These 20 MLB Players Drive the Sickest Cars

Major League Baseball may not be as big as the NBA, but it still draws huge audiences in the US and Canada. It is one of the four oldest major professional sports in the United States. There are currently 30 teams in MLB with 162 games played each season.

MLB has grown over the years and recorded $10 billion in revenue in 2016. During the same period, over $500 million was paid out to MLB teams. Teams invest heavily in players and are willing to pay big money for their services. This has led to an increase in the number of millionaire athletes playing baseball.

MLB is currently the second highest paid sport in North America with an average salary of $4.4 million. The highest paid player, Clayton Kershaw, earns $33 million a year, excluding advertising contracts. One would expect Clayton to be on the list, but he's a humble person and drives an Acura MDX, which he called the best car he's ever driven. There are MLB players who love to live big and own a fleet of luxury cars. There's nothing wrong with pampering yourself when you get a $1 million check every month. We will likely see more major MLB sponsors as the league continues to grow. Here are 20 MLB players who drive the sickest cars.

20 Felix Hernandez – Ferrari 458

Felix Hernandez plays for the Seattle Mariners and is one of the best pitchers in the business. "King Felix", as he is commonly known, is one of the highest paid players in MLB, earning around $25 million a year. He owns mansions and very expensive luxury cars. His most prominent car has to be a yellow Ferrari 458 that looks like a million dollars with color.

The base price of the Ferrari 458 is $230,000.

The car was first released in 2009 and was on the assembly line until 2015. "458" is just another name for the Ferrari Italia. The baseball player also owns a customized Toyota Tundra, a Porsche Cayenne and a Range Rover.

19 Robinson Cano-Porsche Panamera

Robinson still plays baseball for the Seattle Mariners despite being 35 years old. His game has improved as he has gotten older, which works in his favor. He brings home about $13 million, which can afford him all the luxury he desires. All big celebrities like Kanye West, Sylvester Stallone and Jim Carrey drive a Porsche Panamera.

The base price of the Porsche Panamera hybrid model is $188,400, which is quite expensive for a vehicle of this class.

The Panamera was first introduced at the 2009 Auto Shanghai China International Auto Show. It is equipped with a 4.8-liter Panamera S V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The cheapest Porsche Panamera trim starts at $85,000.

18 Jose Reyes- Sell your Ferrari California

José Reyes currently plays as an infielder for the New York Mets and has an annual salary of $2 million. The controversial baseball player has had issues with his wife in the past for accusing him of domestic violence. They are still together despite the fact that Reyes has a child with another woman and has kept it a secret from his wife for over 5 years. Despite all the controversy, Jose Reyes loves cars very much. He owns the Ferrari California, one of the finest Ferrari models. The base price of the car is $202,000 and you can expect to pay up to $350,000 if you include all the luxury packages and features. The car has a V3.8 liter engine.

17 Ken Griffey Jr. Porsche Carrera GT

Ken Griffey Jr. has been a professional MLB player for over 20 years. He's commonly referred to as "The Kid" and still looks good even though he's in his 50s. Ken Griffey Jr loves cars and owns a couple of custom mods. He owns a Bentley coupe with custom paint and wheels. His most unique car has to be the Porsche Carrera GT.

The car has a top speed of 205 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds.

This is the same car that was involved in the car accident that killed Paul Walker from the Fast & Furious franchise. The cost of the car is around $440,000.

16 Francisco Liriano-Maserati GranTurismo

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Francisco Liriano is currently a free agent but has played for top division teams in the past. His earnings in 13 were estimated to be around $2016 million. Francisco Liriano drives a Maserati GranTurismo which is valued at around $250,000. The GranTurismo uses the same platform as the Maserati Quattroporte V and has some parts that are also available in the Ferrari Scaglietti and 599 GTB. The car has been in production since 2007 and the sales figures are improving every year.

The car is equipped with a 4.7-liter V8 engine with a choice of 6-speed semi-automatic or 6-speed manual. It has a top speed of 188 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds.

15 Mat Latos - Audi S5

Mat Latos is currently a free agent but has been with the San Diego Padres for 3 years since 2009. Matt's career was hampered by injuries. He has an Audi S5, a variant of the high-performance A5. The "S" model comes standard with Audi's all-wheel drive system.

The S5 first hit the market in 2007 with a base price of $71,000. The S5 has more aggressive styling than the A5 and has a dual exhaust system with large air intakes and side skirts.

Under the hood is a 3.0-liter V6 engine mated to a 7-speed semi-automatic transmission. The S5 is also a fast car. It has a top speed of 155 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds.

14 Alfonso Soriano - Hummer H2

Alfonso Soriano has since retired from the sport but has been active for over 2 decades. He is one of the most humble players to grace the game. He always stressed that money was never his motivation. His blue custom Hummer 2 has been a part of his public life for a very long time. The Hummer H2 was very popular with celebrities from 2005 to 2010. It was first released in 2002 by General Motors.

The car had a 6.0-liter V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The 2008 model could develop power up to 393 hp. at 57,000 2 rpm. An adjustable rear suspension is available as an option. Alfonso's Hummer HXNUMX was custom painted.

13 Billy Butler - Ford F350

Billy Butler, commonly referred to as "American Breakfast", played for the Kansas City Royals for 7 years but is now a free agent. His nickname can tell you what kind of car he drives. The Ford F350 is one of the most reliable trucks on the road with consistent performance over the years. Super Duty has been on the assembly line since 1998. The car is familiar to fans of NFL modifications. The most common type of tuning is performance and wheels. The truck looks more impressive with bigger wheels. A 6.0 liter V8 engine is available in the latest generations. The heavy duty F350 is a great car that turns into a monster with the right performance modifications.

12 Bryce Harper - Jaguar F-Type

Bryce Harper currently plays as a right fielder for the Washington Nationals and was named Major League Baseball MVP in 2015. The guy is only 25 years old, but currently he earns about 13.7 million dollars a year. He has great taste in cars and enjoys custom modification projects. He has a custom Mercedes-Benz CLS and a custom Camaro 69.

Jaguar noticed his passion for rare cars and was named an ambassador for the Jaguar F-type, a car that represents both old and new.

The Jaguar F-type is muscular and luxurious, qualities that make it a good supercar. The car has been on the assembly line since 2013 and boasts a 5.0-liter V8 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

11 Hanley Ramirez- Ferrari Italy

Hanley Ramirez currently plays as a designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox and is said to be making around $22 million a year. With a salary like that, it's not hard to see why Hanley Ramirez owns a fleet of the most expensive cars money can buy. In addition to the Ferrari Italia, Hanley drives a couple of other luxury cars and exotics. Celebrities love the Ferrari Italia mostly for looks and speed. The base price of the Ferrari Italia starts at $230,000 and you can pay up to $400,000 depending on the packages you add. It has a top speed of 199 mph and can go from 0 to 60 in less than 3.0 seconds.

10 Edwin Jackson - Aston Martin Rapide

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Edwin Jackson is one of the best pitchers in the game and currently plays for the Washington Nationals. He drives an Aston Martin Rapide that costs $204,000 in base trim. The Aston Martin Rapide was a hit in terms of sales and had to go through a lot of changes before it broke even. The first car factory was located in Austria, but it was moved to England because it could not meet the sales target. The company intended to produce 2,000 units per year.

The Aston Martin Rapide is powered by a 5.9-liter V12 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 in less than 5 seconds.

9 David Price - Jaguar XJ-l

David Price is one of the highest paid MLB players. He has a $30 million-a-year contract with the Boston Red Sox and the eighth-highest sports contract in the world, valued at $8 million. One would expect David to be in the same league as Floyd Mayweather when it comes to luxury car fleets, but David Price is a fan of custom cars. The Jaguar XJ-217,000,000 is his daily car and has been in the news a couple of times. There was a time when he had a flat tire and the car had to be towed because there was no spare tire included. The base price of the Jaguar XJ-1 is $1. Under the hood is a 75,400-liter V3.0 engine that can produce up to 6 hp.

8 Aroldis Chapman – Lamborghini Murcielago

Aroldis Chapman plays for the New York Yankees as a pitcher. His annual salary is $11.6 million and he knows how to eat life with a big spoon. He recently returned to his native country of Cuba, where he received a hero's welcome. Aroldis drives a custom Lamborghini Murcielago.

Murcielago doesn't come cheap and you can expect to pay up to $350,000 even for a used car from a couple of years ago.

Murcielago is one of the most popular Lamborghini models because it was created for the masses. The car has a 6.5-liter V12 engine that can develop up to 661 hp. at 8,000 rpm. It has a top speed of 210 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds.

7 Mariano Rivera – Corvette Stingray

Mariano Rivera played professionally in MLB for 19 seasons and is a veteran of the game. His distinguished career has allowed him to amass wealth, and he is still doing well even as he approaches 50. In 2013, he received the All Star-MVP award. Chevrolet chose to gift him a Corvette Stingray as a token of appreciation for his contributions and dedication to the game.

The Corvette Stingray has a base price of $60,000 and is one of the fastest Chevrolet vehicles.

The Corvette Stingray has a top speed of 185 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds. With these features and affordable price, Corvette Stingray is considered one of the best American sports cars.

6 Brandon Phillips - Audi R8

Brandon Phillips is currently a free agent, but made about $14 million in 2017. The 36-year-old previously played for the Cleveland Indians. He drives an Audi R8, a German supercar popular with sportsmen and TV stars. The car has been produced since 2007 and is one of Audi's best-selling supercars.

The name comes from the Audi R8 racing car which was very successful on the track. The base trim starts at $164,900.

The original Audi R8 was equipped with a 4.2-liter V8 engine that could produce up to 610 hp. at 6,500 rpm. The car has a top speed of 200.7 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in less than 3.5 seconds.

5 David Ortiz - Rolls-Royce Phantom

David Ortiz is a nine-time MVP who played 20 pro seasons in MLB. He's been nicknamed "Big Papi" and has a really big heart. He is often told an anecdote that if you are in the Dominican Republic and need help, all you have to do is call Big Daddy and he will come to your rescue. This statement turned out to be true when professional basketball player Al Horford needed a car for a wedding and there weren't many options. He called Ortiz, who told him to send a friend to pick up a white Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Rolls-Royce has a base price of $417, making it one of the most expensive luxury cars in the world.

4 Yoenis Cespedes- Polaris Slingshot

Yoenis Cespedes currently plays for the New York Mets as an outfielder. He is one of the highest paid players with an annual salary of $22.5 million as of 2017. Yoenis loves working in customs and it's no wonder he owns a Polaris Slingshot. I've written a lot about three wheelers and a lot of them are really ugly. The same cannot be said for the Polaris Slingshot.

This is a powerful three-wheeled car without doors and roof. It was first introduced in year 3. It is equipped with a 2014-liter inline engine and weighs 2.4 kg. The special edition has a 791-speed manual transmission with 5-inch rear wheels. In 20, a 5-speed "automatic" will be launched.

3 Mike Napoli - Aston Martin DB9

Mike Napoli is currently a free agent but has played for the Los Angeles Angels, Sox, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. In 6, he was estimated to be earning around $2017 million a year. He is more famous for his tousled beard than for his cars. He currently drives an Aston Martin which he has owned since 2014. He also owns a Range Rover, but he uses an Aston Martin for everyday driving.

Aston Martin's base price is $211,000, and that price goes up even more if you include all the necessary luxury and performance packages.

The car has a top speed of 183 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in less than 4.5 seconds.

2 Carlos Gonzalez- Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

Carlos Gonzalez is another MLB player on the list who is a free agent. He played for the Colorado Rockies and the Oakland Athletics as a right fielder. His annual salary in 10.5 was estimated at 2014 million dollars. He owns the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, built for speed and performance.

Lamborghini Aventador Roadster is a new trim model and is equipped with a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine that can develop up to 730 horsepower.

The price starts at $399,500 and the Aventador is also a beast on the road. It has a top speed of 217 mph and can go from 0 to 60 in less than 3.0 seconds, making it one of the fastest Lamborghini ever built.

1 Ubaldo Jimenez Bentley Continental Supersport

Ubaldo Jimenez is of Dominican descent and played professionally in MLB as a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians and Colorado Rockies. He is currently a free agent, but in 13 earned about $2016 million. He currently drives a Bentley Continental Supersports that has a base price of $322,600 for the 2018 model.

Supersports is a combination of power and luxury. Under the hood, you get a 6-liter 12-cylinder engine that produces up to 700 hp. The four-wheeler is driven by a 4-speed automatic transmission. The coupe variant has a top speed of 8 mph and can go from 209 to 0 in less than 60 seconds. Convertible models are slated to launch later this year.

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