Minor league baseball players typically earn between $500 and $700 per week, which amounts to less than $15,000 per season. In contrast, the average salary for an MLB player in 2022 was $4.4 million. Minor league players are only paid for the duration of the baseball season, which is typically about 5 months out of the year. While some top players may earn additional signing bonuses, most minor league players do not have this luxury. Many players in the minor leagues struggle financially while pursuing their major league dream.