1989 MLB Payrolls

by Team
Year
Total Payroll
350,909,782
League Min
68,000
Avg Salary
497,254
Player Count
987
Team Count
26
Top Salary
Highest Payroll
Los Angeles Dodgers ($21,584,161)
Lowest Payroll
Chicago White Sox ($7,595,561)
Team payrolls for 1989 are compiled as of opening day and are based only on players with contracts at that time. Players called up later in the season or added mid-season via trade are not considered as part of team payroll for a season.

Payrolls by Team

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yearteamrosterleaguedivisionteam payrollwlranklg rkmlb rklast year payrolltop salary
1989Los Angeles Dodgersteam rosterNLWest21,584,1617783481715,462,515Orel Hershiser (1)
1989New York Yankeesteam rosterALEast20,562,98574875101918,909,152Don Mattingly (12)
1989New York Metsteam rosterNLEast20,013,212877524815,502,714Dwight Gooden (5)
1989Boston Red Soxteam rosterALEast18,553,3858379371215,544,592Jim Rice (7)
1989Houston Astrosteam rosterNLWest16,011,0008676361013,454,667Mike Scott (63)
1989Toronto Blue Jaysteam rosterALEast16,009,666897314611,673,725George Bell (28)
1989St. Louis Cardinalsteam rosterNLEast15,555,3338676351114,000,000Dan Quisenberry (3)
1989Minnesota Twinsteam rosterALWest15,540,5008082591612,154,800Frank Viola (2)
1989Kansas City Royalsteam rosterALWest15,421,662927022411,558,873Willie Wilson (16)
1989Detroit Tigersteam rosterALEast15,099,596591037142615,597,071Jack Morris (25)
1989California Angelsteam rosterALWest14,713,833917133510,932,388Chili Davis (44)
1989Oakland Athleticsteam rosterALWest14,602,999996311111,380,183Jose Canseco (36)
1989San Francisco Giantsteam rosterNLWest14,094,000927012312,188,000Rick Reuschel (80)
1989San Diego Padresteam rosterNLWest13,094,00089732379,878,168Jack Clark (21)
1989Montreal Exposteam rosterNLEast12,305,389818147148,852,333Tim Raines (17)
1989Pittsburgh Piratesteam rosterNLEast11,993,5007488510207,627,500Andy Van Slyke (14)
1989Cincinnati Redsteam rosterNLWest11,087,000758759188,368,833Eric Davis (40)
1989Texas Rangersteam rosterALWest10,689,500837946136,008,000Nolan Ryan (32)
1989Milwaukee Brewersteam rosterALEast10,373,0008181481510,214,000Paul Molitor (18)
1989Chicago Cubsteam rosterNLEast10,165,500936911212,339,833Rick Sutcliffe (8)
1989Philadelphia Philliesteam rosterNLEast9,640,00067956112412,998,000Juan Samuel (45)
1989Atlanta Bravesteam rosterNLWest9,551,3346397612259,967,167Dale Murphy (21)
1989Seattle Marinersteam rosterALWest9,547,5007389611226,545,950Alvin Davis (50)
1989Cleveland Indiansteam rosterALEast8,928,5007389612217,819,500Joe Carter (35)
1989Baltimore Oriolesteam rosterALEast8,176,66687752599,995,404Cal Ripken (4)
1989Chicago White Soxteam rosterALWest7,595,5616992713235,906,952Harold Baines (76)
26 record(s)

Top 100 Salaries

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rankplayerteamsalary
1Orel HershiserLos Angeles Dodgers2,766,667
2Frank ViolaMinnesota Twins2,766,666
3Dan QuisenberrySt. Louis Cardinals2,515,362
4Cal RipkenBaltimore Orioles2,466,667
5Dwight GoodenNew York Mets2,416,667
6Gary GaettiMinnesota Twins2,400,000
7Jim RiceBoston Red Sox2,354,748
8Rick SutcliffeChicago Cubs2,340,000
9Eddie MurrayLos Angeles Dodgers2,331,062
10Roger ClemensBoston Red Sox2,300,000
11Ozzie SmithSt. Louis Cardinals2,240,000
12Don MattinglyNew York Yankees2,200,000
13Gary CarterNew York Mets2,198,572
14Andy Van SlykePittsburgh Pirates2,150,000
15Rickey HendersonNew York Yankees2,120,000
16Willie WilsonKansas City Royals2,112,205
17Tim RainesMontreal Expos2,104,889
18Andre DawsonChicago Cubs2,100,000
18Paul MolitorMilwaukee Brewers2,100,000
20George BrettKansas City Royals2,005,000
21Keith HernandezNew York Mets2,000,000
21Dale MurphyAtlanta Braves2,000,000
21Kirby PuckettMinnesota Twins2,000,000
21Jack ClarkSan Diego Padres2,000,000
25Jack MorrisDetroit Tigers1,989,000
rankplayerteamsalary
26Kevin McReynoldsNew York Mets1,966,666
26Ron DarlingNew York Mets1,966,666
28George BellToronto Blue Jays1,900,000
29Wade BoggsBoston Red Sox1,850,000
29Fernando ValenzuelaLos Angeles Dodgers1,850,000
31Pedro GuerreroSt. Louis Cardinals1,833,333
32Nolan RyanTexas Rangers1,800,000
33Jimmy KeyToronto Blue Jays1,766,666
34Bruce HurstSan Diego Padres1,733,333
35Joe CarterCleveland Indians1,630,000
36Jose CansecoOakland Athletics1,600,000
37Fred LynnDetroit Tigers1,590,000
38Kent HrbekMinnesota Twins1,560,000
39Teddy HigueraMilwaukee Brewers1,525,000
40Eric DavisCincinnati Reds1,515,000
41Dave StiebToronto Blue Jays1,500,000
42Darryl StrawberryNew York Mets1,495,000
43Keith MorelandDetroit Tigers1,483,333
44Chili DavisCalifornia Angels1,475,000
45Juan SamuelPhiladelphia Phillies1,450,000
45Eric ShowSan Diego Padres1,450,000
45Steve BedrosianPhiladelphia Phillies1,450,000
45Dave RighettiNew York Yankees1,450,000
49Lee SmithBoston Red Sox1,425,000
50Willie McGeeSt. Louis Cardinals1,400,000
rankplayerteamsalary
50Mike WittCalifornia Angels1,400,000
50Jeff ReardonMinnesota Twins1,400,000
50Alvin DavisSeattle Mariners1,400,000
50Tony FernandezToronto Blue Jays1,400,000
55Lloyd MosebyToronto Blue Jays1,375,000
55Mark GubiczaKansas City Royals1,375,000
55Carney LansfordOakland Athletics1,375,000
55Mike BoddickerBoston Red Sox1,375,000
59Mark LangstonSeattle Mariners1,350,000
59Bret SaberhagenKansas City Royals1,350,000
61Kirk GibsonLos Angeles Dodgers1,333,333
62Willie HernandezDetroit Tigers1,310,000
63Julio FrancoTexas Rangers1,300,000
63Jesse BarfieldToronto Blue Jays1,300,000
63Mike ScottHouston Astros1,300,000
63Von HayesPhiladelphia Phillies1,300,000
63John TudorLos Angeles Dodgers1,300,000
68Mike MooreOakland Athletics1,291,666
69Brian DowningCalifornia Angels1,250,000
69Charlie LeibrandtKansas City Royals1,250,000
71Tom BrunanskySt. Louis Cardinals1,240,000
72Bert BlylevenCalifornia Angels1,225,000
72Jim ClancyHouston Astros1,225,000
74Tony PenaSt. Louis Cardinals1,220,000
75Bob WelchOakland Athletics1,208,333
rankplayerteamsalary
76Harold BainesChicago White Sox1,204,281
77Dave StewartOakland Athletics1,200,000
77Scott FletcherTexas Rangers1,200,000
77Carlton FiskChicago White Sox1,200,000
80Rick ReuschelSan Francisco Giants1,175,000
81Steve SaxNew York Yankees1,150,000
81Danny JacksonCincinnati Reds1,150,000
81Robin YountMilwaukee Brewers1,150,000
81Phil BradleyBaltimore Orioles1,150,000
81Rich GedmanBoston Red Sox1,150,000
86Tony GwynnSan Diego Padres1,141,667
87Will ClarkSan Francisco Giants1,125,000
87Dave ParkerOakland Athletics1,125,000
89Dave SmithHouston Astros1,100,000
89Mike SciosciaLos Angeles Dodgers1,100,000
89Alan TrammellDetroit Tigers1,100,000
89Mike MarshallLos Angeles Dodgers1,100,000
89Michael LaCossSan Francisco Giants1,100,000
89Dwight EvansBoston Red Sox1,100,000
95Glenn DavisHouston Astros1,085,000
96John FrancoCincinnati Reds1,067,500
97Dennis EckersleyOakland Athletics1,062,500
98Rafael RamirezHouston Astros1,050,000
98Ed WhitsonSan Diego Padres1,050,000
100Danny TartabullKansas City Royals1,035,000
100 record(s)