NEW YORK (AP) -Average 2008 salaries by position, as compiled by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Deferred income without interest is discounted nine percent per year. Figures include first basemen, second basemen, third basemen, shortstops, catchers and outfielders with 100 or more games at the position; designated hitters with 80 or more games as DHs; starting pithers with 19 or more starts and relief pitchers with 10 or fewers starts and 25 or more relief appearances.
Position Average Plyrs
DH $7,506,036 8
First base 7,118,519 24
Third base 6,588,419 22
Shortstop 4,978,402 21
Outfield 4,756,936 79
Starting Pitcher 4,429,366 128
Catcher 3,676,514 21
Second base 3,547,171 18
Relief Pitcher 1,859,796 198
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