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Who Are The Highest-Paid MLB Shortstops?

  • Only nine shortstops earn over $15 million.
  • Fransisco Lindor is one of three shortstops earning over $30 million.
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Considered the de facto captains of the infield, shortstops are some of the most important and highly coveted players in baseball. Of the top ten highest-paid infielders in today’s MLB, half of them are shortstops.

Francisco Lindor is the highest-paid shortstop in 2024. The Mets star makes $34.1 million in average annual contract value, thanks to his superb fielding and offensive skills.

Lindor is one of only three players on the list who have won both the Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards. 

Carlos Correa comes in second on the list, earning $33.3 million per year. The two-time All-Star and Platinum Glove winner signed his 6-year, $200 million contract with the Twins in January 2023, after a separate agreement with the Mets fell through due to injury concerns.

Corey Seager is third on the list. He’s set to earn $32.5 million with the Rangers.

The two-time World Series MVP is one of only three shortstops on the list who earn at least $30 million a year.

Coming in fourth is Trea Turner, who earns $27.3 million. The Silver Slugger award winner signed his mega-deal with the Phillies in 2022 which set him up to earn $300 million over 11 years.

Rounding out the top five is Bobby Witt Jr. at $26.3 million. Playing for the Royals, he made his first All-Star game appearance this season for the AL.

Ranking The Highest-Paid MLB Shortstops

Below is the entire list of the highest-paid MLB shortstops of 2024, sorted by AAV. The list was compiled with data from Spotrac and Baseball-Reference.

  • Updated: December 9th, 2024
RankPlayerTeamCompensation
1Francisco LindorNew York Mets$34.1 million
2Carlos CorreaMinnesota Twins$33.3 million
3Corey SeagerTexas Rangers$32.5 million
4Trea TurnerPhiladelphia Phillies$27.3 million
5Bobby Witt Jr.Kansas City Royals$26.3 million
6Willy AdamesSan Fransisco Giants$26 million
7Dansby SwansonChicago Cubs$25.3 million
T-8Trevor StoryBoston Red Sox$23.3 million
T-8Javier BaezDetroit Tigers$23.3 million
10Wander FrancoTampa Bay Rays$16.5 million
11Bo BichetteToronto Blue Jays$11.2 million
12J.P. CrawfordSeattle Mariners$10.2 million
13Ezequiel TovarColorado Rockies$9.1 million
14Isiah Kiner-FalefaPittsburgh Pirates$7.5 million
15Ceddanne RafaelaBoston Red Sox$6.25 million
16Miguel RojasLos Angeles Dodgers$5.5 million
17Jeremy PenaHouston Astros$4.8 million
18Ramon UriasBaltimore Orioles$4.4 million
19Kyle FarmerColorado Rockies$3.3 million
20Jorge MateoBaltimore Orioles$2.95 million
21Kevin NewmanLos Angeles Angels$2.8 million
22Geraldo PerdomoArizona Diamondbacks$2.1 million
23Taylor WallsTampa Bay Rays$1.1 million
24Tyler WadeSan Diego Padres$900K
T-2572 players tied at 25thMultiple Teams$800K

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