Ken Griffey Jr.

Retired: 2010

Career Earnings: $151.7 million

Est. Net Worth: $85 million

Ken “The Kid” Griffey Jr. is one of MLB’s best players ever. Griffey was a well-marketed player during his time, signing deals with Nintendo and Nike in the 1990’s. Griffey is credited with helping to restore the MLB’s image after the labor dispute of 1994—a work stoppage that outraged fans.

After retiring, Ken stayed in the world of baseball. He joined the Mariners in their front office as a consultant. Griffey Jr. was inducted into the Mariners’ Hall of Fame, as well as the Reds’ Hall of Fame. In 2016, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.