Archived Abstracts
Location
Room 214, Schewel Hall
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
39
Start Date
4-8-2020 3:45 PM
End Date
4-8-2020 4:00 PM
Abstract
This paper will discuss how Major League Baseball (MLB) has decreased in popularity in the United States since the 1990s. Issues regarding the increased competition with the development of different sports leagues along with antitrust in payroll drew the most interest. Various forms of marketing, including media and competitive marketing, will be covered along with different variations of economics in the sports world. The research will follow the development of Major League Baseball through the second half of the 20th century, along with an analysis between the MLB, National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL) in the 21st century in regard to payroll and media marketing. Studies done on this topic include competitive balance and attendance in the MLB discussing a variety of factors within the sport itself, such as team market size and the compression of baseball talent. The goal is to prove that there is a correlation between the increased competition in the sports market and the decrease in popularity in the MLB.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Stef Nicovich Dr. Timothy Schauer Dr. Edward DeClair
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The Effect of Competition in the Sports Market on the Popularity of Baseball
Room 214, Schewel Hall
This paper will discuss how Major League Baseball (MLB) has decreased in popularity in the United States since the 1990s. Issues regarding the increased competition with the development of different sports leagues along with antitrust in payroll drew the most interest. Various forms of marketing, including media and competitive marketing, will be covered along with different variations of economics in the sports world. The research will follow the development of Major League Baseball through the second half of the 20th century, along with an analysis between the MLB, National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL) in the 21st century in regard to payroll and media marketing. Studies done on this topic include competitive balance and attendance in the MLB discussing a variety of factors within the sport itself, such as team market size and the compression of baseball talent. The goal is to prove that there is a correlation between the increased competition in the sports market and the decrease in popularity in the MLB.