Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional sports league in North America made up of 30 teams that compete in the American League and the National League. In 2023, just over ** percent of players within the league were Hispanic or Latino.

There were a total of 949 players on opening day rosters of Major League Baseball teams ahead of the 2024 season. Of these players, almost 28 percent were from countries and territories outside the United States, with the Dominican Republic being the most represented nation.

Major League Baseball is one of the most popular professional sports leagues in North America. The survey depicts the level of interest in the MLB in the United States and it showed that 36 percent of Hispanic respondents were avid fans of the league.

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In 2023, the average of players within each MLB team was between around 26-30 years old. This is considered to be the prime of a player's career, as they are typically at their peak physical and athletic ability at this age.

Who is the oldest player in the MLB?

In 2023, the average age of the players on the New York Yankees' roster was 28.3 years. Out of all the teams in MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers had the highest average player age. In the same year, the Toronto Blue Jays' average player age was 29.6 years.

What is Major League Baseball? Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada. It comprises 30 teams, 29 of which are located in the United States and one in Canada. The teams are divided into two leagues: the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), and each league is further divided into three divisions: East, Central, and West. The teams play a 162-game regular season schedule, with the goal of earning a spot in the postseason, which consists of the AL and NL Championship Series, and the World Series. The team that wins the World Series is declared the champion of the MLB.

Fans watch at home and live in the stadiums There are many ways to enjoy MLB games, whether you are a die-hard fan, a casual viewer, or a player yourself. You can watch games on TV, or stream them live online. In 2022, the average TV viewership of MLB World Series games stood at 11.8 million. Additionally, many teams have their own websites, social media accounts, and mobile apps that allow fans to stay up-to-date with the latest news, scores, and player stats. It is also possible to purchase tickets to games and watch the action live at the stadium. In 2022, the average attendance at the games in the MLB was 26,808.

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Recent baseball scholarship has drawn attention to U.S. professional baseball’s complex twentieth century labor dynamics and expanding global presence. From debates around desegregation to discussions about the sport’s increasingly multicultural identity and global presence, the cultural politics of U.S. professional baseball is connected to the problem of baseball labor. However, most scholars address these topics by focusing on Major League Baseball (MLB), ignoring other teams and leagues—Minor League Baseball (MiLB)—that develop players for Major League teams. Considering Minor League Baseball is critical to understanding the professional game in the United States, since players who populate Major League rosters constitute a fraction of U.S. professional baseball’s entire labor force. As a digital humanities dissertation on baseball labor and globalization, this project uses digital humanities approaches and tools to analyze and visualize a quantitative data set, exploring how Minor League Baseball relates to and complicates MLB-dominated narratives around globalization and diversity in U.S. professional baseball labor. This project addresses how MiLB demographics and global dimensions shifted over time, as well as how the timeline and movement of foreign-born players through the Minor Leagues differs from their U.S.-born counterparts. This project emphasizes the centrality and necessity of including MiLB data in studies of baseball’s labor and ideological significance or cultural meaning, making that argument by drawing on data analysis, visualization, and mapping to address how MiLB labor complicates or supplements existing understandings of the relationship between U.S. professional baseball’s global reach and “national pastime” claims.

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Basic statistics for the MLB and NBA Twitter networks using mathematica.

An April 2025 survey indicated that women were the least engaged demographic when it came to Major League Baseball (MLB), with 37 percent of female respondents expressing no interest in the sport whatsoever. In comparison, male fans appeared more receptive, as only 22 percent of respondents said they had no interest in MLB.

The Major League Baseball (MLB) market stands as a cornerstone of American sports culture, merging a rich history with substantial economic impact. As of 2023, the MLB market is valued at billions of dollars, showcasing a substantial increase over the past decade, driven by factors such as media rights deals, mercha

This paper examines salaries given to arbitration eligible players in Major League Baseball from 2008-2013 and compares them to free agent contracts from the same period. Anecdotal evidence suggests that simpler statistics are more successful in Major League Baseball's final offer arbitration setting as legal experts tasked with handling the league's cases may not have a deep knowledge of player valuation. I examine the effects of wins above replacement, a complex but comprehensive metric, and traditional statistics, such as runs batted in, on salaries decided in both settings. Wins above replacement is significant in each case, but with a much higher coefficient in free agency suggesting a greater impact. There is no evidence of individual traditional statistics being especially significant in arbitration; I attribute this to parties framing their offers with whichever statistics portray them in the most favorable light. Finally, I look to statistics in the season following contracts to determine if either market is more effective in getting value at a low cost, but results are similar in each case and limitations with the data restrict the efficacy of conclusions in the section.

Major League Baseball is one of the most popular professional sports leagues in North America. The survey depicts the level of interest in the MLB in the United States and it showed that 33 percent of respondents aged 35 to 44 were avid fans of the league.

Baseball Equipment Market Outlook

The global market size of the baseball equipment market was valued at approximately USD 7.45 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 10.11 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period. The growth factors driving this market include increasing participation in baseball across various regions, technological advancements in equipment design, and rising popularity of baseball as a professional sport globally.

One of the primary growth factors for the baseball equipment market is the increasing participation in baseball, especially among younger demographics. This surge in participation can be attributed to various grassroots initiatives and youth development programs aimed at promoting the sport. Countries with emerging economies are also seeing a rise in disposable incomes, which translates to higher expenditure on sports equipment. Additionally, the integration of baseball into school curriculums and the popularity of youth leagues are significant contributors to the growth of the market.

Technological advancements in the design and manufacturing of baseball equipment have significantly contributed to market growth. Companies are investing in research and development to create innovative products that offer enhanced performance, safety, and durability. For instance, advancements in materials such as composite bats and protective gear made from high-impact resistant materials are attracting both amateur and professional players. These innovations not only improve player performance but also reduce the likelihood of injury, thereby making baseball a more appealing sport.

The professionalization and commercialization of baseball at both national and international levels further drive the market for baseball equipment. The sport has seen significant media coverage, sponsorship, and investment, particularly in regions like North America and Asia Pacific. Major leagues, such as Major League Baseball (MLB), have a substantial influence on the market, boosting demand for high-quality equipment. Furthermore, international tournaments and the inclusion of baseball in multi-sport events like the Olympics have expanded the sportÂ’s reach, fostering market growth.

Baseball Protective Gear plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of players on the field. With the increasing awareness of sports-related injuries, there has been a significant focus on developing protective gear that not only offers maximum protection but also enhances player performance. Manufacturers are investing in advanced materials and technologies to create gear that is lightweight, durable, and comfortable. This includes helmets with enhanced padding, chest protectors, and leg guards made from high-impact resistant materials. The emphasis on safety has led to a growing demand for protective gear among both amateur and professional players, contributing to the overall growth of the baseball equipment market.

Regional outlook indicates North America remains the dominant market for baseball equipment, primarily due to the deep-rooted popularity of the sport in the United States and Canada. Asia Pacific is emerging as a significant market due to increasing participation rates in countries like Japan, South Korea, and China. Europe and Latin America are also showing promising growth, albeit at a slower rate, driven by the rising interest in baseball and supportive government initiatives promoting sports. The Middle East & Africa region is expected to witness moderate growth due to the nascent stage of baseball development, but ongoing efforts to popularize the sport could yield positive results in the long run.

Product Type Analysis

The baseball equipment market is segmented by product type, which includes bats, gloves, helmets, protective gear, footwear, and others. Each of these segments plays a vital role in the overall market, catering to the specific needs and preferences of baseball players.

The bats segment holds a significant share in the market, driven by continuous innovations and technological advancements. Modern baseball bats are designed using composite materials that offer superior performance and durability compared to traditional wooden bats. These advancements are not only catering to professional players but also to amateurs who seek enhanced performance. Companies are focusing on developing bats that comply with league standards

This dataset offers a comprehensive archive of batting and pitching performances by the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB), covering all years from the team's inception to the present. It encompasses a wealth of statistics that illuminate the team's offensive and defensive dynamics over its entire history.

The Lahman Baseball Database

2012 Version Release Date: December 31, 2012

0.1 Copyright Notice & Limited Use License

This database is copyright 1996-2013 by Sean Lahman.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. For details see: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

For licensing information or further information, contact Sean Lahman

at: seanlahman@gmail.com

0.2 Contact Information

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If you are interested in similar databases for other sports, please vist the Open Source Sports website at http://OpenSourceSports.com

1.1 Introduction

This database contains pitching, hitting, and fielding statistics for Major League Baseball from 1871 through 2012. It includes data from the two current leagues (American and National), the four other "major" leagues (American Association, Union Association, Players League, and Federal League), and the National Association of 1871-1875.

This database was created by Sean Lahman, who pioneered the effort to make baseball statistics freely available to the general public. What started as a one man effort in 1994 has grown tremendously, and now a team of researchers have collected their efforts to make this the largest and most accurate source for baseball statistics available anywhere. (See Acknowledgements below for a list of the key contributors to this project.)

None of what we have done would have been possible without the pioneering work of Hy Turkin, S.C. Thompson, David Neft, and Pete Palmer (among others). All baseball fans owe a debt of gratitude to the people who have worked so hard to build the tremendous set of data that we have today. Our thanks also to the many members of the Society for American Baseball Research who have helped us over the years. We strongly urge you to support and join their efforts. Please vist their website (www.sabr.org).

This database can never take the place of a good reference book like The Baseball Encyclopedia. But it will enable people do to the kind of queries and analysis that those traditional sources don't allow.

If you have any problems or find any errors, please let us know. Any feedback is appreciated

1.2 What's New in 2012

There has been significant cleanup in the master file

MLB's addition of wildcard games in 2012 adds two new types of records to the post-season files. The abbreviations ALWC and NLWC are used to denote each league's wild card game.

Added the MLB "Comeback Player of the Year" award to the awards table

Florida Marlins changed their name to the Miami Marlins, new team abbr is MIA

1.3 Acknowledgements

Much of the raw data contained in this database comes from the work of Pete Palmer, the legendary statistician, who has had a hand in most of the baseball encylopedias published since 1974. He is largely responsible for bringing the batting, pitching, and fielding data out of the dark ages and into the computer era. Without him, none of this would be possible. For more on Pete's work, please read his own account at: http://sabr.org/cmsfiles/PalmerDatabaseHistory.pdf

Two people have been key contributors to the work that followed, first by taking the raw data and creating a relational database, and later by extending the database to make it more accesible to researchers.

Sean Lahman launched the Baseball Archive's website back before most people had heard of the world wide web. Frustrated by the lack of sports data available, he led the effort to build a baseball database that everyone could use. Baseball researchers everywhere owe him a debt of gratitude. Lahman served as an associate editor for three editions of Total Baseball and contributed to five editions of The ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia. He has also been active in developing databases for other sports.

The work of Sean Forman to create and maintain an online encyclopedia at "baseball-reference.com" has been remarkable. Recognized as the premier online reference source, Forman's site provides an oustanding interface to the raw data. His efforts to help streamline the database have been extremely helpful. Most importantly, Forman has spearheaded the effort to provide standards that enable several different baseball databases to be used together. He was also instrumental in launching the Baseba...

2025 UPDATE: Retrosheet now directly provides the contextualized data that I had created for this project. I'm starting to use the retrosheet-provided data instead.

What happens in a baseball game? Pitchers pitch, batters hit, baserunners run the bases and score, the score increases. All these events can be easily recorded, but provide an incomplete picture of the game without knowing the context in which the event occurred. For example, a home run with the bases loaded is more valuable to a team than a home run with no one on base.

This dataset takes the amazing Major League Baseball events dataset built by retrosheet.org and adds contextual information about the state of the game at the time the event occurred. This additional data should enable research into deeper and more complex questions about what happens in baseball, and why.

The most important files are the "{year}rs.csv" files, which contain regular season event data in context. Most studies will use only those files.

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