Bro, attendance is higher than last year, plus the average time for a 9 inning game is 2 hours 39 minutes. Viewership is still up 7% from last year. Yes teams like the A's get no attendance, but that's because the stadium is a dump. People say the sport is boring AF, then why are so many people watching it. It's clear baseball still isn't in decline.
@@economicsofentertainmentyeah cause countries in the far east and Latin America don’t care about baseball. Not to mention the baseball academy for the Dodgers in Uganda. MLB is also having tournaments in Europe as well. The game is growing immensely and the pitch clock only helps with attendance soaring last year.
Us is the biggest sports anything in the world doesn't really matter if a sport or athlete is relevant outside the US, if they aren't popular in the US then they are not relevant
Not surprised as baseball hasn’t been talked about since the early 2000s it’s boring and there is no stars in baseball baseball needs to turn it around otherwise the mlb will be out of business in a few years
I stopped really watching games years ago. Why watch game after game when I can check the website and see who won and the highlights. But that goes for all sports with me.
"Who in baseball can you say has this level of global appeal?" Ohtani and Trout are active players well known outside of MLB circles. You could probably argue Mookie Betts too. Sports are markets similar to stocks and MLB is currently slumping but it's not as dramatic as someone not following baseball may think.
Good points. The names mentioned are not on par with Nadal, Djokovic, Neymar, Ronaldo, messi, Lebron James and Steph curry on a global level. Not even close
There are many reasons for the decline of MLB baseball. One obvious reason is the lack of US born star power that can generate attention from casual sports fans in the USA. The real stars of the MLB are from other countries outside of the USA. Another obvious reason is the presence of live streaming, internet and social media networks. No longer are the casual sports fans stuck to broadcast or cable networks to watch whatever sports are on display. People can now choose what they want to follow and watch. Sadly, in this digital world, MLB baseball has yet to adapt to the changing times of media consumption.
Baseball is the only sport ive tried to watch live and was ready to leave less than a third of the way thru the game. And I'm gen x so it being boring isnt a new viewpoint. I cant recall any real mainstream excitement for the sport since the steroid era days of Sosa ,Mcgwire and bonds
@@economicsofentertainment bigger economy bigger country better exposure, people who famous outside the US aren't really known unless they become famous in the US.. America is the standard
@@riccorich that is a very US centric view. There a plethora of examples of people who are unknown in America and are globally famous. Just go on Instagram. Your favourite baseball player will have a following which is mediocre compared to an average retired international soccer player.
Games are too long. Too much down time during games. Baseball is 20 times more enjoyable watching live versus watching TV. Outside of die hard fans, most fans dont really get involved until the playoff races heat up.
Bro, people have been predicting soccer's rise in America since the 60's. They said the same about the metric system.
It ain't gonna happen.
I guess we shall see.
MLS is a legit league with 30 teams, and gets more popular every year in the US
Bro, attendance is higher than last year, plus the average time for a 9 inning game is 2 hours 39 minutes. Viewership is still up 7% from last year. Yes teams like the A's get no attendance, but that's because the stadium is a dump. People say the sport is boring AF, then why are so many people watching it. It's clear baseball still isn't in decline.
Thanks for your comment. On a global level relative to other sports the interest in the sport is declining.
@@economicsofentertainmentyeah cause countries in the far east and Latin America don’t care about baseball. Not to mention the baseball academy for the Dodgers in Uganda. MLB is also having tournaments in Europe as well. The game is growing immensely and the pitch clock only helps with attendance soaring last year.
@@economicsofentertainmentpeople have also said baseball is dying throughout it’s history. And Shohei Ohtani is bringing people to baseball.
@@economicsofentertainment I don't think Global matters in the US
Us is the biggest sports anything in the world doesn't really matter if a sport or athlete is relevant outside the US, if they aren't popular in the US then they are not relevant
Not surprised as baseball hasn’t been talked about since the early 2000s it’s boring and there is no stars in baseball baseball needs to turn it around otherwise the mlb will be out of business in a few years
We shall wait and see…. I hope not though maybe they’ll find a way to pivot.
I stopped really watching games years ago. Why watch game after game when I can check the website and see who won and the highlights. But that goes for all sports with me.
"Who in baseball can you say has this level of global appeal?" Ohtani and Trout are active players well known outside of MLB circles. You could probably argue Mookie Betts too. Sports are markets similar to stocks and MLB is currently slumping but it's not as dramatic as someone not following baseball may think.
Good points. The names mentioned are not on par with Nadal, Djokovic, Neymar, Ronaldo, messi, Lebron James and Steph curry on a global level. Not even close
There are many reasons for the decline of MLB baseball. One obvious reason is the lack of US born star power that can generate attention from casual sports fans in the USA. The real stars of the MLB are from other countries outside of the USA. Another obvious reason is the presence of live streaming, internet and social media networks. No longer are the casual sports fans stuck to broadcast or cable networks to watch whatever sports are on display. People can now choose what they want to follow and watch. Sadly, in this digital world, MLB baseball has yet to adapt to the changing times of media consumption.
Very well said.
Great video. Would be good to know more about American sports leagues from franchise valuations to player drafts.
Great suggestion! Will definitely do a video on this later on!
Baseball is the only sport ive tried to watch live and was ready to leave less than a third of the way thru the game. And I'm gen x so it being boring isnt a new viewpoint. I cant recall any real mainstream excitement for the sport since the steroid era days of Sosa ,Mcgwire and bonds
Well said!
Crazy I’m more into baseball now than I ever been 😊
I wish I could say the same.
Name a mlb star 🤔
@@dwaynejpeterkin Jackie Robinson 😂
@@Eddyrozay in todays era
@@dwaynejpeterkin Tim Anderson
Global appeal isn't the same as Appeal in America, America appeal carries more weight
How exactly does it carry more weight?
@@economicsofentertainment bigger economy bigger country better exposure, people who famous outside the US aren't really known unless they become famous in the US.. America is the standard
@@riccorich that is a very US centric view. There a plethora of examples of people who are unknown in America and are globally famous. Just go on Instagram. Your favourite baseball player will have a following which is mediocre compared to an average retired international soccer player.
@@economicsofentertainment that's just the facts, nobody in America is gonna care if you famous outside of America..
Games are too long. Too much down time during games. Baseball is 20 times more enjoyable watching live versus watching TV. Outside of die hard fans, most fans dont really get involved until the playoff races heat up.
Agreed last time I went to a game was 2018 and I spent 90% my time wondering when and how I was going to leave.
28 K fans a game...162 games...that's a ton of people and tickets sold.
Who can name 1 global MLB star? Honestly, it has no appeal to a nonfan. The MLB needs Kris Jenner as CEO.
Haha talk about broadening its reach
Great vid👌🏽
Glad you enjoyed
Love the perspective. I think baseball is losing popularity because it is boring AF!
Different strokes for different folks I guess.
Is this a joke?
Baseball is far from dead....they made a ton of $$$ last year. Attendance was solid. Player salaries went up.
Stop hating.
I don't think the channel is hating, I think it is just an observation of a trend............
No hate and as Patricio said, just an observation of a trend.