Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl
The average salary in Major League Baseball has surpassed $3 million for the first time.
The 912 players in the major leagues before rosters expanded in September averaged $3,014,572, the Major League Baseball Players Association said Monday. The average rose 0.6 percent from last year’s $2,996,106, the smallest increase since a 2.5 percent drop in 2004.
The New York Yankees had the highest average at $7,604,937, down slightly from a $7,663,351 average when theywon the World Series in 2009. Pittsburgh was last for the second straight season at $1,140,598.
Average MLB Salaries
| Year | Minimum | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $400,000 | $3,014,572 |
| 2000 | $200,000 | $1,895,630 |
| 1990 | $100,000 | $597,537 |
| 1980 | $30,000 | $143,756 |
| 1970 | $12,000 | $29,303 |
| The Associated Press | ||
-ESPN
