Mets legend Keith Hernandez reveals how much he makes per year in Seinfeld residuals and I’m envious

Like many Americans, I’m an enormous baseball fan and additionally a fan of the hit ’90s present Seinfeld. Some of my favourite episodes are when the 2 worlds collide, which occurred usually since George Costanza labored as a New York Yankees govt. The present featured a number of New York baseball stars in visitor appearances, together with New York Mets Hall of Famer and former first baseman Keith Hernandez, who performed himself in three episodes.

Arguably, his most well-known look got here in 1992 when he starred in “The Boyfriend,” taking part in Elaine’s love curiosity. See the episode clips embedded under,

Hernandez not too long ago revealed that he nonetheless receives residuals from these appearances. He advised the SI Media Podcast, “It varies, but I can tell you that on an annual basis I’m getting close to $5,000 still. It’s the gift that keeps giving.”

Unfortunately for different former baseball gamers who made visitor appearances, it appears they do not earn almost as much. New York Yankees legendary outfielder Paul O’Neill, who appeared in “The Wink” episode in Season 7 (embedded under), mentioned in 2024 that his residual checks are solely “like 57 bucks.”

FOX Sports stories that O’Neill shared this whereas calling a Yankees sport, saying, “It’s not a big time. It’s a good reminder, though, that you were on the show. It’s kinda cool.”

Hernandez has additionally labored as a broadcaster for his former group since 1999. Other Yankees gamers to look in Seinfeld episodes embrace Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Danny Tartabull, and supervisor Buck Showalter. It makes you marvel how much they earn in residuals.

If you catch any reruns, pay attention intently as a result of the present all the time depicts former Yankees proprietor George Steinbrenner from behind (highlights embedded above). A stunt double was used, however the character was voiced by co-creator Larry David.