The average salary per position in Major League Baseball in 2009 is now in, and once again, the highest paid position is at first base and designated hitter with an average of $5,863,938. Much of this is due to many higher priced and veteran players at that position compared to others. In second place, 3B, where the salary of Alex Rodriguez at $33,000,000 skews the average in a significant manner. But pulling up the rear is catcher. While most managers consider the position as one of the most, if no most, important positions besides pitcher, the lack of quality hitting catchers in the major leagues today pulls the average down significantly.
Average Salary by Position for 2009
Position - Ave. Salary - (#Players)
Catcher - $2,179,760 (63)
1B/DH - $5,863,938 (47)
2B - $2,262,202 (53)
3B - $4,793,313 (43)
SS - $3,113,541 (53)
OF - $3,857,507 (149)
P - $2,887,334 (407)
Salary Source: USA Today Database
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