10 MLB Players Who Had Unusual Jobs

Several prominent Major League Baseball players took on unusual jobs either before their professional careers or during the offseason to supplement their income. Richie Hebner reportedly worked as a gravedigger during offseasons throughout his 18-year career, while all-time strikeout leader Nolan Ryan installed air conditioning units. Additionally, Evan Gattis worked multiple jobs including ski-lift operator and janitor before returning to baseball.

Other notable figures featured include Hall of Famers Waite Hoyt, who worked at a funeral home, and Jim Palmer, who earned $150 a week at a clothing store. Icons Jackie Robinson and Yogi Berra worked retail sales positions during offseasons, Denny McLain recorded music as an organist, Mordecai Brown worked as a coal miner, and Tom Wilhelmsen worked as a bartender before debuting for the Seattle Mariners.