The Orioles slick-fielding shortstop is on contract for another $14 million next year.Â
8. J.J. Hardy, $78.3 million
Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy (2) sticks his tongue out as teammates throw sunflower seeds at him after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in Baltimore, Md. The Twins won 4-3. (Michael Ares/The Baltimore Sun/TNS)
The quickest path to riches for former Arizona Wildcats in pro sports is the NBA.
