BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Average Salary Increases by 49%
The average baseball salary increased a record 49% this year to $891,188 on opening day, according to an Associated Press survey, and 223 players are making $1 million or more. The Dodgers’ $562,432 increase was the most in the majors, and the increase alone exceeded the payrolls of Baltimore and Houston. The Dodgers’ payroll increased from eighth to third with an average of $1,248,212.
There are 123 players topping the $2 million level and 32 above $3 million. Last year, only Robin Yount of Milwaukee reached $3 million and only 27 made $2 million or more on opening day.
Oakland leads with a payroll of $36,432,500 and an average salary of $1,349,352, an increase of $544,709 from 1990.
Houston has the lowest average at $487,090 and is the only club whose payroll decreased. The Astros averaged $681,664 last season.
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