Jon Heyman

Jon Heyman

MLB

Rangers’ Bruce Bochy is MLB’s most underpaid man

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, who won his fourth World Series title in 2023, is MLB’s most underpaid man, at an estimated $4M to $5M, putting him squarely in the second tier of managers.

When I mentioned Bochy’s the game’s most underpaid to Rangers GM Chris Young, who signed Bochy, Young didn’t hesitate. “I agree,’” he said.

Bochy, who was the highest paid at $6M as Giants manager, is unconcerned.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (15) looks on prior to a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (15) looks on prior to a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

“I got back in because I missed it,” Bochy said. “I wasn’t looking for a big payday. I just wanted to get back in and have a chance to win a championship.”

Bochy characteristically credits his bosses for getting the pitching needed, and especially his players.

“These guys came together. I consider myself blessed,” Bochy said.

The manager has something to do with that. And Bochy is one of the best ever — at a bargain rate, no less.