The Richest Athletes in the World

These days, he’s known as actress Jennifer Lopez’s boyfriend, but American baseball player Alex Rodriguez should be known for his net worth: 350 million dollars! Rodriguez recently retired but was a Major League Baseball player since he was 18 years old, playing for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. By age 28, he was one of the highest paid players in baseball, signing a $252 million contract with the Rangers in 2001. Alex Rodriguez earned $545 million during his baseball career, but he’s also made millions from his endorsement deals with Nike, Vita Coco and Tops. Rodriguez also owns a private jet and has a number of mansions across the country, all valued at tens of millions of dollars. He’s also a huge fan of fine art, reportedly owning some original Andy Warhol paintings. Like Mickelson, Rodriguez has also made Forbes’ list of top-paid celebrities.