The top 3 highest paid baseball players of 2015 are pitchers Clayton Kershaw, Jon Lester and Justin Verlander, according to Forbes.
Take a look at the homes of these top-earning athletes in their chosen field.
1. Clayton Kershaw
Kershaw's 2015 earnings translate to $31.2M, with the bulk of it, $30M from his salary and some $1.2M from endorsements, notes Forbes.
Kershaw dropped $4M for a 6000sq.ft newly-built home in Studio City, Variety reported in November 2014.
See the pictures via Yahoo! here.
As seen in the pictures, the Studio City home is predominantly white and really looked immaculate even if a guest is standing from beyond the white fence. Variety notes that the home features an airy double-height central entrance. The Kershaw home includes a formal living room with fireplace, a dining room, a butler's pantry, a large family room, and many storage cabinets.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher home also has five bedrooms, a master suite and 5.5 baths. It showcases a home office that has a powder room and a relaxing view of the backyard. The master suite is spacious featuring a steam shower, walk-in closet, his-and-hers vanities and a soaking tub.
Another pride of the home is its modern kitchen furnished with Viking appliances and quartz counter tops, notes the blog. The Kershaw home also boasts a temperature-controlled wine room perfect for a night hangout with the other Dodgers. Outside, there's a swimming pool for the Kershaw's growing family and a charming casita with a fireplace and a TV hook-up.
Aside from this, Kershaw also bought a $1.95M Florida condo early last year, as reported here on RealtyToday.
2. Jon Lester
The Chicago Cubs' pitcher has 2015 earnings of $30.4M, including his $30M salary, reports Forbes. In March, he recently purchased a home just less than a mile from the Wrigley field, according to the Chicago Sun Times.
See the photos here.
The Chicago Sun Times adds that the Chicago pitcher's new home covers 7000 sq.ft. of living space, featuring 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The Lester home includes a bar, a wine cellar, an elevator, and a four-car garage. The home with predominantly white and beige combination motif also boasts a very neat walk-in closet and a modern kitchen.
Lester also bought a home in Atlanta for $3.4M in April that comes with a home gym, wine room, home theater and even a piano. See WCVB Home's published photos here.
3. Justin Verlander
The 2006 American League Rookie of the Year bought a Virginia home covering 9300 sq.ft. of living area, sitting on more than five acres of land, reports Celebrity Detective.
See photos of the Verlander home here.
The two-story Virginia house was reportedly built in 2007 and features six bedrooms, seven baths and deck. The Virginia home showcases a white and brown color motif making it fit the natural setting of the residence which is near James River.
Purchased just a little under $1.5M, it may look modest for a high-earning pitcher, but wait till you see his eight-car garage. In 2011, five of the slots have already been taken, with one of it used by his Ferrari. "As a boy, I had posters of Italian sports cars, including Ferraris, on my bedroom walls. I also had posters of Frank Thomas, Nolan Ryan and Greg Maddux. They were my favorite players," Verlander told MLive.
In 2014, The Detroit Tigers pitcher adds a Lamborghini to his car collection which includes a Mercedes-Benz, too.
