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Here's why MLB stars land the best pro contracts

Here's why baseball players have the best pro contracts
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Here's why baseball players have the best pro contracts

Baseball has been touted as America's favorite pastime. But as of 2017, baseball hit its lowest popularity level ever. It ranks third behind football and basketball. Though the sport has lost followers, MLB players tend to land the best contracts among pro athletes. Watch the video above to see why MLB players make more than other pros.