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The Highest-Paid MLB Second Basemen

  • Marcus Semien is the highest-paid MLB second baseman, bringing in $25 million in AAV.
  • The Yankees are the only team with two players in the top 10.
Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte prepares to bat against Seattle Mariners in the third inning with the new pitch clock
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Second basemen aren’t always the highest-paid infield position, but they can still earn high salaries. 

Xander Bogaerts is the highest-paid MLB second baseman, bringing in $25.45 million in AAV with the Padres.

The four-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger signed a $280 million contract in 2022 that will keep him in San Diego for eleven years.

Marcus Semien is second with $25 million in AAV with the Rangers. He was part of Texas’ $500 million spending spree across the 2021 and 2022 offseasons that ended in a world championship.

Semien is coming off one of his best seasons. He won his second Silver Slugger Award and capped the season off with a World Series ring.

Coming in third at the keystone is Jose Altuve, who earns $23.35 million in AAV. He’s won three batting titles, two World Series, and was named the 2017 AL MVP.

Fourth on the list is Andres Gimenez of the Guardians. His 7-year, $106.5 million contract extension nets him an average of $15.21 million per season.

Rounding out the top five is Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks, whose 5 year, $76 million extension brings him to $15.2 million in AAV.

The Padres are the only team with two players in the top 10 highest-paid second basemen.

Only two players in the top 10 have won both a Silver Slugger and a Gold Glove: Semien and Altuve.

Ranking The Highest-Paid MLB Second Basemen

Here is the entire list of the highest-paid second basemen of 2024. The list was compiled using data from Spotrac.

  • Updated: October 31st, 2024
RankPlayerTeamTotal Compensation
1Xander BogaertsSan Diego Padres$25.45 million
2Marcus SemienTexas Rangers$25 million
3Jose AltuveHouston Astros$23.35 million
4Andres GimenezCleveland Guardians$15.21 million
5Ketel MarteArizona Diamondbacks$15.2 million
6Gleyber TorresNew York Yankees$14.2 million
7Jeff McNeilNew York Mets$12.5 million
8Nico HoernerChicago Cubs$11.66 million
9Luis ArráezSan Diego Padres$10.6 million
10Brandon DruryLos Angeles Angels$8.5 million
11Jorge PolancoSeattle Mariners$5.15 million
12Ozzie AlbiesAtlanta Braves$5 million
13Colt KeithDetroit Tigers$4.77 million
14Adam FrazierKansas City Royals$4.5 million
T-15Jonathan IndiaCincinnati Reds$4.4 million
T-15Luis RengifoLos Angeles Angels$4.4 million

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