In 2009, MLB pitcher Zack Greinke sparked a viral discussion about frugality by boycotting Chipotle's guacamole over price increases. Fifteen years later, his sentiment resonates among current players. The Athletic surveyed MLB players about their spending habits, revealing a consistent trend of frugality, with many players reluctant to pay for music streaming or app upgrades. Teammates shared humorous anecdotes emphasizing a culture of being 'cheap' or 'frugal' in the league, demonstrating a mindset that values financial conservativeness alongside the wealth of professional athletes.
I mean, $1.50 is already pretty darn high. So they changed it to $1.80, and I'll never again get guacamole, Greinke said.
It's the principle. So what else are MLB players cheap about? Well, after The Athletic asked dozens of them the question over the past year, the answer is pretty much everything.
It's funny when music is playing in the clubhouse and someone has their phone hooked up and an ad comes on. Guys will yell, You're a big leaguer making millions of dollars and can't pay $11.99 for Spotify?!
If I have a game app and it says you can upgrade for no ads, I won't do that.
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