The definition of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) season’s 2021 World Series is just around the corner, and with the Atlanta Braves leading the 3-2 game against the Houston Astros, it’s time to find out how much money the team will make. take the Fall Classic.
The large amount of money that the winner receives comes out of what is called the Player’s Pool or «Player Pool», which basically consists of a part of the money that comes in through the tickets that are sold throughout the Playoffs. But that money is distributed among all the franchises that were in the Postseason, both winners and losers, in percentages (the champion takes 35%).
For example, the 2018 World Series champions Boston Red Sox received $ 31 million, which is distributed mostly among the coaching staff and players. In addition, the ring received by each member was valued at $ 20,000.
The money that the 2021 MLB World Series champion team will receive
As stated, the prize money is shared between all the teams in the postseason, and the World Series between Astros and Braves. Everyone receives something from the Player’s Pool. In 2018, each Red Sox player received $ 400,000 on average, while the losers received $ 259,000 each.
But, and with the idea that the prize increases per year for obvious reasons, according to the Sportscriber portal, the winner of the World Series will take home $ 35 million, with $ 440,910 from the Player’s Pool. The loser will receive $ 24 million in prizes. (Bolavip)