15 datasets found
  1. Players in the MLB in 2023, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jun 24, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Players in the MLB in 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1310428/racial-diversity-mlb-players/
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    Jun 24, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    North America
    Description

    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.

  2. MLB interest level in the U.S. 2023, by ethnicity

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    Updated Apr 11, 2024
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    Statista (2024). MLB interest level in the U.S. 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1100127/interest-level-baseball-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 11, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Mar 17, 2023 - Mar 19, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    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.

  3. Share of MLB fans in the U.S. in 2024, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jul 11, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Share of MLB fans in the U.S. in 2024, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1478858/mlb-fans-ethnicity/
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    Jul 11, 2024
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 2024
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    A January 2024 survey in the United States revealed that almost 69 percent of MLB fans who attended or watched games were Caucasian. Meanwhile, close to 19 percent of MLB fans were Hispanic.

  4. MLB fans ethnicity in the U.S. as of 2020, by team

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    Updated Jul 7, 2025
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    Statista (2025). MLB fans ethnicity in the U.S. as of 2020, by team [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174885/ethnicity-mlb-fans-team/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 7, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jun 21, 2019 - Mar 21, 2020
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America made up of ** teams that compete in the American League and the National League. While ** percent of MLB fans are Hispanic, this figure varies greatly among supporters of different teams. Approximately ** percent of Miami Marlins supporters were Hispanic, while the figure among Atlanta Braves fans stood at ** percent.

  5. Public interest in college baseball in the U.S. 2022, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jul 11, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Public interest in college baseball in the U.S. 2022, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247450/college-baseball-interest-ethnicity/
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    Jul 11, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    May 3, 2022 - May 5, 2022
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    NCAA men's baseball is the college level of basketball played in the United States and is seen as the final step up before the MLB. In a survey conducted in May 2022, ** percent of Black respondents stated that they were avid fans of NCAA college baseball in the United States.

  6. Share of U.S. adults following Major League Baseball 2014, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jul 15, 2014
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    Statista (2014). Share of U.S. adults following Major League Baseball 2014, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/197885/us-adults-following-major-league-baseball/
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    Jul 15, 2014
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jun 11, 2014 - Jun 16, 2014
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This graph depicts the percentage of survey participants that follow Major League Baseball in 2014, by ethnicity. 34 percent of African American respondents said that they follow Baseball.

  7. Coaches in the MLB in 2023, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jul 18, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Coaches in the MLB in 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1310432/racial-diversity-mlb-coaches/
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    Jul 18, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    North America
    Description

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

  8. MLS player diversity breakdown 2022

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    Updated Jul 11, 2025
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    Statista (2025). MLS player diversity breakdown 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1168049/mls-players-ethnicity/
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    Jul 11, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    United States, Canada
    Description

    In 2022, just over ** percent of Major League Soccer (MLS) players were white, while Hispanic or Latino players made up nearly a third of the league. MLS was founded in 1993, with ** U.S. and Canadian teams competing as of 2023.

  9. Distribution of MLB regular season TV audience by ethnicity 2013

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    Updated Feb 4, 2014
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    Statista (2014). Distribution of MLB regular season TV audience by ethnicity 2013 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/290064/distribution-of-mlb-regular-season-tv-audience-by-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 4, 2014
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This graph shows the distribution of the 2013 MLB regular season television audience by race or ethnicity. The share of white television viewers for the 2013 MLB regular season was 83 percent.

  10. MLS interest in the U.S. 2023, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jun 26, 2025
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    Statista (2025). MLS interest in the U.S. 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1097591/mls-level-of-interest-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 26, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Apr 10, 2023 - Apr 12, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Major League Soccer is a professional men's soccer league that comprises teams from the U.S. and Canada. During an April 2023 survey, ** percent of Hispanic respondents from the United States reported that they had no interest in Major League Soccer.

  11. Players in the NFL in 2023, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jun 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Players in the NFL in 2023, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1167935/racial-diversity-nfl-players/
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    Jun 23, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, the greatest share of players by ethnic group in the National Football League (NFL) were black or African American athletes, constituting just over ** percent of players within the NFL. Despite the large population of Hispanic or Latino people within the United States, there is a substantial underrepresentation within the NFL, with only *** percent of players identifying as such. National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that was established in 1920 and now consists of 32 clubs divided into two conferences, the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The league culminates in the Super Bowl, the NFL's annual championship game. As the league’s championship game, the Super Bowl has grown into one of the world's largest single-day sporting events, attracting high television ratings and generating billions of dollars in consumer spending. NFL revenues The NFL is one of the most profitable sports leagues in the world, generating a staggering **** billion U.S. dollars in 2022. This total revenue of all ** NFL teams has constantly increased over the past 15 years and, although this figure dropped significantly in 2020, this was largely as a result of the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures. This significant drop in revenue demonstrates one of the primary impacts of COVID-19 on professional sports leagues. NFL franchises As a result of this profitability in non-pandemic times, the franchises of the NFL are attributed extremely high market values. The Dallas Cowboys were by far the most valuable franchise in the NFL, with a market value of **** billion US dollars in 2023. The high value of NFL franchises can be seen clearly when compared to those of the NBA, MLB, and NHL. Franchises within the NFL had an average market value of approximately *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

  12. Most followed sports leagues in the U.S. 2019, by ethnicity

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    Updated May 7, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Most followed sports leagues in the U.S. 2019, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1074256/sports-leagues-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    May 7, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jul 23, 2019 - Jul 31, 2019
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    There are widely considered to be four major professional men's sports leagues in the United States and Canada - NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. The professional soccer league (MLS) has also achieved some popularity in the United States in recent years. During a 2019 survey, 27 percent of Hispanic respondents stated that the National Football League, NFL, was their favorite men's U.S. professional sports league to follow.

  13. Opinion on Cleveland Indians changing their name in the U.S. 2021, by...

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    Updated Jul 28, 2021
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    Statista (2021). Opinion on Cleveland Indians changing their name in the U.S. 2021, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253757/cleveland-indians-changing-name-ethnicity/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 28, 2021
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jul 23, 2021 - Jul 26, 2021
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Ahead of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, the Cleveland Indians announced that the team would henceforth be known as the Cleveland Guardians. This move came as a result of increasing pressure from fans and sponsor to replace the original Native American-based name. During a July 2021 survey in the United States, 56 percent of Black respondents approved of the franchise's decision to change its name following the current season, while this figure fell to 33 percent among white respondents.

  14. Average age of players in Major League Baseball by club 2023

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    Updated Sep 12, 2023
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    Statista (2023). Average age of players in Major League Baseball by club 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/236223/major-league-baseball-clubs-by-average-age-of-players/
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    Sep 12, 2023
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    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.

  15. Share of sports fans in the U.S. 2023, by gender

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    Updated Jun 4, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Share of sports fans in the U.S. 2023, by gender [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1018814/sports-fans-usa-gender/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 4, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Apr 12, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    There are millions of sports fans across the United States, from those religiously following an NFL team to avid tennis fans or those who watch every Formula One Grand Prix. During an April 2023 survey in the United States, 44 percent of male respondents stated that they were avid sports fans. Meanwhile, this figure was just 15 percent among female respondents.

    National Football League fans in the U.S.

    Football is a widely enjoyed sport in the United States, as is evident from the millions of fans who tune in to watch their favorite teams compete every Monday night. The sport enjoys a diverse viewer demographic, with more than two thirds of white, Hispanic, and Black participants in an online survey identifying as either an avid or casual fan of football in January 2023. The survey also investigated the level of interest in the NFL in the U.S. broken down by gender, with a significantly larger share of men identifying as avid fans of the sport than women.

    Women’s professional sports fans in the U.S.

    Women’s professional sports viewership in the U.S. has grown significantly in recent years, helped at least partially by tournament victories across a wide range of sporting categories. When asked about the reason behind their interest in women’s sport in the U.S., nearly a third of respondents highlighted international events such as the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup as primary motivators for their interest. Meanwhile, when asked about the role of advertisers in promoting the growth of women’s sport in the U.S., more than half of survey participants believed that media agencies had a responsibility to do so.

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Players in the MLB in 2023, by ethnicity

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Jun 24, 2025
Dataset authored and provided by
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Time period covered
2023
Area covered
North America
Description

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.

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