Venezuelan baseball is always highly valued in the MLB, so its athletes are handsomely compensated. José Altuve continues to receive a high salary with the Houston Astros.
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Major League Baseball is one of the most important sports tournaments in the world and that is why many professionals receive huge salaries. Among the more than 50 Venezuelans competing in the MLB is Maracay-born José Altuve, who played more than 10 seasons in the Houston Astros' competitive North American league.
How much does José Altuve make at the Houston Astros?
Altuve played his first season in July 2012 and since then he has been a key player as the team's second baseman. Furthermore, he managed to win the 2017 World Series. The amount he received for playing seven seasons was $163.5 million, meaning his total for this final season of the contract is $26 million.
Who are the Venezuelans who played in the last MLB season?
Journalist Ernesto Guevara of The Sporting News has compiled a complete list of all Venezuelans who participated in the MLB in 2023:
Anthony Santander-Baltimore OriolesOswald Peraza – New York YankeesGleyber Torres – New York YankeesOswaldo Cabrera – New York YankeesPablo Lopez-Minnesota TwinsAndres Gimenez – Cleveland GuardiansGabriel Arias – Cleveland GuardiansJose Ruiz – Chicago White SoxElvis Andrus – Chicago White SoxMiguel Cabrera-Detroit TigersEduardo Rodriguez – Detroit TigersSalvador Perez-Kansas City RoyalsMaximo Castillo – Kansas City RoyalsCarlos Hernandez – Kansas City RoyalsEdward Olivares – Kansas City RoyalsLuis Garcia – Houston AstrosJose Altuve – Houston AstrosEugenio Suarez – Seattle MarinersJose Quijada – Los Angeles AngelsJose Suarez – Los Angeles AngelsLuis Rengifo – Los Angeles AngelsManuel Pina – Oakland AthleticsJesus Eagle-Oakland AthleticsMartin Perez-Texas RangersCarlos Correa – New York MetsEliezer Hernandez – New York MetsOmar Narvaez – New York MetsEduardo Rodriguez – New York MetsLuis Guillorme – New York MetsRanger Suarez – Philadelphia PhilliesJose Alvarado – Philadelphia PhilliesRonald Acuna Jr. – Atlanta BravesOrlando Arcia-Atlanta BravesAvisaíl García – Miami MarlinsLuis Arraez – Miami MarlinsJesus Luzardo – Miami MarlinsIldemaro Vargas – Washington NationalsKeibert Ruiz – Washington NationalsIsrael Pineda-Washington NationalsEdward Alzolay – Chicago CubsWilliam Contreras-Milwaukee BrewersWilson Contreras – St. Louis CardinalsDavid Peralta – Los Angeles DodgersMiguel Rojas – Los Angeles DodgersBrusdar Graterol – Los Angeles DodgersWilmer Flores-San Francisco GiantsJose Azocar – San Diego PadresRobert Suarez-San Diego PadresJose Castillo – San Diego PadresEzquiel Tovar – Colorado RockiesYonathan Diaz – Colorado RockiesElias Diaz-Colorado RockiesAntonio Senzatela – Colorado RockiesGerman Marquez – Colorado RockiesGabriel Moreno – Arizona DiamondbacksJose Herrera – Arizona Diamondbacks. The Republic NOW on WhatsApp and Telegram
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Bachelor in Communication Sciences with a focus on Journalism at the University of San Martín de Porres. The international affairs editor focused on Venezuela and Latin America, which were interested in sports.
