MILB players get screwed with money!!!! To my son it didn’t and doesn’t matter as his passion for the game outweighs anything else.
My son who played Division 1 college baseball with very little cost to him and the family was drafted as a red shirt senior at age of 23. Got small signing bonus as no leverage. Worked his way through minor league system. Made his MLB debut in June of 2017. Was traded this June to another team, unfortunately went on DL in July 2018 for first time in his career. Is rehabbing to be ready for spring training. Makes a very decent salary. More then in any regular job. Went back in second off season to complete his college degree for free with help from school and his MLB team. Gives private pitching lessons in off season with a waiting list.
Moral of his story
He would have played for free. If he had a do over would play for free!!! His passion for the game outweighs anything else in his life. When he chooses to walk away from this crazy journey he will do something in his life related to baseball