Ohtani’s annual average salary is the equivalent of the combined contracts of Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts. It also pushes the Dodgers to the highest MLB payroll in 2024.
Highest paid MLB players 2024: Top salaries by position, MLB team payrolls and average player salary Highest paid NFL players by position Contracts courtesySpotrac. All salary figures and cap hits for the highest paid NFL players are for 2024. Highest paid running backs in NFL Christian McCaffrey...
The 15 highest-paid basketball players will earn an estimated $969 million this season in salary and endorsements, well ahead of the tally for those in soccer ($755 million), the NFL ($675 million) and MLB ($541 million). NBA stars can credit soaring playing salaries, as...
He also invested in his local sports teams with minority ownership stakes in MLB’s Royals, MLS’ Sporting KC and NWSL’s KC Current. Last year, he added a stake in F1 team Alpine to his sports holdings, investing alongside teammate Travis Kelce and golfer Rory McIlroy. The quarterback...
Contract information is unofficial and collected from published reports. Dollar figures may not be adjusted for deferred money. Updated 12/2024. Total Value The most lucrative contracts in baseball history, by total value: 1. Juan Soto, $765,000,000(2025-39) ...
The MLB has zero salary cap, so a team like the Boston Red Sox can enter 2019 with a payroll of nearly $225 million for a roster of 40 players. The NBA has a soft cap, meaning a team can spend over the cap to retain a player and pay a luxury tax. All that said, there i...
The foremost LeagueBaseballcomes in the second positionof the highest paid sport in the world list. Each player’s average annual salary is $3.82million. As compared to basketball, it is not that popular sport. However,there is a good fan base for MLB in the United States and Japan. The...
Advertisement “The Angels have made what I would characterize as a substantial offer,” Ryan confirmed. “It’s something that I will have to seriously consider.” So, too, will the Houston Astros, Ryan’s employers since the 1980 season. Ryan earned $1 million in base salary and $200,...
and the preferred foot is a matter of higher concern in England and France compared to other leagues. Players with superior finishing and volleys abilities are more appreciated in the Spanish La Liga, and the ability to perform a sliding tackle will generally lead to a higher salary in the It...
1. Kirby Smart, Georgia Bulldogs – $13 million salary Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart is the highest-paid college football coach in 2024. In his first eight seasons at Georgia, Smart is 94-16 with three CFP National Championship Game appearances and ...