This data visualization explores MLB salary trends from 1996 to 2016, focusing on the distribution of salaries between hitters and pitchers, as well as how teams allocate payroll. The primary audience includes baseball analysts, front office personnel, and fans interested in understanding long-term financial trends in player contracts. The goal is to highlight the steady rise in hitter salaries compared to the fluctuating nature of pitcher salaries while also examining team spending behaviors, salary variability, and financial strategy in roster construction.