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Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani, and Blake Snell Top MLB's 2025 Earnings List

Sportico's rankings highlight record-setting contracts and endorsement deals reshaping Major League Baseball's financial landscape.

Blake Snell #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws in the bottom of the fourth inning against Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2025 in Tokyo.
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Overview

  • Juan Soto leads MLB's 2025 earnings with $129 million, largely driven by his 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets.
  • Shohei Ohtani ranks second with $102 million, including an unmatched $100 million from endorsements, reflecting his global appeal.
  • Blake Snell of the Los Angeles Dodgers is third, earning $65 million, bolstered by a $52 million signing bonus from his recent contract.
  • Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees is fourth on the list, earning $47 million, with $40 million coming from his salary.
  • These figures underscore MLB's escalating player salaries and the growing impact of endorsements and signing bonuses on earnings.