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Minor League Baseball Compensation
Posted on 7/14/23 at 7:30 am
Posted on 7/14/23 at 7:30 am
Been a hot topic since Dugas signed for $20K. Not saying the lifestyle easy, but it has drastically improved in the last two years. Numbers below would obviously not include any signing bonus the year they were drafted.
Rookie ball: $19,800, up from $4,800
Single A: $26,200, up from $11,000
High A: $27,300, up from $11,000
Double A: $30,250, up from $13,800
Triple A: $35,800, up from $17,500
Under the new CBA, minor leaguers area also provided full medical and furnished housing at home. Lodging is covered on road trips and they are given $30 per diem for meals on the road.
Is this a lavish lifestyle? Absolutely not. But most of these guys are in their early to mid 20s and single. It's not like they are indentured servants. For comparison's sake, the NBA G League pays $40,000 /yr.
Rookie ball: $19,800, up from $4,800
Single A: $26,200, up from $11,000
High A: $27,300, up from $11,000
Double A: $30,250, up from $13,800
Triple A: $35,800, up from $17,500
Under the new CBA, minor leaguers area also provided full medical and furnished housing at home. Lodging is covered on road trips and they are given $30 per diem for meals on the road.
Is this a lavish lifestyle? Absolutely not. But most of these guys are in their early to mid 20s and single. It's not like they are indentured servants. For comparison's sake, the NBA G League pays $40,000 /yr.
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Posted on 7/14/23 at 7:53 am to Tigerfan1274
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Been a hot topic since Dugas signed for $20K.
Yeah, so why repeat everything that has already been posted?
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:09 am to Tigerfan1274
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Is this a lavish lifestyle? Absolutely not. But most of these guys are in their early to mid 20s and single. It's not like they are indentured servants
I’m not sure how old you are but making $20,000-$35,000 is literally unlivable. Throw in taxes and you can make more at the register at Taco Bell.
Assuming he got a $200k signing bonus and it’s taxed at around 50%, you’re looking at living on $45,000-$60,000 for 4 years in the minors, which I’d consider the bare minimum for someone who has a house to be able to survive, then they’re down to $30,000 or less a year. That would be awful and there’s no other way to cut it. Pro baseball gets romanticized but it’s a brutal thing
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:13 am to Forever
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which I’d consider the bare minimum for someone who has a house to be able to survive
OP says they are provided housing and lodging while on the road.
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minor leaguers area also provided full medical and furnished housing at home. Lodging is covered on road trips and they are given $30 per diem for meals on the road.
Its certainly not ideal, but it might only take a year or two to figure out if you want that life.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:22 am to kengel2
They have pay ranges and they are different. My buddy played AAA for a few years and made pretty decent money. 60-70k
This was 5 years ago.
This was 5 years ago.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:25 am to dallastiger55
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They have pay ranges and they are different. My buddy played AAA for a few years and made pretty decent money. 60-70k
there used to be provisions that as you began to climb the ladder your pay would remain a a certain minimum level even if you were sent back down, being a minor leaguer is pretty much indentured servitude though, and a tough, grinding life
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:26 am to Forever
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’m not sure how old you are but making $20,000-$35,000 is literally unlivable
I lived off $30,000 for 3 years after college. So this is not true. You're also not taking into account that their lodging is paid for. I had lodging paid for without per diem when I had to stay in hotels during the week. So your statement that this is unlivable is false.
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Throw in taxes and you can make more at the register at Taco Bell.
Again this is an incorrect statement. When you make less than 50k you get majority of the taxes back when filing taxes. Having lived off $30k salary for 3 years after college it sucks but it is not "unlivable."
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:30 am to Forever
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Assuming he got a $200k signing bonus and it’s taxed at around 50%,
It's more likely an effective rate of 20%
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:33 am to Forever
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I’m not sure how old you are but making $20,000-$35,000 is literally unlivable.
That money goes straight to savings as during the season food, housing, transportation, insurance, etc. are all covered. All to work out and play baseball every day.
They are then free work the other half of the year to earn income at any business to supplement.
Certainly not “unlivable” and to some would be a dream. It’s only for a few years of their life before going back to school or having a family and moving on.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:37 am to Tigerfan1274
With Health Insurance-Medical, Housing, and some meals covered.. If they throw in a car I’ll sign right now….!
Posted on 7/14/23 at 8:39 am to Forever
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Throw in taxes and you can make more at the register at Taco Bell.
Does Taco Bell pay for the majority of your expenses?
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Assuming he got a $200k signing bonus
Do you even know what we are talking about right now?
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Pro baseball gets romanticized but it’s a brutal thing
Quit acting like you know what life in pro ball is like. You have no idea what you are talking about.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 9:19 am to LSBoosie
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Quit acting like you know what life in pro ball is like. You have no idea what you are talking about.
I certainly don't either, but we know someone that played in the High-A Northwoods league last year. Teams were located in Spokane, Vancouver, Tacoma, and Eugene and a couple of others in Washinton State. Not bad places for five-day trips. Had a good time.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 9:20 am to Tigerfan1274
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Is this a lavish lifestyle? Absolutely not
Posted on 7/14/23 at 10:04 am to LSBoosie
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Quit acting like you know what life in pro ball is like. You have no idea what you are talking about
taking myself out of the equation, I know 40+ guys who played pro baseball, retired, and every single one of them adamantly hated their time in the minors. There’s so much irony in your statement as someone who’s trying to act like minor league baseball is some dream or even tolerable it’s hilarious. I’m sure you’re a big authority on pro baseball, guy who constantly talks about being a lawyer and hasn’t ever played baseball for a living. Sorry if I’m crushing a bunch of nutty baseball dads’ dreams about Braxxtyn going in the 2036 MLB draft and not having a generally rough life as the league currently stands. Anyone who actually “knows what life in pro ball is like” 100% agrees with me
Posted on 7/14/23 at 10:09 am to Tigerfan1274
Yes. Also, keep in mind minor league baseball is a tryout, not a career. College baseball is still the better option unless you are 1st round type talent. Last I saw is if you haven't made it to the majors after 4 years in the minors, you won't.
Posted on 7/14/23 at 10:33 am to Forever
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I’m sure you’re a big authority on pro baseball, guy who constantly talks about being a lawyer and hasn’t ever played baseball for a living.
Are you referring to me with this statement?
What years did the 40+ guys you know play in the minors? I don't think there are many people in this thread claiming that minor league guys have it easy. But making $20,000 for a half years worth of work while your housing and meals are paid for isn't unlivable.
This post was edited on 7/14/23 at 10:37 am
Posted on 7/14/23 at 10:35 am to Forever
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I’m not sure how old you are but making $20,000-$35,000 is literally unlivable. Throw in taxes and you can make more at the register at Taco Bell.
Assuming he got a $200k signing bonus and it’s taxed at around 50%, you’re looking at living on $45,000-$60,000 for 4 years in the minors, which I’d consider the bare minimum for someone who has a house to be able to survive, then they’re down to $30,000 or less a year. That would be awful and there’s no other way to cut it. Pro baseball gets romanticized but it’s a brutal thing
Think of it has salary for 6-7 months out of the year. The smart players are using their stature in their local communities to charge $50-$100 per hour giving private lessons to the Bradyns and Jadyns of the world or working a more normal side.
My BIL made it to triple A and made a killing doing lessons during the offseason.
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