3. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
4. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
5. Albert Pujols, $24,000,000 (2012-21)
6. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
7. Chris Davis, $23,000,000 (2016-22)
8. Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
… Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23)
10. Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18)
11. Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
12. Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
13. Edwin Encarnacion, $20,000,000 (2024)
. . . Carlos Santana, $20,000,000 (2017-19)
15. Ryan Howard, $18,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Eric Hosmer, $18,000,000 (2018-25)
17. Jose Abreu, $17,800,000 (2020)
18. Jason Giambi, $17,142,857 (2002-08)
19. Carlos Delgado, $17,000,000 (2001-04)
. . . Jeff Bagwell, $17,000,000 (2002-06)
21. Freddie Freeman, $16,875,000 (2014-21)
22. Josh Bell, $16,000,000 (2023-24)
23. Mike Napoli, $16,000,000 (2014-15)
. . . Anthony Rizzo, $16,000,000 (2022-23)
25. Todd Helton, $15,722,222 (2003-11)
26. Prince Fielder, $15,500,000 (2011)
27. Brandon Belt, $14,560,000 (2017-21)
28. Albert Pujols, $14,285,214 (2004-10)
29. Lance Berkman, $14,166,667 (2005-10)
30. Adam Dunn, $14,000,000 (2011-14)
. . . Ian Desmond, $14,000,000 (2017-21)
32. Wil Myers, $13,833,333 (2017-22)
33. Justin Morneau, $13,333,333 (2008-13)
34. Carlos Delgado, $13,000,000 (2005-08)
. . . Derrick Lee, $13,000,000 (2006-10)
36. Joey Votto, $12,666,667 (2011-13)
37. Paul Konerko, $12,500,000 (2011-13)
. . . Adam LaRoche, $12,500,000 (2015-16)
39. Eric Hosmer, $12,250,000 (2017)
40. Paul Konerko, $12,000,000 (2006-10)
. . . Carlos Guillen, $12,000,000 (2008-11)
. . . Adam LaRoche, $12,000,000 (2012-14)
43. Jake Cronenworth, $11,428,571 (2024-30)
44. Aubrey Huff, $11,000,000 (2011-12)
Second basemen
The highest-paid second basemen, by average annual value:
1. Jose Altuve, $25,000,000 (2025-29)
2. Robinson Cano, $24,000,000 (2014-23)
3. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
4. Mike Moustakas, $16,000,000 (2020-23)
5. Andrés Giménez, $15,214,286 (2024-30)
6. Ketel Marte, $15,200,000 (2023-27)
7. Ian Kinsler, $15,000,000 (2013-17)
… D.J. LeMahieu, $15,000,000 (2021-26)
9. Gleyber Torres, $14,200,000 (2024)
10. Ben Zobrist, $14,000,000 (2016-19)
11. Dustin Pedroia, $13,750,000(2014-21)
12. Chase Utley, $13,500,000 (2014-15)
13. Jeff McNeil, $12,500,000 (2023-26)
14. Dan Uggla, $12,400,000 (2011-15)
15. Chase Utley, $12,142,857 (2007-13)
16. Brandon Phillips, $12,083,333 (2012-17)
17. Aaron Hill, $11,666,667 (2014-16)
. . . Nico Hoerner, $11,666,667 (2024-26)
19. Luis Arraez, $10,600,000 (2024)
20. Brian Roberts, $10,000,000 (2010-13)
. . . Dee Gordon, $10,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . Javy Baez, $10,000,000 (2020)
23. Gleyber Torres, $9,950,000 (2023)
24. Rickie Weeks, $9,675,000 (2011-14)
25. Kolten Wong, $9,000,000 (2021-23)
26. Jason Kipnis, $8,750,000 (2014-19)
27. Howie Kendrick, $8,375,000 (2012-15)
28. Rougned Odor, $8,250,000 (2017-22)
29. Jonathan Villar, $8,200,000 (2020)
30. Adam Frazier, $8,000,000 (2023)
. . . Whit Merrifield, $8,000,000 (2024)
32. Dan Uggla, $7,800,000 (2010)
33. Omar Infante, $7,562,500 (2014-17)
34. Robinson Cano, $7,500,000 (2008-11)
35. Brian Roberts, $7,150,000 (2008-09)
36. Brandon Phillips, $6,750,000 (2008-11)
. . . Dustin Pedroia, $6,750,000 (2009-14)
Shortstops
The highest-paid shortstops, by average annual value:
1. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
2. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
3. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
4. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
5. Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
6. Bobby Witt Jr., $26,252,525 (2024-34)
7. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
8. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
9. Marcus Semien, $25,000,000 (2022-28)
10. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
11. Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
12. Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
13. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
14. Jose Reyes, $17,666,667 (2012-17)
15. Francisco Lindor, $17,500,000 (2020)
16. Derek Jeter, $17,000,000 (2011-13)
… Trea Turner, $17,000,000 (2022)
18. Wander Franco, $16,545,455 (2022-32)
19. Brandon Crawford, $16,000,000 (2022-23)
20. Troy Tulowitzki, $15,775,000 (2011-20)
21. Elvis Andrus, $15,000,000 (2015-22)
22. Jean Segura, $14,000,000 (2018-22)
… Didi Gregorius, $14,000,000 (2020)
24. Trevor Story, $13,750,000 (2020-21)
. . . Corey Seager, $13,750,000 (2021)
26. J.J. Hardy, $13,333,333 (2015-17)
27. Marcus Semien, $13,000,000 (2020)
. . . Trea Turner, $13,000,000 (2021)
29. Brandon Crawford, $12,500,000 (2016-21)
30. Miguel Tejada, $12,000,000 (2004-09)
31. Xander Bogaerts, $12,000,000 (2019)
32. Hanley Ramirez, $11,666,667 (2009-14)
33. Javier Baez, $11,650,000 (2021)
34. Bo Bichette, $11,200,000 (2023-25)
35. Jimmy Rollins, $11,000,000 (2012-14)
36. J.P. Crawford, $10,200,000 (2022-26)
37. Rafael Furcal, $10,000,000 (2009-11)
38. Stephen Drew, $9,500,000 (2013)
39. Edgar Renteria, $9,250,000 (2009-10)
40. Ezequiel Tovar, $9,017,429 (2024-30)
41. Julio Lugo, $9,000,000 (2007-10)
42. Erick Aybar, $8,750,000 (2013-16)
43. Starlin Castro, $8,571,429 (2013-19)
44. Andrelton Simmons, $8,285,714 (2014-20)
45. Asdrubal Cabrera, $8,250,000 (2013-14)
46. Alexei Ramirez, $8,125,000 (2012-15)
47. Jimmy Rollins, $8,000,000 (2006-10)
. . . Cristian Guzman, $8,000,000 (2009-10)
. . . Carlos Correa, $8,000,000 (2020)
50. J.J. Hardy, $7,416,667 (2012-14)
51. Jimmy Rollins, $7,000,000 (2006-10)
. . . Rafael Furcal, $7,000,000 (2012-13)
. . . Jed Lowrie, $7,000,000 (2015-17)
Third basemen
The highest-paid third basemen, by average annual value:
1. Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
2. Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
3. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
4. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33)
5. Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
6. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
7. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
8. Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
… Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2019)
… Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2020-23)
11. Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
12. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
13. Alex Bregman, $20,000,000 (2020-24)
14. Matt Carpenter, $19,500,000 (2020-21)
… Kris Bryant, $19,500,000 (2021)
16. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
17. Pablo Sandoval, $19,000,000 (2015-19)
18. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
19. Adrian Beltre, $18,000,000 (2017-18)
. . . Matt Chapman, $18,000,000 (2024-26)
21. Rafael Devers, $17,500,000 (2023)
22. David Wright, $17,250,000 (2013-20)
23. Justin Turner, $17,000,000 (2021-22)
24. Ryan Zimmerman, $16,666,667 (2014-19)
… Evan Longoria, $16,666,667 (2017-22)
26. Michael Young, $16,000,000 (2009-13)
… Adrian Beltre, $16,000,000 (2011-15)
… Justin Turner, $16,000,000 (2017-20)
… Manny Machado, $16,000,000 (2018)
30. Aramis Ramirez, $15,000,000 (2007-11)
31. Nolan Arenado, $14,750,000 (2017-18)
32. Josh Donaldson, $14,325,000 (2016-17)
33. Kyle Seager, $14,285,714 (2015-21)
34. Chipper Jones, $14,000,000 (2010-12)
. . . Yoan Moncada, $14,000,000 (2020-24)
36. Martin Prado, $13,333,333 (2017-19)
37. Chase Headley, $13,000,000 (2015-18)
38. Adrian Beltre, $12,800,000 (2005-09)
39. Mike Lowell, $12,500,000 (2008-10)
40. Chipper Jones, $12,333,333 (2006-08)
41. Anthony Rendon, $12,300,000 (2018)
42. Aramis Ramirez, $12,000,000 (2012-14)
. . . Kevin Youkilis, $12,000,000 (2013)
. . . Todd Frazier, $12,000,000 (2017)
45. Ryan McMahon, $11,666,667 (2022-27)
46. Scott Rolen, $11,500,000 (2003-10)
. . . Troy Glaus, $11,500,000 (2005-08)
. . . Manny Machado, $11,500,000 (2017)
49. Rafael Devers, $11,200,000 (2022)
50. Eric Chavez, $11,000,000 (2005-10)
51. Kris Bryant, $10,850,000 (2018)
52. Martin Prado, $10,000,000 (2013-16)
. . . Mike Moustakas, $10,000,000 (2019)
. . . Miguel Sano, $10,000,000 (2020-22)
55. Eugenio Suarez, $9,428,571 (2018-24)
56. David Wright, $9,166,667 (2007-12)
57. Ryan Zimmerman, $9,000,000 (2009-13)
Outfielders
The highest-paid outfielders, by average annual value:
1. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
2. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
3. Juan Soto, $31,000,000 (2024)
4. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32)
5. Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
6. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
7. Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
8. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
9. Josh Hamilton, $25,000,000 (2013-17)
… Giancarlo Stanton, $25,000,000 (2015-27)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $25,000,000 (2016-18)
… George Springer, $25,000,000 (2021-26)
13. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
14. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
15. Jason Heyward, $23,000,000 (2016-23)
16. Hanley Ramirez, $22,000,000 (2015-18)
… J.D. Martinez, $22,000,000 (2018-22)
18. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143 (2014-20)
19. Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
20. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
21. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
22. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
23. Ryan Braun, $21,000,000 (2016-20)
24. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
25. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
26. Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
27. Manny Ramirez, $20,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $20,000,000 (2022-26)
30. Kyle Schwarber, $19,750,000 (2022-25)
31. Joc Pederson, $19,650,000 (2023)
32. Starling Marte, $19,500,000 (2022-25)
33. Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
34. Shin-Soo Choo, $18,571,429 (2014-20)
35. Andruw Jones, $18,100,000 (2008-09)
36. Barry Bonds, $18,000,000 (2002-06)
. . . Torii Hunter, $18,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Ichiro Suzuki, $18,000,000 (2008-12)
. . . Vernon Wells, $18,000,000 (2008-13)
. . . Jayson Werth, $18,000,000 (2011-17)
. . . Hunter Pence, $18,000,000 (2014-18)
. . . Alex Gordon, $18,000,000 (2016-19)
. . . Charlie Blackmon, $18,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Marcell Ozuna, $18,000,000 (2020)
. . . Masataka Yoshida, $18,000,000 (2023-27)
46. Cody Bellinger, $17,500,00 (2023-34)
47. Julio Rodriguez, $17,441,666 (2023-34)
48. Matt Holliday, $17,142,857 (2010-16)
49. Juan Soto, $17,100,000 (2022)
50. Carlos Beltran, $17,000,000 (2005-11)
. . . Alfonso Soriano, $17,000,000 (2007-14)
. . . Andre Ethier, $17,000,000 (2013-17)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $17,000,000 (2022)
54. Carlos Lee, $16,666,667 (2007-12)
. . . Andrew McCutchen, $16,666,667 (2019-21)
56. Jason Bay, $16,500,000 (2010-13)
. . . Dexter Fowler, $16,500,000 (2017-21)
58. Marcel Ozuna, $16,250,000 (2021-24)
59. Cody Bellinger, $16,100,000 (2021)
60. Lorenzo Cain, $16,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Michael Brantley, $16,000,000 (2021-22)
62. Barry Bonds, $15,800,000 (2007)
63. B.J. Upton, $15,050,000 (2013-17)
64. Magglio Ordonez, $15,000,000 (2005-09)
. . . Carlos Beltran, $15,000,000 (2014-17)
. . . Curtis Granderson, $15,000,000 (2014-17)
Service Class
The most lucrative multi-year contracts, by service class, by AAV (excluding international and drafted players signing ML contracts):
No Major League service:
1. Jackson Chourio, $10,500,000 (2024-31)
2. Luis Robert, $8,333,333 (2020-25)
3. Eloy Jimenez, $7,166,667 (2019-24)
4. Colt Keith, $4,773,750 (2024-29)
5. Scott Kingery, $4,000,000 (2018-23)
… Evan White, $4,000,000 (2020-25)
6. Jon Singleton, $2,000,000 (2014-18)
Between 1 and 171 days of Major League service:
1. Julio Rodriguez, $17,441,666 (2023-34)
2. Wander Franco, $16,545,455 (2022-32)
3. Corbin Carroll, $13,875,000 (2023-30)
4. Ronald Acuna, $12,500,000 (2019-26)
5. Michael Harris II, $9,000,000 (2023-30)
6. Ceddane Rafaela, $6,250,000 (2024-31)
7. Paul DeJong, $4,333,333 (2018-23)
8. Chris Archer, $4,250,000 (2014-19)
9. Tim Anderson, $4,166,667 (2017-22)
10. Aaron Ashby, $4,100,000 (2023-27)
11. Brandon Lowe, $4,000,000 (2019-24)
12. David Bote, $3,000,000 (2020-24)
13. Evan Longoria, $2,916,667 (2008-13)
14. Matt Moore, $2,800,000 (2012-16)
15. CC Sabathia, $2,375,000 (2002-05)
16. Salvador Perez, $1,400,000 (2012-16)
17. Brandon Webb, $1,100,000 (2004-06)
1 plus year of Major League service:
1. Spencer Strider, $12,500,000 (2023-28)
2. Brayan Bello, $9,166,667 (2024-29)
3. Ezequiel Tovar, $9,017,429 (2024-30)
4. Hunter Greene, $8,833,333 (2023-28)
5. Ke’Bryan Hayes, $8,750,000 (2022-29)
6. Andrelton Simmons, $8,285,714 (2014-20)
7. Christian Yelich, $7,081,429 (2015-21)
8. Gregory Polanco, $7,000,000 (2017-21) *
… Madison Bumgarner, $7,000,000 (2013-17) *
10. Paul Goldschmidt, $6,400,000 (2014-18) *
11. Keibert Ruiz, $6,250,000 (2023-30)
12. Ricky Romero, $6,020,000 (2011-15)
13. Jedd Gyorko, $5,918,483 (2014-19)
14. Anthony Rizzo, $5,857,143 ^ (2013-19)
15. Stephen Piscotty, $5,583,333 (2017-22)
16. Ryan Braun, $5,625,000(2008-15)
17. Chris Young, $5,600,000 (2009-13)
18. Julio Teheran, $5,400,000 (2014-19)
19. Troy Tulowitzki, $5,166,667 (2008-13)
20. Ozzie Albies, $5,000,000 (2019-25)
21. Ketel Marte, $4,800,000 (2018-22)
22. Juan Lagares, $4,710,739 (2015-19)
23. Yordano Ventura, $4,600,000 (2015-19)
24. Nomar Garciaparra, $4,650,000 (1998-2002)
25. Brian McCann, $4,466,667 (2007-12)
26. Carlos Santana, $4,200,380 (2012-16)
27. Emmanuel Clase, $4,000,000 (2022-26)
28. Grady Sizemore, $3,908,333 (2006-11)
29. Fausto Carmona, $3,750,000 (2008-11)
* – deal begins with third full season
^ – deal begins with first full season
2 plus years of Major League service:
1. Bobby Witt Jr., $26,252,525 (2024-34)
2. Fernando Tatis, $24,285,714 (2021-34)
3. Mike Trout, $24,083,333 (2015-20)
4. Alex Bregman, $20,000,000 (2020-24) *
5. Yordan Alvarez, $19,166,666 (2023-28)
6. Buster Posey, $18,555,555 (2013-21)
7. Andrés Giménez, $15,214,286 (2024-30) *
8. Yoan Moncada, $14,000,000 (2020-24) *
9. Hanley Ramirez, $11,666,667 (2009-14)
10. Tim Lincecum, $11,500,000 (2010-11)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $11,500,000 (2020)
12. Carlos Gonzalez, $11,428,571 (2011-17)
13. Kris Bryant, $10,850,000 (2018)
14. Luis Severino, $10,000,000 (2019-22)
15. Blake Snell, $10,000,000 (2019-23)
16. David Wright, $9,166,667 (2007-12)
17. Kevin Kiermaier, $8,916,667 (2017-22)
18. Jason Kipnis, $8,750,000 (2014-19)
19. Matt Carpenter, $8,666,667 (2014-19)
20. German Marquez, $8,600,000 (2019-23)
21. Andrew McCutchen, $8,583,333 (2012-17)
22. Starlin Castro, $8,571,143 (2013-19)
23. Justin Upton, $8,541,667 (2010-15)
24. Jay Bruce, $8,500,000 (2011-16)
. . . Javier Baez, $8,500,000 (2021)
26. Gio Gonzalez, $8,400,000 (2012-16)
27. Pat Burrell, $8,333,333 (2003-08)
28. Rougned Odor, $8,250,000 (2017-22)
29. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., $7,900,000 (2022)
30. Corey Kluber, $7,700,000 (2015-19)
31. Robinson Cano, $7,500,000 (2008-11)
32. Clay Buchholz, $7,486,250 (2012-15) *
33. Max Kepler, $7,000,000 (2019-23)
34. Cole Hamels, $6,833,333 (2009-11)
35. Dustin Pedroia, $6,750,000 (2009-14)
. . . Jaime Garcia, $6,750,000 (2012-15)
37. Chris Sale, $6,500,000 (2013-17)
38. Allen Craig, $6,200,000 (2013-17)
39. Ender Inciarte, $6,105,000 (2017-21)
40. Trevor Cahill, $6,100,000 (2011-15)
. . . Odubel Herrera, $6,100,000 (2017-21)
* – deal begins with fourth full season
3 plus years of Major League service:
1. Austin Riley, $21,200,000 (2023-32)
2. Ryan Braun, $21,000,000 (2016-20)
3. Ryan Howard, $18,000,000 (2009-11)
. . . Logan Webb, $18,000,000 (2024-28)
5. Juan Soto, $17,100,000 (2022)
6. Freddie Freeman, $16,875,000 (2014-21)
7. Cody Bellinger, $16,100,000 (2021)
8. Yusei Kikuchi, $16,000,000 (2022-24)
9. Josh Donaldson, $14,325,000 (2016-17)
10. Albert Pujols, $14,285,714 (2004-10)
… Kyle Seager, $14,285,714 (2015-21)
12. Wil Myers, $13,833,333 (2017-22)
13. Bryan Reynolds, $13,343,750 (2023-30)
14. Justin Morneau, $13,333,333 (2008-13)
15. Cristian Javier, $12,800,000 (2023-27)
16. Joey Votto, $12,666,667 (2011-13)
17. Sean Murphy, $12,166,667 (2023-28)
18. Chase Utley, $12,142,157 (2007-13)
19. George Springer, $12,000,000 (2018-19)
20. Nico Hoerner, $11,666,667 (2024-26)
21. Jake Cronenworth, $11,428,571 (2024-30)
22. Aaron Nola, $11,250,000 (2019-22)
23. Sandy Alcantara, $11,200,000 (2022)
. . . Bo Bichette, $11,200,000 (2023-25)
25. Nick Markakis, $11,016,667 (2009-14)
26. Alex Rios, $10,666,667 (2009-14)
27. Craig Kimbrel, $10,500,000 (2014-17)
28. Carlos Martinez, $10,200,000 (2017-21)
. . . J.P. Crawford, $10,200,000 (2022-26)
30. David Price, $10,112,500 (2013)
31. Dee Gordon, $10,000,000 (2016-20)
32. Scott Kazmir, $9,500,000 (2009-11)
33. Eugenio Suarez, $9,428,571 (2018-24)
34. Prince Fielder, $9,000,000 (2009-10)
. . . Ryan Zimmerman, $9,000,000 (2009-13)
36. Max Muncy, $8,666,667 (2020-22)
37. Aaron Judge, $8,500,000 (2020)
38. Roy Oswalt, $8,450,000 (2005-06)
39. Joe Mauer, $8,250,000 (2007-10)
40. Randy Arozarena, $8,100,000 (2024)
41. Torii Hunter, $8,000,000 (2003-06)
42. Mark Teixeira, $7,700,000 (2006-07)
43. Ervin Santana, $7,500,000 (2009-12)
. . . Billy Butler, $7,500,000 (2011-14)
. . . Nathaniel Lowe, $7,500,000 (2024)
46. Trea Turner, $7,450,000 (2020)
47. Pete Alonso, $7,400,000 (2022)
48. Lance Lynn, $7,333,333 (2015-17)
49. Josh Harrison, $6,825,000 (2015-18)
4 plus years of Major League service:
1. Jacob deGrom, $27,500,000 (2019-23)
2. Ryan Howard, $25,000,000 (2012-16)
… Giancarlo Stanton, $25,000,000 (2015-27)
… Yoenis Cespedes, $25,000,000 (2016-18)
5. Joey Votto, $22,500,000 (2014-23) *
6. Matt Olson, $21,000,000 (2022-29)
7. Tim Lincecum, $20,250,000 (2012-13)
8. Miguel Cabrera, $19,037,500 (2008-15)
9. Kris Bryant, $18,600,000 (2020)
10. Pablo López, $18,375,000 (2024-27)
11. Francisco Lindor, $17,500,000 (2020)
12. Cody Bellinger, $17,000,000 (2022)
13. Evan Longoria, $16,666,667 (2017-22)
14. Justin Verlander, $16,000,000 (2010-14)
15. Troy Tulowitzki, $15,775,000 (2011-20)
16. Felix Hernandez, $15,600,000 (2010-14)
17. Mitch Keller, $15,400,000 (2024-28)
18. Elvis Andrus, $15,000,000 (2015-22) *
. . . Hisashi Iwakuma, $15,000,000 (2016-18)
20. Brandon Belt, $14,560,000 (2017-21) ^
21. Travis Hafner, $14,250,000 (2009-12)
22. David Price, $14,000,000 (2014)
. . . Jean Segura, $14,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Will Smith, $14,000,000 (2024-33)
25. Kyle Hendricks, $13,875,000 (2020-23) ^
26. Trevor Story, $13,750,000 (2020-21)
27. Bryce Harper, $13,625,000 (2017)
28. Trea Turner, $13,000,000 (2021)
29. Kyle Freeland, $12,900,000 (2022-26)
30. Brandon Crawford, $12,500,000 (2016-21)
. . . Jeff McNeil, $12,500,000 (2023-26)
32. Framber Valdez, $12,100,000 (2024)
33. Kyle Tucker, $12,000,000 (2024)
34. Ryan McMahon, $11,666,667 (2022-27)
35. Matt Holliday, $11,500,00 (2008-09)
36. Rafael Devers, $11,200,000 (2022)
37. Dan Haren, $11,187,500 (2009-12)
38. Matt Harrison, $11,000,000 (2013-17)
39. Josh Hader, $11,000,000 (2022)
40. Salvador Perez, $10,500,000 (2017-21) ^
41. Randal Grichuk, $10,400,000 (2019-23)
42. Kevin Youkilis, $10,312,500 (2009-12)
43. Aaron Judge, $10,175,000 (2021)
44. Antonio Senzatela, $10,100,000 (2022-26)
45. Zac Gallen, $10,011,000 (2024)
46. Miguel Sano, $10,000,000 (2020-22)
. . . Javy Baez, $10,000,000 (2020)
* – deal begins with seventh full season
^ – deal begins with sixth full season
5 plus years of Major League service:
1. Francisco Lindor, $34,100,000 (2022-31)
2. Nolan Arenado, $32,500,000 (2019-26)
3. Rafael Devers, $31,350,000 (2024-33) *
4. Juan Soto, $31,000,000 (2024)
5. Clayton Kershaw, $30,714,286 (2014-20)
6. Mookie Betts, $30,416,667 (2021-32) *
7. Shohei Ohtani, $30,000,000 (2023)
8. Yoenis Cespedes, $27,500,000 (2017-20)
9. Mookie Betts, $27,000,000 (2020)
10. Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2018)
11. Francisco Lindor, $22,300,000 (2021)
12. Adrian Gonzalez, $22,000,000 (2012-18) *
13. Bryce Harper, $21,625,000 (2018)
14. Luis Castillo, $21,600,000 (2023-27)
15. Rick Porcello, $20,625,000 (2016-19) *
16. Pete Alonso, $20,500,000 (2024)
17. Ian Happ, $20,333,333 (2024-26)
18. Matt Kemp, $20,000,000 (2012-19)
. . . Xander Bogaerts, $20,000,000 (2020-25)
. . . Joe Musgrove, $20,000,000 (2023-27)
21. Aaron Judge, $19,000,000 (2022)
22. Derek Jeter, $18,900,000 (2001-10)
23. Jose Berrios, $18,714,286 (2022-28)
24. Vernon Wells, $18,000,000 (2008-14)
. . . Charlie Blackmon, $18,000,000 (2018-23)
26. Trevor Bauer, $17,500,000 (2020)
. . . Cody Bellinger, $17,500,000 (2023)
. . . Rafael Devers, $17,500,000 (2023)
29. Jake Peavy, $17,333,333 (2010-12)
30. Jered Weaver, $17,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Lance McCullers, $17,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Trea Turner, $17,000,000 (2022)
33. Khris Davis, $16,750,000 (2020-21) *
34. Khris Davis, $16,500,000 (2019)
35. Michael Young, $16,000,000 (2009-13)
. . . Manny Machado, $16,000,000 (2018)
37. Todd Helton, $15,722,222 (2003-11)
38. Corbin Burnes, $15,637,500 (2024)
39. Prince Fielder, $15,500,000 (2011)
40. Max Scherzer, $15,250,000 (2014)
41. Tyler Glasnow, $15,175,000 (2023-24)
42. Max Fried, $15,000,000 (2024)
43. Roy Oswalt, $14,600,000 (2007-11)
44. Byron Buxton, $14,285,714 (2022-28)
45. Adam Jones, $14,250,000 (2013-18)
46. Gleyber Torres, $14,200,000 (2024)
47. Lance Berkman, $14,166,667 (2005-10)
48. Corey Seager, $13,750,000 (2021)
49. Shane Bieber, $13,125,000 (2024)
50. John Danks, $13,000,000 (2012-16)
. . . Danny Duffy, $13,000,000 (2017-21)
51. Marcus Semien, $13,000,000 (2020)
52. Pedro Martinez, $12,500,000 (1998-2003)
. . . Andruw Jones, $12,500,000 (2002-07)
. . . Brad Lidge, $12,500,000 (2009-11)
. . . James Paxton, $12,500,000 (2020)
* – deal begins with seventh full season
6 years or more of Major League service:
1. Shohei Ohtani, $46,081,476 (2024-33) (reduced for deferrals)
2. Max Scherzer, $43,333,333 (2022-24)
… Justin Verlander, $43,333,333 (2023-24)
4. Zack Wheeler, $42,000,000 (2025-27)
5. Aaron Judge, $40,000,000 (2023-31)
6. Jacob deGrom, $37,000,000 (2023-27)
7. Gerrit Cole, $36,000,000 (2020-28)
8. Mike Trout, $35,541,667 (2019-30)
9. Carlos Correa, $35,100,000 (2022-24)
10. Stephen Strasburg, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
… Anthony Rendon, $35,000,000 (2020-26)
12. Trevor Bauer, $34,000,000 (2021-23)
13. Carlos Correa, $33,333,333 (2023-28)
14. Justin Verlander, $33,000,000 (2020-21)
15. Zack Greinke, $32,500,000 (2016-21) (reduced for deferrals)
16. Corey Seager, $32,500,000 (2022-31)
17. Manny Machado, $31,818,182 (2023-33)
18. Miguel Cabrera, $31,000,000 (2016-23)
… David Price, $31,000,000 (2016-22)
… Clayton Kershaw, $31,000,000 (2019-21)
21. Max Scherzer, $30,000,000 (2015-21)
… Manny Machado, $30,000,000 (2019-28)
23. Alex Rodriguez, $27,500,000 (2008-17)
24. Tyler Glasnow, $27,312,500 (2024-28)
26. Trea Turner, $27,272,727 (2023-33)
27. Freddie Freeman, $27,000,000 (2022-27)
… Carlos Rodón, $27,000,000 (2023-28)
28. Paul Goldschmidt, $26,000,000 (2020-24)
… Kris Bryant, $26,000,000 (2022-28)
30. Jon Lester, $25,833,333 (2015-20)
31. Justin Verlander, $25,714,286 (2013-19)
32. Chris Sale, $25,600,000 (2020-24)
33. Xander Bogaerts, $25,454,545 (2023-33)
34. Bryce Harper, $25,384,615 (2019-31)
35. Dansby Swanson, $25,285,714 (2023-29)
36. Alex Rodriguez, $25,200,000 (2001-10)
37. Matt Chapman, $25,166,667 (2025-30)
38. Josh Hamilton, $25,000,000 (2013-17)
… Felix Hernandez, $25,000,000 (2013-19)
… Stephen Strasburg, $25,000,000 (2017-23)
… Jake Arrieta, $25,000,000 (2018-20)
… George Springer, $25,000,000 (2021-26)
… Marcus Semien, $25,000,000 (2022-28)
… Justin Verlander, $25,000,000 (2022-23)
… Sonny Gray, $25,000,000 (2024-26)
… Jose Altuve, $25,000,000 (2025-29)
… Jordan Montgomery, $25,000,000 (2024)
48. Aaron Nola, $24,571,429 (2024-30)
49. Zack Greinke, $24,500,000 (2013-18)
50. CC Sabathia, $24,400,000 (2012-16)
51. Cliff Lee, $24,000,000 (2011-15)
. . . Albert Pujols, $24,000,000 (2012-21)
. . . Cole Hamels, $24,000,000 (2013-18)
. . . Robinson Cano, $24,000,000 (2014-23)
55. Christian Yelich, $23,888,889 (2020-28)
56. Prince Fielder, $23,777,778 (2012-20)
57. Marcus Stroman, $23,666,667 (2022-24)
58. Jose Altuve, $23,357,143 (2018-24)
59. Patrick Corbin, $23,333,333 (2019-24)
. . . Javier Baez, $23,333,333 (2022-27)
61. J.T. Realmuto, $23,100,000 (2021-25)
62. Joe Mauer, $23,000,000 (2011-18)
. . . CC Sabathia, $23,000,000 (2009-15)
. . . Jason Heyward, $23,000,000 (2016-23)
. . . Chris Davis, $23,000,000 (2016-22)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2019)
. . . Josh Donaldson, $23,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Robbie Ray, $23,000,000 (2022-26)
69. Johan Santana, $22,916,667 (2008-13)
70. Mark Teixeira, $22,500,000 (2009-16)
. . . Manny Ramirez, $22,500,000 (2009-10)
72. Justin Upton, $22,125,000 (2016-21)
73. Hanley Ramirez, $22,000,000 (2015-18)
. . . Jordan Zimmermann, $22,000,000 (2016-20)
. . . J.D. Martinez, $22,000,000 (2018-22)
. . . Kevin Gausman, $22,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Carlos Rodon, $22,000,000 (2022-23)
78. Jacoby Ellsbury, $21,857,143 (2014-20)
79. Johnny Cueto, $21,666,667 (2016-21)
80. Matt Cain, $21,250,000 (2012-17)
81. Justin Upton, $21,200,000 (2018-22)
82. Yu Darvish, $21,000,000 (2018-23)
. . . Noah Syndergaard, $21,000,000 (2022)
. . . Chris Bassitt, $21,000,000 (2023-25)
85. Salvador Perez, $20,500,000 (2022-25)
86. Edwin Diaz, $20,400,000 (2023-27)
87. Carl Crawford, $20,285,714 (2011-17)
. . . Brandon Nimmo, $20,250,000 (2023-30)
89. Jose Ramirez, $20,142,857 (2022-28)
90. Manny Ramirez, $20,000,000 (2001-08)
. . . Roy Halladay, $20,000,000 (2011-13)
. . . Edwin Encarnacion, $20,000,000 (2017-19)
. . . Yadier Molina, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
. . . Carlos Santana, $20,000,000 (2018-20)
. . . Hyun-jin Ryu, $20,000,000 (2020-23)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2022)
. . . Nick Castellanos, $20,000,000 (2022-26)
. . . Charlie Morton, $20,000,000 (2023)
. . . Clayton Kershaw, $20,000,000 (2023)