Major League Baseball

Salaries By Position

Published Dec. 13, 2010 7:45 p.m. ET

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Average 2010 salaries by position, as compiled by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Deferred income without interest is discounted nine percent per year. Figures include first basemen, second basemen, third basemen, shortstops, catchers and outfielders with 100 or more games at the position; designated hitters with 80 or more games as DHs; starting pithers with 19 or more starts and relief pitchers with 10 or fewers starts and 25 or more relief appearances.

Position Average Plyrs

First base $9,504,165 24

Third base 8,467,342 21

DH 7,429,245 9

Second base 4,898,152 20

Catcher 4,787,676 16

Outfield 4,658,677 76

Shortstop 4,586,623 23

Starting Pitcher 4,579,558 133

Relief Pitcher 2,111,453 193