1990 MLB Payrolls

by Team
Year
Total Payroll
454,422,925
League Min
100,000
Avg Salary
597,537
Player Count
1028
Team Count
26
Top Salary
Highest Payroll
Kansas City Royals ($23,873,745)
Lowest Payroll
Chicago White Sox ($9,496,238)
Team payrolls for 1990 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
1990Kansas City Royalsteam rosterALWest23,873,74575866111915,421,662George Brett (8)
1990New York Metsteam rosterNLEast22,518,834917122420,013,212Frank Viola (30)
1990California Angelsteam rosterALWest21,870,0008082461214,713,833Lance Parrish (35)
1990Los Angeles Dodgersteam rosterNLWest21,618,704867624821,584,161Eddie Murray (5)
1990New York Yankeesteam rosterALEast20,991,31867957142520,562,985Don Mattingly (6)
1990Boston Red Soxteam rosterALEast20,983,333887413618,553,385Roger Clemens (3)
1990San Francisco Giantsteam rosterNLWest20,942,333857735914,094,000Will Clark (9)
1990St. Louis Cardinalsteam rosterNLEast20,923,33470926112415,555,333Pedro Guerrero (17)
1990Milwaukee Brewersteam rosterALEast20,019,16774886132310,373,000Robin Yount (1)
1990Oakland Athleticsteam rosterALWest19,987,5011035911114,602,999Rickey Henderson (7)
1990Houston Astrosteam rosterNLWest18,830,00075875102016,011,000Mike Scott (27)
1990San Diego Padresteam rosterNLWest18,588,3347587492113,094,000Jack Clark (21)
1990Toronto Blue Jaysteam rosterALEast18,486,834867624716,009,666George Bell (21)
1990Detroit Tigersteam rosterALEast18,092,2387983371315,099,596Jack Morris (13)
1990Montreal Exposteam rosterNLEast16,656,3888577361012,305,389Tim Raines (20)
1990Pittsburgh Piratesteam rosterNLEast15,656,000956711211,993,500Bobby Bonilla (94)
1990Cleveland Indiansteam rosterALEast15,152,000778549168,928,500Keith Hernandez (45)
1990Minnesota Twinsteam rosterALWest15,106,00074887122215,540,500Kirby Puckett (2)
1990Texas Rangersteam rosterALWest15,104,3728379351110,689,500Julio Franco (53)
1990Cincinnati Redsteam rosterNLWest14,769,500917113511,087,000Tom Browning (10)
1990Chicago Cubsteam rosterNLEast14,496,0007785581410,165,500Andre Dawson (13)
1990Philadelphia Philliesteam rosterNLEast13,953,667778547179,640,000Von Hayes (21)
1990Atlanta Bravesteam rosterNLWest13,328,3346597612269,551,334Dale Murphy (21)
1990Seattle Marinersteam rosterALWest12,941,667778558159,547,500Alvin Davis (69)
1990Baltimore Oriolesteam rosterALEast10,037,0847685510188,176,666Cal Ripken (87)
1990Chicago White Soxteam rosterALWest9,496,23894682237,595,561Carlton Fisk (45)
26 record(s)

Top 100 Salaries

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rankplayerteamsalary
1Robin YountMilwaukee Brewers3,200,000
2Kirby PuckettMinnesota Twins2,816,667
3Paul MolitorMilwaukee Brewers2,600,000
3Roger ClemensBoston Red Sox2,600,000
5Eddie MurrayLos Angeles Dodgers2,513,703
6Don MattinglyNew York Yankees2,500,000
7Rickey HendersonOakland Athletics2,350,000
8George BrettKansas City Royals2,255,000
9Will ClarkSan Francisco Giants2,250,000
10Tom BrowningCincinnati Reds2,125,000
10Mark DavisKansas City Royals2,125,000
10Teddy HigueraMilwaukee Brewers2,125,000
13Jack MorrisDetroit Tigers2,100,000
13Eric DavisCincinnati Reds2,100,000
13Kent HrbekMinnesota Twins2,100,000
13Andre DawsonChicago Cubs2,100,000
17Pedro GuerreroSt. Louis Cardinals2,083,333
18Kevin MitchellSan Francisco Giants2,083,000
19Mark GubiczaKansas City Royals2,066,667
20Tim RainesMontreal Expos2,055,555
21Dale MurphyAtlanta Braves2,000,000
21Fernando ValenzuelaLos Angeles Dodgers2,000,000
21George BellToronto Blue Jays2,000,000
21Jack ClarkSan Diego Padres2,000,000
21Jose CansecoOakland Athletics2,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
21Von HayesPhiladelphia Phillies2,000,000
27Mike ScottHouston Astros1,987,500
28Glenn DavisHouston Astros1,985,000
29Ozzie SmithSt. Louis Cardinals1,975,000
30Frank ViolaNew York Mets1,966,667
30Orel HershiserLos Angeles Dodgers1,966,667
32Dave WinfieldNew York Yankees1,958,652
33Andres GalarragaMontreal Expos1,950,000
34Rick SutcliffeChicago Cubs1,925,000
35Lance ParrishCalifornia Angels1,916,667
36Wade BoggsBoston Red Sox1,900,000
36Bob BooneKansas City Royals1,900,000
38Joe CarterSan Diego Padres1,866,667
38Dwight GoodenNew York Mets1,866,667
40Terry PendletonSt. Louis Cardinals1,850,000
40Darryl StrawberryNew York Mets1,850,000
42Mark LangstonCalifornia Angels1,800,000
42Alan TrammellDetroit Tigers1,800,000
42Lou WhitakerDetroit Tigers1,800,000
45Wally JoynerCalifornia Angels1,750,000
45Keith HernandezCleveland Indians1,750,000
45Carlton FiskChicago White Sox1,750,000
48Tony PenaBoston Red Sox1,700,000
49Jose DeLeonSt. Louis Cardinals1,666,667
49Sid FernandezNew York Mets1,666,667
rankplayerteamsalary
51Howard JohnsonNew York Mets1,666,666
52Danny TartabullKansas City Royals1,650,000
53Jeff ReardonBoston Red Sox1,633,333
53John FrancoNew York Mets1,633,333
53Julio FrancoTexas Rangers1,633,333
53Bruce HurstSan Diego Padres1,633,333
57Ruben SierraTexas Rangers1,625,000
58Dave StiebToronto Blue Jays1,600,000
58Tim BurkeMontreal Expos1,600,000
60Bryn SmithSt. Louis Cardinals1,566,667
60Ron DarlingNew York Mets1,566,667
62Dave RighettiNew York Yankees1,550,000
62Ryne SandbergChicago Cubs1,550,000
64Mark McGwireOakland Athletics1,500,000
64Willie McGeeSt. Louis Cardinals1,500,000
64Tom BrunanskySt. Louis Cardinals1,500,000
64Tony FernandezToronto Blue Jays1,500,000
64Dwight EvansBoston Red Sox1,500,000
69Alvin DavisSeattle Mariners1,475,000
70Dan PlesacMilwaukee Brewers1,466,667
70Jimmy KeyToronto Blue Jays1,466,667
72Lonnie SmithAtlanta Braves1,458,334
73Fred McGriffToronto Blue Jays1,450,000
73Steve BedrosianSan Francisco Giants1,450,000
75Bret SaberhagenKansas City Royals1,400,000
rankplayerteamsalary
75Lloyd MosebyDetroit Tigers1,400,000
75Pascual PerezNew York Yankees1,400,000
75Dennis MartinezMontreal Expos1,400,000
75Roger McDowellPhiladelphia Phillies1,400,000
75Nolan RyanTexas Rangers1,400,000
75Scott GarreltsSan Francisco Giants1,400,000
82Chili DavisCalifornia Angels1,375,000
83Hubie BrooksLos Angeles Dodgers1,366,667
84Juan SamuelLos Angeles Dodgers1,350,000
84Nick EsaskyAtlanta Braves1,350,000
86Kirk GibsonLos Angeles Dodgers1,333,334
87Cal RipkenBaltimore Orioles1,316,667
88Bob OjedaNew York Mets1,300,000
88Mike WittCalifornia Angels1,300,000
88David ConeNew York Mets1,300,000
91Carney LansfordOakland Athletics1,275,000
92Kevin McReynoldsNew York Mets1,266,667
92Craig LeffertsSan Diego Padres1,266,667
94Tim WallachMontreal Expos1,250,000
94Kevin BassSan Francisco Giants1,250,000
94Shawon DunstonChicago Cubs1,250,000
94Bobby BonillaPittsburgh Pirates1,250,000
94Cecil FielderDetroit Tigers1,250,000
94Brian DowningCalifornia Angels1,250,000
100Mike SciosciaLos Angeles Dodgers1,233,333
rankplayerteamsalary
100Jesse BarfieldNew York Yankees1,233,333
101 record(s)