Minor League Money

Non-Profit organization bringing awareness to the economic inequalities Minor League baseball players endure. Powered by More Than Baseball @mtb_org

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

The content you have all been waiting for! The Minor League Money team sat down with @middlebrooks and @DannyVietti and talked about the Minor League experience, 2013 Word Series obstruction call, and much more! Check out our website for more.

[Babson College @babson]

As part of their class project @MinorLeague_M, these @BabsonBaseball players were able to share the real and often dim experiences athletes like @Middlebrooks and @str8edgeracer faced in Minor League Baseball. https://t.co/L5U1t54xqV @BabsonAthletics

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

Here me out... a reality TV show where MLB owners have to live a year on the salary that they pay Minor League Players.

[Gwen Svekis @gsvekis21]

Hear me out... a reality TV show where men’s professional athletes have to live a year with their female counterpart salaries.

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

#FunFactFriday
In the 2017 MLB Draft Collegiate seniors signed for just 12% of their allotted slot value.

@BtBScore @mtb_org

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

Say it louder for the people in the back 😤😤

[Dan Cevette @DanCevette]

Almost every MLB player was a MiLB. Simply put, MiLB players are part of the most skilled ⚾️players in the world

The avg MiLB player earns less than 10k a yr during their initial 6 yr contract

Minimum wage workers now triple MiLB avg yearly income

Anyone offended for them? 😤

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

Great article documenting all the great work being done by @MiLBAdvocates. Also thanks to @EvanDrellich for the shoutout!

[Evan Drellich @EvanDrellich]

“I remember that moment just being like, this is — this is crazy. We’re literally 45 minutes up the road from Camden Yards... And these five dudes are sleeping next to each other on air mattresses and stepping over each other to get to the bathroom?” https://t.co/XDF8tBDUwQ

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

"When you show up to a MiLB game, the players are the lowest paid employee. We make less than the Bat Boy." -Current MiLB Player on the pay structure of the MiLB

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

MLB Revenues continue to rise, but they continue to mistreat players in their own organization.

[MiLB Players @Milb_players]

We've learned troubling news from players at alternate training sites: some are being forced to pay for their hotel rooms, while others aren't receiving meal money.

Many make less than $15,000 per year.

They can't speak up, but we can—and will—until their teams reverse course.

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

Don't Forget to check out the Minor League Money YouTube page! The best clips from our interviews with MLB and MiLB players can be found below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/JDekpMG04k

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

Would your employer get away with paying you less than $40 for a 11 hour workday? No chance. So why does no one bat an eye when the MLB does the exact same thing to its Minor League Players? @mtb_org @MiLBAdvocates

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

Talk about some #sundayscaries. Thank you to Dave Gallagher (@DaveGallagher22) for sharing some stories about what living conditions are really like in the MiLB. #MLM #demandchange

[Mike (Formerly Adopt A Minor Leaguer) @adoptmilbplayer]

Yeah....This needs to change

[Kaleb Earls @K_Earls32]

Came across this today from @MinorLeague_M and from experience I knew it was bad but when you put it into perspective, this is unacceptable

[Darnell McDonald @MacDime54]

This is unacceptable. @mlb

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

MLB Organizations deciding how much to pay MiLB players:

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

6 guys in a 2 bedroom, no air conditioning, and air mattresses. What else is new? Nearly every Minor League Player we have spoke to has mentioned sleeping on air mattresses. This needs to stop. Thanks to @w_lowman for sharing his story. See more below:
https://t.co/Ctxe3r4e12

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

For Immediate Release: Minor League Money is pleased to announce we are joining the More Than Baseball family (@mtb_org). We are super excited to work with such an impactful organization! #MLM #MTB

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

For more information on our Financial Liaison, Brandon Wulff, check out our website ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/ZLcqH2tVmG

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

We encourage all current, former, or future Minor League Players to reach out to Brandon for financial guidance, and to find the best ways to make those precious paychecks last a little longer.

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE: Minor League Money is pleased to add Brandon Wulff (@brandon_wulff) to the MLM Team as our Financial Liaison. #toothemoon

[Minor League Money @MinorLeague_M]

EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE: Minor League Money is pleased to add Brandon Wulff (@brandon_wulff) to the MLM Team as our Financial Liaison. #toothemoon

[Conor Kortmann @ckort30]

Thank you @MinorLeague_M for the new swag and for bringing awareness to a great cause! #MinorLeagueMoney