Chart of the Day: M.L.B. Market

With baseball season in full swing, today’s Chart of the Day from Future Data Stats displays "striking" growth across the global market projected through 2030.

In Major League Baseball (M.L.B.), the media rights, merchandise sales and sponsorships have consistently driven most of the revenue, though every part of the ecosystem plays a role in the sport’s overall success.

Long rooted in American culture, baseball is rapidly gaining global momentum, especially in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. This allows for the game to grow in numbers and introduces new talent. The recent success of the World Baseball Classic underscored the passion players and fans have for international competition, setting the stage for continued growth worldwide.