6. Albert Pujols, $27 million
Pujols, 36, is a first baseman for the Los Angeles Angels, who paid him $25 million in 2016.
Pujols, a 10-time All-Star, batted .268 in 593 at bats.
The Angels won 74 games, placing fourth in the American League West. He earned about $324,000 for every Angels win.