Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Philippine boxing champ Manny Paquiao & the rest of the world's highest paid athletes

85. Jordan Spieth

Takings/Payouts: $8.8 million 
Advertisements: $11 million
Total earnings: $19.8 million 


He is is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour, currently world number one in the World Golf Rankings.  He won his first major at the 2015 Masters Tournament with a score of 270, earning him $1.8 million

In April, he shot a record tying 270 (-18) and turned to be the second youngest winner of The Masters after Tiger Woods. The win was worth $1.8 million in prize money and rewarding bonuses from endorsements  like Under Armour. Under Armour signed a deal extension in January with him that runs through 2025. AT&T, Titleist and Rolex are his major endorsements, among others.

85. Adam Wainwright

Takings/Payouts: $19.7 million 
Advertisements: $150,000
Total earnings: $19.8 million 


He is is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major league Baseball.

He suffered a torn Achilles in April 2015 and was out for the entire season. He made his MLB debut with the Cardinals in 2005, signed a 5-year, $97.5 million deal extension in 2013. The contract includes a full no-trade provision. He has two World Series rings with the Cards and places second in franchise history for career strikeouts.

87. David Ortiz

Takings/Payouts: $15.7 million 
Advertisements: $4 million
Total earnings: $19.7 million


Known as  "Big Papi", he is a Dominican-American professional baseball player, designated hitter who occasionally plays first base for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.

Since joining the club in 2003, he is a Boston legend after leading the Red Sox to three World Series titles. His playoff heroics help him earn more off the field compared with other active MLB player with the retirement of Derek Jeter. The Maine Lottery launched a scratch-off game in 2015 with his face on it, making him the first MLB player to be featured on a lottery ticket.

87. Frank Lampard

Takings/Payouts: $15.7 million 
Advertisements: $4 million
Total earnings: $19.7 million


He is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for New York City FC.

The British midfielder finished his 20-year Premier League career in May by achievinga goal for Man City. After a failure involving the timing of his official contract, he finally joined New York City FC on July 1st. He is slated to receive $6 million a season and be with the expansion MLS club all the way through December 2016.


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