Fortunate 50

Cliff Lee

  • Affiliation
    Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
  • Salary
    $25,000,000
  • Endorsements
    $270,000
  • Total Earnings
    $25,270,000
In May, the Phillies ace was put on the DL with an elbow flexor strain. Fans are holding their breath in a year full of Tommy John surgeries. Like many of the pitchers on this list with perennially high salaries, Lee got $25 million last season, is getting $25 million this season, and will get $25 million next season. Sponsors like AT&T, Rawlings, and a local car dealership are hoping he can stay healthy.