Tony Clark's Salary Nearly Doubled to $4.25M in 2023, According to MLBPA Financial Report
The significant pay rise follows a year marked by internal disputes and a call for financial audits within the MLBPA.
- Tony Clark, head of the MLB Players' Association, received over $4.25 million in compensation in 2023, nearly doubling his salary from the previous year.
- The pay increase comes amid internal challenges, including an unsuccessful attempt to oust deputy executive director Bruce Meyer.
- MLBPA financial growth is evident, with total receipts rising to $191.8 million last year, up from $64.7 million in 2014.
- Employee salaries and union spending have also increased, with total MLBPA spending on employees reaching $16.6 million in 2023.
- Calls for a financial audit of the MLBPA have gained traction among player leadership, with the process expected to start soon.