Ken Griffey Jr.
Through games played on June 15, 2009 Griffey Jr. is the active player with the most base hits with 2714. Omar Viquel is second with 2676.
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Yes, players on an MLB active roster must get at least the Major League minimum salary, whether or not they play.
Hank Aaron was the last Negro League player to have a regular position in the Major League. Minnie Minoso was the last to actually play in a MLB game. (Two games for the White Sox in 1980.)
Major League Baseball is 141 years-old as of December 30, 2010.
Derek Jeter.
According to numbers published by the Major League Baseball Players Association, the average player salary in 1969 was $24,909. The league minimum that season was $10,000.