How much do top athletes earn?

When it comes to Canadian professional sports, it pays to be a hockey player. Baseball players aren’t doing so bad, either.

<p>NEW YORK, NY &#8211; MAY 18:  Brett Lawrie #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2013  in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 7-2.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Lawrie</p>

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 18: Brett Lawrie #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2013 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 7-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brett Lawrie