9. Mariano Rivera – Net worth $90 million
Panama-born Mariano Rivera is considered to be one of the most dominant relievers in the history of MLB, with his trademark fastball and smooth pitching.
When Rivera started playing for the Greensboro Hornets in 1991 when he couldn’t speak any English and none of his teammates spoke any Spanish. By the time his career had developed, he was being widely celebrated by teammates for his commitment to and respect for the game.
As well as his baseball career, Rivera has invested in New York restaurants, been the spokesperson for Nike and Skechers, and a marketing firm ranked him as the second most marketable baseball player, which has contributed to his wealth as one of the richest baseball players in the MLB.
