The Diamondbacks’ Life-Changing Playoff Shares: How the Distribution of Money Made a Difference

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Staff Surprised by Postseason Share Payout

It has come to light that various members of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ support staff, including food-room attendants, are set to receive a portion of a postseason share. This revelation was shared by third baseman Evan Longoria on Wednesday, who noted that there would be plenty of surprised faces once the checks arrive in the mail. Every year, players of teams in contention for the playoffs vote on how to split the cash pool derived from gate receipts. While this process can sometimes cause friction, mainly due to underwhelming payouts to coaches and support staff, it often showcases the players’ generosity towards each other and the team employees who aid them during the season.

Earlier this week, the Diamondbacks revealed that their players had voted for 71 full shares, each worth $313,634, along with 11.49 partial shares. This generosity mirrors the sentiment shared by players from other clubs. Freddie Freeman, who has featured in eight postseasons with the Braves and Dodgers, highlighted that the shares could be “life-changing money” for many staff members.

Evan Longoria, a seasoned veteran, emphasized the significance of distributing the money to support staff during the Diamondbacks’ shares meeting. He mentioned that at least 20 personnel qualified for full shares automatically, as per major-league rules. The club also voted for full shares for their full-time major-league coaches and athletic trainers, as well as players who joined the team midseason via trades.

Despite the inevitable challenge of deciding the share distribution before the playoffs, Longoria and his teammates adopted a fair approach. They agreed that any player making the roster would receive a full share due to the potential impact during the postseason. For example, player Andrew Saalfrank and others who had minimal service time during the regular season received full shares, significantly increasing their earnings.

Longoria also stressed how the generous payouts would impact younger players and support staff, emphasizing the life-changing nature of the money. As the checks are set to be distributed within 30 days of the World Series’ completion, many members of the support staff will soon realize what it means to have a profound impact on their lives.

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