« Reply #366 on: November 03, 2022, 09:00:33 AM »
That seems really low until you realize how little MLB and NHL hopefuls make in their minor leagues. Then that doesn't seem so bad.
Does that include room and board?
I don't know if all these numbers are accurate, but they match what I've seen reported elsewhere.
https://sportblurb.com/average-aaa-baseball-player-make-in-salary/
The average salary of a AAA baseball player is just 15k a year. That is at AAA. Single A is like 6k a year and Double A is just over 9k. That is for the 5 months or so they are in season.
It is a ridiculously low amount of pay for the players that aren't on the major league track with the big signing bonuses.
The minimum salary is $400 weekly at rookie level, $500 at Class A, $600 at Double-A and $700 at Triple-A. Major League Baseball says 63% of players on opening day minor league rosters this year had salaries above the minimum and players also receive health care, tuition assistance, housing, meals and per diem during the season.
It is insane that MLB parent teams don't chip in more money so that these guys can make a decent living. Seems not only stingy but shortsighted.
I wonder how many potential late bloomers give up a little too early because they're making so little.
a lot of the real talents do get MLB money whether at signing or otherwise. The top level prospects can get several million up front.

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