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5 richest MLB players who are just 27 years old

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15th April, 2025 20:00 IST

Early baseball success can earn players a place among the richest MLB players at an age as young as 27. Both young and veteran players inhabit this sport. While veteran players bask in their earned glory and wealth, young ones follow in their footsteps. MLB is witnessing a new trend of young blood taking up honorable positions like starting pitchers. Another trend being set is that of young baseball players bagging multimillion-dollar contracts.


From this prevailing trend emerge the five richest MLB players who are just 27 years old but are giving tough competition to peers in terms of their career earnings. Let’s dive into their details, such as yearly income, contract value, etc., as per the data extracted from Baseball Almanac.


Corey Seager’s net worth is $50 million

Corey Seager is leading the pack of richest 27-year-old baseball players as Celebrity Net Worth estimated his net worth to be $50 million. This shining star inked a $324 million, 10-year deal with the Texas Rangers in 2022. Consequently, he is taking home an average salary of $32 million in 2025.






Seager was a Dodgers' discovery, drafted into MLB by the organization in 2012. After playing for the Dodgers for about nine years, he gravitated towards the Rangers, owing to the lucrative contract terms and huge guaranteed salary. Seager is believed to have played a pivotal role in the Dodgers’ 2024 World Series Championship success.


Austin Riley’s projected net worth is $20 million


Austin Riley is the pricey third baseman of the Atlanta Braves, costing the organization a whopping $212,000,000 contract. However, he is worth the investment. The contract was the Braves' largest contract in terms of total value, reflecting Riley’s robust position on the team. A two-time All-Star, Riley is the player par excellence, with several accolades to his credit, including a Silver Slugger, a World Series win, and an All-MLB First-team selection. In 2024, he was named the Heart & Hustle award winner.



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The Braves star 3B amassed $64 million in career earnings from his 5-season run. In 2025, his net worth is estimated at $20 million, as per media sources.



Adley Rutschman’s estimated net worth is $23 million

Adley Rutschman is the Baltimore Orioles’ big catch. The talented catcher entered the Orioles’ camp in 2019 with a signing bonus of $8.1 million. A 2023 Home Run Derby participant, the ace catcher had a breakout season in 2023. He won the Silver Slugger Award at catcher position, made to All-Star selection for the first time, and batted 5-for-5, achieving a home run, something no one had done since 1937.







According to Spotrac’s data, his career earnings are $23,895,406. Rutschman’s net worth is estimated to reach $23 million in 2025.



Ronald Acuna Jr’s net worth stands at $24 million


Ronals Acuna Jr is Atlanta Braves’ right fielder. This Venezuelan baseball genius has completed 6 years in the MLB. The Braves signed an 8-year, $100 million contract with him for the 2025 season. He enjoys the club options in 2027 and 2028 as per the current arrangement with the organization. The contract requires the Braves to pay him $12.5 million annually.








Acuna Jr. is a marketer’s favorite. He has several brand endorsements in his kitty, which significantly pump more money into his yearly earnings and overall net worth. His top endorsements include Nike, Budweiser, Body Armour, Snickers, and T-Mobile. Celebrity Net Worth data hints that his net worth is about $24 million.



Yordan Alvarez’s net worth is projected at $15 million


Yordan Alvarez is the designated hitter for the Houston Astros. The player has spent five glorious years in the MLB after having a decorated rookie year in 2009. Apart from winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2019, he earned awards like the Silver Slugger and League Championship MVP. Alvarez was also part of the Astros’ World Series-clinching roster.








Alvarez signed a 6-year, $115 million contract with the Astros, the fourth-largest contract ever made to a player yet to reach the arbitration stage. According to internet sources, his net worth is estimated at $15 million.


In a few years, the abovementioned players have carved their niche in the baseball fraternity. With so much recognition and money, they set new records and make baseball an interesting place for fans and investors.


Also Read: All you need to know about Corey Seager’s $325 million contract with Rangers


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